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| Desperate Housewives Season 1 : |
| Mary Alice Young a seemingly perfect housewife commits suicide fearing that a dark secret involving her her husband and their son would be exposed. |
| Episode 1 - [Pilot] |
| Details : 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | Christine Estabrook | Joy Lauren | Zane Huett | Director : Charles McDougall | Writer : Marc Cherry | |
| Air Date : Oct. 03, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 2 - [Ah But Underneath] |
| Details : Mike's dog pays the price when Edie crashes his dinner date with Susan. 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Christine Estabrook | Sam Lloyd | Jan Hoag | Zane Huett | Writer : Marc Cherry | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Oct. 10, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 3 - [Pretty Little Picture] |
| Details : The women decide to go ahead with the big dinner party that the late Mary Alice Young had planned to host despite the more-than-minor disturbances in their own lives. Adulterous Gabrielle finds herself with a nine-year-old blackmailer who catches Gabrielle in the act in her affair with gardener 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 Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Richard Burgi | Christine Estabrook | Sam Lloyd | Joy Lauren | Anne Dudek | Zane Huett | Lucille Soong | Writer : Oliver Goldstick | Director : Arlene Sanford | |
| Air Date : Oct. 17, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 4 - [Who's That Woman] |
| Details : Cash-strapped Mrs. Huber 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 gardener 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 after Rex moves out. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Mary Pat Gleason | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | Christine Estabrook | Joy Lauren | Richard Roundtree | John Newton | Lucille Soong | Adam Weisman | Paul Hayes as Businessman | Writer : Tom Spezialy | Director : Jeff Melman | Writer : Marc Cherry | |
| Air Date : Oct. 24, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 5 - [Come In Stranger] |
| Details : A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable especially Susan who reluctantly accepts a date with a persistent policeman after Mike appears indifferent to her. Rex takes the kids away for the weekend as a lonely Bree finds herself bonding with 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 puts a crimp in Gabrielle's covert love life. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Bob Gunton | Shane Kinsman | Steven Eckholdt | Shawn Pyfrom | Betty Murphy | Joy Lauren | Cheyenne Wilbur | Pat Crawford Brown | Lupe Ontiveros | Director : Arlene Sanford | Director : Jeff Melman | Writer : Alexandra Cunningham | |
| Air Date : Oct. 31, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 6 - [Running To Stand Still] |
| Details : Lynette locks horns with officious mom Maisy Gibbons 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 comes closer to discovering Gabrielle's dirty little secret of her affair and Bree comes undone when Rex suggests they hire a sex surrogate. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Chris Johnson | Brent Kinsman | Stacey Travis | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | Sam Lloyd | Joy Lauren | Richard Roundtree | Pat Crawford Brown | Lupe Ontiveros | Sharon Lawrence | Lucille Soong | Director : Fred Gerber | Director : Arlene Sanford | Writer : Alexandra Cunningham | Writer : Tracey Stern | |
| Air Date : Nov. 07, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 7 - [Anything You Can Do] |
| Details : Susan and Edie decide to follow Mike and his houseguest Kendra on their night out together. Lynette becomes steadily more dependent on the twins' ADD medication. In the meantime Gabrielle becomes jealous of the other woman in John's life. And 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Elizabeth Storm | Lee Garlington | Brent Kinsman | Stacey Travis | Shane Kinsman | Edward Edwards | Shawn Pyfrom | Christine Estabrook | Joy Lauren | Richard Roundtree | Zane Huett | Lupe Ontiveros | Heather Stephens | Director : Fred Gerber | Writer : John Pardee | Writer : Joey Murphy | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Tracey Stern | |
| Air Date : Nov. 21, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 8 - [Guilty] |
| Details : In the aftermath of tragedy with Bree's son Andrew running over Carlos' mother Juanita Solis the residents of Wisteria Lane take stock of their lives. Meanwhile Susan grows suspicious of Mike'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 acupuncture to release her stress. The mysterious Mr. Shaw gets down to business as he develops a relationship with Edie. Lastly Gabrielle confesses her adulterous affair to a priest while Carlos' mother Juanita is in the hospital. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Dayna Devon | Doug Savant | Alan Baltes | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | Jeff Doucette | Christine Estabrook | Joy Lauren | Richard Roundtree | Zane Huett | Freda Foh Shen | Lupe Ontiveros | Roz Witt | Director : Fred Gerber | Writer : Kevin Murphy | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Nov. 28, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 9 - [Suspicious Minds] |
