RELIVE THE ROMANCE, HEARTBREAK, FRIENDSHIPS AND RIVALRIES DURING "THE VINEYARD" MARATHON AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 26th FROM 6PM - 11PM ET/PT

Burbank, CA (August 23, 2013) - As the current season of "The Vineyard" promises to end with more than a few surprises, catch up on the first five episodes with a drama-packed marathon airing Monday, August 26th from 6PM-11PM (ET/PT) on ABC Family. Summer for the locals and "wash-ashores" on Martha's Vineyard, MA has been nothing short of complicated. Katie and Luis dance around their feelings for each other, Sophi struggles to reconcile her job with her dream and Emily tries to figure out her relationship with Jon, proving that life is messy and rarely turns out as planned.

"The Vineyard" Marathon includes the following episodes:

6PM - Episode #1001 "Welcome to the Black Dog House" - Katie arrives on the Vineyard at a crossroads, in both her career and her relationship, while Emily is determined to find her very own "JFK Jr." Jackie has returned to the island to be closer to her mom, but once she meets Luis she quickly realized this summer will be filled with interesting possibilities. Ben confides in Cat about the real reason he's come home, but will she keep his secret? Meanwhile, the tension between Jon and Luis finally erupts at the welcome bonfire when they come to blows over Katie.

7PM - Episode #1002 "Loose Lips Sink Ships" - Jon ignores Luis' warnings about Katie and pursues her anyway, but an impromptu gesture at the club could change everything between them. Gabby threatens to fire Luis and Jon when they bring their rivalry to work. Jackie and Emily have different ideas about the perfect venue for Luis' party. Ben takes Sophi on a boat tour of the island, while Cat blames her mom for her fight with Ben, further damaging an already tense mother-daughter relationship. Meanwhile, Jackie finally shows Luis exactly how she feels about him, much to Katie's dismay.

8PM - Episode #1003 "Hook Ups and Let Downs" - Jackie's excitement about the possibility of a future with Luis is quickly crushed when she learns he might have feelings for Katie. Cat orders Sophi to stay away from Ben. After a night out with Luis, Katie confides in Gabby about her confusion over the men in her life. With her friends' support, Sophi faces her fears and sings at a local open mic night, while a devastated Jackie confronts Katie about her feelings for Luis. Meanwhile, two housemates go to great lengths to hide their budding romance.

9PM - Episode #1004 - "Romancing The Beach" - Katie is in a vulnerable place when her best friend arrives for a visit and provides some much-needed support. Taelyr and Cat are surprised to discover that they have more in common than they realized; however, the friendship could prove to be toxic for one of them. Jon's parents arrive on the island with some good news for their son, while Sophi makes a major decision that puts her one step closer to her dreams of becoming a singer. Katie and Luis have an honest conversation about their feelings, but the unexpected outcome could have lasting consequences for everyone involved. Meanwhile, Emily begins to see Jon in a new light.

10PM - Episode #1005 - "Player Beware" - Jackie learns the real reason behind Luis' surprise visit to her house and believes that the best way to get over him is to ask Jon out on a date. A devastated Luis realizes he can't spend the rest of the summer in such close proximity to Katie and decides the only thing to do is leave Martha's Vineyard and return home. Jon's carefree attitude toward women catches up with him when Emily and Jackie compare notes. Katie begins to second-guess her recent choices, while Ben asks Gabby for a job. Meanwhile, an incident at a local party leads to a new understanding between rivals.

All new episodes of "The Vineyard" air Tuesdays at 10PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

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