Impossible

S01E15·9.3·February 20, 2005·43m·ABC

Mike 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 murder, but is later heartbroken when she discovers his criminal record and soon breaks up with him. John's roommate Justin blackmails Gabrielle into having sex with him by becoming their new gardener. Tom has a promotion as vice president of his company, but Lynette discourages him from taking it, fearing that she will have to look after her wild children for longer hours. After finding a condom in the laundry, Bree discovers that Danielle is planning to lose her virginity to John, and persuades him to break up with her. While Zach is throwing a pool party for the neighborhood teenagers, Julie is disturbed by his sadistic mentality and ends their relationship. Susan discovers Andrew and Justin making out in the pool, forcing Andrew to claim that he is not gay.

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#5In Season 1of 23 rated episodes

#8All-timeof 180 rated episodes

+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 9.3

2005First airedFebruary 20, 2005

Guest stars

Doug Savantas Tom Scavo

Shawn Pyfromas Andrew Van de Kamp

Joy Laurenas Danielle Van de Kamp

Ryan Carnesas Justin

Bob Guntonas Noah Taylor

Nick Chinlundas Detective Sullivan

Conor O'Farrellas Detective Copeland

Elizabeth Stormas Janie Peterson

Shane Kinsmanas Porter Scavo

Zane Huettas Parker Scavo

Brent Kinsmanas Preston Scavo

Nelson Mashitaas Postman

Joey Grayas Teenage Boy

Crew

Larry ShawDirector

Marc CherryWriter

Tom SpezialyWriter

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