Desperate Housewives

Season 5

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The season's mystery is centered around Edie Britt's third husband Dave Williams.

24 Episodes

  • You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
    E1
    You're Gonna Love TomorrowSusan flirts with her painter; Bree denies all help from business partner Katherine; Lynette tries to get Tom to see the light with their trouble-making twins; Edie moves back to Wisteria Lane with a new husband; Gabrielle deals with a blind Carlos and their two overweight daughters.
  • We're So Happy You're So Happy
    E2
    We're So Happy You're So HappyUnaware of Jackson's whereabouts, Susan goes to a local bar suspecting that he might be with Mike however, she soon lands herself in-trouble; meanwhile, after spending money that did not belong to her, Gabrielle attempts to get Carlos to get a job at the local country club as it pays better. Bree promotes her cook book on a radio show.
  • Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else
    E3
    Kids Ain't Like Everybody ElseDanielle returns to Wisteria Lane, and faces psychological warfare from Bree; Susan tries to protect her son, MJ, from a bully; Gabrielle tries to deal with cutting costs; Lynette continues to deal with Tom's decision of curing his midlife crisis by starting up a garage band with Dave; Karen and Katherine continue to investigate Dave.
  • Back in Business
    E4
    Back in BusinessBree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her days as an ad-executive, and finds an outlet as Bree's marketing manager. Mike feels that he is not a big enough presence in his son's life after M.J. draws a family portrait and leaves him out. Meanwhile, Gaby comes up with a way to have more sex with Carlos.
  • Mirror, Mirror
    E5
    Mirror, MirrorDriven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson wants to take his relationship with Susan to the next level. Gabrielle's concerned she might be pregnant. Tom tells Lynette he's sold the pizzeria. A startling reason for the bond between Bree and Katherine is revealed. And finally, an outraged Mrs. McCluskey has the entire neighborhood questioning her sanity.
  • There's Always a Woman
    E6
    There's Always a WomanGaby is over the moon when Carlos' client makes them an offer they can't refuse, but a startling discovery leaves her second guessing. Lynette grows suspicious that Tom is cheating on her. After breaking up with Jackson, Susan tries to surprise him, only to find the surprise is on her. Meanwhile, the bond between Bree and Katherine grows. Finally, Mrs. McCluskey enlists the help of her sister Roberta (guest star Lily Tomlin) to dig up dirt on Dave.
  • What More Do I Need?
    E7
    What More Do I Need?Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about son Porter. Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client, Virginia, has ulterior motives. Bree's moment of weakness could bring her great embarrassment and shame. Katherine's not-so-little secret is unveiled. Susan learns of Jackson's true passion. Finally, Mrs. McCluskey's sister Roberta unearths a disturbing fact about Dave.
  • City on Fire
    E8
    City on FireSusan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made her and Carlos heirs of her entire fortune. A reporter looks to expose Bree's imperfections. Lynette learns Porter and Anne Schilling plan to leave Fairview and disappear. Finally, everyone has gathered at a club to see the guys play in the annual "Battle of the Bands" when a fire erupts, threatening the lives of those in attendance. Some will fall as a hero will rise.
  • Me and My Town
    E9
    Me and My TownFor Gaby and Carlos, injuries sustained in the fire lead to a fortunate discovery. But for most, the consequences are less forgiving. Lynette and Tom vow to protect son Porter at any cost. Susan must learn to let go of the man she loves. Orson's attempt at a good night's sleep puts Bree in a most precarious, though amusing, position on the day of her big cooking demonstration.
  • A Vision's Just a Vision
    E10
    A Vision's Just a VisionLynette takes extreme measures to protect her son. Carlos realizes the extent of Gaby's sacrifices for their family. Bree wants to prove to Andrew that she has accepted him for who he is. Katherine finds happiness, as Susan and Mike recognize the fate of their relationship. Meanwhile, Dave starts to lose his grip.
  • Home Is the Place
    E11
    Home Is the PlaceBree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections. Gabrielle 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. Meanwhile, Edie grows weary of Dave, whose strange behavior hasn't abated.
