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Season 6 – Desperate Housewives

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Behind the facade of a postcard-perfect subdivision live four women whose lives are anything but idyllic. Klutzy Susan is divorced and the mother of teenage Julie. Lynette is married to Tom and the frazzled mother of four rambunctious children. Bree is the neighborhood's Martha Stewart, whose perfection masks major dysfunction. Ex-model Gabrielle, married to handsome and successful Carlos, wants to have her cake and eat it too. Looking down on it all is Mary Alice, who took her own life but comments on the lives of her former neighbors.
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Critics Reviews

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Dorothy Rabinowitz Wall Street Journal It's a compelling dish whose impressive cast and steamily inventive, if absurd, plot lines bring the residents of Wisteria Lane to hysterical life week after week. Jan 17, 2020 Full Review Jonathan Wright Guardian On current form, there's no better show on earth to tackle such a hoary story and spin it in unexpected ways while still wringing real emotion from the scenario. Sep 21, 2018 Full Review Tanner Stransky Entertainment Weekly After a season that was undoubtedly rocky - a rollercoaster ride through a mix of good and bad storylines - the minds behind Desperate Housewives managed to put together a season finale that was rather action-packed and full of drama. Sep 20, 2018 Full Review Matt Richenthal TV Fanatic Overall, this episode was a good wrap up for the season, but left us a bit uninterested with what to expect for next season. Rated: 4/5 Jan 21, 2020 Full Review Michael Abernethy PopMatters The sixth season was a mixed bag, displaying the goofy, playful side of the housewives and their spouses alongside dramas focused on everyday issues rather than outrageous subterfuge and unlikely events. Rated: 7/10 Sep 21, 2018 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures The other real problem I have with the show is the overdone introduction of a new housewife on Wisteria Lane. Rated: 1.5/5 Sep 18, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Test T I watched this on DVD after watching season 5 which I really enjoyed. The first thing I noticed was that the transition between seasons was awkward, with a huge amount of story time covered very quickly in the opening narative, which I found disappointing. After that, the pacing settled down and a plot starts to evolve incorporating some new characters. At first I found it hard to adjust, but the story seemed to improve as the season progressed. Something I'm not keen on are the story stalling time shift episodes which seemed to be getting more frequent, and although they sometimes work to good effect, they are often little more than overly sentimental filler. I'm still finding the background music absurd and annoying, and I think it really detracts from what is otherwise a very well made show. The narration on the other hand is excellent, and I think the background music accompanying these summaries is very effective and stylish. The cast's acting is consistently good, making scenes feel authentic, interesting and often quite fun. Having reached the last episode, I think overall this series was good and worthy of reccomendation, although I must say that I enjoyed season 5 much more. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Jules N Une saison avec toujours autant d'intrigues passionnantes Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Dmitriy A perfect, amazing series Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/24 Full Review Audience Member I've always hated Susan for being a massive dumbf*ck and never thought she could get any worse but oh my. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Definitely an improvement over last year, season six brings new hope for a series that could've ended up repeating season five's fate. An interesting season that makes most plots work and keeps you watching, season six is still not flawless. In season six, there are three types of episodes: the ones that could have been better, the good ones and the amazing ones. Honestly, despite not quite ranking in my top five seasons, season six is amazing. The highest highs of this season were definitely the mysteries, and after a season with a rather disappointing one, it works that kuch better. That's not to say season six was without any lows. Storylines such as Bree trying to rekindle her relationship with Orson didn't fare quite well and the whole Gaby-Lynette-Carlos fiasco that went down at the middle of the season, was not needed at all. That and the slow (but good) mystery aside, season six was yet another success in Desperate Housewives. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Teri Hatcher

