Jo Helps a Couple on the Brink of Divorce Next Week on Supernanny  1/2/07

SUPERNANNY IS THE LAST RESORT FOR A COUPLE ON THE BRINK OF DIVORCE, MONDAY, JANUARY 8 ON ABC

"Swanson Family" - With five rambunctious boys in a small house, Ken and Vania have reached the end of their rope -- and possibly the end of their marriage. Vania has filed divorce papers and Jo Frost is the family's last hope for reconciliation - if this doesn't work, Vania will move forward with the divorce. 

Ken is a strict disciplinarian, while Vania prefers a more laid-back method of child rearing. Rather than compromising, they've gotten to the point where they simply avoid dealing with the kids at the same time - if one parent is there, the other is out - and the kids have learned to use them against each other as they act up, fighting with each other and for their parents' attention. Matters are further complicated by Ken's relationship with the older boys; the little ones, Brendon (4) and Christian (3), are his and Vania's together, while Myca (5), Dawson (8) and Alex (9) are from Vania's previous relationships. 

Ken's biggest issue is with Alex, the oldest son, with whom he often clashes. The difference in parenting styles and the problems between Alex and Ken have brought this marriage to the breaking point - can Supernanny get this couple back on track? Find out on "Supernanny," MONDAY, JANUARY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Nick Powell is the creator and executive producer of both the American and British versions of the show. Craig Armstrong and Nick Emmerson 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