ABC has released longer official descriptions for the Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 episodes of No Ordinary Family.
The Jan. 4 episode is called “No Ordinary Friends.” Here is that press release:
THE POWELLS CONTINUE TO TRY AND KEEP THEIR FAMILY SECRETS SAFE WHEN THEY MAKE NEW FRIENDS, BUT JIM SUSPECTS THAT THEIR NEW ACQUAINTANCES MAY BE LEADING SECRET LIVES OF THEIR OWN, ON ABC’S “NO ORDINARY FAMILY”
Ricky Schroder and Annie Wersching (“24”) Guest Star as Dave and Michelle Cotten
“No Ordinary Friends” – After Jim saves Dave Cotten’s (Ricky Schroder) life, he and Stephanie become fast friends with Dave, his wife, Michelle (Annie Wersching, “24”) and their kids. But Jim begins to suspect that the Cottens may be leading their own secret lives. Meanwhile, Daphne throws her hat into the high school ring for student council president, and Katie reveals a secret to Stephanie about her relationship with Joshua – aka The Watcher — on “No Ordinary Family,” TUESDAY, JANUARY 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“No Ordinary Family” stars Michael Chiklis as Jim Powell, Julie Benz as Stephanie Powell, Romany Malco as George St. Cloud, Autumn Reeser as Katie Andrews, Kay Panabaker as Daphne Powell, Jimmy Bennett as JJ Powell and Stephen Collins as Dr. Dayton King.
Guest starring are Josh Stewart as The Watcher, Katelyn Tarver as Natalie, Ricky Schroder as Dave Cotten, Annie Wersching as Michelle Cotten, Billy Unger as Troy Cotten, Connor Leslie as Chloe Cotton, Katrina Begin as Bailey Browning, Jonathan Schwartz as student #1, Moses Jacob Storm as student #2, Salina Marie Carter as student #3, Josh Feinman as fence and Clay Fontenot as bus driver.
“No Ordinary Friends” was written by Ali Adler & Marc Guggenheim and directed by Terry McDonough.
The Jan. 11 episode is written by Smallville’s Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer. Here’s that official description:
JIM’S BROTHER, MIKE, DISCOVERS THE POWELLS HAVE POWERS AND TRIES
TO USE THIS TO HIS ADVANTAGE, AND GLOBAL TECH HUMAN RESOURCES VP
VICTORIA MORROW OFFERS KATIE A PROMOTION – BUT MAY BE HIDING
A SECRET AGENDA — ON ABC’S “NO ORDINARY FAMILY”Rebecca Mader (“Lost”) Guest Stars as Victoria Morrow
Jason Wiles (“Third Watch”) Guest Stars as Jim’s Brother, Mike
“No Ordinary Brother” – Jim’s wayward brother, Mike, makes a surprise visit to the Powell household and discovers the family has powers. But in an attempt to make some quick cash, he tries to convince JJ to using his abilities to win big by betting on the horses. Meanwhile, in a surprise twist, Katie is given a promotion at Global Tech by Human Resources VP Victoria Morrow (Rebecca Mader, “Lost”), who may be hiding a secret agenda, and Daphne is placed on the school’s peer disciplinary committee and believes a student may have been wrongly accused of possessing drugs, on “No Ordinary Family,” TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“No Ordinary Family” stars Michael Chiklis as Jim Powell, Julie Benz as Stephanie Powell, Romany Malco as George St. Cloud, Autumn Reeser as Katie Andrews, Kay Panabaker as Daphne Powell, Jimmy Bennett as JJ Powell and Stephen Collins as Dr. Dayton King.
Guest starring are Josh Stewart as The Watcher, Jason Antoon as Mr. Litchfield, Rebecca Mader as Victoria Morrow, Jason Wiles as Mike Powell, Luke Kleintank as Chris Minor, Shaun Parkes as Frank Matthews, Thomas Kasp as Drew Minor, James Rekart as crane operator, Katie O’Connor as student leader no. 1, Mark Daugherty as student leader no. 2, Kiva Jump as teacher, Ryan Heinke as male student and Steffani Brass as Stacey Adams.
“No Ordinary Brother” was written by Todd Slavkin & Darren Swimmer and directed by Michael Watkins.