Desperate Housewives- did you watch?

[Clara]

If you didn't watch it, then don't read this because there's going to be a spoiler.

Something occurred to me this morning. So Zach mentioned Dana, and then the blanket that Paul wrapped the crystal dish in said Dana, and that blanket came from a box labeled "Baby Stuff". Think Zach accidentally killed his little sister?

And where was the "plumber" last night?

[HeatherTx]

That is exactly what I am figuring. Dana was Zach's little sister and her body was what was in the crate that was under the pool then dug up and thrown in the lake. The crate popped up a couple episodes ago and was on the news but they haven't revisted that story line yet.

[Beth H]

Hmm. . I'm not sure. I think maybe that's what the show writers want us to think right now, but in the end there will be a twist.

I love this show - it's the first program on network television in a long time that I'm excited to watch each week.

[Linda in MO]

Another great episode! Has Bree ever played Mary Alice's therapy tape yet? Have I missed something?

[tbb113]

I agree about the Dana story...it would be to predictable for it to be his sister (but logical). I missed the whole first half hour of the show....I got home when Gabriella was threatening to call her husband about his mother. Can somebody fill me in on what I missed?

[Beth H]

I got home when Gabriella was threatening to call her husband about his mother. Can somebody fill me in on what I missed?

OK - let's see. Lynnette was on a committee at her twins' new school to plan the class play - she butted heads with an uptight mother who wanted to make "Little Red Riding Hood" PC by having the hunter helping the wolf instead of killing him.

Edie plotted with her daughter to find a way to get to the hospital where Zach is staying. (well, first, she found out that Zach is in the hospital by borrowing a neighbor's car and following the dad)

Gabriella saw her boyfriend with Bree's daughter - he reminded her that they were "in school together." Bree indicated that she wasn't worried about her daughter spending time with him since they were in "abstinence club" together, which was a funny line. Her mother-in-law played poker with the other ladies and won a lot of money, but then Carlos told Gabriella that his mother had a serious gambling problem. Gabriella dropped her MIL off at the casino so that she could go spend time with her boyfriend, and the MIL lost $15,000.

Bree's husband told the therapist that he and Bree had sexual problems. The therapist suggested that they use a "sexual surrogate"; Bree stormed out of the therapy.

[tbb113]

Beth, thanks for the recap :)

[Clara]

Linda, I think the only thing they got from that tape was that her name was actually something else. I can't remember what at the moment. Which leads us to believe (again, maybe falsely believe) that something happened that caused them to move and change their names....

What would all this have to do with the plumber? I keep thinking he's looking into Mary Alice, but there wouldn't be outside interest if it was her daughter that died. We definitely only have like 10% story so far!!!

Too bad it won't be on next week!

[funnybone]

I love this show. I TIVO'd last nights episode, but don't mind the spoilers. I'm dying to find out what the "secret" is too.

[Linda in MO]

Thanks Clara! I'm not sure how I missed that scene. :confused:

[Terrytx]

funnybone-love the avatar:D

[funnybone]

Originally posted by Terrytx
funnybone-love the avatar:D

Thanks. :D

[Delanl]

Just wanted to add, and I'm not sure this will help, but...I read in an interview w/ the guy who plays the "plumber" that his character is trying to find out information on his wife's death. I don't know if one of them was involved, knew her, etc. Its tied in somehow.

[madpots]

I was watching the program and just as Lynette was challenging the Nasty woman to step outside my DVR clicked on to "Crossing Jordan". So can somebody tell me what happened there?

[funnybone]

Oh, I just remembered that I saw Nicollette Sheridan (Edie) on an interview last week and she mentioned that somebody dies. She didn't say any more, so I'm not sure when it will be, or who.

[tbb113]

Originally posted by madpots
I was watching the program and just as Lynette was challenging the Nasty woman to step outside my DVR clicked on to "Crossing Jordan". So can somebody tell me what happened there?

