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In the town of Fairview there's a street called Wisteria Lane; a peaceful cul-de-sac with manicured lawns and beautiful houses. It's a place where you know all your neighbors and your neighbors know all about you. It's the perfect suburban fantasy. But, behind every picket fence there are secrets. And, in every seemingly happy home, you'll find jealousy, lust, passion, and sometimes…murder.
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Pretty Little PictureAt Susan's urging, the ladies decide to throw a dinner party in Mary Alice's honor. A little girl catches Gabrielle kissing John and blackmails her into buying her gifts. Lynette's husband Tom volunteers to babysit the kids while she is at the party. Meanwhile, Mary Alice's son, Zach, finds the revolver his mother used to kill herself. Dr. Goldfine suggests private sessions for the Van de Kamps, at the reluctance of Bree. Susan calls her ex-husband Karl over to talk about their problems, which eventually results in her locking herself out of her house naked. At the party, Rex tells everyone about their marriage counselling sessions. In anger, Bree humiliates him in front of the others, causing Rex to move out on her. Susan tells Karl that she is over him, with his lover, Brandi apologizing to her about her involvement in ending their marriage. Bree raids Dr Goldfine's tapes to find out what Rex had said in his session, finding a tape with Mary Alice's name instead. Paul puts up the Youngs' house for sale. - 02
There's Always a WomanLynette suspects that Tom is having an affair; Susan tries to surprise Jackson; Mrs. McCluskey enlists her sister (Lily Tomlin) to dig up dirt on Dave; one of Carlos' clients makes him an offer; and the bond grows between Bree and Katherine. - 03
The Best Thing That Could Have HappenedWhen neighborhood handyman Eli Scruggs dies, the housewives realize just how much he affected their lives. Gaby recalls how Eli helped her make friends when she arrived; Lynette remembers how he came to her aid when she was overwhelmed and neglecting Penny; Susan reflects on how he lent her his shoulder to cry on each time a man walked out on her; Edie looks back on their special friendship; and Bree thinks fondly of his small gesture that had a big effect.
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Season01Best season
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PilotOctober 3, 2004One day in the suburb of Wisteria Lane, residents are shaken up by the sudden suicide of Mary Alice Young. At her wake, her four close frien - S01E02
Ah, But UnderneathOctober 10, 2004The ladies contemplate telling Mary Alice's husband Paul about the blackmail note, while he retrieves a mysterious toy chest from underneath - S01E03
Season's bestPretty Little PictureOctober 17, 2004At Susan's urging, the ladies decide to throw a dinner party in Mary Alice's honor. A little girl catches Gabrielle kissing John and blackma - S01E04
Who's That Woman?October 24, 2004Lynette denies that her twins have attention deficit disorder, but proposes a solution by asking for them to be separated. The housewives li - S01E05
Come in, StrangerOctober 31, 2004A break-in at Wisteria Lane causes distress among the neighbors. Susan is asked out on a date by a police officer, which she accepts after M - S01E06
Running to Stand StillNovember 7, 2004The housewives discuss the sudden disappearance of Zach, who is later revealed to have been checked into a juvenile rehabilitation facility - S01E07
Anything You Can DoNovember 21, 2004Susan tells the other housewives about the name "Dana". Juanita discovers that Gabrielle is seeing John and becomes more determined to catch - S01E08
GuiltyNovember 28, 2004Bree discovers that Andrew's drunk driving has put Juanita in a coma, and she and Rex try to save him from prosecution by covering up the cr - S01E09
Suspicious MindsDecember 12, 2004Gabrielle decides to hold a charity fashion show on the street. While looking for dresses, the women discuss the sudden disappearance of Mar - S01E10
Come Back to MeDecember 19, 2004Maisy Gibbons returns, and her secret life of being the neighborhood prostitute intersects with Bree's, when she finds out Rex has been seei - S01E11
Move OnJanuary 9, 2005Edie organizes a neighborhood search for Martha Huber, while her sinister sister Felicia Tillman comes to Wisteria Lane to investigate her d - S01E12
