Children Will Listen

S01E18·9.3·April 10, 2005·43m·ABC

Susan's eccentric mother, Sophie Bremmer, pays an unexpected visit after she and her boyfriend, Morty, break up. The police find the toy chest Paul threw into the lake, with the remains of a body inside it. When questioned about the chest, Zach defends his father. After finding out about the hospital settlement check, Carlos physically forces Gabrielle to sign a post-nuptial agreement as he prepares to serve his prison sentence. As a result, Gabrielle goes back to John. Lynette's close friendship with Bree is tested after Bree spanks Porter while babysitting Lynette's children. Rex and Bree visit Andrew at Camp Hennessy, where he reveals that he might be gay. Felicia Tillman tells Zach more sinister details about his family's past, and he discovers that "Dana" was his birth name.

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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 10, 2005

Guest stars

Lesley Ann Warrenas Sophie Bremmer

Doug Savantas Tom Scavo

Shawn Pyfromas Andrew Van de Kamp

Harriet Sansom Harrisas Felicia Tilman

Bob Newhartas Morty Flickman

Brett Cullenas Detective Burnett

Mark L. Tayloras Mr. Steinberg

Joel McKinnon Milleras The Counselor

Linda Hartas Millie

Shane Kinsmanas Porter Scavo

Zane Huettas Parker Scavo

Brent Kinsmanas Preston Scavo

John Lacyas Detective Beckerman

Emily Christineas Ashley Bukowski

Crew

Larry ShawDirector

Kevin MurphyWriter

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