Desperate Housewives
TV Show · Drama · Comedy

ABC's Desperate Housewives offers a deliciously juicy glimpse into the lives of everyone's favorite housewives. On the surface, the ladies of Wisteria Lane appear to be the picture of suburban America. But underneath lay bigger mysteries - infidelity, deceit, blackmail, and even murder. And with not-so-honest husbands, complicated relationships, family drama and meddling neighbors adding to the turmoil, it's no wonder things aren't always as they seem.

2004 · 43m
  • 15+
Starring Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    After ending it all Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong) takes us into the lives of her family, friends, and neighbors on Wisteria Lane. Her small circle of girlfriends includes Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher), the divorcee and single mom; Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), the ex-career woman who traded the boardroom for boredom with four unmanageable kids; Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross), the Martha Stewart on steroids; and Gabrielle Solis, the ex-model with everything she's ever wanted so what is she doing with the 17-year-old gardener? From her unique vantage point, Mary Alice sees more than she ever did alive, and she's planning to share all the delicious secrets that hide behind every neighbor's closed door in this seemingly perfect American suburb.
    41m
  • EPISODE 2
    Ah, But Underneath
    Gabrielle goes to great lengths to hide her affair, Lynette tries tough love to discipline the twins, Bree and Rex attempt marriage counseling, and Susan musters the courage to invite Mike Delfino to dinner, only to have Edie horn in on her big night. Meanwhile, the ladies can't decide what to do with the disturbing note they found in Mary Alice's things.
    36m
  • EPISODE 3
    Pretty Little Picture
    The women decide to go ahead with the big dinner party the late Mary Alice had planned to host, despite the more-than-minor disturbances in their own lives, as adulterous Gabrielle finds herself with a nine-year-old blackmailer (guest star Emily Christine). Bree struggles to keep her crumbling marriage a secret and Susan bares all – in more ways than one – as she confronts her ex (guest star Richard Burgi).
    41m
  • EPISODE 4
    Who's That Woman?
    Cash-strapped Mrs. Huber figures 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. Lynette balks when the twins' teacher insists the boys have ADD, and Bree struggles with her rebellious son after Rex moves out.
    41m
  • EPISODE 5
    Come In, Stranger
    A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable, especially Susan – who reluctantly accepts a date with a persistent policeman (guest star Steven Eckholdt) after Mike Delfino appears indifferent to her – and a lonely Bree, who finds herself bonding with Mary Alice's troubled son, Zach. Meanwhile, Lynette and Tom pull out all the stops to get their uncontrollable twins accepted at a prestigious private school, and the unexpected arrival of Carlos' mother (guest star Lupe Ontiveros) puts a crimp in Gabrielle's covert love life.
    41m
  • EPISODE 6
    Running to Stand Still
    Lynette locks horns with an officious mom (guest star Sharon Lawrence) at the twins' school who is trying to produce a "politically correct" play about Little Red Riding Hood. Meanwhile, Susan continues to investigate the mystery of Zach's sudden disappearance, Mama Solis (guest star Lupe Ontiveros) comes closer to discovering Gabrielle's dirty little secret, and Bree comes undone when Rex suggests they hire a sex surrogate.
    41m

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Cast & Crew

  • Teri Hatcher
    Susan Mayer
  • Felicity Huffman
    Lynette Scavo
  • Marcia Cross
    Bree Hodge
  • Eva Longoria
    Gabrielle Solis
  • Vanessa Williams
    Renee Perry
  • Ricardo Chavira
    Carlos Solis
  • Doug Savant
    Tom Scavo
  • Jonathan Cake
    Det. Chuck Vance
  • Charles Mesure
    Ben Faulkner
  • Madison De La Garza
    Juanita Solis
  • Brenda Strong
    Mary Alice Young

About

Desperate Housewives

Drama

ABC's Desperate Housewives offers a deliciously juicy glimpse into the lives of everyone's favorite housewives. On the surface, the ladies of Wisteria Lane appear to be the picture of suburban America. But underneath lay bigger mysteries - infidelity, deceit, blackmail, and even murder. And with not-so-honest husbands, complicated relationships, family drama and meddling neighbors adding to the turmoil, it's no wonder things aren't always as they seem.

15+

COMMON SENSE

Desperately addictive, but majorly mature -- not for kids.

Information

Studio
ABC
Released
2004
Rated
TV-14
Regions of Origin
United States, Argentina, Colombia
© 2004 TOUCHSTONE TELEVISION

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