Desperate Housewives
Audiences were captivated by the women of Wisteria Lane in the first season of Desperate Housewives, the breakout hit from ABC that almost single-handedly lifted the network from its ratings doldrums and brought back the classic TV soap, remixed now with satire, comedy, and mystery. An affectionate yet darkly tinged send-up of suburbia that skirted Twin Peaks territory as much as that of Knots Landing, Desperate Housewives opened with a bang--literally--as perfect-seeming housewife Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) went through her picture-perfect day before putting a handgun to her temple and pulling the trigger. Mary Alice's sudden suicide leaves her four closest friends, all housewives of a sort, with a surfeit of grief, a re-examination of their own lives, and a mystery to solve. It also proves to be a catalyst for a seamy study of what goes on inside the finely appointed homes of Wisteria Lane--the tales of which Mary Alice narrates from beyond the grave with a sardonic tone dipped in both honey and arsenic.
There's Martha Stewart-perfect Bree (Marcia Cross), who rules her household with an iron fist in a tailor-made garden glove and seems to have it all, until she finds out her husband (Steven Culp) is cheating on her--and had a serious fetish habit to boot. Sultry Gaby (Eva Longoria), the youngest of the set, is a bored trophy wife whose predilection for shopping and clothes are the perfect decoy for her affair with the hunky teenage gardener (Jesse Metcalfe). Former career woman Lynette (Felicity Huffman) is the most stereotypical housewife, raising four (or was it five?) kids and frustrated at using her cutthroat business skills for suburban politics. And daffy Susan (Teri Hatcher), the divorcee looking for love, sees her prospects brighten with the arrival of hunky plumber Mike (James Denton), who has some desperate secrets of his own. And did we mention the neighborhood hussy (Nicollette Sheridan), the snotty busybody (Christine Estabrook), and Mary Alice's increasingly agitated son (Cody Kasch)?
It was a fast and wild mix of plot and characters that gave Desperate Housewives the zing that made it a number one hit, as it never got too bogged down in any dilemma before moving on to the next. And though it was neither as hard-hitting nor salacious as it was trumpeted to be, the show nevertheless breathed fresh, funny air into comedy television, for even though it hewed to the hour-long soap format, the content was far more dark comedy than sudsy drama. There were fun bright spots to be had, but the story behind Mary Alice's death--which included drugs, murder, blackmail, secret identities, and vengeance in equal amounts--hovered over all the characters, tingeing the farce with the specter of danger. The show's other source of strength is in its peerless ensemble cast, headed by four perfect leading ladies, all Emmy-worthy. Hatcher received the (deserved) lion's share of praise (and a Golden Globe), but her co-stars--especially the underrated Longoria--matched her scene for scene. And though the mystery of Mary Alice's death was ultimately solved (no Twin Peaks teasing here), it was just the beginning of the troubles on Wisteria Lane, where no life went unexamined for too long. --Mark Englehart
Mary Alice takes her own life, taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors; At Mary Alice's funeral, Susan meets Mike, a new neighbour.
Gabrielle goes to great lengths to hide her affair with her gardener, John; Lynette tries to discipline her twin boys with tough love; Bree and Rex try marriage counseling.
The housewives decides to organize the dinner Mary Alice was organizing; Gabrielle is blackmailed by a 9 year old girl; Bree tries to hide her broken marriage; Karl returns to discuss terms with Susan.
Martha Huber learns that Susan had something to do with Edie's house fire and tries to blackmail her. Carlos is suspicious of Gabrielle cheating on him but gets the wrong guy; the cable guy.
A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable; After Rex takes the kids away for the weekend, Bree finds herself bonding with Zach; Gabrielle takes drastic measures to keep Juanita oblivious to her secret.
Lynette locks horns at the twins' school with officious mom Maisy Gibbons; Susan continues to investigate the mystery of Zach's sudden disappearance; Juanita comes closer to discovering Gabrielle's dirty little secret affair.
Susan is miffed when Mike gets an unexpected house guest named Kendra; Andrew gets into a serious car accident that puts Mama Solis in the hospital; Mr. Shaw comes closer to solving who was blackmailing Mary Alice.
Bree and Rex cover up Andrew's accident; Susan grows suspicious of Mike's real reason for moving to Wisteria Lane; Gabrielle questions the priest, who John confessed her adulterous affair to.
Gabrielle decides to organize a glamorous Halston fashion show; Bree and Rex are now at odds with each other on how to punish Andrew; The police investigate the skeletal body in a toy chest that Paul Young dumped in the river, and begin to close in on his secret.