| Details : Looking to give her life a purpose Gabrielle decides to organize a glamorous Halston fashion show for charity highlighting the ladies of Wisteria Lane. Bree and Rex are at odds on how to punish Andrew for putting Mrs. Solis in the hospital and finding drugs in his room. The police investigate a toy chest that Paul Young dumped in the river. Lastly Lynette uses her business acumen to poach a nanny Claire but ends up getting involved between her current employer Alexis. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Marla Sokoloff | Doug Savant | Hamilton Camp | Joyce Guy | Shawn Pyfrom | Joy Lauren | Kathryn Harrold | Brett Cullen | Lupe Ontiveros | Ryan Carnes | Director : Fred Gerber | Writer : Kevin Murphy | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Jenna Bans | |
| Air Date : Dec. 12, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 10 - [Come Back To Me] |
| Details : Uber mom Maisy Gibbons returns and her secret life intersects with Bree's. 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 decides to secretly videotape her. Lastly Susan sends Zach Young back home to his father who makes a startling admission of his own. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Tom Virtue | Marla Sokoloff | Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Joe Rose | Lorna Raver | Zane Huett | Kathryn Harrold | Pat Crawford Brown | Shawn Doyle | Sharon Lawrence | Lucille Soong | Director : Fred Gerber | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Patty Lin | Writer : Jenna Bans | |
| Air Date : Dec. 19, 2004 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 11 - [Move On] |
| Details : Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Mrs. Huber just as the absent busybody's sister Felicia Tilman arrives on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile Bree resigns herself to her marital state and asks an attractive pharmacist on a date. Susan's ex Karl suddenly reappears in her life and Lynette fears that Tom is attracted to the new nanny. Lastly Gabrielle sinks to new depths.. she gets a job. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Ashley Rose Orr | Marla Sokoloff | Doug Savant | Kyle T. Heffner | Phil Reeves | Shawn Pyfrom | Richard Burgi | Christine Estabrook | Joy Lauren | Pat Crawford Brown | Roger Bart | Shawn Doyle | Lucille Soong | Harriet Sansom Harris | Conor O'Farrell | Tara Karsian | Director : Fred Gerber | Writer : Patty Lin | Writer : David Schulner | Director : John David Coles | |
| Air Date : Jan. 09, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 12 - [Every Day A Little Death] |
| Details : The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Martha Huber's fate. 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 getting a little too close for comfort. 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Bob Gunton | Shane Kinsman | Christine Estabrook | Richard Roundtree | Zane Huett | Erin Matthews | Roger Bart | Harriet Sansom Harris | Conor O'Farrell | Jolie Jenkins | Writer : Chris Black | Director : David Grossman | Writer : David Schulner | Director : John David Coles | |
| Air Date : Jan. 16, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 13 - [Your Fault] |
| Details : When Lynette's father-in-law pays a visit to to the family she unwittingly learns a family secret. 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 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Ryan O'Neal | Doug Savant | Karen Austin | Brent Kinsman | Mark Harelik | Shane Kinsman | Zane Huett | Kathryn Harrold | Roger Bart | Ryan Carnes | Lucille Soong | Harriet Sansom Harris | Writer : Chris Black | Writer : Kevin Etten | Director : Arlene Sanford | Director : David Grossman | |
| Air Date : Jan. 23, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★ |
| Episode 14 - [Love Is In The Air] |
| Details : 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 until she learns a surprising fact about her favorite plumber. Meanwhile after reconciling their relationship Bree discovers something new about her husband Rex when it comes to his sexual needs. Lynette's 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Timothy Davis-Reed | Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Sam Lloyd | Jon Polito | Zane Huett | Kathryn Joosten | Lucille Soong | Harriet Sansom Harris | Roz Witt | Jolie Jenkins | Paul Nicholas as Busboy | Writer : Kevin Etten | Director : Arlene Sanford | Writer : Tom Spezialy | Director : Jeff Melman | |
| Air Date : Feb. 13, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 15 - [Impossible] |
| Details : Mike Delfino is questioned about Mrs. Huber's murder by police and is arrested. John's friend Justin attempts to blackmail Gabrielle with his knowledge of their affair. 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. Zach Young plans a pool party for the teens on Wisteria Lane and things get out of hand. Finally someone comes out of the closet. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Elizabeth Storm | Brent Kinsman | Bob Gunton | Nick Chinlund | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | Joy Lauren | Zane Huett | Pat Crawford Brown | Ryan Carnes | Conor O'Farrell | Nelson Mashita | Writer : Tom Spezialy | Director : Jeff Melman | Writer : Marc Cherry | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Feb. 20, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 16 - [The Ladies Who Lunch] |
| Details : Maisy Gibbons' 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. Gabrielle and Carlos also face a crisis of their own when the sewer system goes out at their house. 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Glenn Taranto | Cheyenne Wilbur | Zane Huett | Mary-Pat Green | Pat Crawford Brown | Sharon Lawrence | Harriet Sansom Harris | Lisa Darr | Director : Arlene Sanford | Writer : Alexandra Cunningham | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Mar. 27, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 17 - [There Won't Be Trumpets] |