Every Day a Little DeathJanuary 16, 2005The residents of Wisteria Lane finally discover Martha Huber's body. After finding out that she left behind a journal, Susan confesses to Ed - S01E13
Your FaultJanuary 23, 2005When Lynette's father-in-law Rodney Scavo visits, she learns that he has been cheating on his wife and that Tom has known about it. Susan di - S01E14
Love Is in the AirFebruary 13, 2005Susan looks forward to a romantic Valentine's Day with Mike. Mike, however, gets himself shot while breaking into a house searching for answ - S01E15
ImpossibleFebruary 20, 2005Mike is arrested for the murder of Martha Huber. Susan bails him out by telling the police that they were together on the night of the murde - S01E16
The Ladies Who LunchMarch 27, 2005When Maisy Gibbons is arrested for solicitation, Bree attempts to bribe her to remove Rex's name from her book of clients, before it goes pu - S01E17
There Won't Be TrumpetsApril 3, 2005Juanita Solis finally awakens from her coma, but dies after falling down the stairs before she could reveal Gabrielle's affair with John to - S01E18
Children Will ListenApril 10, 2005Susan's eccentric mother, Sophie Bremmer, pays an unexpected visit after she and her boyfriend, Morty, break up. The police find the toy che - S01E19
Live Alone and Like ItApril 17, 2005Lynette befriends her cranky old neighbor Mrs. McCluskey, after saving her from a collapse. However, she starts to regret it when Mrs. McClu - S01E20
Fear No MoreMay 1, 2005Gabrielle plans a "farewell party" for Carlos, who is about to serve his eight-month jail sentence, but she later retaliates in rage after d - S01E21
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeMay 8, 2005Edie spies on Bree having dinner with George and confronts her about it, making her feel guilty about being intimate with him. Rex's health - S01E22
Goodbye for NowMay 15, 2005Edie is annoyed when Susan and Mike move in together, and tries to intervene via the other wives. Lynette tries to keep Tom's ex-girlfriend - S01E23
One Wonderful DayMay 22, 2005
Season02
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NextSeptember 25, 2005Lynette goes back to work; Gabrielle struggles with her pregnancy and Carlos in jail; Bree deals with Rex's death; Susan learns more about M - S02E02
You Could Drive a Person CrazyOctober 2, 2005Susan seethes when she finds out about Edie and Karl; Lynette begins her new job and Tom begins his, as a househusband; Carlos has a favor t - S02E03
You'll Never Get Away From MeOctober 9, 2005Bree's mother-in-law, Phyllis, gets her in trouble with the law; Susan tries to accept Edie's new role in Julie's life; Lynette's boss-from- - S02E04
My Heart Belongs to DaddyOctober 16, 2005Gabrielle visits Carlos in prison and fireworks ensue; Lynette learns that Parker has an imaginary friend; and Susan helps Mike search for Z - S02E05
They Asked Me Why I Believe In YouOctober 23, 2005Susan's book agent, Lonny, is in a financial bind; Gaby hires a big-time lawyer to defend Carlos; Lynette must go bar hopping with Nina, who - S02E06
I Wish I Could Forget YouNovember 6, 2005While Gaby tries to spring Carlos from jail, Michael and Susan face a crisis in their relationship, and Susan's mother returns, as does Paul - S02E07
Season's bestColor and LightNovember 13, 2005Tom and Lynette learn more about their new neighbors; Gaby reminisces with old friends; Bree has a big question to answer; and Betty suffers - S02E08
The Sun Won't SetNovember 20, 2005As Sophie and Morty tie the knot, Susan learns a secret about her father. Meanwhile, there are developments in the Gaby-Carlos and Bree-Geor - S02E09
That's Good, That's BadNovember 27, 2005George stalks Bree; Susan tries to begin a relationship with her father; Carlos is paroled and returns a new man---so new that Gabrielle bar - S02E10
Coming HomeDecember 4, 2005New VP Lynette wants a day-care center at her ad agency, Gaby fights with Sister Mary Bernard over Carlos's humanitarian mission to Africa, - S02E11
One More KissJanuary 8, 2006Lynette catches Gabrielle kissing Tom; Mike tries to bond with Zach, which threatens Paul; Andrew attempts to blackmail Bree; and Wisteria L - S02E12
We're Gonna Be All RightJanuary 15, 2006Bree is arrested; Susan meets Dr. Right; old photos of Gaby turn up on the Internet; Noah Taylor finally contacts Mike Delfino; and the Scav - S02E13
There's Something About a WarJanuary 22, 2006Dr. Ron tells Susan that she needs surgery, but she's reluctant to have him operate on her; Bree and Betty learn that they have more in comm - S02E14
