Ep 1. Listen to the Rain on the Roof
- TV14
- September 24, 2006
- 41 min
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8.1 (768)
In the season 3 premiere episode of Desperate Housewives, titled "Listen to the Rain on the Roof," the lives of the residents of Wisteria Lane continue to be anything but normal. Susan and Mike have taken their relationship to the next level and are now living together, but Susan is struggling to adjust to Mike's strange habits and nocturnal schedule. Meanwhile, Bree is dealing with the aftermath of her husband Rex's death and trying to keep up the appearance of the perfect wife and mother. She hires a new pharmacist, George, who quickly becomes enamored with her and begins to obsess over her.
Lynette is also facing challenges with her family, as her husband Tom has been offered a new job that would require him to move the entire family to a new city. Lynette is resistant to the idea and tries to come up with a plan to convince Tom to stay. Elsewhere on the Lane, Gabrielle has a new love interest named Victor Lang, a wealthy businessman with a political career in mind. She is thrilled with the attention and the gifts he lavishes on her, but becomes jealous when she realizes that Victor's ex-wife is not completely out of the picture.
As the episode progresses, tensions and secrets continue to build among the residents of Wisteria Lane. Gabrielle's jealousy leads to a confrontation with Victor's ex-wife, while Bree finds herself confiding in George about her struggles. Lynette enlists the help of her friends, including Susan, to try to convince Tom to stay in town, but her efforts do not go as planned. And as the rain pours down on the Lane, the residents are forced to confront their own fears and desires as they try to navigate the complicated world of suburban life.
Overall, "Listen to the Rain on the Roof" sets the stage for the rest of the season, with plenty of drama, intrigue, and unexpected twists to come. The episode showcases the strong cast of characters that have made Desperate Housewives a beloved and iconic series, and hints at the many challenges that they will face in the episodes to come.