Bree finds out that Rex is cheating, and he has a heart attack; Susan plans to take her relationship with Mike to the next level; Lynette, suspicious of her new nanny Claire, decides to secretly videotape her.
Edie organizes a neighborhood search for Mrs. Huber, just as her sister arrives on Wisteria Lane; Bree agrees to a separation and asks an attractive pharmacist on a date; Susan's ex-husband, Karl, suddenly returns for a visit; Lynette's fears Tom is attracted to their nanny.
The residents of Wisteria Lane learn the fate of Martha Huber; Susan confesses to Edie about her role in her house fire; Bree finds George getting a little too close for comfort; Carlos is released on bail, and placed under house arrest.
Lynette learns Tom's father secret; Susan is disturbed by Julie's relationship with Zach; Rex attempts to reconcile with Bree; John's parents demand Gabrielle for help.
Susan looks forward to a romantic date with Mike until she learns a surprising fact; Lynette's neighbor accuses her twins of thievery; Bree learns of Rex's sexual needs; Gabrielle's work adventures continue.
Mike is questioned in Martha's murder; Justin tries to blackmail Gabrielle; Tom wants a big promotion, but Lynette fears she would be left alone with the kids even more; Julie learns of Zack's dark side.
Maisy Gibbons' series of unfortunate events shocks Wisteria Lane; Gabrielle and Carlos' sewer system goes out; Lynette learns of a rumour that her twins started a head lice epidemic; Susan finds a surprising ally after her breakup with Mike.
Mama Solis awakens from her coma, as Gabrielle and Carlos fret over their financial issues; Lynette befriends a deaf woman; Bree encounters more trouble when disciplining Andrew; Susan finds herself attracted to Edie's hunky new contractor.
Susan's mother pays an unexpected visit; Gabrielle faces Carlos' wrath; While babysitting Lynette's children, Bree punishes the twins for misbehaving; Felicia gets closer to Zach, revealing more disturbing details about his family.
Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she befriends Mrs. McClusky; Susan's mother decides to try to jump-start her and her daughter's love lives; Bree forces Andrew to talk to the family priest about his conflicted sexuality.
Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos and begins to suspect she's pregnant; George Williams returns, much to Rex's displeasure; Lynette learns Tom's old girlfriend, has been hired at his firm again; Susan and Julie encounter strange behavior from the Young family.
George continues to worm his way into Bree's life; Lynette tries to spice up her sex life; Susan hires Mr. Shaw to investigate the Young family; Felicia takes action to help Zach.
Susan and Mike decide to move in together; Lynette takes steps to make sure Annabel doesn't come between her and Tom; Bree comes to a realization about George; Carlos' legal problems take a turn for the worse; Martha Huber's journal falls into the hands of Susan and Julie.
Tensions and conflicts endure between the different characters as the season comes to an end but leaves you hanging for what is to come.
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Eva Longoria | Gabrielle Solis |
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Teri Hatcher | Susan Mayer |
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Mark Moses | Paul Young |
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Brenda Strong | Mary Alice Young |
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Felicity Huffman | Lynette Scavo |
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Steven Culp | Rex Van De Kamp |
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James Denton | Mike Delfino |
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Ricardo Chavira | Carlos Solis |
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Jesse Metcalfe | John Rowland |
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Nicollette Sheridan | Edie Britt |
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Marcia Cross | Bree Van De Kamp |
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Andrea Bowen | Julie Mayer |
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Cody Kasch | Zach Young |
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Brent Kinsman | Preston Scavo |
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Shane Kinsman | Porter Scavo |
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Doug Savant | Tom Scavo |
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Jordan Cline | Penny Scavo |
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Zane Huett | Parker Scavo |
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Shawn Pyfrom | Andrew Van De Kamp |
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Joy Lauren | Danielle Van De Kamp |
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Harriet Sansom Harris | Felicia Tilman |
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Christine Estabrook | Martha Huber |
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Lesley Ann Warren | Sophie Bremmer |
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Lucille Soong | Yao Lin |
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Bob Gunton | Noah Taylor |
| Edition | Special Edition |
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| Packaging | Custom Case |
| Nr Discs | 6 |
| Screen Ratios | Widescreen 1.78:1 Color (Anamorphic) |
| Audio Tracks | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC] |
| Subtitles | English | Norwegian |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
| Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
| Edition Release Date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Regions | Region 1 |
| Purchased | For $ 59.99 |
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| Index | 649 |
| Added Date | Dec 12, 2012 01:15:23 |
| Modified Date | Nov 14, 2019 01:45:16 |
1. Pilot (edit)
First aired: 10/3/2004
Writer: Marc Cherry
Director: Charles McDougall
Guest star: Sherica Durdley (Wendy), Jordan Cline (Baby Girl), Dylan Cline (Baby Girl), Joy Lauren (Danielle Van De Camp), Nike Doukas (Natalie Klein), Edward Zoellner (Tanaka Party Waiter), Heath McCall (Waiter), Kaye Wade (Elderly Woman)
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young. It's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated POV. Her husband's acting suspicious, the neighbors are talking, and her girlfriends are wondering why one of their own would do something so rash… and so messy. From her unique vantage point, Mary Alice sees more now than she ever did alive and she's planning to share all the delicious secrets that hide behind every neighbor's closed door in this seemingly perfect American suburb.
