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The Parkers (UPN, Monday 8pm. Premieres Monday, September 23)

What's Happening:  Shaquille O'Neal guests, as does Nelly. Other than that, expect more of the same hyjinx.

Where It's Been: A hit from the get go, it''s been anchoring the UPN's successful Monday line-up for two seasons now. This year it moves to 8pm to shore up a sloppy timeslot.

Last Season's High: 5.8mil (May 20, 2002)

Premiere Prediction: 6.3mil

The Reason:  The fact that it ended its season tying its highest ratings ever is always a good sign. With this at 8pm, UPN's Monday night line-up is offically ready to take on the WB.


One On One (UPN, Monday 8:30pm. Premieres Monday, September 23)

What's Happening: AFelx tried out for the LA Clippers (too bad he's old, but on the Clipper, would that really matter?), while the kids get relationships. Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Where It's Been: Premiering last August, this show hit the high notes from the beginning. Critics, however, were less amused.

Last Season's High: 5.4mil (May 20, 2002)

Premiere Prediction: 6.3mil

The Reason: There is no reason whatsoever for this show not to hold onto all of "The Parkers" audience, and maybe even build on it.


Girlfriends (UPN, Monday 9pm. Premieres Monday, September 23)

What's Happening:  One of the girls gets married.

Where It's Been: For two seasons now, this show has been growing while attached to "The Parkers." Now it's set out at 9pm to be the night's new linchpin.

Last Season's High: 5.6mil (September 10, 2001)

Premiere Prediction: 5.9mil

The Reason: This show will do perfectly fine at 9pm. The UPN has possible made the smartest moves of the season on this night. And the buzz can't hurt. Though labelled as a black "Sex And The City," many just call it the best sitcom on the network, ever.


Half And Half (UPN, Monday 9:30pm Premieres Monday, September 23)

What It's About:  Two half sisters move in together. The character's are like "Dharma & Greg," 'cept they don';t get married in the first episode, and they don't sleep together. But producers are keeping in mind as a sweeps stunt.

Who's Behind It: Two girls with odd names, Rachel True and Essense Atkins.

Unfair Grade Even Before Watching: B-

Premiere Prediction: 5.8mil

The Reason: The UPN knows its audience so well on this night, probably better than any other network on any other night in television. This show will just be another hit UPN Monday show, the only full lineup this side of BET that caters to the black audience. CBS, NBC, are you listening?