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| Desperate Housewives Season 5 : |
| The season's mystery is centered around Edie Britt's third husband Dave Williams. |
| Episode 1 - [You're Gonna Love Tomorrow] |
| Details : Five years have passed since Katherine shot her ex-husband as Susan Lynette Bree and Gaby stood together in solidarity to protect her. Susan tries to hide her relationship with a new man; Gaby questions her abilities as a mom; Bree is on the verge of publishing her own cookbook as business partner Katherine grows envious; Lynette catches her teenaged twins spearheading illegal activities; and Edie returns to Wisteria Lane in jaw-dropping fashion with a new man in tow. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Mason Vale Cotton | Kevin Rahm | Gale Harold | Joy Lauren | Thomas Kopache | Tuc Watkins | Tami-Adrian George | Kathryn Joosten | Writer : Marc Cherry | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Sep. 28, 2008 |
| Episode 2 - [We're So Happy You're So Happy] |
| Details : Unaware of Jackson's whereabouts Susan goes to a local bar suspecting that he might be with Mike however she soon lands herself in-trouble; meanwhile after spending money that did not belong to her Gabrielle attempts to get Carlos to get a job at the local country club as it pays better. Bree promotes her cook book on a radio show. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Jodi Carlisle | Mason Vale Cotton | Anne Marie Howard | Richard Burgi | Suzanne Friedline | Kathryn Joosten | Director : David Grossman | Writer : Alexandra Cunningham | |
| Air Date : Oct. 05, 2008 |
| Episode 3 - [Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else] |
| Details : Bree's estranged daughter Danielle returns to Wisteria Lane and is met with a deluge of criticism. Meanwhile Gabrielle and Susan find themselves embroiled in a catfight brought on by an altercation between their kids. To her chagrin Lynette comes home to find Tom and Dave have formed a garage band after she told him to get rid of his old things. Finally Katherine and Mrs. McCluskey invite Edie to lunch to press her for more information on Dave. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Mason Vale Cotton | Ronobir Lahiri | Gale Harold | Joy Lauren | Lakshmi Manchu | Kathryn Joosten | Director : Bethany Rooney | Writer : Joe Keenan | |
| Air Date : Oct. 12, 2008 |
| Episode 4 - [Back In Business] |
| Details : Bree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her days as an ad-executive and finds an outlet as Bree's marketing manager. Mike feels that he is not a big enough presence in his son's life after M.J. draws a family portrait and leaves him out. Meanwhile Gaby comes up with a way to have more sex with Carlos. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Mason Vale Cotton | Bridget Flanery | Gale Harold | Writer : John Pardee | Writer : Joey Murphy | Director : Scott Ellis | |
| Air Date : Oct. 19, 2008 |
| Episode 5 - [Mirror Mirror] |
| Details : Driven by a hidden agenda Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson wants to take his relationship with Susan to the next level. Gabrielle's concerned she might be pregnant. Tom tells Lynette he's sold the pizzeria. A startling reason for the bond between Bree and Katherine is revealed. And finally an outraged Mrs. McCluskey has the entire neighborhood questioning her sanity. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Kevin Rahm | Tim Bagley | Gale Harold | William Christian | Tuc Watkins | Kathryn Joosten | Writer : John Pardee | Writer : Joey Murphy | Director : David Grossman | Director : Scott Ellis | Writer : Jeff Greenstein | |
| Air Date : Oct. 26, 2008 |
| Episode 6 - [There's Always A Woman] |
| Details : Gaby is over the moon when Carlos' client makes them an offer they can't refuse but a startling discovery leaves her second guessing. Lynette grows suspicious that Tom is cheating on her. After breaking up with Jackson Susan tries to surprise him only to find the surprise is on her. Meanwhile the bond between Bree and Katherine grows. Finally Mrs. McCluskey enlists the help of her sister Roberta (guest star Lily Tomlin) to dig up dirt on Dave. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Bruce Thomas | Kevin Rahm | John Ducey | Steven Williams | Gale Harold | Gail O'Grady | Scotty Leavenworth | Kathryn Joosten | Frances Conroy | Lydia Blanco Garza | Director : Matthew Diamond | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Nov. 02, 2008 |