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9.0
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2. Ah, But Underneath (edit)
First aired: 10/10/2004
Writer: Marc Cherry
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: Sam Lloyd (Dr. Albert Goldfine), Adam Lieberman (Vet), Vincent Duvall (The Adjustor), Timothy Brennen (Cop), Jan Hoag (Beefy Midde-aged Woman)
Mike's dog pays the price when Edie crashes his dinner date with Susan. Susan and Edie are still fighting over Mike. Meanwhile, Gabrielle realizes that her lawnboy is taking their fling to heart - and that Carlos may actually be catching on. Also, Bree goads Rex into therapy, where the doctor may be the one who needs the most help. Lynette resorts to drastic measures to keep her kids in line, but it blows up in her face. Mary Alice's past resurfaces - literally - despite Paul's efforts to keep it buried. Lastly, Susan's secret of accidently burning down Edie's house may come back to haunt her as the measuring cup she left in Edie's house is found - by Mrs. Huber (guest-star Christine Estbrook).
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9.0
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3. Pretty Little Picture (edit)
First aired: 10/17/2004
Writer: Oliver Goldstick
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Keith Pillow (Newscaster), Richard Burgi (Karl Mayer), Anne Dudek (Brandi), Emily Christine (Ashley Bukowski), Nealla Gordon (Mrs. Bukowski), Sam Lloyd (Dr. Albert Goldfine)
The women decide to go ahead with the big dinner party that the late Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) had planned to host, despite the more-than-minor disturbances in their own lives. Adulterous Gabrielle finds herself with a nine-year-old blackmailer (guest-star Ashley Bukowki) who catches Gabrielle in the act in her affair with gardner John. Also, Bree struggles to keep her crumbling marriage a secret. Lastly, Susan bares all---in more ways than one---as she confronts her ex (guest-star Richard Burgi).
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9.0
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4. Who's that Woman? (edit)
First aired: 10/24/2004
Writer: Tom Spezialy, Marc Cherry
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Christine Estabrook (Mrs. Marth Huber), Mary Pat Gleason (Ms. Butters), John Haymes Newton (The Cable Guy), Michelle Ewin (Cashier)
Cash-strapped Mrs. Huber (guest-star Christine Estbrook) figures out that Susan had something to do with Edie's house fire and tries to blackmail her. Meanwhile, Carlos becomes suspicious that Gabrielle is seeing another man, but targets the wrong suspect---the cable guy instead of gardner John. Also, Lynette balks when the twins' teacher insists the boys have ADD but tries to salvage the matter by seprating the boys. Lastly, Bree struggles with her rebellious son Andrew (guest-star Shawn Pyfrom) after Rex moves out.
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8.8
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5. Come in, Stranger (edit)
First aired: 10/31/2004
Writer: Alexandra Cunningham
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Mark Brady (Patrolman), Laura Milby (Saleswoman), Bob Gunton (Noah), Lupe Ontiveros (Juanita "Mama" Solis), Steven Eckholdt (Officer Rick Thompson), Lorna Scott (Helen Vale), Shania Accius (Shonda), Harry Murphy (Mr. Lenz), Cheynne Wilbur (Bob Fisk)
A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable, especially Susan---who reluctantly accepts a date with a persistent policeman (guest-star Steven Eckholdt) after Mike Delfino appears indifferent to her. Mike Delfino might be found out as the burgular as he accidentally left a screwdriver behind. Rex takes the kids away for the weekend as a lonely Bree, who finds herself bonding with Mary Alice's troubled son, Zach. Meanwhile, Lynette and Tom pull out all the stops to get their uncontrollable twins Porter and Preston accepted at a prestigious private school, and the unexpected arrival of Carlos' mother (guest-star Lupe Ontiveros) puts a crimp in Gabrielle's covert love life with gardner John. Things get worse when the two go shopping.
