NOW THAT CELIA HAS TOLD PATRICK AND BUZZ THAT THEY ARE RELATED, MARIN COACHES THEM ON BUILDING THEIR RELATIONSHIP, AND AN AVALANCHE PUTS MARIN AND JACK IN SEARCH OF THEIR FRIENDS, ON "MEN IN TREES"

"The Buddy System" � Marin's efforts at coaching Patrick and Buzz on how they can build their relationship has mixed results -- now that Celia has told them that they're related. Marin and Annie need a "maintenance day" and go in search of a beauty salon; and while Sara prepares for her EMS exam, she struggles with what her future may hold. Meanwhile, Elmo is experiencing earthquake tremors that trigger an avalanche, putting Marin and Jack on the mountain in search of trapped friends, on "MEN IN TREES," THURSDAY, JULY 26 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/27/06)

"MEN IN TREES" stars Anne Heche as Marin Frist, Abraham Benrubi as Ben, Emily Bergl as Annie, Seana Kofoed as Jane, Suleka Mathew as Sara, Derek Richardson as Patrick Bachelor, Sarah Strange as Theresa, James Tupper as Jack Slattery and John Amos as Buzz.

Guest starring are Cynthia Stevenson as Celia, Lauren Tom as Mai, Timothy Webber as Jerome, Mario Cantone as Terri, Wendy Noel as administrator and Adrian McMorran as Carl.

"The Buddy System" was written by Chris Dingess and directed by Matt Shakman.

"MEN IN TREES" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.