Nothing, nasty woman said she didn't have time for this and walked away. Lynette just looked satisfied.

[madpots]

I was hoping she would deck her!

[stacy7272]

Do you think Rex might be gay? I thought maybe that Rex and Paul had an affair and Zach found out and sent the note (I know what you did....) to his dad. Maybe Mary Alice found the note, found out Paul was gay and killed herself. That could be why Zach feels guilty. Probably way overthought and that doesn't explain the Dana thing....

[Melman]

I love this show! I can't wait for Sunday's at 9:00 to arrive each week. I can't believe the AMA is taking its place next week. Bummer.

I can't figure out what Mike (the plumber) is doing either. The maps and the gun in the cabinet made him look suspicious...is he going to pull off a major robbery of/in the neighborhood. Is he looking for clues to who or what caused his wife's death? Will Susan and Mike hook up? Will Gabriella get caught with the young studly dude? Will Lynnette take her sons' ADHD medication again? (I thought that scene was hysterical.)

I almost fell off the couch laughing at the scene between Bree and her husband. I was yelling "Ignore the sandwich!!" about as much as he was! :D That next scene with the two of them was very interesting. I can't wait to see where they're taking that story line.

Two long weeks. :(

[Angelina]

I think the idea of Zach killing his baby sister is just bait...they want us to think that! I am more inclined towards the father being the murderer, and Zach feeling guilty about the cover up. Or maybe he knew something about what his father did and told someone and his mother found out and then she killed herself. Zach is a bit strange, but he mostly seems to me like a sad teenager with a rough life, not a mean one. Now his father, HE is the one who is really creepy!! What better way to make his son shut up than to put him in that asylum?

Angela

[HejazSunKat]

Originally posted by Melman
I almost fell off the couch laughing at the scene between Bree and her husband. I was yelling "Ignore the sandwich!!" about as much as he was! :D That next scene with the two of them was very interesting. I can't wait to see where they're taking that story line.

It was an hysterical scene and I loved her line as she was walking out the door: "Obviously, you've never had to remove a cheese stain!" Or the scene in the therapist's office when they were proposing a sexual surrogate and when they got done with their pitch she asked in her best perky, perfect suburban wife persona: "How long is your midlife crisis going to last because it's beginning to really PISS ME OFF!" When she confronted her husband after the debacle at the motel and demanded he tell her what his real problem is my first thought was "He's going to tell her he's gay" All along they've been making it look like the marriage is failing because of her being so uptight and now there seems to be more to it.

[memartha]

I LOVE this show! I thought last Sunday's episode was the best yet. Lynette challenging that woman at her son's school and taking the ADHD medication (ending with her cleaning the panes on her kitchen cabinets with Q-tips!) was wonderful; as was the turnaround with Bree where we are now seeing that maybe the problem with the marriage isn't all hers. How about the scene when Bree was at dinner and joined the therapist and began explaining why she loved sex?? I was still laughing during the commercial. GREAT SHOW!!!

[gertdog]

In re: Mike the plumber- last week we saw him meeting in a park w/ someone who appeared to be a "handler" or partner- so I'm guessing he's either a PI or FBI.

My wild theory is that maybe Mary Alice and family were in the witness protection program and Mike turned up to investigate her death. Except that I'd think if they were in the witness program, the FBI would have whisked Paul and Zach when Mary Alice died.

I think the Dana thing will end up being a red herring- I bet Zach didn't kill her, though he may believe he did.

I did read that the Mary Alice mystery will be resolved by the end of the season.

I am loving this show!

[Beth H]

Do you think Rex might be gay?

Possible spoiler:

Supposedly one of the "husbands" is gay (according to gossip spoiler sites). I think it's going to be Carlos, though.

They pack so many plot twists into an hour, doesn't it?

[Clara]

Hmm- I'm liking this Witness protection idea Steph....