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8.9
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6. Running to Stand Still (edit)
First aired: 11/7/2004
Writer: Tracey Stern
Director: Fred Gerber
Guest star: Chris Johnson (Harlan Copp), Shannon O'Hurley (Mrs. Truesdale), Sam Lloyd (Dr. Albert Goldfine), Stacey Travis (Jordana Geist), Kathy McGraw (Receptionist), Sharon Lawrence (Maisy Gibbons), Gregg Daniels (The Doctor), Dawn Ashley Cook (Woman In Restaurant)
Lynette locks horns with officious mom Maisy Gibbons (guest-star Sharon Lawrence) at the twins' school who is trying to produce a "politically correct" play about "Little Red Riding Hood." Meanwhile, Susan continues to investigate the mystery of Zach's sudden disappearance. She soon finds out his father Paul put him in Seacrest, a mental institution. She and Julie then go to investigate. Mama Solis (guest-star Lupe Ontiveros) comes closer to discovering Gabrielle's dirty little secret of her affair, and Bree comes undone when Rex suggests they hire a sex surrogate.
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9.1
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7. Anything You Can Do (edit)
First aired: 11/21/2004
Writer: John Pardee, Joey Murphy
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: Heather Stephens (Kendra), Terry Urdang (Charlotte Fletcher), Edward Edwards (Jim Peterson), Stacey Travis (Jordana Geist), Trisha Simmons (Prinicpal Stark), Elizabeth Storm (Janie Peterson), Lee Garlington (Alberta Holstein), Will Greenberg (The Man), Jimm Giannini (Middle-Aged Man), Blake Adams (Bartender), Gene Wolande (Cab Driver)
Susan is miffed when Mike's unexpected - and very sexy - houseguest (guest-star Heather Stephens) Kendra forces him to postpone their first official "date." Susan and Edie decide to follow him and Kendra on their night out together. Lynette becomes steadily more dependent on the twins' ADD medication. Gabrielle becomes jealous of the "other" woman, Danielle Van De Kamp in John's life. Meanwhile, Bree's kids mutiny when they learn their dad has moved out. Tom is not happy when Lynette tries to take over his concept of new "Spotless Scrubs" to his clients. A man has a heartattack while jogging and lands on Mrs. Huber's (guest-star Christine Estabrook) lawn, but she dumps him on Bree's lawn so that she'll call the paramedics and they will ruin her lawn instead of hers. Andrew gets into a serious car accident that puts Mama Solis (guest-star Lupe Ontiveros) in the hospital, right after she finally bust Gabrielle and John having their affair in Carlos' house. Bree and Rex are also called to Andrew's school after he shoves a kid into a locker. Bree learns Rex is serving her with divorce papers. Lastly, the enigmatic Mr. Shaw (guest-star Richard Roundtree) comes closer to solving one of Wisteria Lane's big mysteries.
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8.9
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8. Guilty (edit)
First aired: 11/28/2004
Writer: Kevin Murphy
Director: Fred Gerber
Guest star: Freda Foh Shen (Dr. Chang), Jeff Doucette (Father Crowley), Dayna Devon (Lori Jean), Rozz Witt (The Nurse), Nancy Abt (Phil the Tile Guy), Alan Baltes (Doctor Levine)
In the aftermath of tragedy with Bree's son Andrew (guest-star Shawn Pyfrom) running over Carlos' mother Juanita Solis (guest-star Lupe Ontiveros), the residents of Wisteria Lane take stock of their lives. Meanwhile, Susan grows suspicious of Mike Delfino's real reason for moving to the street. Lynette reaches the breaking point in her addiction to the twins' ADD medication as she tries other measures like accupuncture to release her stress---only to the disturbacnce of her kids during session. Lynette realizes its time for drastic measure's after she has a disturbing dream with Mary Alice. The mysterious Mr. Shaw (guest-star Richard Roundtree) gets down to business as he develops a relationship with Edie. He also has a connection to Mary Alice Young as he talks to Paul Young afterwards on the phone. Lastly, Gabrielle confesses her adultuous affair with John to a priest while Carlos' mother Juanita is in the hospital.
