Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
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 pe
Ah, But Underneath
Mike's dog pays the price when Edie crashes his dinner date with Susan. Meanwhile, Gabrielle realizes that her lawnboy i
Pretty Little Picture
The women decide to go ahead with the big dinner party that the late Mary Alice Young had planned to host, despite the m
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. M
Come In, Stranger
A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable, especially Susan, who reluctantly accepts a date wi
Running to Stand Still
Lynette locks horns with officious mom Maisy Gibbons at the twins' school who is trying to produce a "politically correc
Anything You Can Do
Susan and Edie decide to follow Mike and his houseguest Kendra on their night out together. Lynette becomes steadily mor
Guilty
In the aftermath of tragedy with Bree's son Andrew running over Carlos' mother Juanita Solis, the residents of Wisteria
Suspicious Minds
Looking to give her life a purpose, Gabrielle decides to organize a glamorous Halston fashion show for charity highlight
Come Back to Me
Uber mom Maisy Gibbons returns, and her secret life intersects with Bree's. Meanwhile Gabrielle's predicament worsens as
Move On
Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Mrs. Huber, just as the absent busybody's sister Felicia Tilman arr
Every Day a Little Death
The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Martha Huber's fate. After learning that Mrs. Huber left behind a journal,
Your Fault
When Lynette's father-in-law pays a visit to to the family, she unwittingly learns a family secret. Meanwhile, Susan is
Love Is in the Air
It's Valentine's Day on Wisteria Lane, and love is all around (sort of), as Susan looks forward to a romantic date with
Impossible
Mike Delfino is questioned about Mrs. Huber's murder by police and is arrested. John's friend, Justin attempts to blackm
The Ladies Who Lunch
Maisy Gibbons' series of unfortunate events shock the residents of Wisteria Lane when she is finally caught and arrested
There Won't Be Trumpets
The residents of Wisteria Lane all attend the unfortunate funeral of Juanita Solis as Carlos and Gabrielle fret over the
Children Will Listen
Susan's mom pays an unannounced visit to Wisteria Lane after she and her boyfriend call it quits. Meanwhile, Gabrielle f
Live Alone and Like It
Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she momentarily befriends the mean Mrs. McClusky. Susan's mother d
Fear No More
Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos, who is about to head off to jail for eight months. Meanwhile Geor
Sunday in the Park with George
Bree begins to feel guilty about her friendship with George while Rex's health continues to depreciate. Lynette tries to
Goodbye for Now
Susan and Mike decide to move in together, much to Edie's displeasure. Meanwhile, Lynette takes steps to make sure Annab
One Wonderful Day
Bree confides that she feels guilty because she and Rex were having a fight when he had his heart attack and that now he
Next
The new neighbors, the Applewhites have moved in. Gabrielle, Lynette, and Susan attempt to comfort Bree while Rex's moth
You Could Drive a Person Crazy
Susan is surprised when she finds out who Edie's new boyfriend is. Meanwhile, Lynette has gone back to work, leaving Tom
You'll Never Get Away from Me
Susan tries bravely to accept Edie's new role in Julie's life, while Lynette's demanding boss makes her miss Parker's fi
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
On one of Gabrielle's prison visits to see Carlos she creates a terrible riot, which lands Carlos in hot water. Also, Su
They Asked Me Why I Believe in You
Susan's longtime book agent and dear friend, Lonny Moon gets into financial trouble. Lynette is forced to go out to bars
I Wish I Could Forget You
Mike and Susan face a crisis in their relationship when Susan tries to get Paul Young arrested by confessing to a police
Color and Light
Gabrielle tries to revisit her past when old friends come to town, but doesn't want anyone to know that she's three mont
The Sun Won't Set
All of Wisteria Lane is panicked by a burglar loose in the neighborhood and thus a neighborhood watch committee is forme
That's Good, That's Bad
George stalks Bree, despite her efforts to break up with him. Lynette takes charge of office politics. Carlos is paroled
Coming Home
Lynette tries to put a daycare center in Parcher & Murphy by recruiting employees' children to get the program started.
One More Kiss
Gabrielle kisses Tom and Lynette is not happy and drives a wedge in her friendship with Gabrielle. Paul attacks Mike. Th
We're Gonna Be All Right
After a number of bad dates, Susan finally meets Dr. Right. Susan flirts with a handsome doctor, but they accidentally h
There's Something About a War
Dr. Ron informs Susan that she needs a splenectomy. Gabrielle and her arch-enemy Sister Mary Bernard finally face off in
Silly People
Tom tries hard to bond with his new boss and tries to get Lynette to help him out. Meanwhile, Susan gets some help from
Thank You So Much
Edie thinks that Karl is going to pop the question after she finds an engagement ring and prenuptial agreement in his br
There Is No Other Way
Carlos and Gabrielle decide to adopt, but the process comes to be a lot more difficult than either had expected. Susan f
Could I Leave You?