[Kayaksoup]

Seriously addicted to this show. Is there a two week hiatus now??

[Melman]

The American Music Awards is on ABC this coming Sunday night. How dare the network take off this show!!! :mad:

[ourthreegirls]

Ok, this is completely unrelated to actual plot lines - and maybe I missed something? - but I SWEAR in the first 2 weeks Lynette had THREE boys (triplets perhaps?) and an infant. What the heck happened to the baby and the 3rd boy?

Jennifer

[madpots]

I remember that...I was sure there were 3 little boys and a baby. Didnt she leave the boys on the curb and drive off and some lady took them in and threatened her?
My theory about Dana is that Mary Alice killed her unintentionally and they were covering for her.

[imloulou]

I remember more kids too! I only remember it because I thought...jeesh...I only have 2 kids and I have certainly felt like dropping both of them off on a street corner and letting them walk home...sounds like a bad idea now... LOL!!!

I love this show too!

[imloulou]

Here is a thread on ABC about the twin/triplet thing...

http://forums.go.com/abc/thread?threadID=111586

[patissac]

I'm hooked on this show, I don't think its fair that thier making us wait 2 weeks to see another episode. I don't know why but I think Bree's husband might be hiding something like he's gay or something dramatic happened to him and thats why he's such an a@@. Noticed how he walked away when she tried to get him to tell her whats wrong? I don't think zach killed his sister but I think Mike might be investigating, because in all tv shows they make it seem like a particular character is the killer when he was not all along (for example mike's tool missing...hmmm probably not the killer after all). Oh and I hope gabriella gets caught, what a meanie! I do like that boy however...grrrrrr baby!

[madpots]

In today's USA Weekend it has an article on Desparate Housewife...it gives a little about each character and it says Lynette is a stay-at-home mom with 4 rambunctious kids. And James Denton (he plays Mike)indicates that he gets to make out with Teri (Hatcher) ie Susan!
I really like the relationship that Susan has with her daughter. Its a relief to see a teen-ager that is not sassy. Well, one more week.

[greatcook]

did anyone watch last night? Let's discuss!

[Miss Giggles]

I watched it :D

[tbb113]

Me too! And the teaser for next week really has me interested ;)

[SueK]

I was thinking maybe Kendra is Mary Alice's sister, because I heard Mike say about the cowboy bar "This is the last place your sister was seen alive". I thought maybe she had gone there, then gone home to commit suicide.

[tbb113]

That passed my mind as well, but wouldn't Paul recognize Kendra and figure out why Mike was in town? I'm thinking that there is another person we haven't met yet that is the reason Mike and Kendra are in the story.

[Loremma]

Maybe Kendra is Dana's sister?

[krispy spo]

I thought Kendra might be Mike's dead wife's sister???

Is Edie going to get killed off next week or is that too obvious?

[Melman]

I watched last night and thought it was incredible. The previews definitely were attention-getting!! It does seem to lean toward Edie as the one who's, uh, "leaving" the show. Unfortunately, it seems too obvious!

I love this show. I haven't had this much fun watching a tv show since SatC went off the air earlier in the year.

[Molli526]

I heard on the radio today that it wasn't Edie. I am curious who it is!!!

[madpots]

Maybe its Gabriella - if the boy told Carlos about their affair there is no telling what he would do.
I ws thinking Kendra might be Mike's wife's sister. He said she was dead, or was that just part of his act?

[pilgrim719]

I think it will be Mrs. Huber who dies. Her death would be very interesting to the plot, but also leave all our main characters intact. She cracked me up hauling that guy in her wheelbarrow over into Bree's hydrangeas -- too funny!!

I find it very interesting how Mary Alice's family was covering up a dirty secret, and now Bree's family will be, too. I wonder if the writers are doing that on purpose?

Can't wait until next week's show!

Kari

[Angelina]

Unless they bring them back as ghosts, I don't want anyone to go!! :(

Maybe the nosy neighbor? I can live with that.

