TV Guide: Desperate Housewives

Connect! Connect!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 05:00 PM LIFE Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; Bree encounters someone who'll stand up to her; Gaby loses control of her girls and turns to Carlos for help; Lynette's search for Porter leads to her mom (Polly Bergen); Katherine and Mike define their relationship; and Dave's plan for revenge takes a new turn after Edie throws him out.

Home Is the Place

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 04:00 PM LIFE Bree clashes with Alex's mother (Joanna Cassidy) for their sons' affections; Gaby urges Carlos to take a six-figure job, even though it means spending more time away from home; Susan turns to Lee for company while Jackson is away; Lynette catches Preston talking to Porter on the phone; and Edie grows weary of Dave, whose strange behavior hasn't abated.

A Vision's Just a Vision

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 03:00 PM LIFE Porter is arrested for starting the nightclub fire, and Lynette goes into full protection mode; Andrew and Alex let one cat out of a bag, and Bob and Lee let out another; Carlos regains his eyesight, and sees what Gaby has done for their family; M.J. isn't happy to see his dad date Katherine; and Dave begins to lose his grip.

Me and My Town

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:00 PM LIFE The road to recovery begins in the deadly fire's wake. Gaby and Carlos' injuries lead to a fortunate discovery, but others aren't so lucky: Lynette and Tom vow to protect son Porter at any cost, and Susan must learn to let go of the man she loves. Meanwhile, Orson's attempt at a good night's sleep puts Bree in a precarious (if amusing) position just prior her big cooking demonstration.

City on Fire

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 04:00 PM LIFE Julie Mayer returns with a surprise; Gaby and Mrs. Hildebrand arrive at a fragile truce; a reporter with a well-honed hatchet arrives in Fairview to write a profile of Bree; Lynette learns about Porter and Anne Schilling (Gail O'Grady); Dave keeps trying to avoid Dr. Heller; and a fire breaks out at the club where the Wisteria Lane garage band is competing in a battle of the bands. Tokyo Police Club appear as a band called Cold Splash. Roberta: Lily Tomlin. Lloyd: Steven Weber.

What More Do I Need?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 03:00 PM LIFE Lynette and Tom learn an unsettling truth about Porter; Gaby suspects that Carlos' top client has ulterior motives; Mrs. McCluskey's sister (Lily Tomlin) unearths a disturbing fact about Dave; Bree's moment of weakness could bring her great embarrassment; Katherine's not-so-little secret is revealed; and Susan learns of Jackson's true passion.

There's Always a Woman

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 05:00 PM LIFE Lynette suspects that Tom is having an affair; Susan tries to surprise Jackson; Mrs. McCluskey enlists her sister (Lily Tomlin) to dig up dirt on Dave; one of Carlos' clients makes him an offer; and the bond grows between Bree and Katherine.

Mirror, Mirror

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 04:00 PM LIFE Dave persuades Susan to throw a 70th-birthday party for Mrs. McCluskey, but his motives aren't entirely altruistic and Mrs. McCluskey isn't overjoyed; Jackson wants to ramp things up with Susan; Gaby fears she might be pregnant again; and Tom tells Lynette that he has sold the pizzeria. Meanwhile, events of the past five years come more clearly into focus. Among them: how the bond between Bree and Katherine developed.

Back in Business

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 03:00 PM LIFE Bree's success evokes jealousy on Wisteria Lane; Lynette, who misses using her business expertise, offers Bree unsolicited marketing advice; Mike feels as though he's not a part of MJ's life while Susan teaches their reluctant young son how to fall; and Gaby wants Carlos to be more amorous. Meanwhile, Dave's real reason for moving to Wisteria Lane begins to come into focus.

Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 05:00 PM LIFE Danielle Van De Kamp is met with criticism when she returns to Wisteria Lane; Gaby and Susan get in a catfight following an altercation between their kids; Tom and Dave form a garage band after Lynette told Tom to get rid of his old things; and Katherine and Mrs. McCluskey invite Edie to lunch to press her for more information on Dave.

We're So Happy You're So Happy

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

Mon Nov 16 04:00 PM LIFE Gaby tries to salvage what's left of her social stature; Lynette discovers Porter's softer side; the men in Susan's life meet; Bree must juggle marriage and career; Edie once again sees just how hostile Wisteria Lane residents can be; and Mrs. McCluskey enlists Katherine's help in digging up info on new neighbor Dave (Neal McDonough). Karl Meyer: Richard Burgi.

You're Gonna Love Tomorrow

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 03:00 PM LIFE It's five years later as the fifth-season opens, and Susan is trying to hide her relationship with a new man. Meanwhile, Gaby questions her maternal skills; Bree is about to publish a cookbook as her business partner, Katherine, bristles; Lynette catches her teenage twins (Charlie and Max Carver) spearheading illegal activities; and Edie returns to Wisteria Lane with a new man in tow.

The Coffee Cup

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 09:00 PM ABC Susan discovers a Mike-Katherine connection that leads her to question her relationship with Mike; Gaby simply must get Juanita into Catholic school; Lynette's pregnancy becomes increasingly hard to hide; and Angie learns the truth about Bree's marriage as Bree tries to hide her affair.

