There Won't Be Trumpets

S01E17·9.3·April 3, 2005·43m·ABC

Juanita Solis finally awakens from her coma, but dies after falling down the stairs before she could reveal Gabrielle's affair with John to Carlos. The residents attend Juanita's funeral, where Gabrielle argues with Carlos about getting his mother a crypt. However, Gabrielle also finds out that the hospital was negligent of mother-in-law's death and in return, they offer her a seven-figure settlement. Lynette befriends a deaf woman named Alisa Stevens (Marlee Matlin) whose daughter attends Barcliff Academy with the twins, but is infuriated by her husband who takes advantage of her disability to insult her behind her back. After a series of violent outbursts by Andrew, Bree and Rex contemplate putting him in Camp Hennessy, a teenage rehabilitation camp. Susan finds herself attracted to Edie's new contractor, but Edie prevents her from dating him. Mike tries to explain his past by giving Susan a confession letter, which she hesitates to read.

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#5In Season 1of 23 rated episodes

#8All-timeof 180 rated episodes

+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 9.3

2005First airedApril 3, 2005

Guest stars

Doug Savantas Tom Scavo

Shawn Pyfromas Andrew Van de Kamp

Joy Laurenas Danielle Van de Kamp

Jeff Doucetteas Father Crowley

Lupe Ontiverosas Juanita Solis

Dagney Kerras Nurse Ruth Ann Heisel

Mark L. Tayloras Mr. Steinberg

Marlee Matlinas Alisa Stevens

Rick Ravanelloas Bill Cunningham

Albie Selznickas Dennis Stevens

Aria Wallaceas Lily Stevens

Shane Kinsmanas Porter Scavo

Brent Kinsmanas Preston Scavo

Ciera Lambornas Soprano Singer

Crew

Jeff MelmanDirector

Joey MurphyWriter

John PardeeWriter

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