Silly PeopleFebruary 12, 2006Tom tries to bond with his new boss; Karl makes Susan an offer she can't refuse; Bree plays sleuth at Betty's house; and Gabrielle puts her - S02E15
Thank You So MuchFebruary 19, 2006Gaby's mom shows up, and Carlos learns more about why this mother-daughter relationship is so messed up. Meanwhile, Karl has a question to p - S02E16
There Is No Other WayMarch 12, 2006Carlos and Gaby have a problem with their adoption; Susan finally goes under the knife; Paul Young turns up again in Noah Taylor's life; Tom - S02E17
Could I Leave You?March 26, 2006Dr. Ron finds out about Susan's remarriage, and she asks him to meet Karl; Gaby and Carlos look for a baby to adopt; Bree takes a step to de - S02E18
Everybody Says Don'tApril 2, 2006Lynette must give a court deposition about Bree's drinking; Gaby and Carlos take their adoption process into their own hands; and Karl and E - S02E19
Don't Look at MeApril 16, 2006Carlos and Gaby get temporary custody of baby Lily; Bree's father and stepmother come to town to mediate her dispute with Andrew; and Susan - S02E20
It Wasn't Meant to HappenApril 30, 2006Karl breaks up with Edie, who doesn't know that Susan is the "other woman"; Lynette tries to help Ed with his sex life; Bree discovers that - S02E21
I Know Things NowMay 7, 2006Tom gets fired; Bree and Andrew arrive at an impasse; Edie's PI gets the goods on Susan and Karl; Betty underestimates Matthew; and Gaby and - S02E22
No One Is AloneMay 14, 2006As Felicia Tilman continues her campaign against Paul Young, Lynette receives disturbing news, Bree reaches the end of her tether and Susan - S02E23
Remember (1)May 21, 2006In Part 1 of two, Susan moves into a trailer while Betty's attempt to move away from Wisteria Lane unobtrusively fails miserably; Lynette le - S02E24
Remember (2)May 21, 2006Conclusion. Susan plans to propose to Mike, who visits Orson to get a chipped tooth fixed; Bree strains under the sanitarium's restraints; G
Season03
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Season's bestListen to the Rain on the RoofSeptember 24, 2006Mike is still in a coma after being run over by Orson---who proposes to Bree. Meanwhile, Susan, who has been lovingly caring for Mike, meets - S03E02
It Takes TwoOctober 1, 2006Bree and Orson wed; Susan and Ian go on a date; Edie has an unexpected visitor; and Xiao-Mei makes a delivery. - S03E03
A Weekend In the CountryOctober 8, 2006As Bree's honeymoon ends (with the reappearance of Andrew), Gaby encounters a new John Rowland, and Susan and Ian spend a weekend in the cou - S03E04
Like It WasOctober 15, 2006Edie moves in on the suddenly sentient Mike while Ian and Susan are off on a romantic getaway; and Lynette goes to bat for her son Parker, w - S03E05
Nice She Ain'tOctober 22, 2006Carlos and Gaby's divorce gets downright nasty, as does Susan's battle with Edie over Mike; Bree must deal with Danielle's affair with her h - S03E06
Sweetheart, I Have to ConfessOctober 29, 2006Carolyn Bigsby confronts Bree with Orson's hidden past while Carolyn's husband, Harvey, confides in Orson about his own; Susan professes her - S03E07
BangNovember 5, 2006A hostage crisis at a Fairview supermarket leads to tragedy. - S03E08
Children and ArtNovember 12, 2006Bree meets Orson's mother, although Orson doesn't like it. Meanwhile, Gaby decides to get back into modeling; Susan refuses to allow Julie t - S03E09
Beautiful GirlsNovember 19, 2006Lynette is growing more concerned about her mysterious new neighbor; Susan and Ian take their relationship up a notch, but his butler is not - S03E10
The Miracle SongNovember 26, 2006The residents of Wisteria Lane have a holiday block party; Gaby has a new love interest; and Susan's relationship with Ian kicks up a notch. - S03E11
No Fits, No Fights, No FeudsJanuary 7, 2007Gaby accuses Carlos of trying to sabotage her new relationship with Bill; Tom and Lynette try to make Kayla feel like she's part of the fami - S03E12
Not While I'm AroundJanuary 14, 2007Gabrielle's secret admirer is revealed; Tom's pizzeria faces an uncertain future; and Wisteria Lane gets a new resident. - S03E13
Come Play Wiz MeJanuary 21, 2007Lynette and Tom face challenges as Pizzeria Scavo prepares for its grand opening, and Gaby can't avoid her not-so-secret admirer, Zach. Mean - S03E14