Free

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 05:00 PM LIFE In the conclusion of the fourth-season finale, Katherine's secrets are revealed. But first, she begs off catering Bob and Lee's commitment ceremony, leaving Bree with her hands full. Meanwhile, Bob and Lee fight over the ice sculpture, and Tom Scavo steps in with advice; Orson keeps trying to win Bree back; Gaby gets a call from Ellie (Justine Bateman), who's on the lam; and Julie Mayer is accepted by Princeton, but Susan doesn't want to see her go. Wayne Davis: Gary Cole.

The Gun Song

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 04:00 PM LIFE In Part 1 of the two-part fourth-season finale, Kayla accuses Lynette of child abuse; Susan and Mike have a disagreement about their newborn son following the death of Mike's grandfather; the police close in on Ellie (Justine Bateman); Bree's pastor (Bill Smitrovich) returns from a mission in Korea; and Katherine's two husbands, Adam (Nathan Fillion) and Wayne (Gary Cole), meet.

Mother Said

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 03:00 PM LIFE Susan's mother-in-law (Celia Weston) visits; Carlos and Gaby learn that their tenant (Justine Bateman) is hiding a dark secret; war breaks out between Edie and Bree. Wayne Davis: Gary Cole.

Opening Doors

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 05:00 PM LIFE Lynette finds out who was responsible for setting the fire at Rick's restaurant; Susan reconnects with ex-husband Karl (Richard Burgi); Bree gives Orson an ultimatum. Ellie Franks: Justine Bateman. Wayne Davis: Gary Cole.

Hello, Little Girl

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 04:00 PM LIFE Bree and Katherine decide to start a business together; Lynette tries to deny her feelings for another man; Mike learns the truth about his nearly fatal accident. Wayne Davis: Gary Cole. Rick Coletti: Jason Gedrick.

In Buddy's Eyes

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 03:00 PM LIFE Gaby struggles with the reality of Carlos' blindness; someone from Lynette's past shows up at the pizzeria; Bree and Katherine decide to join forces to plan the Founder's Day Ball.

Sunday

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 05:00 PM LIFE Katherine can't keep some of her secrets from the women of Wisteria Lane; a surprise wedding ceremony has its share of secrets; Susan's hunky young cousin shares some unexpected revelations. Wayne: Gary Cole. Tim: Chris Carmack.

Welcome to Kanagawa

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 04:00 PM LIFE Following the tornado, Wisteria Lane residents begin to rebuild their lives, but with Mrs. McCluskey's house completely destroyed, Lynette faces the possibility that her family and Ida Greenberg didn't survive. Meanwhile, Katherine finds out that someone knows the truth about her mysterious past.

Something's Coming

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 03:00 PM LIFE A tornado strikes Wisteria Lane, forcing residents into basements, cellars and safe rooms, and destroying homes and lives. Meanwhile, Katherine learns the truth about the relationship between Adam and his stalker (Melora Walters).

Distant Past

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 10 05:00 PM LIFE A mysterious stalker from Adam's past shows up on Wisteria Lane; Danielle's baby puts stress on Bree and Orson's marriage; Lynette has a reunion with her long-lost stepfather (Richard Chamberlain); Gaby and Carlos try to figure out how to explain Victor's disappearance.

You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 10 04:00 PM LIFE Victor confronts Gaby about her affair with Carlos; Bree tells Susan that she thinks Mike is a drug addict; the arrival of Benjamin Tyson Hodge leads to a disagreement between Orson and Bree; and Lynette and her sisters (Sarah Paulson, Carrie Preston) meet to discuss their mother's care.

Now I Know, Don't Be Scared

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 10 03:00 PM LIFE Edie's biggest fear is realized when Carlos walks out on her; Susan finds Mike's father (Robert Forster), who was thought to be dead; and a delivery at a Halloween party catches the Wisteria Lane residents by surprise. Milton Lang: Mike Farrell.

Art Isn't Easy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 05:00 PM LIFE Bob and Lee's front-yard water sculpture prompts the Wisteria Lane neighborhood association into action; Edie finds out about Carlos' affair with Gaby, who's also being wooed by her former gardener, John Rowland (Jesse Metcalfe). Phyllis Van De Kamp: Shirley Knight. Bob: Tuc Watkins. Lee: Kevin Rahm.

If There's Anything I Can't Stand

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 04:00 PM LIFE Edie receives unexpected news at the gynecologist's office; an unexpected visitor discovers that Bree's pregnancy is a hoax; and Wisteria Lane welcomes a new, male couple. (Tuc Watkins, Kevin Rahm). Phyllis Van De Kamp: Shirley Knight.

The Game

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 03:00 PM LIFE Bree gossips about what she overheard in the Mayfair house and reluctantly recommends a gynecologist to Susan; Stella (Polly Bergen) makes brownies to help Lynette through chemotherapy; Edie buys an engagement ring for herself; and while Susan throws a charades party for the neighborhood, Julie and Dylan break into the locked room in the Mayfair house.

Careful the Things You Say

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 8 09:00 PM ABC Susan thinks that Katherine might be Julie's assailant, and Lynette has her own suspicions as to who did it. Meanwhile, Angie invites a reluctant Bree and Orson to dinner, and she also confronts husband Nick about a secret he's keeping from her.