Susan invites Dr. Ron to meet Karl after he finds out about their arranged marriage. Lynette is surprised that a woman a
Everybody Says Don't
Carlos and Gaby learn the truth about their baby. An ex-stripper gives birth to her child, and Gabrielle holds her for t
Don't Look at Me
Lynette is called in to her kids' school as Parker has gone from being obsessed with Dinosaurs to being obsessed with nu
It Wasn't Meant to Happen
Gabrielle and Carlos are shocked when the father of their baby shows up to take the baby back. Cops and a lawyer arrive
I Know Things Now
Bree and Andrew finally reach an impasse in their relationship as tension has finally reached a critical point. Meanwhil
No One Is Alone
Reaching the end of her rope, Bree checks herself into the Fairview psychiatric hospital. Lynette suspects that Tom is c
Remember
Flashbacks take us back to to moving-in day on Wisteria Lane for Bree, Lynette, Susan and Gabrielle and how Mary Alice b
Listen to the Rain on the Roof
It is raining on Wisteria Lane, six months after Mike was run over. He is now in a coma, with Susan by his side. Bree ge
It Takes Two
It's wedding day for Bree and Orson but things don't go quite as planned. Meanwhile, the body of a dead woman believed t
A Weekend in the Country
It is a holiday weekend on Wisteria Lane. Bree and Orson are going on their honeymoon, while Gabrielle and Lynette are g
Like It Was
Mike has woken up from his coma, and has no recollection of the past two years, and Edie is there to fill in the blanks.
Nice She Ain't
The divorce between Gabrielle and Carlos reaches new levels of bitterness. Susan is determined to jog Mike's memory, and
Sweetheart, I Have to Confess
Susan professes her love for Ian. Gabrielle and Carlos try to rekindle their love. Bree is confronted with Orson's past.
Bang
Everyone's lives on Wisteria Lane are forever changed when Carolyn Bigsby holds shoppers hostage at a local supermarket.
Children and Art
Lynette returns home from the hospital. Gabrielle decides to get back into modeling and travels to New York. Susan comes
Beautiful Girls
Gabrielle takes a shot at training potential young beauty queens. After discovering a wall of photos of half-naked boys
The Miracle Song
The residents of Wisteria Lane celebrate their annual holiday block party. Meanwhile, Gabrielle sets her eyes on a fathe
No Fits, No Fights, No Feuds
Tom and Lynette try to make Kayla feel like a part of the family. Alma Hodge decides to pay Orson and Bree a visit. Susa
Not While I'm Around
Bree isn't happy Alma has moved to Wisteria Lane. Gabrielle's secret admirer is revealed. The new Scavo Pizzeria faces a
Come Play Wiz Me
Gabrielle cannot avoid Zach. Mike's new lawyer suggests he pleads guilty, but Susan doesn't agree with that. Gloria info
I Remember That
Ian proposes to Susan. The Scavo pizzeria prepares for its grand opening. Mike visits a hypnotherapist in hopes of remem
The Little Things You Do Together
All of Wisteria Lane gathers at Pizzeria Scavo for the grand opening event, while one resident meets an untimely fate an
My Husband, the Pig
Edie gets an unexpected visit from her son. An unexpected pregnancy causes complications. Victor Lang, a man in his 40s
Dress Big
Susan meets her in-laws and finds out some family. Victor is still taking his chances with Gabrielle, while she has a de
Liaisons
Susan considers moving from Wisteria Lane to London. Later, an accident causes Ian, Susan, and their car to find themsel
God, That's Good
Gabrielle and Victor will make an unexpected twist in their relationship and will also face a crisis as a video of them
Gossip
Susan goes to the therapist and realizes she must choose between Ian and Mike. Travers is having a birthday party which
Into the Woods
Susan goes into the woods to try to find Mike. Gabrielle gets into an argument with a meter man who gives her a ticket.
What Would We Do Without You?
