Desperate Housewives

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  • TV-14
  • 2004
  • 8 Seasons
  • 7.5  (119,004)

Chronicling the day to day lives of a group of women who call Wisteria Lane home, Desperate Housewives was a popular comedy-drama series that ran for 8 seasons on ABC. Featuring actresses Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, and Eva Longoria as the main cast, Desperate Housewives followed the ups and downs of life in the mysterious town of Fairview, a fictious city located in the Eagle State. The series was particularly popular with female viewers throughout its run. Each season of the series featured a different plot line, as the main characters fought to deal with certain aspects of their changing lives. From extramarital affairs to murderous liasons, Wisteria Lane was home to plenty of drama over the course of 8 seasons. The series begins with the suicide of another woman in the neighborhood, with subplots featuring the personal lives of each of the women calling Wisteria Lane home. In seasons to come, the show continually showed the development of each female character, while adding in new twists and turns that kept audiences riveted. After eight successful seasons, the ladies of Wisteria Lane said goodbye in the series finale, which was broadcast in May of 2012. The television show will continue to be shown in syndication, not only in the United States, but also in several countries abroad. Over the course of the show's run, Desperate Housewives received many different accolades, including several Screen Actor's Guild, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. The show's actresses were also rewarded with several industry awards for their performance on Desperate Housewives.

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Seasons
Finishing the Hat
23. Finishing the Hat
May 13, 2012
In Part 2 of the series finale, Katherine Mayfair returns to offer Lynette a career move.
Give Me That Blame
22. Give Me That Blame
May 13, 2012
In the first part of the series finale, Trip begs Bree to reveal the truth of what happened on the night of Alejandro's murder.
The People Will Hear
21. The People Will Hear
May 6, 2012
What will happen between Bree and her lawyer?
Lost My Power
20. Lost My Power
April 29, 2012
Susan tries to construct a car for M.J.'s soapbox derby; Tom's boss, Greg, asks Lynette out on a date.
With So Little to Be Sure Of
19. With So Little to Be Sure Of
April 1, 2012
Susan finds out Mike has been harboring a secret from her for years; Bree tries to find a high-powered attorney when she becomes the prime suspect in the murder of Gaby's stepfather; Gaby discovers a sexy way to earn a bigger commission at her new job as a personal shopper; and while Lynette continues to try and win Tom back, girlfriend Jane is desperate to ensure that the two go through with the divorce.
Any Moment
18. Any Moment
March 25, 2012
Julie becomes worried when Susan allows MJ to do whatever he feels like doing; with Carlos resigning from his high paying job, Gaby searches for her own high-powered position in order to keep up her extravagant lifestyle; Bree is suspicious of Andrew's intentions when he announces that he's getting married; and Ben finally proposes to Renee.
Women and Death
17. Women and Death
March 18, 2012
Wisteria Lane loses a resident and the day of the funeral has the ladies reflecting on how they were affected by this person. Thinking the investigation is over, Bree is shocked when she gets called in for questioning regarding the murder of Gaby's stepfather, Alejandro.
You Take for Granted
16. You Take for Granted
March 11, 2012
Susan persuades Mike to go to the police when she discovers that Ben's loanshark is out to get him; Gaby is worried about Carlos' behavior; Tom's girlfriend, Jane, drops a bombshell on Lynette during Penny's birthday party; and Mrs. McCluskey, who is suffering from terminal cancer, asks Bree to help euthanize her.
She Needs Me
15. She Needs Me
March 4, 2012
When Lynette tells Porter she won't help raise his future daughter, Susan offers her help. Orson talks Bree into going to Maine countryside with the intent of possible not coming back to Wisteria Lane. Karen begs Gaby not to share her condition with Roy. The thug who paid off Ben's loan shark is set on ruining Renee's life.
Get Out of My Life
14. Get Out of My Life
February 19, 2012
Susan discovers the identity of the father of Julie's baby.
Is This What You Call Love?
13. Is This What You Call Love?
February 12, 2012
Susan is surprised when her daughter Julie visits and is six months pregnant.
What's the Good of Being Good
12. What's the Good of Being Good
January 22, 2012
Bree's life continues to spiral out of control; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom; Alejandro's current wife is suspicious and confronts Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro's step-daughter was also abused; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee.
Who Can Say What's True?
11. Who Can Say What's True?
January 15, 2012
Carlos is still in rehab and Gaby asks Lynette for help to get a high stakes company to sign with her husband's firm.
What's to Discuss, Old Friend?
10. What's to Discuss, Old Friend?
January 8, 2012
Bree moves forward with her plan to end her life; Gaby becomes suspicious that Carlos may have been involved in another murder; Lynette makes a confession to Tom.
Putting It Together
9. Putting It Together
December 4, 2011
Gabrielle is desperate to find Carlos; the ladies blame Bree; a drunk Bree exposes her past and present secrets, and then goes to a motel room.
Suspicion Song
8. Suspicion Song
November 13, 2011
Chuck Vance harasses Bree about her involvement in Alejandro's disappearance.
Always in Control
7. Always in Control
November 6, 2011
Susan impresses Andre with her art. Lynette lies to Penny about Jane. Bree is shocked to discover who exhumed Gaby's stepfather's body.
Witch's Lament
6. Witch's Lament
October 30, 2011
Gaby, Bree, and Lynette discover Ben's real estate development excavation is going to be right where Gaby's murdered stepfather is and they need to exhume and move his body.
The Art of Making Art
5. The Art of Making Art
October 23, 2011
Susan is petrified when her art teacher asks the students to come to class in the nude to help them create from a point of honesty. Bree entices local hipsters with her homemade soup she serves to the homeless and ends up pushing out those in need.
School of Hard Knocks
4. School of Hard Knocks
October 16, 2011
Gaby disobeyed the rules at the student drop-off at Juanita's scholl and is banished to a distant parking lot from a volunteer parent, and makes it her mission to get even with that parent. Lynette thinks Tom is dating.
Watch While I Revise the World
3. Watch While I Revise the World
October 9, 2011
Mike begins to think that Susan and Carlos are having an affair when they bond over their feelings of guilt of the murder of Gaby's stepfather. Bree suspects that her detective boyfriend, Chuck, may secretly be investigating her.
Making the Connection
2. Making the Connection
October 2, 2011
Susan discovers a dangerous and thrilling way to help ease her guilt over being an accessory to the murder of Gaby's evil stepfather. Gaby plans a sexy surprise for Carlos to help him get his mojo back. Bree learns a little about Chuck's past.
Secrets That I Never Want to Know
1. Secrets That I Never Want to Know
September 25, 2011
In an effort to protect Gaby, Carlos killed her evil stepfather forcing Susan, Gaby, Bree, Lynette and Carlos to dispose of the body. Each person involved deals with the aftermath of their actions in their own way.
Description

