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Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.
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  • Won 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 60 wins & 189 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary

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  Susan Mayer / ... (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Lynette Scavo (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Bree Van De Kamp / ... (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Gabrielle Solis / ... (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Carlos Solis (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Mary Alice Young (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Mike Delfino (180 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Tom Scavo (175 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Andrew Van De Kamp (112 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Edie Britt (111 episodes, 2004-2009)
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  Julie Mayer (108 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Orson Hodge (96 episodes, 2006-2012)
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  Preston Scavo (88 episodes, 2004-2011)
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  Porter Scavo (88 episodes, 2004-2011)
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  Karen McCluskey (87 episodes, 2005-2012)
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  Parker Scavo (81 episodes, 2004-2010)
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  Danielle Van De Kamp (78 episodes, 2004-2011)
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  Paul Young (75 episodes, 2004-2011)
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  Juanita Solis (72 episodes, 2008-2012)
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  Katherine Mayfair (65 episodes, 2007-2012)
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  Parker Scavo (65 episodes, 2008-2012)
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  Porter Scavo (62 episodes, 2008-2012)
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  Zach Young (54 episodes, 2004-2011)
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  M.J. Delfino (56 episodes, 2008-2012)
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  Lee McDermott (53 episodes, 2007-2012)
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  Celia Solis (52 episodes, 2008-2012)
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  Penny Scavo (47 episodes, 2008-2010)
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  Renee Perry (46 episodes, 2010-2012)
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  Karl Mayer (46 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  Bob Hunter (42 episodes, 2007-2012)
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  Preston Scavo (40 episodes, 2008-2012)
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  Keith Watson (38 episodes, 2009-2011)
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  Rex Van De Kamp (31 episodes, 2004-2012)
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  John Rowland (31 episodes, 2004-2009)
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  Kayla Huntington (29 episodes, 2006-2008)
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  Penny Scavo (28 episodes, 2010-2012)
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  Felicia Tilman (28 episodes, 2005-2011)
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  Ida Greenberg (27 episodes, 2004-2007)
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  Betty Applewhite (26 episodes, 2005-2006)
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  Matthew Applewhite (26 episodes, 2005-2006)
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  Dave Williams (24 episodes, 2008-2009)
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  Angie Bolen (23 episodes, 2009-2010)
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  Ana Solis (24 episodes, 2009-2010)
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  Roy Bender (23 episodes, 2009-2012)
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  Nick Bolen (22 episodes, 2009-2010)
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  Dylan Mayfair (18 episodes, 2007-2009)
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  Danny Bolen (18 episodes, 2009-2010)
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  Ian Hainsworth (18 episodes, 2006-2007)
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  Caleb Applewhite (17 episodes, 2005-2006)
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  Austin McCann (16 episodes, 2006-2007)

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Plot Summary

The "normal" suburban life for a group of close-knit housewives takes a dark turn when one of their closest friends mysteriously commits suicide. Now while trying to deal with their own hectic problems and romantic lives, each year brings on a new mystery and more dark and twisted events to come. Life behind closed doors is about to be revealed as suburban life takes a funny and dark turn. Written by ahmetkozan

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Taglines Tempting, isn't it? See more »
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Also Known As
  • Mujeres desesperadas (Spain)
  • Juewang de Zhufu (China, Mandarin title)
  • Desperate Housewives - I segreti di Wisteria Lane (Italy)
  • Những Bà Nội Trợ Kiểu Mỹ (Vietnam)
  • Täydelliset naiset (Finland)
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Runtime
  • 45 min
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Budget $2,000,000 (estimated)

Did You Know?

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Trivia A fan loved the dress Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) wore in the pilot so much, she wrote to the producers asking the name of the designer, and if he could design her a prom dress. The producers instead sent her the actual gown, and she wore it to her prom. See more »
Goofs Xiao-Mei would never be able to be a surrogate without having a child of her own first. All reputable surrogacy agencies in the US require their surrogates to have had at least one full-term, live birth before becoming a surrogate. See more »
Movie Connections Edited into Desperate Housewives: Oprah Winfrey Is the New Neighbor (2005). See more »
Soundtracks Desperate Housewives Theme See more »
Crazy Credits The credits contain references to famous pieces of art, including Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder, The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck, American Gothic by Grant Wood, and Andy Warhol's Campbell's soup can. Also alluded to are the lesser known Couple Arguing and Romantic Couple by Robert Dale (drawn in a comic book style similar to that of Roy Liechtenstein) and a 1940s "Am I Proud!" poster by Dick Williams (showing a woman holding cans). See more »
Quotes Sister Mary Bernard: Money can't buy happiness.
Gabrielle: Sure it can! That's just a lie we tell poor people to keep them from rioting.
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