I Remember ThatFebruary 11, 2007Orson opens up to Bree about his past, while Mike begins to remember his; Lynette and Tom's business relationship takes a turn for the worse - S03E15
The Little Things You Do TogetherFebruary 18, 2007Amid a medical emergency and marriage proposals, Pizzeria Scavo opens for business. - S03E16
My Husband, the PigMarch 4, 2007Edie gets an unexpected visit from her 8-year-old son; Gaby meets a very rich guy, but they don't exactly hit it off; Danielle's unexpected - S03E17
Dress BigApril 8, 2007Susan discovers a secret about her future in-laws while Mike regains more of his memories of Susan; the Scavos squabble over restaurant unif - S03E18
LiaisonsApril 15, 2007Once again, Mike comes between Susan and Ian; the Gaby-Victor sparring match goes into the next round; and Edie's budding relationship with - S03E19
God, That's GoodApril 22, 2007Susan calls off her wedding and realizes she must choose between Ian and Mike; Gaby decides it's time to stand by her man; and a blackout sh - S03E20
GossipApril 29, 2007Gaby, annoyed that Carlos is dating Edie, does something about it; Kayla tells Tom she saw Lynette flirting with Rick; Wisteria Lane is full - S03E21
Into the WoodsMay 6, 2007Susan gets lost in the woods while looking for Mike; Gaby goes to jail; and Lynette realizes she loves another man. - S03E22
What Would We Do Without You?May 13, 2007While Wisteria Lane is abuzz with Gaby's wedding plans, Susan pops the question to Mike. Meanwhile, Edie schemes to get Carlos to move in wi - S03E23
Getting Married TodayMay 20, 2007Bree and Orson return to Wisteria Lane for Gaby and Victor's fairy-tale wedding as Susan makes plans for her nuptials. Meanwhile, Lynette's
Season04
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Now You KnowSeptember 30, 2007Former Wisteria Lane resident Katherine Mayfair moves back onto the cul-de-sac with her new husband, Adam, a gynecologist who treats Susan, - S04E02
Smiles of a Summer NightOctober 7, 2007Lynette kicks Tom out of her chemotherapy sessions, Susan is mistaken for a stripper, and Bree attempts to steal a prize-winning recipe. - S04E03
The GameOctober 14, 2007Bree gossips about what she overheard in the Mayfair house and reluctantly recommends a gynecologist to Susan; Stella makes brownies to help - S04E04
If There's Anything I Can't StandOctober 21, 2007Edie receives unexpected news at the gynecologist's office; an unexpected visitor discovers that Bree's pregnancy is a hoax; and Wisteria La - S04E05
Art Isn't EasyOctober 28, 2007Bob and Lee's front-yard water sculpture prompts the Wisteria Lane neighborhood association into action; Edie finds out about Carlos' affair - S04E06
Now I Know, Don't Be ScaredNovember 4, 2007Edie's biggest fear is realized when Carlos walks out on her; Susan finds Mike's father, who was thought to be dead; and a delivery at a Hal - S04E07
You Can't Judge a Book by Its CoverNovember 11, 2007Victor confronts Gaby about her affair with Carlos; Bree tells Susan that she thinks Mike is a drug addict; the arrival of Benjamin Tyson Ho - S04E08
A Distant PastNovember 25, 2007A mysterious stalker from Adam's past shows up on Wisteria Lane; Danielle's baby puts stress on Bree and Orson's marriage; Lynette has a reu - S04E09
Season's bestSomething's ComingDecember 2, 2007A tornado strikes Wisteria Lane, forcing residents into basements, cellars and safe rooms, and destroying homes and lives. Meanwhile, Kather - S04E10
Welcome to KanagawaJanuary 6, 2008Following the tornado, Wisteria Lane residents begin to rebuild their lives, but with Mrs. McCluskey's house completely destroyed, Lynette f - S04E11
SundayApril 13, 2008Katherine can't keep some of her secrets from the women of Wisteria Lane; a surprise wedding ceremony has its share of secrets; Susan's hunk - S04E12
In Buddy's EyesApril 20, 2008Gaby struggles with the reality of Carlos' blindness; someone from Lynette's past shows up at the pizzeria; Bree and Katherine decide to joi - S04E13
Hello, Little GirlApril 27, 2008Bree and Katherine decide to start a business together; Lynette tries to deny her feelings for another man; Mike learns the truth about his - S04E14
Opening DoorsMay 4, 2008Lynette finds out who was responsible for setting the fire at Rick's restaurant; Susan reconnects with ex-husband Karl; Bree gives Orson an - S04E15
Mother SaidMay 11, 2008Susan's mother-in-law visits; Carlos and Gaby learn that their tenant is hiding a dark secret; war breaks out between Edie and Bree. - S04E16