Chronicling the day to day lives of a group of women who call Wisteria Lane home, Desperate Housewives was a popular comedy-drama series that ran for 8 seasons on ABC. Featuring actresses Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, and Eva Longoria as the main cast, Desperate Housewives followed the ups and downs of life in the mysterious town of Fairview, a fictious city located in the Eagle State. The series was particularly popular with female viewers throughout its run.

Each season of the series featured a different plot line, as the main characters fought to deal with certain aspects of their changing lives. From extramarital affairs to murderous liasons, Wisteria Lane was home to plenty of drama over the course of 8 seasons. The series begins with the suicide of another woman in the neighborhood, with subplots featuring the personal lives of each of the women calling Wisteria Lane home. In seasons to come, the show continually showed the development of each female character, while adding in new twists and turns that kept audiences riveted.

After eight successful seasons, the ladies of Wisteria Lane said goodbye in the series finale, which was broadcast in May of 2012. The television show will continue to be shown in syndication, not only in the United States, but also in several countries abroad. Over the course of the show's run, Desperate Housewives received many different accolades, including several Screen Actor's Guild, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards. The show's actresses were also rewarded with several industry awards for their performance on Desperate Housewives.

Desperate Housewives is a series that is currently running and has 8 seasons (182 episodes). The series first aired on October 3, 2004.

Where to Watch Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Desperate Housewives on demand at Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV and IMDb TV.

  • Premiere Date
    October 3, 2004
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (119,004)
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