The roller coaster ride of emotions for Reaper fans continues, as the CW supernatural comedy has hit another peak (or is rushing down a steep slope, depending on one’s affinity for coasters).

Just weeks after Reaper seemed on the outs at the CW, a reversal of fortune may be happening. E! Online cites a source claiming that Reaper will “likely” be renewed.

TV.com recently talked to Reaper star Bret Harrison (interview to post later this month) about the chances of the show’s return, and he was “optimistic.”

“If you had asked me a week ago, I would have said no,” an “insider” tells E! about Reaper’s chances. “But there have been a few changes, and now it’s looking like it’ll probably get the green light.”

Also looking at good fortune–and this is no surprise–is the modern-day take of Beverly Hills, 90210. The show has been fast-tracked since it was announced earlier this year.

It isn’t all roses over at the CW, though. The same insiders claim that critics’ darling (and TV.com darling) Aliens in America will not be back last season, as suspected. I think it’s time for a Save Aliens in America campaign.

source: tv.com

Stressed out over midterms, Raja (Adhir Kalyan) horrifies the Tolchuck family when casually begins smoking. When he explains that it is common practice in Pakistan for people of all ages to smoke, Gary (Scott Patterson) and Franny (Amy Pietz) tell him they both struggled to quit and smoking is forbidden in their home.

However, without letting each other know, both Gary and Franny begin sneaking cigarettes with Raja in the garage.

Meanwhile, Justin (Dan Byrd) witnesses Claire’s (Lindsey Shaw) heartbreak when her boyfriend Jeffrey (guest star Nathan Mitchell) breaks up with her. When Justin’s attempt to cheer Claire up is misunderstood by her friends, she is embarrassed and mocks Justin in front of their classmates.

Angry and hurt, Justin decides to disown his sister, and Claire is surprised by how much she wants to win back his trust.

Fred Savage directed the episode written by Rob Ulin.

Claire (Lindsey Shaw) forces Justin (Dan Byrd) to become the school’s mascot ‘Musky, the Fish’ but just the thought of performing makes Justin physically ill, so Raja (Adhir Kalyan) takes over the job and the crowd goes wild for his gravity-defying moves. When Raja’s enthusiasm leads to a confrontation with a spectator, Justin realizes he must face his fears and make Franny (Amy Pietz) proud.

Meanwhile, when a still-unemployed Gary (Scott Patterson) realizes he is not needed at home, he accidentally stumbles into a relationship with surrogate family who loves having him around.

Andy Frickman directed the episode written by Emily Kapnek

Justin (Dan Byrd) and Raja (Adhir Kalyan) are excited when they are asked to participate in the annual Junior Prank. The plan is to flood the teachers’ lounge, but Raja finds the idea too destructive and convinces Justin to sabotage the prank. When they accidentally flood the football field instead, they incur the wrath of the entire school.

Meanwhile, Gary (Scott Patterson) tries to make up for losing his job by getting all the money possible out of his alpacas, and recruits Claire (Lindsey Shaw) to care for them.

Finally, Franny (Amy Pietz) tries to earn more money by selling most of the family’s possessions on Craig’s List.

John Fortenberry directed the episode written by Richard Day.

Justin (Dan Byrd), along with every guy in school, is furious with Raja (Adhir Kalyan) after he convinces the hottest girl in school, Anita, that she should dress more modestly.

However, Claire (Lindsey Shaw) is thrilled that Amy is no longer the leader of the A-List crowd and quickly takes her place. Meanwhile, when Justin tells Franny (Amy Pietz) it’s time for him to start choosing his own clothes, she turns her attention to updating Gary’s (Scott Patterson) wardrobe.

Michael Zinberg directed the episode written by Sam Laybourne.

Gary (Scott Patterson) is ashamed to tell the family he’s been fired from his job, so he tries to get everyone to cut costs. Not wanting to be a burden on the family, Raja (Adhir Kalyan) gets a job at a convenience store, much to Gary’s delight.

Justin (Dan Byrd) and his pals Craig (Alex Pimm) and Dooley (Adam Rose) are thrilled when they go to visit Raja at work and discover that the convenience store parking lot is the cool kids’ hang-out. Everything is fine until Raja upsets the natural balance by refusing to sell liquor to kids with fake I.D. cards. Amy Pietz and Lindsey Shaw also star. Linda Mendoza directed the episode written by Robia Rashid.

Justin (Dan Byrd) is looking forward to serving on the Homecoming Junior Float committee, where his idea for the previous years float was a big hit. However, when Raja (Adhir Kalyan) innocently questions Justin’s new idea for a float and the committee chooses Rajas idea over Justin’s, a feud begins between the two friends. Meanwhile, Franny (Amy Pietz) secretly tries on Claires (Lindsey Shaw) new, sexy Homecoming dress, which Gary (Scott Patterson) finds irresistible. When he learns that the revealing dress belongs to Claire, however, he forbids her to wear it out of the house. Dennie Gordon directed the episode written by Michael Glouberman.

When Raja (Adhir Kalyan) explains in class how close he feels to Justin (Dan Byrd), the entire high school begins teasing them mercilessly about being a “couple.” Horrified that he is more of a target than ever before, Justin turns to Claire (Lindsey Shaw) for help, and she advises him to totally ignore Raja.

This strategy backfires when Raja befriends the geekiest kid in school — an 11-year-old genius named “Small Paul” — and Justin finds himself completely alone. Meanwhile, when Claire tries to break up with Jeffrey (guest star Nathan Mitchell), Gary (Scott Patterson) decides he has to get involved. Amy Pietz also stars. Gail Mancuso directed the episode written by Emily Kapnek.

When Franny (Amy Pietz) insists that Raja (Adhir Kalyan) join Justin’s (Dan Byrd) after-school Rocket Club, Justin is forced to let Raja in on the secret that no such club exists; it was simply an excuse for Justin to get away from Franny’s constant supervision and have some time with his buddies.

Horrified that Justin and his friends would lie, Raja decides to build a rocket anyway, but when he tries to purchase the necessary parts, he is taken into custody as a suspected terrorist. Meanwhile, Claire (Lindsey Shaw) discovers that cheerleader tryouts are more challenging that she expected. Scott Patterson also stars.

Luke Greenfield directed the episode written by Richard Day.