The Gun SongMay 18, 2008In Part 1 of the two-part fourth-season finale, Kayla accuses Lynette of child abuse; Susan and Mike have a disagreement about their newborn - S04E17
FreeMay 18, 2008In the conclusion of the fourth-season finale, Katherine's secrets are revealed. But first, she begs off catering Bob and Lee's commitment c
Season05
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You're Gonna Love TomorrowSeptember 28, 2008It's five years later as the fifth-season opens, and Susan is trying to hide her relationship with a new man. Meanwhile, Gaby questions her - S05E02
We're So Happy You're So HappyOctober 5, 2008Gaby tries to salvage what's left of her social stature; Lynette discovers Porter's softer side; the men in Susan's life meet; Bree must jug - S05E03
Kids Ain't Like Everybody ElseOctober 12, 2008Danielle Van De Kamp is met with criticism when she returns to Wisteria Lane; Gaby and Susan get in a catfight following an altercation betw - S05E04
Back in BusinessOctober 19, 2008Bree's success evokes jealousy on Wisteria Lane; Lynette, who misses using her business expertise, offers Bree unsolicited marketing advice; - S05E05
Mirror, MirrorOctober 26, 2008Dave persuades Susan to throw a 70th-birthday party for Mrs. McCluskey, but his motives aren't entirely altruistic and Mrs. McCluskey isn't - S05E06
Season's bestThere's Always a WomanNovember 2, 2008Lynette suspects that Tom is having an affair; Susan tries to surprise Jackson; Mrs. McCluskey enlists her sister (Lily Tomlin) to dig up di - S05E07
What More Do I Need?November 9, 2008Lynette and Tom learn an unsettling truth about Porter; Gaby suspects that Carlos' top client has ulterior motives; Mrs. McCluskey's sister - S05E08
City on FireNovember 16, 2008A fire erupts at the club where the garage band is playing; Julie Mayer returns with a surprise; Lynette learns about Porter and Anne Schill - S05E09
Me and My TownNovember 30, 2008The road to recovery begins in the deadly fire's wake. Gaby and Carlos' injuries lead to a fortunate discovery, but others aren't so lucky: - S05E10
A Vision's Just a VisionDecember 7, 2008Porter is arrested for starting the nightclub fire, and Lynette goes into full protection mode; Andrew and Alex let one cat out of a bag, an - S05E11
Home Is the PlaceJanuary 4, 2009Bree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections; Gaby urges Carlos to take a six-figure job, even though it means spending more t - S05E12
Connect! Connect!January 11, 2009Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; Bree encounters someone who'll stand up to her; Gaby loses control of her girls a - S05E13
The Best Thing That Could Have HappenedJanuary 18, 2009When neighborhood handyman Eli Scruggs dies, the housewives realize just how much he affected their lives. Gaby recalls how Eli helped her m - S05E14
Mama Spent Money When She Had NoneFebruary 8, 2009Bree buys a new car while Lynette and Tom resolve to sell his Mustang for extra cash; Susan is determined to send MJ to a school she and Mik - S05E15
In a World Where the Kings Are EmployersFebruary 15, 2009Susan starts a job to provide for MJ---and becomes both angry and jealous when Mike lets Katherine babysit him; Lynette wants Tom to sell th - S05E16
Crime Doesn't PayMarch 8, 2009While helping Tom Scavo find a new job, Bree discovers something shocking about Orson; Carlos' adulterous boss uses Gaby as his cover; Edie - S05E17
The Story of Lucy and JessieMarch 15, 2009A teacher gets the wrong idea when Susan tries to impress her; Gaby, for reasons of her own, wants Carlos to hire Lynette; Bree is determine - S05E18
A Spark. To Pierce the Dark.March 22, 2009Bree decides to sell her business; Lucy makes Lynette work overtime while Carlos' equally long hours upset Gaby; Karl Mayer enrolls his son - S05E19
Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They KnowApril 19, 2009The housewives reminisce about Edie: Susan recalls the first time they met; Lynette looks back on a night to remember; Gaby remembers a nigh - S05E20
Rose's TurnApril 26, 2009Lynette and Orson are hiding something from Tom and Bree, respectively, but Katherine makes a confession to Mike, and Susan confides in Dave - S05E21
BargainingMay 3, 2009Bree hires a good lawyer and behaves badly to do it; Jackson pops back into Susan's life and pops a question; Tom and Lynette bargain for se - S05E22
Marry Me a LittleMay 10, 2009There's deception aplenty on Wisteria Lane: Bree keeps Orson in the dark; Susan and Jackson try to fool the authorities; Katherine won't lev - S05E23
