TV Guide: Joy Lauren

Fear No More

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 05:00 PM LIFE A health scare for Gaby turns Carlos' going-away party into a truly unblessed event; Lynette pulls out the big guns after learning that Tom is working with his ex (Melinda McGraw); Paul Young takes Susan to task for snooping into Mary Alice's past; and Bree goes behind Rex's back to resume her friendship with George (Roger Bart), who may be hiding more than just a crush on the unsuspecting Mrs. Van de Kamp. Sophie: Lesley Ann Warren. Ginger: Lauren Cohn. Felicia: Harriet Sansom Harris.

Desperate Housewives: Sorting Out The Dirty Laundry

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 04:00 PM LIFE This catch-up clip show offers the inside dish on the naughty neighbors and explains who's done what to whom, and how often. Mike: James Denton. Gaby: Eva Longoria. Susan: Teri Hatcher.

Live Alone and Like It

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Mon Dec 7 03:00 PM LIFE Lynette befriends Mrs. McCluskey (Kathryn Joosten) and soon comes to regret it. Elsewhere, Susan's newly unattached mom (Lesley Ann Warren) decides to put romance back into both of their lives. Tom: Doug Savant. Rev. Sikes: Dakin Matthews.

Children Will Listen

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 05:00 PM LIFE Susan's mother (Lesley Ann Warren) makes tracks to Wisteria Lane after she and her latest beau (Bob Newhart) part ways; Bree oversteps her bounds while watching Lynette's boys; and Mama Solis's hospital settlement unsettles Carlos, who lays into Gaby for making him accept a plea bargain. Porter: Shane Kinsman. Det. Burnett: Brett Cullen. Felicia: Harriet Sansom Harris.

There Won't Be Trumpets

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 04:00 PM LIFE Lynette's mouth gets her in trouble after she blasts a neighbor for trash-talking his deaf wife (Marlee Matlin) behind her back; Edie makes Susan pay for stealing her latest man (Rick Ravanello) by messing with Mike's tell-all letter; a death in the family saves Gaby's life, but ruins Carlos's; and the Van de Kamps unite to teach Andrew a harsh lesson. Tom: Doug Savant. Felicia: Harriet Sansom Harris.

The Ladies Who Lunch

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 03:00 PM LIFE A lice outbreak at the boys' school turns Lynette into a pariah, much like Rex after the arrest of Maisy Gibbons (Sharon Lawrence) reveals the contents of her little black book. Meanwhile, a sewage problem has Gaby drowning in money woes; and Edie helps Susan get over Mike, but ends up learning way too much about another man on the block. Felicia: Harriet Sansom Harris.

Impossible

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 05:00 PM LIFE Susan learns an awful truth after Mike's hauled in for questioning about Mrs. Huber's murder; Bree busts the wrong kid for bringing a condom into her house; John's roomie makes Gaby an indecent proposal; and Lynette plays dirty to keep Tom from scoring a primo promotion. Justin: Ryan Carnes. Julie: Andrea Bowen. Zach: Cody Kasch. John: Jesse Metcalfe.

Love Is in the Air

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 04:00 PM LIFE Valentine's Day goes from sweet to sour as Bree and Susan make unsettling finds about the men in their lives and Lynette's nosy neighbor (Kathryn Joosten) accuses the twins of stealing her missing things. Meanwhile, Gaby gets back to what she does best after the Siesta King hires her to model mattresses. Tom: Doug Savant. Felicia: Harriet Sansom Harris. Yao Lin: Lucille Sing. The Siesta King: Jon Polito.

Your Fault

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 03:00 PM LIFE When Tom's traveling-salesman dad (Ryan O'Neal) drops in for a visit, Lynette catches her father-in-law with a “business associate” who's missing some of her underwear. Meanwhile, Susan finds Julie in a situation not nearly as compromising with Zach, but it's just as troubling; John's parents (Kathryn Harrold, Mark Harelik) have a favor to ask of Gaby; and Rex wants to reconcile with Bree, but all she wants is the country-club membership.

Every Day a Little Death

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 05:00 PM LIFE The discovery of Mrs. Huber's body---and her secret journals---rocks Wisteria Lane, forcing Susan to cut a dirty deal with Edie to cover up her arson faux pas. Meanwhile, Mike's "client" gives him cause to hurry his investigation; Parker's chewing-gum mishap gives Lynette a leg up at yoga; Bree shoots down George...literally; and Carlos bugs Gaby to help him leave a legacy other than larceny. Felicia: Harriett Sansom Harris. George: Roger Bart.

Move On

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 04:00 PM LIFE News of Mrs. Huber's disappearance brings her equally wicked sister (Harriet Sansom Harris) to Wisteria Lane, where Lynette takes Tom to task over their too-nubile nanny, and Gaby hits a new low to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Susan takes a major step with Mike after learning about her ex's other “other woman”; and Bree sees a recovering Rex's reliance on her as a sign that she should start dating. George: Roger Bart. Copeland: Conor O'Farrell. Karl: Richard Burgi.

