We learn what has transpired on Wisteria Lane in the past five years. Driven 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; Gaby’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 an outraged Mrs. McCluskey has the entire neighborhood questioning her sanity.
Jealousy rears it’s ugly head. Bree’s new cookbook and entrepreneurial success has the women of Wisteria Lane feeling envious; Lynette’s longing for a taste of her breadwinning days as an ad-exec leads her to lend an unsolicited hand to Bree’s marketing plan; and MJ’s drawing of a family portrait has left Mike feeling like he’s not a presence in his son’s life. Meanwhile, Gaby hatches a plan to have more sex with Carlos, Susan teaches a reluctant MJ how to fall, and Dave’s motives for moving to the neighborhood continue to take shape.
Season 5 - Episode 3: Kids ain’t like Everybody Else.
Bree’s estranged daughter, Danielle, returns to Wisteria Lane and is met with a deluge of criticism; Gaby and Susan find themselves embroiled in a catfight brought on by an altercation between their kids; to her chagrin, Lynette comes home to find Tom and Dave have formed a garage band after she told him to get rid of his old things; and Katherine and Mrs. McCluskey invite Edie to lunch to press her for more information on Dave.
Lynette discovers her son, Porter, has a softer side, which she finds endearing; Gaby amusingly attempts to mask her demise in social stature; and the time has come for the men in Susan’s life to meet. Meanwhile Bree begins to feel the pressures of balancing marriage and a career, Edie is reminded just how hostile the neighbors on Wisteria Lane can be, and a suspicious Mrs. McCluskey enlists Katherine’s help to uncover more about their new neighbor, Dave.
On the highly anticipated season premiere of “Desperate Housewives,” five years have passed since Katherine shot her ex-husband as Susan, Lynette, Bree and Gaby stood together in solidarity to protect her. Susan tries to hide her relationship with a new man; Gaby questions her abilities as a mom; Bree is on the verge of publishing her own cookbook as business partner, Katherine, grows envious; Lynette catches her teenaged twins spearheading illegal activities; and Edie returns to Wisteria Lane in jaw-dropping fashion with a new man in tow.
Several residents of Wisteria Lane are faced with deadly threats. Susan realizes she will soon lose someone she loves. Katherine Mayfair’s secrets are finally revealed. Read the rest of this entry »
The ladies of Wisteria Lane meet Susan and Mike’s new baby. Bree and Katherine do some shooting. Gabrielle forms a strong bond with the Solises new tenant, Ellie (guest star Justine Bateman). Lynette is accused of abusing Kayla. Read the rest of this entry »
Gabrielle and Carlos learn about Ellie’s work, and they also discover the police are already onto Ellie, and have been staking out the Solis home for some time. Edie does something shocking involving one of the husbands, and this will lead to a shocking conclusion to her time on Wisteria Lane. Read the rest of this entry »
Lynette finds out who was responsible for starting the fire at Rick’s restaurant. Bree gives Orson an ultimatum. Susan reconnects with her ex-husband, Karl (special guest star Richard Burgi). Read the rest of this entry »
Bree and Katherine decide to start a catering business together. Lynette tries to deny her feelings for Rick (guest star Jason Gedrick). Mike learns the truth about his nearly fatal accident. Read the rest of this entry »