Angela

P.S. Anyone remembers Marcia Cross in Melrose Place? She died a couple of times in that show. Maybe something soapish where we think they are dead and they are not?

[Escher]

Escher has been watching DH (the show) with an eye towards the doors and windows. Guilty pleasure indeed.

Still, it has a certain wit to it I enjoy. More clever than a soap, has a bit of humour and mystery rolled into it, plut something of a mirror reflecting on the absurdity of suburbia.

Between DH and Lost, I'm set for the tv-watching season.

[HejazSunKat]

Originally posted by pilgrim719
I think it will be Mrs. Huber who dies. Her death would be very interesting to the plot

But I'd miss Mrs. Huber! :( She's so deliciously passive aggressive. I'm really enjoying Marcia Cross's character revealing herself as such a feisty ball of angst. It started out as her being so buttoned up that none of her family could stand her and now it's being revealed that they are the ones behaving badly. The things that come out of her are so funny because of the outwardly prissy, chirpy package. I love this show and laugh every time I think of all those conservative groups that successfully put pressure on some of the advertisers earlier in the season to pull their ads because of the disgraceful lack of 'family values'. Since it's such a hit I'm sure the advertisers are gnashing their teeth that they're missing out for selling out.

[madpots]

And it could be Carlos' mother. She has accomplished her mission.

[Angelina]

Originally posted by HejazSunKat

I love this show and laugh every time I think of all those conservative groups that successfully put pressure on some of the advertisers earlier in the season to pull their ads because of the disgraceful lack of 'family values'. Since it's such a hit I'm sure the advertisers are gnashing their teeth that they're missing out for selling out.

Does anyone know which companies pulled back their advertising? I want to boycott whoever boycotts my favorite show!

Angela

[tbb113]

Originally posted by Angelina


Does anyone know which companies pulled back their advertising? I want to boycott whoever boycotts my favorite show!

Angela

According to the Nov 8, 2004 People Magazine both Tyson Foods and Lowe's have declined to purchase further spots because of racy content. I don't know if there are others.

Am adding Kelloggs to the list according to E Online!
Yum! Brands according to the American Deceny Association

[jlo_of_hotlanta]

WOO HOO! Can't wait!

Ashley

[SueK]

Loved tonight's episode, but darn it - they're making us wait another two weeks again for the next show! :(

[Kayaksoup]

Originally posted by SueK
Loved tonight's episode, but darn it - they're making us wait another two weeks again for the next show! :(
Nooooooo...

[Beth]

I have not opened this thread before this morning, and until last night, had not seen any of the show. I read an article in Newsweek about it, and I loved the way they talked about the creator and how he took average stuff and spoofed it by making uit just a bit larger than life. And it spoofs what I call the Barbie Doll Club.

Well, I tried to watch it and had to get the boys to bed, my brother called and had a temper tantrum and I still had to get the boys to bed. Maybe I'll catch the reruns. I think I'm too far lost to jump in now.

[SueK]

Beth- they have recaps on Televisionwithoutpity.com . The first few weeks they reran the episode later in the week, but I'm not sure if they're doing that anymore.

[Kayaksoup]

As far as I can tell, they aren't rerunning anymore. i tried to find last weeks episode, because i missed it. I didn't think to check Television Without Pity.

[funnybone]

I've been TIVOing it so I am behind. I will have a chance to catch up though now that it won't be on for a couple of weeks. I sitll LOVE LOVE the show!

[HealthyinMN]

Great episode - it just keeps getting better!

[cminmd]

I am new to the DH's Wisteria Lane world (only second episode)- so let me see if I have it right?

Mary Alice (voice over lady) killed herself after being threatened by a note to reveal her secret which has something to do with Dana, owner of baby blanket, possibly in box under the pool/lake?
(Seems impossible that in a neighborhood of Nosy Parker's no one would notice that your baby just disappeared- oh well.) Does anyone know how long they have lived there?
Her son Zach, punched his father in the face, feels guilty over something to do with Dana and was sent to an psych institution.
(Did she really shoot herself and drag herself outside to die like realtor lady said?)