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9.1
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9. Suspicious Minds (edit)
First aired: 12/12/2004
Writer: Jenna Bans
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: Nigel Gibbs (FBI Agent), Lou George (Bystander), Marla Sokoloff (Claire), Hamilton Camp (Brian Linder), Gregg Daniel (Dr. Sicher), John Bisom (Stagehand), Kathryn Harrold (Helen Rowland), Jil Holden (Betty), John E. Jimmo (Swimmer), John Lacy (Detective Beckerman), Joyce Guy (Nurse Kelly)
Looking to give her life a purpose, Gabrielle decides to organize a glamorous Halston fashion show for charity highlighting the ladies of Wisteria Lane. But Susan is less than charitable toward her friend when she discovers Gabrielle's shocking secret. Gabrielle and John consider getting back together in their affair. John's mother, Helen Rowland, thinks her son is sleeping with Susan and not with Gabrielle, but soon Gabrielle confesses to Helen that she's been sleeping with her son. Before Carlos can find out about all of this, he is arrested. Bree and Rex are at odds on how to punish Andrew for putting Mrs. Solis in the hospital and finding drugs in his room, but Bree decides to take Andrew's out-of-control behavior into her own hands. Police investigate a toy chest that Paul Young dumped in the river, but don't exactly know it's him yet. Lastly, Lynette uses her business acumen to poach a nanny, Claire, but ends up getting involved between her current employer, Alexis.
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9.0
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10. Come Back to Me (edit)
First aired: 12/19/2004
Writer: Patty Lin
Director: Fred Gerber
Guest star: Kathryn Harrold (Helen Rowland), Sharon Lawrence (Maisy Gibbons), Marla Sokoloff (Claire), Shawn Doyle (Mr. Hartley), Mari Weiss (Mrs. Mcready), Lorna Raver (Judge Sullivan), Tom Virtue (The Man), Charles Martinet (The Guard), Carlease Burke (Receptionist), Joe Rose (Repo Man), Nigel Gibbs (FBI Agent)
Uber mom Maisy Gibbons (guest-star Sharon Lawrence) returns, and her secret life intersects with Bree's. Bree unleashes her inner "woman scorned" after Rex's sordid dabblings nearly kill him. Meanwhile Gabrielle's predicament worsens as she gets a taste of her own medicine, courtesy of Carlos's jailhouse confession. Susan plans to take her relationship with Mike to the next level, and Lynette, suspicious (and a little jealous) of her new nanny (guest-star Marla Sokoloff), decides to secretly videotape her. Lastly, Susan betrays Julie by sending Zach Young back home to his father, who makes a startling admission of his own.
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9.1
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11. Move On (edit)
First aired: 1/9/2005
Writer: David Schulner
Director: John David Coles
Guest star: Richard Burgi (Karl Mayer), Marla Sokoloff (Claire), Tara Karsian (Sarah), Ashley Rose Orr (Julie's Friend #2), Conor O'Farrell (Detective Copeland), Shawn Doyle (Mr. Hartley), David Manning (Pianist), Gwen McGee (Woman), Jon Fleming (Jogger (uncredited)), Phil Reeves (Mickey Gibb)
Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Mrs. Huber, just as the absent busybody's sister Felicia Tilman (guest-star Harriet Sansom Harris) arrives on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, Bree resigns herself to her marital state and asks an attractive pharmacist (Tony Award-winning actor Roger Bart) on a date; Susan's ex, Karl (guest-star Richard Burgi), suddenly reappears in her life; Lynette fears that Tom is attracted to the new nanny (guest-star Marla Sokoloff); and Gabrielle sinks to new depths - she gets a job.
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8.9
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12. Every Day a Little Death (edit)
First aired: 1/16/2005
Writer: Chris Black
Director: David Grossman
Guest star: Emily Christine (Ashley Bukowski), Christine Estrabook (Mrs. Martha Huber), Bari Hochwald (Callie), Bob Gunton (Noah), Jolie Jenkins (Deidre), Erin Matthews (Lauren), Conor O'Farrell (Detective Copeland), Michael Patrick McGill (Crime Scene Policeman)
The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Martha Huber's fate, and the truth has unexpected consequences for Susan. After learning that Mrs. Huber left behind a journal, Susan is forced to confess to Edie about her role in the fire that burned down Edie's house. Meanwhile Bree finds her new beau, George (Tony Award-winning actor Roger Bart), getting a little too close for comfort. . The receptionist sees Parker's shaven head and believes that Parker has cancer, and allows Lynette's children in the day care, while Lynette does yoga. Lastly, Carlos returns, but his homecoming isn't quite what Gabrielle had in mind. He is under house arrest, making it difficult for either of them to make money.