| Details : 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 whose children also attend Barcliff Academy with Porter and Preston but her newfound friendship is quickly put to the test. Meanwhile Bree encounters more trouble with her son Andrew when it comes to disciplining him and lastly Susan finds herself attracted to Edie's hunky new contractor but Edie doesn't want her to go with him as a favor to their fragile friendship. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Marlee Matlin | Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Dagney Kerr | Albie Selznick | Shane Kinsman | Aria Wallace | Shawn Pyfrom | Jeff Doucette | Rick Ravanello | Joy Lauren | Derk Cheetwood | Zane Huett | Mark L. Taylor | Lupe Ontiveros | Trisha Simmons | Director : Arlene Sanford | Director : Jeff Melman | Writer : John Pardee | Writer : Joey Murphy | Writer : Alexandra Cunningham | |
| Air Date : Apr. 03, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 18 - [Children Will Listen] |
| Details : Susan's mom pays an unannounced visit to Wisteria Lane after she and her boyfriend 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Joel McKinnon Miller | Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | Linda Hart | Zane Huett | Brett Cullen | Mark L. Taylor | Harriet Sansom Harris | Bob Newhart | John Lacy | Lesley Ann Warren | Sandy Martin | Hira Ambrosino | Writer : Kevin Murphy | Director : Jeff Melman | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Apr. 10, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 19 - [Live Alone And Like It] |
| Details : Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she momentarily befriends the mean Mrs. McClusky. Susan's mother decides to try and jump start her and her daughter's love lives. 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Bob Gunton | Nick Chinlund | Shane Kinsman | Shawn Pyfrom | James M. Connor | Zane Huett | Kathryn Joosten | Geoff Pierson | Dakin Matthews | Paul Rae | Lesley Ann Warren | Patrick Dollaghan | Writer : Kevin Murphy | Director : Arlene Sanford | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Jenna Bans | |
| Air Date : Apr. 17, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★ |
| Episode 20 - [Fear No More] |
| Details : Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos who is about to head off to jail for eight months. Meanwhile George Williams resurfaces in Bree's life much to Rex's displeasure. Also Lynette is shocked to learn that Tom's old girlfriend Annabel Foster who he dumped for Lynette has been hired at his firm again. Meanwhile Zach continues to stalk Julie while Mike tries to separate Susan from Mary Alice's past secrets. Lastly housewife Gabrielle is suspecting that she's pregnant. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Jeff Doucette | Christine Estabrook | Richard Roundtree | Zane Huett | Roger Bart | Harriet Sansom Harris | Melinda McGraw | Lesley Ann Warren | Director : Arlene Sanford | Director : Jeff Melman | Writer : Adam Barr | Writer : Jenna Bans | |
| Air Date : May. 01, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★ |
| Episode 21 - [Sunday In The Park With George] |
| Details : Bree begins to feel guilty about her friendship with George while 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. After talking with Kendra Susan learns what Mike did. 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Bob Gunton | Shane Kinsman | Richard Roundtree | Zane Huett | Roger Bart | Harriet Sansom Harris | Bob Newhart | Melinda McGraw | Lesley Ann Warren | Heather Stephens | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Katie Ford | |
| Air Date : May. 08, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 22 - [Goodbye For Now] |
| Details : Susan and Mike decide to move in together much to Edie's displeasure. Meanwhile Lynette takes steps to make sure Annabel doesn't come between her and Tom. Also Bree comes to a realization about her buddy George the pharmacist who continues to interfere in her and Rex's lives. Carlos' legal problems take a turn for the worse when Gabrielle decides to leave him. Mrs. Huber's journal reveals some secrets. Lastly two new faces arrive on Wisteria Lane. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Edward Edwards | Joy Lauren | Cheyenne Wilbur | Zane Huett | Alfre Woodard | Roger Bart | Ryan Carnes | Mehcad Brooks as Matthew Applewhite | Harriet Sansom Harris | Melinda McGraw | Terry Bozeman | Paul Parducci | Writer : Josh Senter | Director : Jeff Melman | Director : David Grossman | Writer : Adam Barr | |
| Air Date : May. 15, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★ |
| Episode 23 - [One Wonderful Day] |
| Details : 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. Lynette's marriage takes a dramatic turn after an upset Tom vows that it is now her turn to go back to work and he'll be staying home with the kids. 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. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Doug Savant | Steve Tom | Brent Kinsman | Shane Kinsman | Richard Burgi | Zane Huett | Alfre Woodard | John Newton | Ryan Carnes | Mehcad Brooks as Matthew Applewhite | Harriet Sansom Harris | Jolie Jenkins | Tanner Maguire | Terry Bozeman | Writer : Kevin Murphy | Writer : Tom Spezialy | Writer : John Pardee | Writer : Joey Murphy | Writer : Marc Cherry | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Katie Ford | |
| Air Date : May. 22, 2005 | Rating ➦ ★★★★★★★★ |