Desperate Housewives

Airs Next: ABC at Sunday 9:00 PM (60 min.)

Status: Returning Series Premiered: October 3, 2004

Show Categories: Drama, Comedy

On a sunny day, in the heart of America, the loveliest of suburbs, housewife Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) killed herself. Now she takes us into the lives of her friends, family and neighbors... Her circle of girlfriends on Wisteria Lane includes Bree Hodge (Marcia Cross), Martha Stewart on steroids, who recently battled the demons of widowhood, alcoholism and vengeful children...remarried...

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After Katherine announces that she has to leave town, Bree is left responsible for catering Bob and Lee's wedding. Gabrielle finds $118,000 in Ellie's teddy bear. Susan realizes she will soon lose someone she loves. Katherine Mayfair's secrets are finally revealed, and several residents of Wisteria Lane are faced with deadly threats.
Aired: Sunday May 18, 2008

86. The Gun Song (1)	May 18, 2008	18 Reviews	9.55

85. Mother Said	May 11, 2008	17 Reviews	9.13

84. Opening Doors	May 4, 2008	15 Reviews	9.05

83. Hello, Little Girl	Apr 27, 2008	11 Reviews	9.34

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Videos

	TV Wipeout #3 Susan slips up while spying on her daughter.	Watch Video

	Eva Longoria Parker and Christina Applegate Eva Longoria Parker and Christina Applegate chat with one another...	Watch Video

	Desperate Housewives Season 4 Recap Catch the paper boy's perspective of everything that's happened on...	Watch Video

	James Denton (Interview) James Denton of Desperate Housewives speaks on the current...	Watch Video

	Mile In These Shoes (Music Video) A music video from Jennifer Lopez's hit, "Mile In These Shoes"...	Watch Video

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The ladies are back...again

It's been one month since ex-model Gabrielle Marquez tied the knot with new mayor Victor Lang. One month since Edie Britt attempted suicide. One month since Bree Hodge returned to Wisteria Lane...pregnant. One month since Susan Mayer finally married the man of her dreams, Mike Delfino. One month since Lynette Scavo was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and her mother came to town. So what's in store for the ladies of Wisteria Lane? Find out Sunday, September 30th, when a new housewife moves to the Lane... Read more »

Posted by Daniel777C, 09/01/2007 5:28am 8 Comments

Who Killed Monique Polier? 11/20/2006 | 39 Comments

What Happened to Alma Hodge? 10/15/2006 | 11 Comments

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News Headlines

Carell, Baldwin top Emmy's comedy actor shortlist 2008-07-03 13:55:00

Fey, Silverman headline Emmy comedy actress shortlist 2008-07-01 13:32:00

Cast updates: Old dudes join shows 2008-06-27 17:14:00

Fox wins slow TV season 2008-05-20 14:26:00

ABC on-demand adds ads 2008-02-26 12:09:00

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Cast

Marcia Cross - Bree Hodge (photos)

Teri Hatcher - Susan Mayer (photos)

Felicity Huffman - Lynette Scavo (photos)

Eva Longoria Parker - Gabrielle Solis (photos)

Nicollette Sheridan - Edie Britt (episodes 1-85) (photos)

Dana Delany - Katherine Mayfair (episodes 71-) (photos)

Brenda Strong - Mary Alice Young (photos)

Ricardo Antonio Chavira - Carlos Solis (photos)

James Denton - Mike Delfino (photos)

Doug Savant - Tom Scavo (photos)

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loveforeternity Report Abuse	9.5 Superb "Trendsetter" Follows the lives of the anything bust desperate housewives of Wysteria Lane. Continue » Posted Jul 6, 2008 1:24 pm PST

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