HANNAH PUTS TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON CHRIS TO BE PART OF A POWER COUPLE, ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF "GREG BEHRENDT'S WAKE-UP CALL," THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 AT 10 PM ET/PT ON SOAPNET

Hosted By Greg Behrendt, Co-Author of the Best Selling Book "He's Just Not That Into You," Now A Major Motion Picture

Show Kicks Off SOAPnet's Six-Week "Sugar-Free Valentine's" Programming

Episode 101 ("Chris and Hannah") � Greg Behrendt meets "power couple" Chris and Hannah to help them sort out their problems. Hannah, a 25-year-old pageant hopeful, constantly pushes her long-time fianc�, Chris, to be more successful. She seems to be more concerned with making money and keeping up appearances than she does in Chris' feelings. Will Behrendt be able to help her see that she needs to make changes within herself before she can expect changes from Chris? The season premiere of "Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call" airs THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on SOAPnet.

"Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call" will also kick off SOAPnet's "Sugar-Free Valentine's," a six-week programming event beginning on January 4 dedicated to the fun and romance surrounding Valentine's Day -- without the sweet, gooey center. Behrendt will also host a series of valentine-themed interstitials throughout the event, providing his no-nonsense approach to relationships.

"Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call" is a series of six one-hour shows featuring the popular author/comedian. Behrendt co-authored two bestsellers, including the acclaimed "He's Just Not That Into You," which has now been made into a major motion picture currently scheduled to open February 6, 2009. He was also a consultant for three seasons on HBO's "Sex and the City."

Each episode of "Wake-Up Call" showcases a different couple that is experiencing relationship issues. Using his unique insights and humor, Behrendt works with them both individually and together. At the end of the show, viewers find out how/if the couple plans to move forward.

"Greg Behrendt's Wake-Up Call" is produced by Avalon Television. Behrendt will serve as executive-producer of the series, along with Avalon's David Martin, James Bruce, Julie James, Jon Thoday and Richard Allen-Turner. Garth Holsinger and Jason Irwin, who originated the concept with Behrendt, will serve as producers.