Everybody Says Don'tMay 17, 2009Gaby runs into a down-on-her-luck old acquaintance; Tom decides to go back to school (much to Lynette's dismay); Orson threatens Bree with b - S05E24
If It's Only in Your HeadMay 17, 2009Orson takes a beating; Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school; Gaby's niece moves to Wisteria Lane; and Dave's "friendly" ges
Season06
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Nice Is Different Than GoodSeptember 27, 2009Mike Delfino reveals his bride; Lynette faces another pregnancy; Bree struggles to free herself from both Orson and her inhibitions; Carlos' - S06E02
Being AliveOctober 4, 2009The Bolens face suspicion on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, Lynette keeps a secret from Susan; Gaby gives her niece Ana tips on how to get a guy - S06E03
Never Judge a Lady by Her LoverOctober 11, 2009Gaby runs into John Rowland; Bree considers a weekend tryst with Karl; Lynette and Tom tell their kids that she's pregnant again; and Susan - S06E04
The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me BluesOctober 18, 2009Katherine is falling apart after losing Mike, and Bree comes to her aid; the attention that John Rowland is showing Ana is getting to Gaby; - S06E05
Everybody Ought to Have a MaidOctober 25, 2009Susan and Katherine fight (literally) over Mike; Angie and Nick cover up the result of Danny's lapse in judgment; Gaby is determined to show - S06E06
Don't Walk on the GrassNovember 1, 2009Bree drifts further away from Orson as she begins to fall for Karl; Katherine keeps trying to get Mike back as her conflict with Susan inten - S06E07
Careful the Things You SayNovember 8, 2009Susan thinks that Katherine might be Julie's assailant, and Lynette has her own suspicions as to who did it. Meanwhile, Angie invites a relu - S06E08
The Coffee CupNovember 15, 2009Susan discovers a Mike-Katherine connection that leads her to question her relationship with Mike; Gaby simply must get Juanita into Catholi - S06E09
Would I Think of Suicide?November 29, 2009Angie decides to leave Wisteria Lane with her family; Bree's affair with Karl becomes harder to hide, causing Susan to clash with Bree; Lyne - S06E10
Season's bestBoom CrunchDecember 6, 2009A plane crashes on Wisteria Lane, endangering lives. Meanwhile, Gaby and Lynette's friendship founders; Bree and Orson reach an agreement ab - S06E11
If...January 3, 2010In the wake of the plane crash, the housewives play "What If...," reflecting on their life choices, and on how other choices might have led - S06E12
You Gotta Get a GimmickJanuary 10, 2010Susan hits upon stripping as a way to dial up the heat for Mike; Bree learns how difficult it will be to undo the pain that she has caused O - S06E13
How About a Friendly Shrink?January 17, 2010Katherine is seeing a psychiatrist, but Lynette won't see a couples' therapist. Meanwhile, Gaby and Susan are determined to find out if thei - S06E14
The Glamorous LifeJanuary 31, 2010Gaby and Angie each think the other's a lousy mom; Susan befriends a stripper, then takes her under her wing; Lynette and Tom argue about th - S06E15
LovelyFebruary 21, 2010Robin turns heads (and makes a friend in Katherine) when Susan invites her home. The ex-stripper gives seduction tips to Bree, who wants to - S06E16
The ChaseFebruary 28, 2010When Celia catches chicken pox, Gaby (who never had it) must stay away from her, so she stays with Bob and Lee---and experiences the single - S06E17
Chromolume #7March 14, 2010Gaby learns something about herself after running into onetime colleagues Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova while searching for Ana and Danny - S06E18
My Two Young MenMarch 21, 2010Angie's former boyfriend Patrick shows up; Gaby and Susan wage war with their kids as proxies; Bree invites Sam to a family dinner; Lynette - S06E19
We All Deserve to DieApril 18, 2010Lynette discovers something about Irina; Gaby offers to help Bob and Lee without considering potential consequences; Bree begins to question - S06E20
EpiphanyApril 25, 2010Flashbacks focusing on the Fairview Strangler show him intruding on Gaby and Carlos during an intimate moment, and being offered a job and d - S06E21
A Little Night MusicMay 2, 2010Angie comes face to face with Patrick after spending 18 years running away from him; Gaby and Susan plan a scheme against their husbands; Ly - S06E22