While Tom tries to save his marriage, Mike and Susan get engaged. However, Susan's happiness is short-lived when she rea
Getting Married Today
As Gabrielle prepares for her fairy tale wedding, Bree returns to Fairview with a surprise. Meanwhile, Lynette's mother
Now You Know
Susan learns that she is expecting a child while Bree continues to fake her own pregnancy. Gabrielle begins an affair wi
Smiles of a Summer Night
Lynette kicks Tom out of her chemotherapy sessions. Susan is mistaken for a stripper. Bree attempts to steal a prize-win
The Game
Bree informs the housewives of what she overheard in the Mayfair house. Stella makes some special brownies to help Lynet
If There's Anything I Can't Stand
Edie is shocked when she receives some news at the gynecologist's office. At the baby shower Bree's friends throw her, B
Art Isn't Easy
Bob & Lee's contemporary water sculpture in their front yard prompts the Wisteria Lane neighborhood association into act
Now I Know, Don't Be Scared
This is the show's first Halloween episode. Edie Britt's biggest fear comes true when Carlos walks out on their relation
You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Lynette's sisters Lydia and Lucy come to visit. While having dinner with Susan and Mike, Bree and Orson realize they sha
Distant Past
A mysterious stalker from Adam's past shows up on Wisteria Lane, and they have dinner. Detectives question Gabrielle abo
Something's Coming
A tornado comes to Wisteria Lane, forcing residents into basements, cellars and safe rooms, and destroying homes and liv
Welcome to Kanagawa
In the aftermath of the tornado, the residents of Wisteria Lane try to rebuild their lives. Katherine discovers someone
Sunday
Two weeks after the tornado, with Mike still in rehab, Mrs. Delfino gets a visit from her cousin Tim. Meanwhile, Bree de
In Buddy's Eyes
Gabrielle struggles with the reality of having a blind husband. Lynette is surprised when Rick Coletti shows up at the S
Hello, Little Girl
Bree and Katherine decide to start a catering business together. Lynette tries to deny her feelings for Rick. Mike learn
Opening Doors
Susan meets her ex-husband, Karl at a Lamaze class, and finds out that he has remarried and is having another child. Lyn
Mother Said
Adele Delfino, Susan's mother-in-law, arrives for a visit. Carlos and Gabrielle find out their tenant, Elli, has a dark
The Gun Song
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Free
Susan and Mike try to name their son. Lynette is arrested for supposedly attacking Kayla, and Tom must do what he can to
You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
Five years have passed since Katherine shot her ex-husband as Susan, Lynette, Bree and Gaby stood together in solidarity
We're So Happy You're So Happy
Unaware of Jackson's whereabouts, Susan goes to a local bar suspecting that he might be with Mike however, she soon land
Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else
Bree's estranged daughter, Danielle, returns to Wisteria Lane and is met with a deluge of criticism. Meanwhile, Gabriell
Back in Business
Bree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her d
Mirror, Mirror
Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson
There's Always a Woman
Gaby is over the moon when Carlos' client makes them an offer they can't refuse, but a startling discovery leaves her se
What More Do I Need?
Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about son Porter. Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client, Virginia, has ult
City on Fire
Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made
Me and My Town
For Gaby and Carlos, injuries sustained in the fire lead to a fortunate discovery. But for most, the consequences are le
A Vision's Just a Vision
Lynette takes extreme measures to protect her son. Carlos realizes the extent of Gaby's sacrifices for their family. Bre
Home Is the Place
Bree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections. Gabrielle urges Carlos to take a six-figure job, even though
Connect! Connect!
Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; the search for Porter leads Lynette to her mother; Mike and K
The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
When Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges), the neighborhood handyman, passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how much
Mama Spent Money When She Had None
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;
In a World Where the Kings are Employers
Susan gets a new job. Lynette tells Tom they need to sell Scavo's Pizzeria. Gaby discovers that Carlos' boss has a dirty
Crime Doesn't Pay
Bree tells Lynette she will help Tom find a job; Carlos' adulterous boss puts Gaby in a precarious situation; after a ch
The Story of Lucy and Jessie
Susan tries to impress a teacher at work, Gaby talks Carlos into hiring Lynette, Edie continues to look into Dave's past
A Spark. To Pierce the Dark.
Bree contemplates selling her business in order to revive her marriage. Meanwhile, Lynette is threatened at work; Kather
Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know
Edie becomes the subject as the other housewives reminisce about her: with Susan recalling the first time they met; Lynn
Rose's Turn
Carlos finds Lynette in a precarious position, which she chooses to hide from Tom, and Gabrielle hastily covers for Tom'
Bargaining
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
Marry Me a Little
Bree goes to extremes to hide her true intentions from Orson, while Susan and Jackson put on an act for the authorities.
