The Ladies Who Lunch

S01E16·9.3·March 27, 2005·43m·ABC

When Maisy Gibbons is arrested for solicitation, Bree attempts to bribe her to remove Rex's name from her book of clients, before it goes public. Gabrielle and Carlos face a sewage disaster but cannot afford to fix it. Lynette tries to defend her twins, when they are suspected for a head lice outbreak at Barcliff Academy. She discovers, however, that the outbreak was caused by another student and tries to get his mother to stop spreading rumors about her twins. Depressed over her break-up with Mike, Susan bonds with Edie. She confides in her grief with Edie and suggests to her they break into Paul's house to find evidence about his involvement in Martha Huber's murder.

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#5In Season 1of 23 rated episodes

#8All-timeof 180 rated episodes

+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 9.3

2005First airedMarch 27, 2005

Guest stars

Doug Savantas Tom Scavo

Harriet Sansom Harrisas Felicia Tilman

Sharon Lawrenceas Maisy Gibbons

Jill Brennanas Tish Atherton

Harry S. Murphyas Headmaster Lentz

Mary-Pat Greenas Nurse Abigail

Lisa Darras Tammy Brennan

Shane Kinsmanas Porter Scavo

Zane Huettas Parker Scavo

Brent Kinsmanas Preston Scavo

Pat Crawford Brownas Ida Greenberg

Maria Cominisas Mona Clark

Glenn Tarantoas Undercover Cop

Cheyenne Wilburas Shooting Neighbor

Crew

Arlene SanfordDirector

Alexandra CunninghamWriter

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