SUPERNANNY IS BACK FOR HER FOURTH SEASON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 WITH
PARENTS SO OVER-PROTECTIVE, THEY CANNOT TAKE THEIR KIDS FOR A WALK

"Drake Family" - Donna and Billy Jo Drake have three adorable but
extremely lively kids (Josie, four, and three-year-old twins Jared
and Justin), and they often lean on Donna's mom, Mimi, who lives next
door, for childcare. Mimi is a lifesaver, helping out with the
children, whom she emotionally calls "her heart." But the kids are
such a handful that Supernanny worries they'll give Mimi a heart
attack! When Mimi gives the twins a time out, she's literally pulled
in different directions on the floor by their squirming and defiance,
because she insists on holding on to them the whole time. Plus, the
Drakes have a beautiful new RV, perfect for family vacations, but the
parents are so over-protective with the kids that just a family walk
induces parental panic. Given all of the chaos and control issues,
can Supernanny get this family "road-trip ready"? The season premiere
of "Supernanny" airs WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on
the ABC Television Network.

FOR THE FIRST TIME ON "SUPERNANNY," THE KIDS THEMSELVES REACH OUT FOR
HELP, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 ON ABC

"Chapman Family" -- Supernanny has gotten the call from the Chapman
Family... but not from Mom and Dad. Teenagers Brittany (16) and
Moriah (14) reached out for help parenting their three little
brothers, twins Ethan and Cole (4), and Quinn (3). The beleaguered
teens are also expected to homeschool themselves each day. Where are
Mom and Dad? After years of being a stay-at-home Mom, Sara's gone
back to work, starting her own photography business. She now relies
heavily on her oldest two kids for childcare duties, but it's not
working for the teenagers or their young siblings. And Dad Glenn
doesn't see the problem with Britney and Moriah helping out so much
that he never has to change a diaper! Can Jo turn this family
around? "Supernanny" airs WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET)
on the ABC Television Network.

Hailed by the New York Times as "fascinating" and "required viewing;"
praised by Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Kelly Ripa; acclaimed
by such publications as Newsweek, Hollywood Reporter and The New
Yorker; and lauded by parents and nannies across
America, "Supernanny" is a hit. Jo Frost, as Supernanny, can tame the
wildest toddler, soothe the savage six-year-old and get the most
difficult child to overcome problems with behavior, sleep, mealtime,
potty training and other challenges that have vexed parents around
the world for centuries. After just three episodes of the show aired
in the U.K. in summer 2004, Jo Frost became Britain's hottest new TV
star and godsend to desperate parents who were dazzled by her amazing
results with unruly children. She debuted in America in early 2005
and captivated Americans as well with her practical, no-nonsense
style, honed over 20 years of nannying. "Supernanny" is now an
international phenomenon; it airs in 58 territories, almost all of
them with Frost as Supernanny. The series was nominated for a
People's Choice Award, and fans loved her first two books,
Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children -- a national
bestseller -- and Ask Supernanny. Her new book, Jo Frost's Confident
Baby Care: What You Need to Know for the First Year from America's
Most Trusted Nanny, will be published in early May 2008.

In each episode of the television series, this modern-day Mary
Poppins observes how the parents handle their day-to-day obstacles
with their children. Once she's assessed the pitfalls, she works with
the parents, instilling her tried-and-true methods for transforming
unwanted behavior. Then, after demonstrating just how well the new
style will work and getting unbelievable results from the children,
the parents must fly solo with the "Supernanny" techniques. For
several days they try to implement Jo's suggestions, and she revisits
them at the end of the program to help keep them on track for the
future.

Her simple methods stress consistency, communication and reasonable
consequences for poor behavior, all delivered with loving firmness.
She emphasizes the importance of spelling out the new rules of the
household to children in advance, as well as explaining the
consequences for infractions. She also candidly points out to parents
where they need to be more decisive, more flexible or even how they
may need to adjust their expectations of a child's readiness for
certain behaviors. For example, graduating a child to a seat at the
dinner table instead of a high chair may be long overdue and provide
an easy fix to mealtime misbehavior. When parents witness Jo's
results and -- even better -- achieve them on their own, they are
truly believers in the "Supernanny" way. Best of all, children and
adults alike can enjoy the lasting benefits of a more harmonious
family life.

Nick Powell is the creator and executive producer of both the
American and British versions of the show. Nick Emmerson and Holly
Wofford are executive producers of the American version. "Supernanny"
is produced by Ricochet, Ltd.

"Supernanny" is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed
captioning. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

Source: ABC Press Release