The Ballad of BoothMay 9, 2010Lynette learns the truth about Eddie; Angie goes to Gaby for help when Patrick threatens Danny's life; Bree offers to pay Sam to walk away; - S06E23
I Guess This Is GoodbyeMay 16, 2010Gaby endangers herself to help Angie, who must meet Patrick's demands to protect Danny; the fates of Lynette and her unborn child lie in Edd
Season07
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Remember PaulSeptember 26, 2010Season 7 opens with Vanessa Williams joining the cast as Lynette's rich friend Renee Perry, who makes an unexpected visit. Paul Young (Mark - S07E02
You Must Meet My WifeOctober 3, 2010Lynette thinks that Renee is spending too much time with Tom; Bree fires her handyman, Keith, after falling for him; Paul Young introduces h - S07E03
Truly ContentOctober 10, 2010Susan discovers that her Internet work is being imitated; Gaby goes behind Carlos' back to hire a private investigator; Lynette isn't happy - S07E04
The Thing That Counts is What's InsideOctober 17, 2010Susan goes public (against her will) for Va-Va Broom; Gaby tells her secret to the other housewives; Keith proves to be a bone of contention - S07E05
Let Me Entertain YouOctober 24, 2010Susan upsets a Va-Va Broom client and Maxine notices; Renee and Gaby tell secrets about each other to the wrong people; Bree can't keep up w - S07E06
Excited and ScaredOctober 31, 2010As Halloween nears, Susan tells Mike about Va-Va-Broom; Juanita becomes suspicious of her mother's interest in Grace; Lynette worries about - S07E07
A Humiliating BusinessNovember 7, 2010Renee has a job offer for Lynette while Susan reluctantly accepts Lynette's offer to be Paige's nanny; Bree is reluctant to tell Keith that - S07E08
Sorry GratefulNovember 14, 2010Thanksgiving on Wisteria Lane: Gaby and Carlos discover surprising things about the Sanchezes that could threaten their time with Grace, whi - S07E09
Pleasant Little KingdomDecember 5, 2010Gaby desperately seeks a way to keep Grace in her life; Keith plans a special dinner with Bree; Tom's angry at Lynette for not telling the o - S07E10
Season's bestDown The Block There's a RiotDecember 12, 2010Paul's nefarious plan for Wisteria Lane takes effect; Juanita discovers Gaby's secret; Bree invites Keith to move in with her; and Tom is co - S07E11
AssassinsJanuary 2, 2011Susan's life hangs by a thread after being trampled during the Wisteria Lane riot. Meanwhile, Paul Young's fate is revealed; Keith moves in - S07E12
Where Do I Belong?January 9, 2011Susan gets a shock when her mother (Lesley Ann Warren) and aunt (Valerie Harper) visit; Lynette seeks revenge after hearing of Tom's fling w - S07E13
I'm Still HereJanuary 16, 2011Lynette tries to stop her mother (Polly Bergen) from marrying an odious man (Larry Hagman); Bree learns disquieting things about Keith from - S07E14
FlashbackFebruary 13, 2011Lynette balks when her mother (Polly Bergen) asks her and the rest of the Scavos to pose for a family picture that includes her obnoxious ne - S07E15
Farewell LetterFebruary 20, 2011Porter and Preston Scavo move out (but not too far); Gaby and Carlos visit her hometown and discover her impact on it; Keith wants Bree to m - S07E16
SearchingMarch 6, 2011Susan learns that she needs a new kidney or she'll die, and Bree vows to get her one; Beth struggles to find her footing after Paul dumps he - S07E17
Everything's Different, Nothing's ChangedApril 3, 2011Paul Young comes between Susan and her new kidney; Tom passes up a job opportunity out of loyalty to Carlos, infuriating Lynette; Bree's wor - S07E18
Moments in the WoodsApril 17, 2011Susan begins gambling what little money she and Mike have; Bree tries to stop Andrew from admitting to Carlos that it was he who accidentall - S07E19
The Lies Ill-ConcealedApril 24, 2011Gaby disobeys Carlos' order not to see Bree after he learns that it was Andrew who killed his mother; Susan dreams about Paul Young after re - S07E20
I'll Swallow Poison on SundayMay 1, 2011Gaby, Juanita and Celia are staying with Bree, who must lay down the law to keep the girls from wrecking her house; Lynette clashes with Tom - S07E21
Then I Really Got ScaredMay 8, 2011Paul's health is declining and he suspects that Susan is responsible for it; Lynette and Tom fight about their family vacation; Gaby lets Ju - S07E22
And Lots of Security...May 15, 2011Season 7 finale (Part 1 of 2): Susan's accused of trying to murder Paul; Bree's attracted to Det. Chuck Vance, but suspects that he's gay; t - S07E23
