Paul Young, now out of prison, returns to Wisteria Lane with an enigmatic new wife; Susan, Mike and M.J. live in an apartment on limited funds; Lynette's successful college friends pays the Scavos an unexpected visit.
Susan discovers that some of her best moves are being copied by a competitor; Gabrielle hires a private investigator to look into a matter; Tom's doctor prescribes an unorthodox remedy for his depression.
Paul stands in the way of Susan receiving a kidney transplant; Tom passes up a lucrative job to continue working with Carlos; Andrew's alcohol consumption increases, worrying Bree.
Ted reconnects with an old shirt and sees a parallel to his love life, beginning to think that a woman from his past is perfect for him now.
Ted is stunned to learn that Stella expects him to move to New Jersey after they wed.