Fair rating?Desperate Housewives· Season 1 · Episode 5
Come in, Stranger
A 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 Mike acts coldly towards her. Gabrielle's mother-in-law, Juanita, arrives after being called by Carlos, who wanted her to help him find out if Gabrielle is cheating on him. Unknown to the residents, Mike is revealed to be the burglar, as he left his screwdriver behind. Lynette and Tom consider enrolling the twins into Barcliff Academy, a private school. Lynette tries to tire them out so that they will appear docile when they are brought in for observation. As Rex takes the children away for the weekend, Bree bonds with Zach after inviting him over for dinner, and he reveals to her that he may know why his mother killed herself.
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#2In Season 1of 23 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 180 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 9.3
2004First airedOctober 31, 2004
Guest stars
Doug Savantas Tom Scavo
Bob Guntonas Noah Taylor
Lupe Ontiverosas Juanita Solis
Harry S. Murphyas Headmaster Lentz
Steven Eckholdtas Officer Rick Thompson
Shane Kinsmanas Porter Scavo
Brent Kinsmanas Preston Scavo
Pat Crawford Brownas Ida Greenberg
Betty Murphyas Alberta Fromme
Shania Acciusas Shonda
Milby Barronas Saleswoman
Lorna Scottas Helen Vale
Cheyenne Wilburas Bob FiskMark Bradyas Patrolman
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Arlene SanfordDirectorAlexandra CunninghamWriter
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