Desperate Housewives
Mystery • Series

Desperate Housewives

"Secrets. Romance. Murder. All on one street"

7.9/10 2004 8 Seasons 179 Episodes Ended

Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.

Season: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Season 5 Episodes

S5E1
E1
You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
43 min 2008

Five years have passed since Katherine shot her ex-husband as Susan, Lynette, Bree and Gaby stood together in solidarity…

S5E2
E2
We're So Happy You're So Happy
43 min 2008

Unaware of Jackson's whereabouts, Susan goes to a local bar suspecting that he might be with Mike however, she soon land…

S5E3
E3
Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else
43 min 2008

Bree's estranged daughter, Danielle, returns to Wisteria Lane and is met with a deluge of criticism. Meanwhile, Gabriell…

S5E4
E4
Back in Business
43 min 2008

Bree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her d…

S5E5
E5
Mirror, Mirror
43 min 2008

Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson …

S5E6
E6
There's Always a Woman
43 min 2008

Gaby is over the moon when Carlos' client makes them an offer they can't refuse, but a startling discovery leaves her se…

S5E7
E7
What More Do I Need?
42 min 2008

Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about son Porter. Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client, Virginia, has ult…

S5E8
E8
City on Fire
43 min 2008

Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made …

S5E9
E9
Me and My Town
42 min 2008

For Gaby and Carlos, injuries sustained in the fire lead to a fortunate discovery. But for most, the consequences are le…

E10
A Vision's Just a Vision
43 min 2008

Lynette takes extreme measures to protect her son. Carlos realizes the extent of Gaby's sacrifices for their family. Bre…

S5E11
E11
Home Is the Place
43 min 2009

Bree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections. Gabrielle urges Carlos to take a six-figure job, even thoug…

S5E12
E12
Connect! Connect!
44 min 2009

Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; the search for Porter leads Lynette to her mother; Mike and K…

S5E13
E13
The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
43 min 2009

When Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges), the neighborhood handyman, passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how much…

S5E14
E14
Mama Spent Money When She Had None
43 min 2009

Bree treats herself to a new car; Susan wants to send M.J. to the best school even though she and Mike can't afford it; …

E15
In a World Where the Kings are Employers
43 min 2009

Susan gets a new job. Lynette tells Tom they need to sell Scavo's Pizzeria. Gaby discovers that Carlos' boss has a dirty…

S5E16
E16
Crime Doesn't Pay
43 min 2009

Bree tells Lynette she will help Tom find a job; Carlos' adulterous boss puts Gaby in a precarious situation; after a ch…

S5E17
E17
The Story of Lucy and Jessie
43 min 2009

Susan tries to impress a teacher at work, Gaby talks Carlos into hiring Lynette, Edie continues to look into Dave's past…

S5E18
E18
A Spark. To Pierce the Dark.
43 min 2009

Bree contemplates selling her business in order to revive her marriage. Meanwhile, Lynette is threatened at work; Kather…

S5E19
E19
Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know
43 min 2009

Edie becomes the subject as the other housewives reminisce about her: with Susan recalling the first time they met; Lynn…

S5E20
E20
Rose's Turn
43 min 2009

Carlos finds Lynette in a precarious position, which she chooses to hide from Tom, and Gabrielle hastily covers for Tom'…

S5E21
E21
Bargaining
43 min 2009

Bree sinks to a new low to retain the best lawyer, and Gabrielle's vanity is put to the test when she makes a deal with …

S5E22
E22
Marry Me a Little
43 min 2009

Bree goes to extremes to hide her true intentions from Orson, while Susan and Jackson put on an act for the authorities.…

E23
Everybody Says Don't
43 min 2009

Gabrielle becomes upset when Carlos offers to have his not-so-innocent niece, Ana, come and stay with them for a while a…

S5E24
E24
If It's Only in Your Head
43 min 2009

Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school, Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gabrielle's ni…

Cast

Teri Hatcher
Teri Hatcher
Susan Mayer
Felicity Huffman
Felicity Huffman
Lynette Scavo
Marcia Cross
Marcia Cross
Bree Van de Kamp
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria
Gabrielle Solis
Ricardo Chavira
Ricardo Chavira
Carlos Solis
Doug Savant
Doug Savant
Tom Scavo
James Denton
James Denton
Mike Delfino
Brenda Strong
Brenda Strong
Mary Alice Young

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