Ep 17. The Story of Lucy and Jessie

In Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 17, titled "The Story of Lucy and Jessie," the housewives of Wisteria Lane find themselves caught up in a new set of drama.

The episode centers around Lynette (Felicity Huffman) and Tom (Doug Savant) Scavo, who are reeling from the revelation that their son Porter (Charlie Carver) is the father of Anne Schilling's (Maiara Walsh) baby. As they try to come to terms with the situation, Lynette discovers that her mother Lucy (Lesley Ann Warren) has been keeping a secret from her for years: Lucy had a daughter named Jessie (Daniella Baltodano) before Lynette was born, and she gave Jessie up for adoption.

Meanwhile, Bree (Marcia Cross) is struggling to keep her business afloat after losing her biggest client, and turns to Karl (Richard Burgi) for help. Susan (Teri Hatcher) is stunned to learn that Mike (James Denton) has been keeping a secret from her too, and Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) is trying to deal with the aftermath of her affair with Carlos' (Ricardo Antonio Chavira) boss.

As the episode unfolds, the housewives' various secrets and conflicts begin to intersect. Lynette is torn between her loyalty to her son and her desire to connect with her long-lost sister, while Bree's reliance on Karl leads to complications in her marriage. Susan's discovery about Mike threatens to upend their relationship, and Gabrielle finds herself in a position of power over Carlos' career.

All of these storylines come to a head in a dramatic finale, as Lynette confronts Lucy about her past and Bree makes a bold move to save her business. With a mix of humor, heart, and suspense, "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" is a standout episode of Desperate Housewives that will leave fans eagerly anticipating what comes next.