| Episode 7 - [What More Do I Need] |
| Details : Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about son Porter. Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client Virginia has ulterior motives. Bree's moment of weakness could bring her great embarrassment and shame. Katherine's not-so-little secret is unveiled. Susan learns of Jackson's true passion. Finally Mrs. McCluskey's sister Roberta unearths a disturbing fact about Dave. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Drew Tyler Bell | Gale Harold | Gail O'Grady | Kathryn Joosten | Frances Conroy | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Nov. 09, 2008 |
| Episode 8 - [City On Fire] |
| Details : Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made her and Carlos heirs of her entire fortune. A reporter looks to expose Bree's imperfections. Lynette learns Porter and Anne Schilling plan to leave Fairview and disappear. Finally everyone has gathered at a club to see the guys play in the annual Battle of the Bands when a fire erupts threatening the lives of those in attendance. Some will fall as a hero will rise. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Andrea Bowen | Lily Tomlin | Kevin Rahm | Peter Onorati | Stephen Spinella | Gale Harold | Gail O'Grady | Steven Weber | Tuc Watkins | Kathryn Joosten | Rachael Harris | Frances Conroy | Director : David Grossman | Writer : Bob Daily | |
| Air Date : Nov. 16, 2008 |
| Episode 9 - [Me And My Town] |
| Details : For Gaby and Carlos injuries sustained in the fire lead to a fortunate discovery. But for most the consequences are less forgiving. Lynette and Tom vow to protect son Porter at any cost. Susan must learn to let go of the man she loves. Orson's attempt at a good night's sleep puts Bree in a most precarious though amusing position on the day of her big cooking demonstration. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Lily Tomlin | Gail O'Grady | Kathryn Joosten | Writer : Lori Kirkland Baker | Director : David Warren | |
| Air Date : Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Episode 10 - [A Vision's Just A Vision] |
| Details : Lynette takes extreme measures to protect her son. Carlos realizes the extent of Gaby's sacrifices for their family. Bree wants to prove to Andrew that she has accepted him for who he is. Katherine finds happiness as Susan and Mike recognize the fate of their relationship. Meanwhile Dave starts to lose his grip. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Lily Tomlin | Kathryn Joosten | Writer : David Flebotte | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Dec. 07, 2008 |
| Episode 11 - [Home Is The Place] |
| Details : Bree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections. Gabrielle urges Carlos to take a six-figure job even though it means spending more time away from home. Susan turns to Lee for company while Jackson is away. Lynette catches Preston talking to Porter on the phone. Meanwhile Edie grows weary of Dave whose strange behavior hasn't abated. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Director : David Grossman | Writer : Jamie Gorenberg | |
| Air Date : Jan. 04, 2009 |
| Episode 12 - [Connect! Connect!] |
| Details : Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; the search for Porter leads Lynette to her mother; Mike and Katherine define their relationship; Dave gets closer to exacting revenge. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Polly Bergen | Director : Ken Whittingham | Writer : Jordon Nardino | |
| Air Date : Jan. 11, 2009 |
| Episode 13 - [The Best Thing That Could Have Happened] |
| Details : When Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges) the neighborhood handyman passes away the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how much he affected their lives. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Beau Bridges | Christine Estabrook | Steven Culp | Kathryn Joosten | Writer : Marc Cherry | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Bob Daily | |
| Air Date : Jan. 18, 2009 |
| Episode 14 - [Mama Spent Money When She Had None] |
| Details : Bree treats herself to a new car; Susan wants to send M.J. to the best school even though she and Mike can't afford it; Gaby tries to get back into shape; Lee wonders if he should tell Tom and Lynette some disturbing facts about Dave. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Patrika Darbo | Kevin Rahm | John Rubinstein | Tuc Watkins | Director : David Warren | Writer : Jason Ganzel | |