Everybody Says Don't
Gabrielle becomes upset when Carlos offers to have his not-so-innocent niece, Ana, come and stay with them for a while a
If It's Only in Your Head
Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school, Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gabrielle's ni
Nice Is Different than Good
Mike gets married and his bride is finally revealed will it be Katherine or Susan? Meanwhile, Lynette deals with the rea
Being Alive
Mrs. McCluskey falls for a steak salesman called Roy Handler. Julie is found unconscious in the park bushes, which quest
Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover
A chance encounter reunites Gaby with her sexy ex-lover and gardener, John Rowland; Bree contemplates a weekend getaway
The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues
Losing Mike takes its toll on Katherine. As Katherine unravels, Bree comes to her aid; Gaby grows weary of John's intent
Everybody Ought to Have a Maid
When Juanita's party is on the verge of being ruined after Gaby is deemed a bad mom, Gaby is determined to prove she's a
Don't Walk on the Grass
Bree begins to fall for Karl and drifts further from Orson. Katherine continues her sad attempts at seducing Mike, as he
Careful the Things You Say
Susan believes that Katherine may be Julie's assailant. Angie invites reluctant Bree and Orson to dinner. Gaby struggles
The Coffee Cup
Susan discovers a surprising connection between Mike and Katherine, which leads her to question her relationship with Mi
Would I Think of Suicide?
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Boom Crunch
Gabrielle and Lynette's friendship is on the brink of collapse, whereas Bree and Orson come to an agreement about their
If...
In the aftermath of the plane crash, the residents of Wisteria Lane think about what their lives might have been like ha
You Gotta Get a Gimmick
Susan turns up the heat for Mike, Bree learns it won't be easy to undo the hurt she's caused Orson, Lynette discovers To
How About a Friendly Shrink?
Lynette balks at the idea of seeing a couples' therapist. Meanwhile, Katherine is seeing her own psychiatrist, Gaby and
The Glamorous Life
Gaby and Angie challenge each other's parenting skills, Susan befriends a stripper and takes her under her wing, Lynette
Lovely
Former exotic dancer Robin will have a profound effect on Susan's friends with three teenage boys at home, Lynette will
The Chase
Having never had the chicken pox herself, Gaby stays with Lee and Bob and is reminded of what it's like to be single aga
Chromolume No. 7
While in the Big Apple, a chance encounter with supermodels Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova leads Gaby to an unexpected
My Two Young Men
Angie's ex-boyfriend, Patrick, emerges after her trip to New York. Meanwhile it's game on between Gaby and Susan, as the
We All Deserve to Die
Determined to derail son Preston's marriage to Irina, Lynette discovers the truth about her future daughter-in-law. In t
Epiphany
The Fairview strangler has been living among the women of Wisteria Lane. He once caught Gabrielle and Carlos in an intim
A Little Night Music
Angie comes face to face with her ex, Patrick Logan, after years on the run. Meanwhile, Gaby and Susan plan an elaborate
The Ballad of Booth
Lynette comes to a shocking realization about Eddie. Meanwhile, Angie discreetly relies on Gaby for help when Patrick th
I Guess This Is Goodbye
Gaby risks her safety to help Angie; Lynette's fate and that of her unborn child lie in the hands of Eddie; Susan comes
Remember Paul?
Paul Young, now out of prison, returns to Wisteria Lane with an enigmatic new wife; Susan, Mike and M.J. live in an apar
You Must Meet My Wife
Lynette is angry when Renee starts spending a lot of time with Tom; Bree finds herself falling for Keith (Brian Austin G
Truly Content
Susan is less than pleased when she finds out that some of her best and sexiest internet show moves are being copied by
The Thing That Counts Is What's Inside
Susan is horrified when she discovers that she has become the face of the provocative internet company she's been secret
Let Me Entertain You
Susan's days as a sexy internet sensation may be coming to an end after she angers an important client and incurs the wr
Excited and Scared
Susan is forced to reveal her secret to Mike; Juanita becomes suspicious of Gaby's interest in Grace; Lynette is worried
A Humiliating Business
A reluctant Susan accepts Lynette's offer to be baby Paige's nanny; Bree meets Keith's parents; Renee makes a proposal t
Sorry Grateful
Thanksgiving on Wisteria Lane finds Gabrielle and Carlos hosting Carmen, Hector and Grace to a bountiful feast. But the
Pleasant Little Kingdom
Gabrielle desperately tries to figure out a way to keep Grace in her life; Keith plans a very special dinner with Bree;
Down the Block There's a Riot
Paul's nefarious plan for Wisteria Lane is put into full effect. Juanita discovers that she isn't Gabrielle's biological
Assassins
Paul finds out that Beth is Felicia Tilman's daughter while a therapist asks Carlos and Gabrielle to erase Grace from th
Where Do I Belong
Susan's mother and aunt visit her at the hospital, Lynette plots revenge against Tom, Gabrielle becomes increasingly obs
I'm Still Here
Lynette feels her mother (guest star Polly Bergen as Stella) is marrying Frank (guest star Larry Hagman), an abrasive an
Flashback
While in therapy, Gabrielle learns the truth about her past; Keith becomes suspicious about Bree's secret; Lynette's mot
Farewell Letter
Gabrielle and Carlos head to Texas to visit Gabrielle's stepfather's grave; Lynette prohibits Porter and Preston from br
Searching
Susan vows to get the most out of life when she learns that her dialysis isn't working and that, unless she receives a k
Everything's Different, Nothing's Changed
Paul tries to stand between Susan and her kidney transplant; Felicia is released from prison and swears revenge against
Moments in the Woods
Believing she's on a winning streak after undergoing a successful kidney transplant, Susan begins to think she's invinci
The Lies Ill-Concealed
Gaby covertly meets Bree when Carlos forbids them from being friends after learning the truth about his mother's death.