Come Back to Me

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 03:00 PM LIFE Bree unleashes her inner “woman scorned” after Rex's sordid dabblings nearly kill him. Speaking of scorn, Gaby gets a taste of her own medicine, courtesy of Carlos's jailhouse confession; Susan betrays Julie by sending Zach Young back home to his father, who makes a startling admission of his own; and Lynette employs an underhanded tactic to keep an eye on her new nanny (Marla Sokoloff). Rex: Steven Culp. Julie: Andrea Bowen. Zach: Cody Kasch. Paul: Mark Moses.

Suspicious Minds

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 05:00 PM LIFE Rumors of John's married lover spread---to the wrong suspect---leading to a showdown at Gaby's charity fashion show. Meanwhile, Bree resorts to tattling to teach Andrew a lesson about smoking pot; Lynette goes on the hunt for the perfect nanny; and Mary Alice's son pays Susan's daughter an eye-opening visit. Claire: Marla Sokoloff. Edie: Nicollette Sheridan.

Guilty

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 04:00 PM LIFE Paul takes matters into his own hands after his hit man IDs Mary Alice's blackmailer; Susan pays a price for snooping on Mike; John dumps Gabrielle after Juanita's accident, which gives Bree some horrifying insight into her son's psyche. John: Jesse Metcalfe. Shaw: Richard Roundtree. Edie: Nicolette Sheridan. Mrs. Huber: Christina Estabrook.

Anything You Can Do

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 03:00 PM LIFE An unexpected ally helps Susan keep an eye on Mike's mystery “friend”; Bree one-ups Rex's guilt gifts for their kids; Juanita gets the goods on Gaby after John dumps her for trying to ship Danielle off to modeling school; a speed-freaking Lynette undermines Tom's ideas during his business dinner party. Shaw: Richard Roundtree. Kendra: Heather Stephens. Juanita: Lupe Ontiveros. Tom: Doug Savant. Mike: James Denton.

Running to Stand Still

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 05:00 PM LIFE Gaby cashes in on Juanita's gambling addiction to keep her out of the snooping business, while Susan bets on Julie to find out why Zach Young has been shipped off to a creepy teen rehab; Bree lets loose on her shrink after sending Rex into a rage over an intimacy issue that may be more his than hers; and Lynette gets a little help in settling the score with an alpha mom at her kids' school. Maisy: Sharon Lawrence. Mr. Shaw: Richard Roundtree. Juanita: Lupe Ontiveros. John: Jesse Metcalfe.

Come In, Stranger

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 04:00 PM LIFE Bree touches upon a Young family mess after reaching out to Mary Alice's son (Cody Kasch); a break-in on Wisteria Lane exposes Mike's motives for moving to town and expands Susan's pool of potential suitors; Gabrielle's mother-in-law visits with a vengeance, thanks to Carlos's suspicions; and Lynette puts her twins to work in order to get them into an exclusive school. Officer Thompson: Steven Eckholdt. Juanita: Lupe Ontiveros. John: Jesse Metcalfe.

Who's That Woman?

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 03:00 PM LIFE Paul feeds the ladies a shocking explanation for Mary Alice's eerie note; Susan measures out a cup of revenge after Mrs. Huber blackmails her into pushing Mike away; Lynette turns to self-medicating to cope with her kids' new ADD diagnosis; Gaby pulls a fast one to keep Carlos from discovering her afternoon delights with John; Bree's tough love impresses her petulant son. Mrs. Huber: Christine Estabrook. John: Jesse Metcalfe. Paul: Mark Moses.

Pretty Little Picture

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 27 05:00 PM LIFE Gab's afternoon delights catch the eye of her manipulative new neighbor; Rex puts a fork in his marriage at a dinner in Mary Alice's honor; Susan shows her angry side to her ex (Richard Burgi) and everything else to Mike. Meanwhile, Lynette teaches her husband a lesson in raising their little monsters; and Bree gets hold of a tape that could answer a lot of questions. Or inspire new ones. Mike: James Denton. John: Jesse Metcalf. Tom: Doug Savant.

Ah, But Underneath

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 27 04:00 PM LIFE Mike's dog pays the price when Edie crashes his dinner date with Susan; Gabrielle realizes that her lawnboy is taking their fling to heart---and that Carlos may actually have one; and Bree goads Rex into therapy, where the doctor may be the one who needs the most help. Meanwhile, Lynette resorts to drastic measures to keep her kids in line; and Mary Alice's past resurfaces---literally---despite Paul's efforts to keep it buried. Mrs. Huber: Christine Estabrook. Mike: James Denton. John: Jesse Metcalfe.

Pilot Episode

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 27 03:00 PM LIFE Debut: Four suburbanites (Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria) endure darkly comic domestic disturbances in this wry soap, which opens with the suicide of their friend (and spirited narrator), Mary Alice (Brenda Strong). That is, it looks like a suicide. But nothing is as it seems on Wisteria Lane. Mike: Jamie Denton. Edie: Nicolette Sheridan. Mrs. Huber: Christine Estabrook.