Desperate Housewives

s05e01 You're Gonna Love Tomorrow 2008-09-29 01:00 ⌄

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You're Gonna Love Tomorrow

s05e01 · 2008-09-29 · 01:00

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 town.

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s05e02 We're So Happy You're So Happy 2008-10-06 01:00 ⌄

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We're So Happy You're So Happy

s05e02 · 2008-10-06 · 01:00

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.

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s05e03 Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else 2008-10-13 01:00 ⌄

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Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else

s05e03 · 2008-10-13 · 01:00

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.

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s05e04 Back in Business 2008-10-20 01:00 ⌄

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Back in Business

s05e04 · 2008-10-20 · 01:00

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.

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s05e05 Mirror, Mirror 2008-10-27 01:00 ⌄

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Mirror, Mirror

s05e05 · 2008-10-27 · 01:00

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.

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s05e06 There's Always a Woman 2008-11-03 02:00 ⌄

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There's Always a Woman

s05e06 · 2008-11-03 · 02:00

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.

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s05e07 What More Do I Need? 2008-11-10 02:00 ⌄

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What More Do I Need?

s05e07 · 2008-11-10 · 02:00

Lynette and Tom learn an unsettling truth about Porter; Gaby suspects that Carlos' top client has ulterior motives; Mrs. McCluskey's sister 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.

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s05e08 City on Fire 2008-11-17 02:00 ⌄

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City on Fire

s05e08 · 2008-11-17 · 02:00

A fire erupts at the club where the garage band is playing; Julie Mayer returns with a surprise; Lynette learns about Porter and Anne Schilling; Gaby and Mrs. Hildebrand arrive at a fragile truce; Dave keeps avoiding Dr. Heller.

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s05e09 Me and My Town 2008-12-01 02:00 ⌄

Me and My Town

s05e09 · 2008-12-01 · 02:00

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.

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s05e10 A Vision's Just a Vision 2008-12-08 02:00 ⌄

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A Vision's Just a Vision

s05e10 · 2008-12-08 · 02:00

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.

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s05e11 Home Is the Place 2009-01-05 02:00 ⌄

Home Is the Place

s05e11 · 2009-01-05 · 02:00

Bree clashes with Alex's mother 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.

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s05e12 Connect! Connect! 2009-01-12 02:00 ⌄

Connect! Connect!

s05e12 · 2009-01-12 · 02:00

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; Katherine and Mike define their relationship; and Dave's plan for revenge takes a new turn after Edie throws him out.

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s05e13 The Best Thing That Could Have Happened 2009-01-19 02:00 ⌄

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The Best Thing That Could Have Happened

s05e13 · 2009-01-19 · 02:00

When neighborhood handyman Eli Scruggs dies, the housewives realize just how much he affected their lives. Gaby recalls how Eli helped her make friends when she arrived; Lynette remembers how he came to her aid when she was overwhelmed and neglecting Penny; Susan reflects on how he lent her his shoulder to cry on each time a man walked out on her; Edie looks back on their special friendship; and Bree thinks fondly of his small gesture that had a big effect.

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s05e14 Mama Spent Money When She Had None 2009-02-09 02:00 ⌄

Mama Spent Money When She Had None

s05e14 · 2009-02-09 · 02:00

Bree buys a new car while Lynette and Tom resolve to sell his Mustang for extra cash; Susan is determined to send MJ to a school she and Mike can't afford; Gaby joins Edie's "boot camp" to get back into shape; and Lee wrestles with telling Lynette and Tom some disturbing facts about Dave.

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s05e15 In a World Where the Kings Are Employers 2009-02-16 02:00 ⌄

In a World Where the Kings Are Employers

s05e15 · 2009-02-16 · 02:00

Susan starts a job to provide for MJ---and becomes both angry and jealous when Mike lets Katherine babysit him; Lynette wants Tom to sell the recession-wracked pizzeria; Carlos gets a big bonus after Gaby discovers his boss's dirty little secret; Bree gives Andrew a raise, raising Orson's hackles; and Dave grows tired of the neighbors' suspicions of him.

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s05e16 Crime Doesn't Pay 2009-03-09 01:00 ⌄

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Crime Doesn't Pay

s05e16 · 2009-03-09 · 01:00

While helping Tom Scavo find a new job, Bree discovers something shocking about Orson; Carlos' adulterous boss uses Gaby as his cover; Edie probes Dave's past after a chance encounter with an old acquaintance.

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s05e17 The Story of Lucy and Jessie 2009-03-16 01:00 ⌄

The Story of Lucy and Jessie

s05e17 · 2009-03-16 · 01:00

A teacher gets the wrong idea when Susan tries to impress her; Gaby, for reasons of her own, wants Carlos to hire Lynette; Bree is determined not to let Orson's bad habit embarrass her; and Edie digs deeper into Dave's past.

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s05e18 A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. 2009-03-23 01:00 ⌄

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A Spark. To Pierce the Dark.

s05e18 · 2009-03-23 · 01:00

Bree decides to sell her business; Lucy makes Lynette work overtime while Carlos' equally long hours upset Gaby; Karl Mayer enrolls his son in Susan's school; and Mike, Katherine and Dave finally go on their camping trip. Meanwhile, Edie finally discovers why Dave wanted to move to Wisteria Lane.

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s05e19 Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know 2009-04-20 01:00 ⌄

Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know

s05e19 · 2009-04-20 · 01:00

The housewives reminisce about Edie: Susan recalls the first time they met; Lynette looks back on a night to remember; Gaby remembers a night of friendly competition; and Bree is reminded of her thoughtfulness toward Orson.

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s05e20 Rose's Turn 2009-04-27 01:00 ⌄

Rose's Turn

s05e20 · 2009-04-27 · 01:00

Lynette and Orson are hiding something from Tom and Bree, respectively, but Katherine makes a confession to Mike, and Susan confides in Dave. Meanwhile, Tom is behaving oddly, and Gaby is covering for him.

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s05e21 Bargaining 2009-05-04 01:00 ⌄

Bargaining

s05e21 · 2009-05-04 · 01:00

Bree hires a good lawyer and behaves badly to do it; Jackson pops back into Susan's life and pops a question; Tom and Lynette bargain for sex, while Dave does some bargaining of his own; Katherine plays dirty to win Mike; Gaby makes a deal with Juanita that tests her vanity.

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s05e22 Marry Me a Little 2009-05-11 01:00 ⌄

Marry Me a Little

s05e22 · 2009-05-11 · 01:00

There's deception aplenty on Wisteria Lane: Bree keeps Orson in the dark; Susan and Jackson try to fool the authorities; Katherine won't level with Mike; and Tom tries to hide his age. Meanwhile, a witness to Dave's crimes surfaces.

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s05e23 Everybody Says Don't 2009-05-18 01:00 ⌄

Everybody Says Don't

s05e23 · 2009-05-18 · 01:00

Gaby runs into a down-on-her-luck old acquaintance; Tom decides to go back to school (much to Lynette's dismay); Orson threatens Bree with blackmail; and Susan accepts Dave's "friendly" gesture.

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s05e24 If It's Only in Your Head 2009-05-18 01:00 ⌄

If It's Only in Your Head

s05e24 · 2009-05-18 · 01:00

Orson takes a beating; Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school; Gaby's niece moves to Wisteria Lane; and Dave's "friendly" gesture proves to be anything but to Susan and MJ.

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