Desperate Housewives: Season 5

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 28, 2008

Starring: Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria Parker, James Denton

Summary: We jump forward five years in the lives of the Wisteria Lane residents.

Creator: Marc Cherry

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E24. If It's Only In Your Head (2)
Air Date: May 17, 2009
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S5:E23. Everybody Says Don't (1)
Air Date: May 17, 2009
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S5:E22. Marry Me a Little
Air Date: May 10, 2009

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Moving the story ahead five years didn't so much reinvent the show as it recharged and refreshed the scintillating mix of domestic comedy and sudsy intrigue that we've always enjoyed. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Yet while the first episode basically does the heavy lifting setup-wise, the second is a knockout -- with great scenes involving Lynette's well-intentioned but intrusive parenting style, Gabrielle's social climbing and Bree's work/home juggling act. Read full review

Barry Garron

It has the wit and bite that made the series a standout, but it has jettisoned much of the dramatic baggage that had begun to weigh the show down. Read full review

Rob Owen

As creator Marc Cherry explained this summer, he wanted to re-set the series and get the stories back to something more closely resembling reality. Sunday's season premiere does that pretty well with some of the women's stories, especially Lynette (Felicty Huffman), whose twins are now terrible teens. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

If you gave up on either one because they seemed tired or just annoying in their familiarity, now might be a good time to try a return visit. Read full review

Joanna Weiss

So far, at least, this season promises to be less about plot than personality. That doesn't mean the show is perfect - it never was--but it's better, and that's a big relief. Read full review

Misha Davenport

The nostalgic feel Wisteria Lane once held has evaporated, ironically leaving fans nostalgic for the way things once were. Read full review

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ThatsLife

Jul 6, 2011

With a mixture of scoop and scandal, comedy and drama, heroes and villains this show is the best thing that you will ever watch, so hop on this roller-coaster ride and hold on tight because this is one journey that you will never forget, with the housewives and the rest of America and theWith a mixture of scoop and scandal, comedy and drama, heroes and villains this show is the best thing that you will ever watch, so hop on this roller-coaster ride and hold on tight because this is one journey that you will never forget, with the housewives and the rest of America and the world, this is so exciting and energetic that you will want to go without sleep to know how it ends!… Expand

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WeKnowFilms

Jun 4, 2011

The best series so far! Amazing! I am in love with Dave Williams/Dash ! He is so interesting and you just don't know what he is going to do next! Love it! So many twists and turns with the characters and this series keeps you constantly interested! LOVED IT!

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DudleideO

Jan 31, 2009

"Desperate Housewives is a modern masterpiece of art. It brings the saddest dramatic situations with the most sarcastic scenes of humour within a misterious thriller plot. From a literary point of view, the characters' construction is one of the most important elements in the plot, "Desperate Housewives is a modern masterpiece of art. It brings the saddest dramatic situations with the most sarcastic scenes of humour within a misterious thriller plot. From a literary point of view, the characters' construction is one of the most important elements in the plot, giving the public a good sense of reality concerning the character's behaviour.… Expand

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AmazingWatch

Jun 12, 2011

For a show it is a truly amazing watch with a fine, fine story line and excellent narration. One of the best shows ever created by a long shot! F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is funny, like this show, but it does not have an juicy scandels or cliff hangers! MOVE OVER F.R.I.E.N.D.S.! WOOOHOOO! Edie'sFor a show it is a truly amazing watch with a fine, fine story line and excellent narration. One of the best shows ever created by a long shot! F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is funny, like this show, but it does not have an juicy scandels or cliff hangers! MOVE OVER F.R.I.E.N.D.S.! WOOOHOOO! Edie's husband brings a scary/cliff-hanger feel to the show and you are just waiting for more!… Expand

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Allan

Nov 7, 2008

This season is great so far, especially after the terrible fourth season. DH is strange, since it seems to be good every odd year.. Seasons 1 and 3 are the strongest and 5 is great, while 2 and 4 weren't too hot, in my opinion. I'm glad it's back to the level of quality it This season is great so far, especially after the terrible fourth season. DH is strange, since it seems to be good every odd year.. Seasons 1 and 3 are the strongest and 5 is great, while 2 and 4 weren't too hot, in my opinion. I'm glad it's back to the level of quality it used to be.… Expand

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MaomaoZ

Mar 17, 2009

While I find that I can't stop watching because I have seen every single episode, I think some of the episodes in this season are a bit of a let down and there is quite a bit of filler. I think the season's story overall is a good one, but there just simply isn't enough While I find that I can't stop watching because I have seen every single episode, I think some of the episodes in this season are a bit of a let down and there is quite a bit of filler. I think the season's story overall is a good one, but there just simply isn't enough material there to fill every episode of the entire season. Remember the weird episode about the death of the handyman? WTF?… Expand

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Juggernaut

Mar 8, 2011

The show is becoming to predictable! The plot is the same one as the previous seasons, little changes, different actors, but same story. But, is a good show. Good actors. Well produced.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2011
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2010
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2009
Season 5

77
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2008
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  S5:E24. If It's Only In Your Head (2)
  Air Date: May 17, 2009
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  S5:E23. Everybody Says Don't (1)
  Air Date: May 17, 2009
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  S5:E22. Marry Me a Little
  Air Date: May 10, 2009
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  S5:E21. Bargaining
  Air Date: May 3, 2009
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  S5:E20. Rose's Turn
  Air Date: April 26, 2009
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  S5:E19. Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know (2)
  Air Date: April 19, 2009
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  S5:E18. A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. (1)
  Air Date: March 22, 2009
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  S5:E17. The Story of Lucy and Jessie
  Air Date: March 15, 2009
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  S5:E16. Crime Doesn't Pay
  Air Date: March 8, 2009
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  S5:E15. In a World Where the Kings Are Employers
  Air Date: February 15, 2009
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  S5:E14. Mama Spent Money When She Had None
  Air Date: February 8, 2009
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  S5:E13. The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened
  Air Date: January 18, 2009
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  S5:E12. Connect! Connect!
  Air Date: January 11, 2009
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  S5:E11. Home Is The Place
  Air Date: January 4, 2009
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  S5:E10. A Vision's Just a Vision
  Air Date: December 7, 2008
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  S5:E9. Me and My Town
  Air Date: November 30, 2008
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  S5:E8. City on Fire
  Air Date: November 16, 2008
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  S5:E7. What More Do I Need?
  Air Date: November 9, 2008
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  S5:E6. There's Always a Woman
  Air Date: November 2, 2008
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  S5:E5. Mirror, Mirror
  Air Date: unknown
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  S5:E4. Back in Business
  Air Date: unknown
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  S5:E3. Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else
  Air Date: October 12, 2008
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  S5:E2. We're So Happy You're So Happy
  Air Date: October 5, 2008
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  S5:E1. You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
  Air Date: September 28, 2008
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2007
Season 3

67
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2006
Season 2

49
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2005
Season 1

79
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 3, 2004