Suburban housewife Mary Alice Young takes her own life and finds that, for her, the afterlife consists of watching and commenting on the lives of her friends and family.

Cash-strapped Mrs Huber works out that Susan had something to do with Edie's house fire and tries to blackmail her; Carlos becomes suspicious that Gabrielle is seeing another man, but targets the wrong suspect.

Despite their chaotic personal lives, the women decide to follow through with the big dinner party the late Mary Alice had planned to host.

Martha Huber learns that Susan had something to do with Edie's house fire and tries to blackmail her. Carlos is suspicious of Gabrielle cheating on him but gets the wrong guy.

A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves everyone feeling vulnerable, especially Susan, who reluctantly accepts a date with a persistent policeman.

At the twins' school, Lynette battles with another mother who is trying to produce a politically correct version of Little Red Riding Hood.