I'll Swallow Poison on Sunday
With Gaby and the girls temporarily staying at Bree's house, Bree must lay down the law and demand discipline before Jua
Then I Really Got Scared
Paul begins to suspect that Susan is responsible for his rapidly declining health; Lynette and Tom butt heads over where
And Lots of Security...
A progressive dinner party thrown for Susan to celebrate her move back onto the lane leads to a shocking murder. Meanwhi
Come on Over for Dinner
The Wisteria Lane residents each enjoy a progressive dinner; Renee begins a short-lived relationship with a bartender; B
Secrets That I Never Want to Know
While Bree gives Chuck a ride, a smell becomes noticeable; Gabrielle seeks out a priest in order to help Carlos with his
Making the Connection
Gabrielle teaches Carlos how to dance on a strip pole; Susan seeks out a punishment for feeling guilty; Renee bonds with
Watch While I Revise the World
Lee has a problem with Jenny; Susan and Carlos attempt to find the people responsible for tagging the wall with graffiti
School of Hard Knocks
While at a yoga class, Lynette and Renee spy on Jane, Tom's new girlfriend; Gabrielle tries to affect change at a PTA me
The Art of Making Art
Tom and Lynette visit a couples counselor about their separation; Bree tries to help a city council about the homeless;
Witch's Lament
Susan grows suspicious about Amy's affair with Andre; a delivery man tries to deliver a package for Lynette; a man speak
Always in Control
Bree is stunned when she learns who dug up the body of Gaby's stepfather; jealousy rears its ugly head when Lynette begi
Suspicion Song
Detective Chuck Vance begins harassing Bree as his suspicions about her involvement in the disappearance of Alejandro gr
Putting It Together
Gabrielle, thinking the worst, goes on a frenzied search for Carlos after he unexpectedly checks out of rehab. Meanwhile
What's to Discuss, Old Friend?
Bree prepares to end it all as she draws a gun to her head, and Gaby suspects the Carlos may have had something to do wi
Who Can Say What's True?
While in Oklahoma, Susan learns that the late Alejandro has been sexually abusing his 15 year old step-daughter, Marisa,
What's the Good of Being Good?
Karen McCluskey finds out about Bree's sex life and interferes, Bree bumps into one of her many conquests unexpectedly,
Is This What You Call Love?
Bree's sexual escapades are getting out of hand and help comes from an unexpected source, Susan learns that Julie is pre
Get Out of My Life
Susan discovers the identity of the father of Julie's baby, and Orson makes it his duty to nurse Bree back to health. Wh
She Needs Me
Susan offers to help the father of Julie's baby raise the child; Bree agrees to go to Maine with Orson - perhaps for goo
You Take for Granted
Susan talks Mike into going to the police when she discovers that Ben's loan shark is out to get him; Mrs. McCluskey, wh
Women and Death
On the day of a beloved Wisteria Lane resident's funeral, each of the housewives recalls the effect this person had on h
Any Moment
Bree is not so sure about Andrew's upcoming marriage; Gabrielle tries to find work in an employment agency in order to t
With So Little to Be Sure of
Carlos gets concerned about Gabrielle's new job; an affair makes Susan suspicious; the police ask a hotel owner about Al
Lost My Power
With Mike gone, Susan attempts to build a car for MJ's father-and-son school soapbox derby; Bree's attorney, Trip, learn
The People Will Hear
In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to
Give Me the Blame
Bree's trial finally comes to an end with a surprise confession. Tom takes steps to finalize his divorce.
Finishing the Hat
Everything that begins must eventually end. This episode of beginnings and endings walks us both backwards and forwards
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