  • Connect! Connect!
    E12
    Connect! Connect!Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; the search for Porter leads Lynette to her mother; Mike and Katherine define their relationship; Dave gets closer to exacting revenge.
  • The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
    E13
    The Best Thing That Ever Could Have HappenedWhen Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges), the neighborhood handyman, passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how much he affected their lives.
  • Mama Spent Money When She Had None
    E14
    Mama Spent Money When She Had NoneBree 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; Gaby tries to get back into shape; Lee wonders if he should tell Tom and Lynette some disturbing facts about Dave.
  • In a World Where the Kings are Employers
    E15
    In a World Where the Kings are EmployersSusan gets a new job. Lynette tells Tom they need to sell Scavo's Pizzeria. Gaby discovers that Carlos' boss has a dirty little secret; Orson confronts Bree after discovering she has given Andrew a raise.
  • Crime Doesn't Pay
    E16
    Crime Doesn't PayA dinner engagement results in Lynette and Tom competing for Bree's job offer; Gabrielle finds herself in a precarious position with Carlos' cheating boss; Susan becomes more unsettled after Katherine moves in with Mike; Edie begins to investigate more into Dave's past.
  • The Story of Lucy and Jessie
    E17
    The Story of Lucy and JessieSusan 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.
    E18
    A Spark. To Pierce the Dark.Bree contemplates selling her business in order to revive her marriage. Meanwhile, Lynette is threatened at work; Katherine is caught in an unforseen circumstance; and Edie's worst fear begins to come true.
  • Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know
    E19
    Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They KnowEdie becomes the subject as the other housewives reminisce about her: with Susan recalling the first time they met; Lynnette remembers an unforgettable night; Gaby remembers an evening of friendly competition; and Bree remembers how thoughtful she was towards Orson.
  • Rose's Turn
    E20
    Rose's TurnCarlos finds Lynette in a precarious position, which she chooses to hide from Tom, and Gabrielle hastily covers for Tom's coy behavior. Orson tries to hide the truth about his wounds from Bree, while Katherine confesses to Mike, which leads to a surprising realization. In the meantime, Susan confides her dark secret in Dave.
  • Bargaining
    E21
    BargainingBree 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 her daughter Juanita. Meanwhile, Lynette and Tom negotiate sex, and Katherine deceives Mike to win his heart. Jackson (guest star Gale Harold) walks back into Susan's life with a proposal, and an unexpected visit sends Dave to do some bargaining of his own.
  • Marry Me a Little
    E22
    Marry Me a LittleBree goes to extremes to hide her true intentions from Orson, while Susan and Jackson put on an act for the authorities. Lynette is shocked at the lengths Tom will go to in order to look younger, and Katherine masks the truth from Mike, afraid to lose him. Meanwhile, Dave is on edge when he learns a key witness to his misdeeds surfaces.
  • Everybody Says Don't
    E23
    Everybody Says Don'tGabrielle becomes upset when Carlos offers to have his not-so-innocent niece, Ana, come and stay with them for a while and disrupts their routine. Meanwhile, Lynette becomes angry at Tom as he desperately tries to hold on to his youth. The brutal battle of the sexes between Orson and Bree gets nasty when Orson discovers what she's been up to. Elsewhere, Detectives Lyons and Collins make headway in the arson fire.
  • If It's Only in Your Head
    E24
    If It's Only in Your HeadLynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school, Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gabrielle's niece moves to Wisteria Lane, and Susan and MJ's lives are in grave danger at the hands of Dave.

Cast of Season 5

  • Teri HatcherSusan Mayer
  • Felicity HuffmanLynette Scavo
  • Marcia CrossBree Van de Kamp
  • Eva LongoriaGabrielle Solis
  • Ricardo ChaviraCarlos Solis
  • Doug SavantTom Scavo
  • Nicollette SheridanEdie Britt
  • James DentonMike Delfino
  • Brenda StrongMary Alice Young
  • Kyle MacLachlanOrson Hodge
  • Dana DelanyKatherine Mayfair
  • Neal McDonoughDave Williams
  • Shawn PyfromAndrew Van de Kamp
  • Charlie CarverPorter Scavo
  • Max CarverPreston Scavo
  • Joshua Logan MooreParker Scavo
  • Kendall ApplegatePenny Scavo

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