Susan Mayer

Felicity Huffman

Lynette Scavo

Marcia Cross

Bree Hodge

Eva Longoria

Gabrielle Solis

Ricardo Antonio Chavira

Carlos Solis

Doug Savant

Tom Scavo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 27, 2009 Nice Is Different Than Good Mike Delfino's bride is revealed; Lynette faces another pregnancy; Bree tries to break free from her inhibitions; Carlos' niece puts Gaby to the test; a new family moves to Wisteria Lane. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 4, 2009 Being Alive Lynette keeps a secret from Susan; Gaby gives Ana advice on getting a guy's attention; Bree fears her affair with Karl will impact her friendship with Susan; Angie is determined to protect her family's past. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 2009 Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover A chance encounter reunites Gaby with her ex-lover and gardener, John; Bree contemplates a weekend getaway with Karl; Lynette and Tom tell their children that she is pregnant; Susan believes that Angie's son is responsible for her daughter's attack. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 18, 2009 The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues Losing Mike affects Katherine; Lynette asks her family to help out around the house; Susan learns Julie has been keeping secrets; Angie throws a party for Danny. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 2009 Everybody Ought to Have a Maid Gaby tries to prove that she is a responsible parent; Katherine and Susan come to blows; a new handyman offends Lynette; Danny's lapse in judgment leads to a terrible accident. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 2009 Don't Walk on the Grass Bree starts to fall for Karl; Katherine continues her attempts to seduce Mike, exacerbating her conflict with Susan; Gaby gets Juanita kicked out of school; Angie won't reveal the truth about her mother. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 2009 Careful the Things You Say Susan believes that Katherine may be Julie's assailant; Angie invites reluctant Bree and Orson to dinner; Gaby struggles to home school Juanita; Lynette has her own suspicions about who attacked Julie; Angie confronts Nick. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2009 The Coffee Cup Susan uncovers a surprising connection between Katherine and Mike; Gaby tries to get Juanita into Catholic school; Lynette's pregnancy becomes difficult to hide; Angie learns the truth about Bree and Orson's relationship. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2009 Would I Think of Suicide? Following another attack, Angie decides it is time for her family to leave Wisteria Lane; Bree's affair with Karl becomes increasingly difficult to hide; Lynette's pregnancy causes a rift with Gaby. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2009 Boom Crunch Susan comes up with a plan to help Katherine; Orson and Bree come to an agreement; a plane crashes on Wisteria Lane. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 3, 2010 If ... In the aftermath of the plane crash, the residents of Wisteria Lane think about what their lives might have been like had they made different choices. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 10, 2010 You Gotta Get a Gimmick Susan turns up the heat for Mike; Bree learns that it will not be easy to undo the hurt she has caused Orson; Lynette discovers Tom's true intentions; Gaby examines feelings she has suppressed about her heritage. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 17, 2010 How About a Friendly Shrink? Lynette doesn't like the idea of seeing a couples therapist; Katherine starts seeing a psychiatrist; Angie doesn't approve of Danny's new girlfriend. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 31, 2010 The Glamorous Life Hostility grows between Angie and Gaby; Susan makes friends with a stripper; Tom and Lynette argue about their new therapist; Bree fears Orson might take his own life. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 20, 2010 Lovely Susan causes a stir when she invites Robin into her home; Bree tries to entice Orson; Gaby looks for help with Ana. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 28, 2010 The Chase Celia contracts chicken pox; Penny's birthday is forgotten; Bree hires a new employee; Katherine makes a discovery. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 14, 2010 Chromolume No. 7 Gaby has a chance encounter with supermodels Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova in New York; Preston makes a surprising return from Europe; Katherine is confused by her feelings for Robin. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 21, 2010 My Two Young Men Angie's ex-boyfriend visits Wisteria Lane; Lynette becomes suspicious of Preston's fiance; Katherine comes out of the closet. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 18, 2010 We All Deserve to Die Determined to derail Preston's marriage to Irina, Lynette discovers the truth about her future daughter-in-law; Gaby offers to help Bob and Lee without considering the consequences. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 25, 2010 Epiphany The Fairview strangler's past includes a time when Bree offered him a job and dating advice, when Susan encouraged his interest in art, and when Lynette showed him kindness and generosity. Details Episode 21 Aired May 2, 2010 A Little Night Music Angie's ex, Patrick Logan (John Barrowman), finally catches up with her; Susan and Gaby plan an elaborate scheme; Lynette sees a different side of Eddie. Details Episode 22 Aired May 9, 2010 The Ballad of Booth Angie turns to Gaby for help when Patrick makes a threat; Bree tries to pay Sam off; Mike and Susan face financial woes. Details Episode 23 Aired May 16, 2010 I Guess This Is Goodbye Gaby puts herself at risk in an attempt to help Angie; Eddie controls Lynette's fate; Susan faces her financial problems; Bree considers revealing a secret. Details

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Desperate Housewives — Season 6

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Season Info

Director
Bethany Rooney, David Grossman, Larry Shaw, David Warren, Lonny Price
Executive Producer
Charles Pratt Jr., Marc Cherry, Tom Spezialy, Michael Edelstein
Screenwriter
John Pardee, Bob Daily, Alexandra Cunningham, Matt Berry, Marco Pennette, Marc Cherry, Jason Ganzel, David Flebotte, Jamie Gorenberg, David Schladweiler, Joey Murphy
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 27, 2009