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8.9
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13. Your Fault (edit)
First aired: 1/23/2005
Writer: Kevin Etten
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Ryan O'Neal (Rodney Scavo), Mark Harelik (Bob Rowland), Kathryn Harrold (Helen Rowland), Karen Austin (Lois McDaniel), Bob Browstein (Rex's Lawyer), Bonnie Burroughs (Bree's Lawyer)
When Lynette's father-in-law (guest-star Ryan O'Neal as Rodney Scavo) pays a visit to to the family, she unwittingly learns a family secret---that he's been consistently cheating on his wife. Meanwhile, Susan is disturbed by Julie's growing romance with Zach. Rex attempts to reconcile with Bree as she tries to play hard-to-get. Lastly, Gabrielle is shocked when John's parents (guest-stars Kathryn Harrold and Mark Harelik) ask her for a favor in convincing John to move back home as he officially turned eighteen and no longer wants to live at home and trying to pursue a relationship with Gabrielle.
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8.8
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14. Love Is in the Air (a.k.a. What I Did for Love) (edit)
First aired: 2/13/2005
Writer: Tom Spezialy
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Timothy Davis-Reed (Doctor), Jon Polito (Charles Skouras), Sam Lloyd (Dr. Goldfine), Kathryn Joosten (Mrs. McCluskey), Jolie Jenkins (Diedre), J. David Krassner (Noah's Doctor), Carlease Burke (Nurse)
It's Valentine's Day on Wisteria Lane, and love is all around (sort of), as Susan looks forward to a romantic date with Mike Delfino, until she learns a surprising fact about her favorite plumber. Also, Mike breaks into a neighbors house and is shot and tries to hide it from Susan. Meanwhile, after reconciling their relationship, Bree discovers something new about her husband Rex when it comes to his sexual needs. Lynette's cranky and lonely old neighbor accuses the Scavo twins of thievery as Lynette tries her best to handle the situation. Lastly, Gabrielle's work adventures continue as she gets a gig as a mattress model for the "Siesta King" (guest-star Jon Polito).
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9.0
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15. Impossible (edit)
First aired: 2/20/2005
Writer: Marc Cherry, Tom Spezialy
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: Bob Gunton (Noah), Conor O'Farrell (Detective Copeland), Nick Chinlund (Detective Sullivan), Elizabeth Storm (Janie Peterson), Joey Gray (Teenage Boy), Nelson Mashita (Postman)
Mike Delfino is questioned about Mrs. Huber's murder by police and is arrested. John's friend, Justin (guest-star Ryan Carnes) attempts to blackmail Gabrielle with his knowledge of their affair and becoming her new gardner---but things are not what they may seem for both in the situation. Meanwhile, Tom wants a big promotion, but Lynette fears that she'd be home alone with the kids more than ever and tries her best in discouraging him in taking the job. Also, Bree is shocked when she finds a condom---and even more so when she learns whom it belongs to when Rex admits it is not him, but their daughter Danielle. Zach Young plans a pool party for the teens on Wisteria Lane, and things get out of hand. Lastly, an unexpected person(s) comes "out" in their sexuality of being gay.
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9.0
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16. The Ladies Who Lunch (edit)
First aired: 3/27/2005
Writer: Alexandra Cunningham
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Mary-Pat Green (Nurse Abigail), Sharon Lawrence (Maisy Gibbons), Shane Kinsman (Portor Scavo), Heather Lee (Woman), Lisa Darr (Tammy Brennan), Harry S. Murphy (Headmaster Lenz), Maria Cominis (Mona Clark), Jill Brennan (Tisha Atherton), Glenn Taranto (Undercover Cop), Sara Van Horn (The Crossing Guard), Heather Lee (Gossipy Woman), Joshua Finkel (The coutry club married man), Dawn Ashley Cook (Serena (Uncredited))
Maisy Gibbons' (guest-star Sharon Lawrence) series of unfortunate events shock the residents of Wisteria Lane when she is finally caught and arrested for prostitution. This leaves unexpected consequences for Bree and Rex when Maisys' little black book becomes public of all her clients---including Rex for all the neighbors to see. Gabrielle and Carlos also face a crisis of their own when the sewer system goes out at their house and they don't have the money to fix it. Also, Lynette braves a scandal herself when it's rumored that the twins started the school's head lice epidemic. Meanwhile, as Susan sinks into depression over her breakup with Mike, she finds a surprising ally---Edie.
