Desperate Housewives

S01E19: Live Alone and Like It

Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she momentarily befriends the mean Mrs. McClusky. Susan's mother decides to try and jump start her and her daughter's love lives. Andrew talks to a priest about his feelings, and tells him of his shocking plans for his mother, Bree. Gabrielle has her credit card declined in an upscale restaurant, and Carlos sends Gabrielle a big message about what will happen if she leaves him.

Overview

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 perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

October 3, 2004 7.5 43 min
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 perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended...
Ah, But Underneath

S01E02 Ah, But Underneath

October 10, 2004 7.9 43 min
Mike's dog pays the price when Edie crashes his dinner date with Susan. Meanwhile, Gabrielle realizes that her lawnboy is taking their fling to heart - and that Carlos may actually be catching on. Also,...
Pretty Little Picture

S01E03 Pretty Little Picture

October 17, 2004 8.0 43 min
The women decide to go ahead with the big dinner party that the late Mary Alice Young had planned to host, despite the more-than-minor disturbances in their own lives. Adulterous Gabrielle finds herself with a...
Who's That Woman?

S01E04 Who's That Woman?

October 24, 2004 8.0 43 min
Cash-strapped Mrs. Huber figures out that Susan had something to do with Edie's house fire and tries to blackmail her. Meanwhile, Carlos becomes suspicious that Gabrielle is seeing another man, but targets the wrong suspect---the...
Come In, Stranger

S01E05 Come In, Stranger

October 31, 2004 7.4 43 min
A break-in on Wisteria Lane leaves the neighbors feeling vulnerable, especially Susan, who reluctantly accepts a date with a persistent policeman after Mike appears indifferent to her. Rex takes the kids away for the weekend...
Running to Stand Still

S01E06 Running to Stand Still

November 7, 2004 7.6 43 min
Lynette locks horns with officious mom Maisy Gibbons at the twins' school who is trying to produce a "politically correct" play about "Little Red Riding Hood." Meanwhile, Susan continues to investigate the mystery of Zach's...
Anything You Can Do

S01E07 Anything You Can Do

November 21, 2004 7.6 43 min
Susan and Edie decide to follow Mike and his houseguest Kendra on their night out together. Lynette becomes steadily more dependent on the twins' ADD medication. In the meantime Gabrielle becomes jealous of the "other"...
Guilty

S01E08 Guilty

November 28, 2004 8.1 43 min
In the aftermath of tragedy with Bree's son Andrew running over Carlos' mother Juanita Solis, the residents of Wisteria Lane take stock of their lives. Meanwhile, Susan grows suspicious of Mike's real reason for moving...
Suspicious Minds

S01E09 Suspicious Minds

December 12, 2004 7.5 43 min
Looking to give her life a purpose, Gabrielle decides to organize a glamorous Halston fashion show for charity highlighting the ladies of Wisteria Lane. Bree and Rex are at odds on how to punish Andrew...
Come Back to Me

S01E10 Come Back to Me

December 19, 2004 7.7 43 min
Uber mom Maisy Gibbons returns, and her secret life intersects with Bree's. Meanwhile Gabrielle's predicament worsens as she gets a taste of her own medicine, courtesy of Carlos's jailhouse confession. Susan plans to take her...
Move On

S01E11 Move On

January 9, 2005 7.9 43 min
Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Mrs. Huber, just as the absent busybody's sister Felicia Tilman arrives on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, Bree resigns herself to her marital state and asks an attractive pharmacist...
Every Day a Little Death

S01E12 Every Day a Little Death

January 16, 2005 7.8 43 min
The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Martha Huber's fate. After learning that Mrs. Huber left behind a journal, Susan is forced to confess to Edie about her role in the fire that burned down...
Your Fault

S01E13 Your Fault

January 23, 2005 7.6 43 min
When Lynette's father-in-law pays a visit to to the family, she unwittingly learns a family secret. Meanwhile, Susan is disturbed by Julie's growing romance with Zach. Rex attempts to reconcile with Bree as she tries...
Love is in the Air

S01E14 Love is in the Air

February 13, 2005 7.7 43 min
It's Valentine's Day on Wisteria Lane, and love is all around (sort of), as Susan looks forward to a romantic date with Mike, until she learns a surprising fact about her favorite plumber. Meanwhile, after...
Impossible

S01E15 Impossible

February 20, 2005 7.2 43 min
Mike Delfino is questioned about Mrs. Huber's murder by police and is arrested. John's friend, Justin attempts to blackmail Gabrielle with his knowledge of their affair. Meanwhile, Tom wants a big promotion, but Lynette fears...
The Ladies Who Lunch

S01E16 The Ladies Who Lunch

March 27, 2005 7.6 43 min
Maisy Gibbons' series of unfortunate events shock the residents of Wisteria Lane when she is finally caught and arrested for prostitution. This leaves unexpected consequences for Bree and Rex when Maisys' little black book becomes...
There Won't Be Trumpets

S01E17 There Won't Be Trumpets

April 3, 2005 7.6 43 min
The residents of Wisteria Lane all attend the unfortunate funeral of Juanita Solis as Carlos and Gabrielle fret over their financial and court issues. Lynette befriends a deaf woman, Alisa Stevens, whose children also attend...
Children Will Listen

S01E18 Children Will Listen

April 10, 2005 7.4 43 min
Susan's mom pays an unannounced visit to Wisteria Lane after she and her boyfriend call it quits. Meanwhile, Gabrielle faces Carlos' wrath after he learns about the hospital settlement and tries to change their prenuptial...
Live Alone and Like It

S01E19 Live Alone and Like It

April 17, 2005 7.2 43 min
Lynette learns that no good deed goes unpunished when she momentarily befriends the mean Mrs. McClusky. Susan's mother decides to try and jump start her and her daughter's love lives. Andrew talks to a priest...
Fear No More

S01E20 Fear No More

May 1, 2005 7.1 43 min
Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos, who is about to head off to jail for eight months. Meanwhile George Williams resurfaces in Bree's life, much to Rex's displeasure. Also, Lynette is...
Sunday in the Park with George

S01E21 Sunday in the Park with George

May 8, 2005 7.5 43 min
Bree begins to feel guilty about her friendship with George while Rex's health continues to depreciate. Lynette tries to spice things up with Tom who, she fears, is losing interest. Meanwhile, Mr. Shaw consults with...
Goodbye for Now

S01E22 Goodbye for Now

May 15, 2005 7.8 43 min
Susan and Mike decide to move in together, much to Edie's displeasure. Meanwhile, Lynette takes steps to make sure Annabel doesn't come between her and Tom. Also, Bree comes to a realization about her "buddy"...
One Wonderful Day

S01E23 One Wonderful Day

May 22, 2005 8.4 43 min
Bree confides that she feels guilty because she and Rex were having a fight when he had his heart attack and that now he needs a pacemaker. Lynette's marriage takes a dramatic turn after an...

Cast

Teri Hatcher
Teri Hatcher
Susan Mayer
Felicity Huffman
Felicity Huffman
Lynette Scavo
Marcia Cross
Marcia Cross
Bree Van de Kamp
Eva Longoria
Eva Longoria
Gabrielle Solis
Ricardo Chavira
Ricardo Chavira
Carlos Solis
Doug Savant
Doug Savant
Tom Scavo
James Denton
James Denton
Mike Delfino
Brenda Strong
Brenda Strong
Mary Alice Young
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Renee Perry

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