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Desperate Housewives· Season 5 · Episode 23

Everybody Says Don't

S05E23·8.2·May 17, 2009·1h·ABC

Gaby runs into a down-on-her-luck old acquaintance; Tom decides to go back to school (much to Lynette's dismay); Orson threatens Bree with blackmail; and Susan accepts Dave's "friendly" gesture.

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#15In Season 5of 24 rated episodes
#107All-timeof 180 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.6
2009First airedMay 17, 2009

Guest stars

Charlie CarverCharlie Carveras Porter Scavo
Joshua Logan MooreJoshua Logan Mooreas Parker Scavo
Max CarverMax Carveras Preston Scavo
Kathryn JoostenKathryn Joostenas Karen McCluskey
Kendall ApplegateKendall Applegateas Penny Scavo
Richard BurgiRichard Burgias Karl MayerGale HaroldGale Haroldas Jackson BraddockLily TomlinLily Tomlinas Roberta Simonds
David FabrizioDavid Fabrizioas Detective Collins
Billy MayoBilly Mayoas Detective LyonsStephen SpinellaStephen Spinellaas Dr. Samuel HellerLiz TorresLiz Torresas Connie Solis
Madison De La GarzaMadison De La Garzaas Juanita Solis II
Mason Vale CottonMason Vale Cottonas M.J. Delfino

Crew

Bethany RooneyBethany RooneyDirector
Joey MurphyWriter
John PardeeWriter

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