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8.7
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17. There Won't Be Trumpets (edit)
First aired: 4/3/2005
Writer: Joey Murphy, John Pardee
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Marlee Matlin (Alisa Stevens), Dagney Kerr (Nurse Heissel), Shane Kinsman (Portor Scavo), Rick Ravanello (Bill Cunningham), Albie Selznick (Dennis Stevens), Aria Wallace (Lily Stevens), Mark L. Taylor (Mr. Steinberg), Jeff Doucette (Father Crowley), Trisha Simmons (Prinicipal Star), Derk Cheetwood (Security Guard)
There's a change in Mama Solis' (guest-star Lupe Ontiveros) condition for the better as she finally wakes up from her coma, but it doesn't last long. The residents of Wisteria Lane all attend the unfortunate funeral of Juanita Solis as Carlos and Gabrielle fret over their financial and court issues. Lynette befriends a deaf woman, Alisa Stevens (guest-star Marlee Matlin), whose children also attend Barcliff Academy with Porter and Preston, but her newfound friendship is tested when she butts into her disturbed marital problems of her husband saying things behind her back. Meanwhile, Bree encounters more trouble with her son Andrew when it comes to disciplining him and tries to convince Rex that he needs serious help. Lastly, Susan finds herself attracted to Edie's hunky new contractor (guest-star Rick Ravanello) who's sticking around the neighborhood, but Edie doesn't want her to go with him as a favor to their fragile friendship.
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8.7
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18. Children Will Listen (edit)
First aired: 4/10/2005
Writer: Kevin Murphy
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: John Lacy (Detective Beckerman), Brett Cullen (Detective Burnett), Joel McKinnon Miller (Counselor), Hira Ambrosino (Pedicurist no. 1), Emily Christine (Ashley Bukowski), Rochelle Robinson (Tug's Mother), Lesley Ann Warren (Sophie Bremmer), Bob Newhart (Morty), Paul Rae (Hector), Mark L. Taylor (Mr. Steinberg)
Susan's mom, Sophie (guest-star Lesley Ann Warren), pays an unannounced visit to Wisteria Lane after she and her boyfriend (guest-star Bob Newhart) call it quits. Meanwhile, Gabrielle faces Carlos' wrath after he learns about the hospital settlement and tries to change their prenuptial agreement in order to keep Gabrielle in check while he serves his jail sentence. Lynette and Bree experience a chill in their friendship after Bree babysits Lynette's kids and dares to discipline Porter. Also, Bree and Rex visit Andrew at the teen rehab camp where they learn some shocking news about their son. Lastly, Felicia gets closer to Zach and reveals some disturbing details about his family in the past.
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8.8
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19. Live Alone and Like It (a.k.a. An Unexpected Song) (edit)
First aired: 4/17/2005
Writer: Jenna Bans
Director: Arlene Sanford
Guest star: Lesley Ann Warren (Sophia Bremmer), Kathryn Joosten (Mrs. McClusky), Nick Chinlund (Detective Sullivan), Dakin Matthews (Reverend Sikes), Geoff Pierson (Sam), James Michael Connor (Tim), Patrick Dollaghan (Lamont), David Pevsner (Waiter), Paul Rae (Ice Cream Vendor)
Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she momentarily befriends the mean Mrs. McClusky. Susan's mother (guest-star Lesley Ann Warren) decides to try and jump start her and her daughter's love lives. Susan later finds her mother in her kitchen with a man she picked up, and Susan asks her mother to get rid of him. Andrew talks to a priest about his feelings, and tells him of his shocking plans for his mother, Bree. Gabrielle has her credit card declined in an upscale restaurant, and Carlos sends Gabrielle a big message about what will happen if she leaves him. Gabrielle tells John that she still cares for him, and continues to sleep with him.
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8.6
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20. Fear No More (edit)
First aired: 5/1/2005
Writer: Adam Barr
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Lauren Cohn (Ginger), Jeff Doucette (Father Crowley), Nikki Snelson (Maserati saleswoman), Jimmy Schueler (Perfect Blonde Man), Melinda McGraw (Annabel Foster), Lesley Ann Warren (Sophie Bremmer)
Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos, who is about to head off to jail for eight months. Meanwhile George Williams (guest star Roger-Bart) resurfaces in Bree's life, much to Rex's displeasure as he knows George wants to steal her away from him. Also, Lynette is shocked to learn that Tom's old girlfriend Annabel Foster (guest-star Melinda McGraw) who he dumped for Lynette has been hired at his firm again. A desperate Lynette turns to Edie for advice on how to deal with the situation. Susan and Julie encounter less-than-neighborly behavior from the Young family as Zach continues to stalk Julie. Paul interogates Edie about breaking into his house, and she ends up telling him that Susan was behind it. Paul decides to lie to Susan again in order to cover. Mike tries to seperate Susan from Mary Alice's past secrets. There is a fire in Susan's kitchen, and Susan suspects that Paul was behind it and hires Mr. Shaw to investigate the Young family. Lastly, housewife Gabrielle is suspecting that she's pregnant. She's also looking to buy a new car, which doesn't go so well while at the dealership which begins her suspicions. When finding out that Carlos tampered with her birth control pills Gabrielle retaliates in rage.