Come on Over for DinnerMay 15, 2011Season 7 finale (Conclusion): Wisteria Lane welcomes Susan back with a party that ends in murder. But first, a pistol-packin' Gaby stalks he
Season08
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Secrets That I Never Want to KnowSeptember 25, 2011As Season 8 begins, Susan, Gaby, Bree, Lynette and Carlos get rid of the body of Gaby's evil stepfather after Carlos killed him to protect G - S08E02
Making the ConnectionOctober 2, 2011Susan discovers a thrilling (if dangerous) way to ease her guilt over her role in the death of Gaby's evil stepfather; Gaby plans a sexy sur - S08E03
Watch While I Revise the WorldOctober 9, 2011Mike suspects that Susan and Carlos are having an affair because of their shared guilt over the killing of Gaby's stepfather; Bree suspects - S08E04
School of Hard KnocksOctober 16, 2011Gaby seeks to get even with the volunteer who banishes her to a faraway parking lot when she breaks school rules by dropping off Juanita in - S08E05
The Art of Making ArtOctober 23, 2011Susan's art teacher, Andre (Miguel Ferrer) wants his students, Susan included, to disrobe in class; Bree's soup attracts the wrong type of c - S08E06
Witch's LamentOctober 30, 2011Gaby, Bree and Lynette must dig up and move Alejandro's body after learning that Ben will be excavating on the very spot where Gaby's stepfa - S08E07
Always in ControlNovember 6, 2011Bree discovers who dug up Gaby's stepfather and is shocked; Lynette lies to Penny about Tom's new girlfriend; Susan searches desperately for - S08E08
Suspicion SongNovember 13, 2011Chuck begins to harass Bree as his suspicions about her role in Alejandro's disappearance grow; Andre wants Susan to show her paintings insp - S08E09
Putting It TogetherDecember 4, 2011Chuck questions Gaby, Susan and Lynette individually about Alejandro's disappearance, and Bree becomes despondent when her friends blame her - S08E10
What's to Discuss, Old Friend?January 8, 2012Abandoned by her fellow housewives, a desperate Bree prepares to kill herself. Meanwhile, Gaby suspects that Carlos may have been involved i - S08E11
Who Can Say What's True?January 15, 2012Gaby asks Lynette to help her woo an important company to sign with Carlos' firm; Renee talks Bree into going to a pickup bar; Mike finds in - S08E12
What's the Good of Being GoodJanuary 22, 2012Bree spins further out of control, fueled by alcohol and lust; Lynette goes on her first date since separating from Tom—with Renee's hairdre - S08E13
Is This What You Call Love?February 12, 2012Susan is shocked to learn that Julie is pregnant; Lynette's first post-Tom sex doesn't end in fireworks; Juanita's upset when she doesn't ge - S08E14
Get Out of My LifeFebruary 19, 2012Susan discovers who the father of Julie's baby is; Orson makes it his duty to nurse Bree back to health; Mrs. McCluskey throws Roy out of he - S08E15
She Needs MeMarch 4, 2012Susan offers to help the father of Julie's baby raise the child; Bree agrees to go to Maine with Orson—perhaps for good; Karen pleads with G - S08E16
You Take for GrantedMarch 11, 2012Susan talks Mike into going to the police when she discovers that Ben's loan shark is out to get him; Mrs. McCluskey, who's dying of cancer, - S08E17
Women and DeathMarch 18, 2012On the day of a beloved Wisteria Lane resident's funeral, each of the housewives recalls the effect this person had on her life. Meanwhile, - S08E18
Any MomentMarch 25, 2012Julie worries about Susan's parenting skills after noticing her mother's laxity with MJ; Gaby tries to land a high-paying job after Carlos q - S08E19
With So Little to Be Sure OfApril 1, 2012Susan learns that Mike had been keeping a secret from her for years; Bree wants a high-powered lawyer when she becomes the prime suspect in - S08E20
Lost My PowerApril 29, 2012Susan builds M.J. a car for the soapbox derby; a wealthy woman hires Gabrielle to become her personal shopper; Bree's attorney, Trip Weston, - S08E21
The People Will HearMay 6, 2012Bree falls for her lawyer as her trial approaches; Lynette tries to stop Tom's transfer to India; Susan worries about Julie's assessment of - S08E22
Season's bestGive Me the Blame (1)May 13, 2012Part 1 of 2: The flashback-filled series finale begins with Bree on trial for Alejandro's murder; Gaby busy at work—too busy to have time fo - S08E23
Finishing the Hat (2)May 13, 2012The conclusion of the series finale.
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