Fair rating?Desperate Housewives· Season 5 · Episode 13
The Best Thing That Could Have Happened
When neighborhood handyman Eli Scruggs dies, the housewives realize just how much he affected their lives. Gaby recalls how Eli helped her make friends when she arrived; Lynette remembers how he came to her aid when she was overwhelmed and neglecting Penny; Susan reflects on how he lent her his shoulder to cry on each time a man walked out on her; Edie looks back on their special friendship; and Bree thinks fondly of his small gesture that had a big effect.
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#1In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 180 rated episodes
+1.0vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.6
2009First airedJanuary 18, 2009
Guest stars
Beau Bridgesas Eli Scruggs
Charlie Carveras Porter Scavo
Joshua Logan Mooreas Parker Scavo
Max Carveras Preston Scavo
Kathryn Joostenas Karen McCluskey
Kendall Applegateas Penny Scavo
Steven Culpas Rex Van de Kamp
Christine Estabrookas Martha Huber
Lucille Soongas Yao Lin
Matt Cedeñoas Umberto
Madison De La Garzaas Juanita Solis IICrew
Larry ShawDirector
Bob DailyWriter
Marc CherryWriterShows like Desperate Housewives
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