| Air Date : Feb. 08, 2009 |
| Episode 15 - [In A World Where The Kings Are Employers] |
| Details : Susan gets a new job. Lynette tells Tom they need to sell Scavo's Pizzeria. Gaby discovers that Carlos' boss has a dirty little secret; Orson confronts Bree after discovering she has given Andrew a raise. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Ion Overman | Megan Hilty | Michael Merton | Writer : Lori Kirkland Baker | Director : David Grossman | |
| Air Date : Feb. 15, 2009 |
| Episode 16 - [Crime Doesn't Pay] |
| Details : Bree tells Lynette she will help Tom find a job; Carlos' adulterous boss puts Gaby in a precarious situation; after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance Edie looks into Dave's past. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Ion Overman | Megan Hilty | Christopher Rich | Don Moss | Kathryn Joosten | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Jamie Gorenberg | |
| Air Date : Mar. 08, 2009 |
| Episode 17 - [The Story Of Lucy And Jessie] |
| Details : Susan tries to impress a teacher at work Gaby talks Carlos into hiring Lynette Edie continues to look into Dave's past. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Lesley Boone | Swoosie Kurtz | Kevin Cooney | Kevin Rahm | John Rubinstein | Laura Ann Kesling | William Schallert | Bevin Prince | Davis Cleveland | Writer : Jordon Nardino | Director : Bethany Rooney | |
| Air Date : Mar. 15, 2009 |
| Episode 18 - [A Spark To Pierce The Dark] |
| Details : Bree contemplates selling her business in order to revive her marriage. Meanwhile Lynette is threatened at work; Katherine is caught in an unforseen circumstance; and Edie's worst fear begins to come true. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Lesley Boone | Gloria LeRoy | Richard Burgi | John Rubinstein | William Schallert | Kathryn Joosten | Director : David Grossman | Writer : Alexandra Cunningham | |
| Air Date : Mar. 22, 2009 |
| Episode 19 - [Look Into Their Eyes And You See What They Know] |
| Details : Edie becomes the subject as the other housewives reminisce about her: with Susan recalling the first time they met; Lynnette remembers an unforgettable night; Gaby remembers an evening of friendly competition; and Bree remembers how thoughtful she was towards Orson. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Stephen Lunsford | Dot-Marie Jones | Kevin Rahm | Deborah Rawlings | Shawn Woods | Kathryn Joosten | Director : Larry Shaw | |
| Air Date : Apr. 19, 2009 |
| Episode 20 - [Rose's Turn] |
| Details : Carlos finds Lynette in a precarious position which she chooses to hide from Tom and Gabrielle hastily covers for Tom's coy behavior. Orson tries to hide the truth about his wounds from Bree while Katherine confesses to Mike which leads to a surprising realization. In the meantime Susan confides her dark secret in Dave. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Writer : David Flebotte | Director : David Warren | |
| Air Date : Apr. 26, 2009 |
| Episode 21 - [Bargaining] |
| Details : Bree sinks to a new low to retain the best lawyer and Gabrielle's vanity is put to the test when she makes a deal with her daughter Juanita. Meanwhile Lynette and Tom negotiate sex and Katherine deceives Mike to win his heart. Jackson (guest star Gale Harold) walks back into Susan's life with a proposal and an unexpected visit sends Dave to do some bargaining of his own. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Gale Harold | Director : David Grossman | |
| Air Date : May. 03, 2009 |
| Episode 22 - [Marry Me A Little] |
| Details : Bree goes to extremes to hide her true intentions from Orson while Susan and Jackson put on an act for the authorities. Lynette is shocked at the lengths Tom will go to in order to look younger and Katherine masks the truth from Mike afraid to lose him. Meanwhile Dave is on edge when he learns a key witness to his misdeeds surfaces. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Gale Harold | Director : Larry Shaw | Writer : Jason Ganzel | |
| Air Date : May. 10, 2009 |
| Episode 23 - [ Everybody Says Don't] |
| Air Date : May. 17, 2009 |
| Episode 24 - [If It's Only In Your Head] |
| Details : Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend Gabrielle's niece moves to Wisteria Lane and Susan and MJ's lives are in grave danger at the hands of Dave. |
| Guest Cast and Crew : Maiara Walsh | Lily Tomlin | Richard Burgi | Gale Harold | Director : David Grossman | Writer : Jeffrey Richman | |
| Air Date : May. 17, 2009 |