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John Cleese and Kathy Griffin juice NBC's 'Whitney'

By April MacIntyre Jan 12, 2012, 5:21 GMT

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Tune in alert for NBC's “Whitney” in the new time slot tonight, January 11 (8-8:30 p.m. EST). 

Kathy Griffin and John Cleese are guest starring in these upcoming episodes:

“Codependence Day” – Wednesday, January 25 (8-8:30 p.m. EST)

OFFICE POLITICS

In an effort to help Whitney (Whitney Cummings) earn some money, Roxanne (Rhea Seehorn) hires her to be her assistant and office spy.  Willing to do anything to help Roxanne, Whitney befriends Lindsay (Kathy Griffin), the assistant to Roxanne’s nemesis, and goes out of her way to appeal to her. 

Meanwhile, alone at home Alex (Chris D’Elia) takes it upon himself to do a little reorganizing.  Elsewhere, Mark (Dan O’Brien), who is dealing with a girl problem, enlists the help of Neal (Maulik Pancholy) and Lily (Zoe Lister-Jones).

“Mind Games” – Wednesday, February 1 (8-8:30 p.m. EST)

MAKING IT WORK—JOHN CLEESE

When Whitney (Whitney Cummings) becomes close to a male co-worker, Alex (Chris D’Elia) begins to feels a little jealous.  The two notice a disconnect in their relationship and decide to go to see Dr. Grant (John Cleese), a couples therapist who assigns at home exercises designed to improve communication and intimacy -- and result in some awkward moments.  Meanwhile, Lily (Zoe Lister-Jones) and Neal (Maulik Pancholy) host a game night and Mark (Dan O’Brien) and Roxanne (Rhea Seehorn) realize that they make good partners.