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8.9
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21. Sunday in the Park with George (edit)
First aired: 5/8/2005
Writer: Katie Ford
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: Lesley Ann Warren (Sophie Bremmer), Bob Newhart (Morty), Melinda McGraw (Annabel Foster)
George Williams (guest-star Roger Bart) continues to worm his way into Bree's life. After Edie spies Bree with George at a restaurant, Bree begins to feel guilty about sharing her intimate feelings with George; Rex's health continues to depreciate. Lynette tries to spice things up with Tom who, she fears, is losing interest. Meanwhile, Mr. Shaw consults with Paul, and ends up lying to Susan about Mary Alice and Dana. However, he does come through with the goods on Mike, but Susan is not convinced that Mike is a bad guy. After talking with Kendra (who Susan recognized from a picture in the file she received on Mike), Susan learns that Mike killed a cop in self-defense, and forgives him. Carlos lies to Gabrielle, and tells her that Mama tampered with her birth control; Gabrielle tells John that she is pregnant, and John doesn't take the news well. Lastly, Felicia takes action to help Zach, and to get rid of Paul for good.
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8.7
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22. Goodbye For Now (edit)
First aired: 5/15/2005
Writer: Josh Senter
Director: David Grossman
Guest star: Mehcad Brooks (Josh Applewhite), Alfre Woodard (Betty Applewhite), Melinda McGraw (Annabel Foster)
Susan and Mike decide to move in together, much to Edie's displeasure, who schemes against them using Susan's friends. Meanwhile, Lynette takes steps to make sure Annabel (guest-star Melinda McGraw) doesn't come between her and Tom, and the consequences land Tom out of work. Bree comes to a realization about her "buddy" George the pharmacist (guest-star Roger Bart), who continues to interfere in her and Rex's lives. Rex has another heart attack, though prior to it, it seems George has permanently put in a wrench in Bree and Rex's relationship. Carlos' legal problems take a turn for the worse, when Gabrielle decides to leave him after discovering the truth about the birth control. Carlos' subsequent actions increases his jail time to eight years. Mike goes after Paul thanks to Felicia, and Susan goes after Mike, though she doesn't find him. Mrs. Huber's journal reveals some secrets. Lastly, two new faces arrive on Wisteria Lane.
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8.9
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23. One Wonderful Day (edit)
First aired: 5/22/2005
Writer: Kevin Murphy, Tom Spezialy, John Pardee, Marc Cherry, Joey Murphy
Director: Larry Shaw
Guest star: Jolie Jenkins (Dierdre), Lee Whittaker (Box Boy), Tanner Maguire (young Zach), Mehcad Brooks (Josh Applewhite), Richard Burgi (Karl Mayer), Alfre Woodard (Betty Applewhite), Steve Tom (Judge), Terry Bozeman (Dr. Craig), John Haymes Newton (The Cable Guy)
Gabrielle, Susan, and Lynette rush to the hospital in the middle of the night after recieving a phone call from Danielle telling them about Rex's heart attack. Bree confides that she feels guilty because she and Rex were having a fight when he had his heart attack and that now he needs a pacemaker. Before his operation, Rex apologizes for being a bad husband. After not getting any better, the doctor suggests to Rex that maybe Bree was tampering with his mediction. Rex writes her a note telling her that he understands, and then dies not knowing the real truth. Minutes later, a doctor calls Bree to tell her that Rex has died. She numbly sits in her empty dining room, looking at the chair where Rex would normally sit. She goes into typical Bree coping mode by polishing the silver but then she dissolves into heartbroken sobs. Lynette's marriage takes a dramatic turn after an upset Tom, who accidentally quit his job under false pretenses due to Lynette's manipulation, vows that it is now her turn to go back to work and he'll be staying home with the kids. And Lynette may just take his offer. Carlos finally learns that John and Gabrielle have been lovers for a while, and vows revenge as he is carted off to jail. Mike takes Paul out to a deserted quarry, intending to shoot him. After realizing it's about Dierdre, Paul reveals why Mary Alice killed herself: a drugged-out Dierdre sold them her baby to feed her habit. They fled Utah and changed their names, but she still found them. Mary Alice killed Dierdre by accident when she came to forcibly take Zach/Dana back from them and they hid her body where they thought it would never be found -- in a toy chest buried under their new pool. In the end Mike doesn't kill Paul, but goes home where Zach is waiting for him, while pointing a gun at Susan.
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9.4
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