Bree (channelling Martha Stewart) is neighborhood perfection, but has dwi agressive son, model wanna be daughter and husband who has a sexual problems and suddenly wants to divorce. Also took tape of Mary Alice with her shrink. (did they ever listen to the tape?)

Mike the "pumber" is really a PI hired by the dad to investigate the death of some woman who spent her last night in a flakey western bar and who's hottie sister Kendra ruined his first date with Susan. Not related to the Dana/ Mary Alice story. (I just knew lame mechanical bulls would make a comeback someday!)

Gabrielle, bored former model married to rich guy Carlos, who would kill her if he knew she was sleeping with hot yard boy who is dating Bree's daughter. MIL spying on her, catches her "in flagrante" but gets hit by dwi son of Bree's. Possibly Dead person we have been hearing about- though looked alive at end of last nights show.

This is more complicated than the Plantagenate/ Tudor family lineage from Shakespeare!

[Molli526]

I think my favorite part last night was Carlos saying he wants to start a family!!!

I was sad to see Mrs. Huber go.

It is definitely Rex who is gay.

[tbb113]

Originally posted by cminmd
(Did she really shoot herself and drag herself outside to die like realtor lady said?)

Bree (channelling Martha Stewart) is neighborhood perfection, but has dwi agressive son, model wanna be daughter and husband who has a sexual problems and suddenly wants to divorce. Also took tape of Mary Alice with her shrink. (did they ever listen to the tape?)



Great synopsis. You should see if Television Without Pity needs a writer :) Mary Alice died in the room where she shot herself, Edie was tongue-in-cheek when talking to Paul about saying she died outside so he wouldn't need to reveal the information to potential buyers. I missed the beginning of the episode where the women listened to Mary Alice's tape. I think the only thing that was revealed was that Mary Alice's real name is something else.

The only thing you are missing from your synopsis is Lynette. Have any questions on her?

[cminmd]

Is that the pill popping hostess? Her husband seemed like quite the "Tucker Carlson" for yelling at her for talking during the dinner party. Yes, she was hopped up, but her idea was very good. If he were smarter he would have gone along and gotten credit for it.

[tbb113]

Originally posted by cminmd
Is that the pill popping hostess? Her husband seemed like quite the "Tucker Carlson" for yelling at her for talking during the dinner party. Yes, she was hopped up, but her idea was very good. If he were smarter he would have gone along and gotten credit for it.

Yep, thats Lynette. I think she is the one I identify with the most even though I work and only have 2 kids. ;)

[Lrimerman]

I missed last night, can someone recap for me.

TIA

Lisa

[tbb113]

Originally posted by Lrimerman
I missed last night, can someone recap for me.

TIA

Lisa

Lisa - here is Television Without Pity (http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=142&story=7183) recap. Do you want more details?

[stacy7272]

Originally posted by tbb113


Yep, thats Lynette. I think she is the one I identify with the most even though I work and only have 2 kids. ;)
I totally identify with her the most too! I only have 2 kids as well but I'm a SAHM. I have a very active son (and a wonderful, calm little daughter) and I want to pull my hair out sometimes. Some ADD medication would really do the trick sometimes!

I loved last night's episode. I was actually in tears watching Lynette and really feeling her pain. I really love her character!! She makes me appreciate my life more since she has it so much worse than me!

[greatcook]

totally agree with you all-great acting by Felicity Huffman indeed. I think a lot of moms (and dads too) can relate to the fact that she's not perfect, and just wants to be a good parent. I wonder how her husband will react to all of this? Or if she'll tell him?

Also, another great place for recaps all is TV Tome. Easy to catch up if you missed-but a lot happened so definitely keep yourself updated!