Desperate Housewives

71
Metascore
2004-2012
8 seasons
ABC
Comedy, Drama, Suspense
TV-14

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.

71
Metascore
2004-2012
8 seasons
ABC
Comedy, Drama, Suspense
TV-14

The Best 2000s Shows to Watch Right Now

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Thu, Jul 16, 2020

The Most Heartbreaking TV Character Deaths Ever

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Sun, Jul 28, 2019

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Eva Longoria and Jesse Metcalfe Staged a Sexy Desperate Housewives Reunion

They're only getting better with age!

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

Eva Longoria and Jesse Metcalfe Staged a Sexy Desperate Housewives Reunion

As the Fall Season Begins, Will 4 Remain TV's Magic Number?

As the official 2014-2015 TV season kicks off on Monday, Sept. 22, we're about to find out whether TV's unofficial "Rule of 4" will strike again. What's the "Rule of 4"? Quite simply, in the past few decades, years that ended in "4" have turned out to be game-changing seasons in network TV. In 1984, The Cosby Show premiered and immediately revived a moribund NBC, as well as the entire sitcom genre. By 1994, NBC was struggling once again — until Friends and ER came along and made the Peacock Network an unstoppable force for the rest of the decade. By 2004, it was ABC on the ropes, until Lost and Desperate Housewives debuted and turned that network around.

Mon, Sep 22, 2014

As the Fall Season Begins, Will 4 Remain TV's Magic Number?

Kyle MacLachlan Heads to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

It looks like one of the biggest mysteries on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be resolved in the early part of Season 2. Kyle MacLachlan has been tapped to guest-star on the ABC series as ...

Thu, Aug 7, 2014

Kyle MacLachlan Heads to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Chasing Life: Does April Have to Die?

It's the elephant in the room on Chasing Life and so many other TV shows, movies, novels and plays: Is the character with cancer going to die? Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith admits he had the same question when he was first approached to join the ABC Family drama (Tuesdays, 9/8c) about a young journalist April Carver (Italia Ricci) who learns that she has cancer. "One of my first reactions was, 'Well, how do you keep this show going?' For me, the show is...

Mon, Jul 14, 2014

Eva Longoria on Desperate Housewives Reunion: “There's Really Not Much More to Tell”

There are currently no plans for a Desperate Housewives reunion, E! News reports. While discussing her new Kickstarter to fund the documentary El Voto Hispano, about the power of the Latino vote in America, Eva Longoriashot down any rumor of a reunion...

Sat, Apr 26, 2014

Eva Longoria on Desperate Housewives Reunion: “There's Really Not Much More to Tell”

Elementary Exclusive: Shameless' Emily Bergl to Guest-Star

Emily Bergl has landed a guest-starring role on Elementary, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. The Shameless star, who was recently promoted to series regular on the Showtime dramedy, will play...

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Elementary Exclusive: Shameless' Emily Bergl to Guest-Star

Shameless Promotes Emily Bergl to Series Regular

The Gallagher family just continues to grow. Emily Bergl has been promoted to series regular for Shameless' fifth season, Deadline.com reports. 20 SNL stars you've forgotten Bergl...

Fri, Mar 14, 2014

Shameless Promotes Emily Bergl to Series Regular

Felicity Huffman to Star in ABC Drama Pilot from 12 Years a Slave Writer

Felicity Huffman will star in ABC's drama pilot from 12 Years a Slave writer John Ridley, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Fri, Mar 7, 2014

Felicity Huffman to Star in ABC Drama Pilot from 12 Years a Slave Writer

Juliette Lewis to Star Opposite Ryan Phillippe in ABC's Secrets & Lies Series

Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis will star opposite Ryan Phillippe in ABC's new drama series Secrets & Lies, TVLine.com reports. The project centers on a ...

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Juliette Lewis to Star Opposite Ryan Phillippe in ABC's Secrets & Lies Series

Exclusive: Grey's Anatomy Enlists Big Love Alum Patrick Fabian for Recurring Role

Big Love alum Patrick Fabian has landed a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Fabian will play...

Wed, Feb 12, 2014

Exclusive: Grey's Anatomy Enlists Big Love Alum Patrick Fabian for Recurring Role

The Hills' Jason Wahler Opens Up About His Addiction Issues

As Hollywood mourns the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died Sunday of an apparent drug overdose, more actors are coming forward to discuss their own addiction issues in hopes that it will help others. The Hills alum Jason Wahler opened up about...

Fri, Feb 7, 2014

The Hills' Jason Wahler Opens Up About His Addiction Issues

Desperate Housewives Alum Reveals Past Addiction Struggle: Drugs "Will Steal Your Life"

Hollywood is still mourning the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died Sunday of an apparent drug overdose. But one famous face is trying to use the tragic news to help others. "I've considered what's at stake, for myself, by sharing this — but i find ...

Mon, Feb 3, 2014

Desperate Housewives Alum Reveals Past Addiction Struggle: Drugs "Will Steal Your Life"

Eva Longoria to Direct Devious Maids Season 2 Premiere --- When Will She Guest-Star?

Eva Longoria will make her directorial debut on this season of Devious Maids, creator Marc Cherry revealed Thursday at the Television Critics Association winter TV previews. Longoria will helm the Season 2 premiere of the Lifetime soap, which she and Cherry both executive-produce. "After eight years of training, I told her...

Fri, Jan 10, 2014

Eva Longoria to Direct Devious Maids Season 2 Premiere --- When Will She Guest-Star?

Eva Longoria: I Won't Be Appearing in Telenovelas

Despite some reports to the contrary, Eva Longoria won't be seen in any telenovelas any time soon. The Desperate Housewives alum took to Twitter to refute a report in the Latin Times that claimed she had signed an exclusive deal with Televisa, Latin America's largest media company, and was slated to appear in three telenovelas, including Cuna de Lobos.

Thu, Jan 2, 2014

Eva Longoria: I Won't Be Appearing in Telenovelas

Lizzie McGuire Alum Daniel Escobar Dies at 49

Daniel Escobar, who played Lizzie McGuire's (Hilary Duff) teacher, Mr. Escobar, on the titular Disney series, died Friday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 49...

Wed, Dec 18, 2013

Lizzie McGuire Alum Daniel Escobar Dies at 49

NYPD Blue Alum Gail O'Grady Joins Revenge

Conrad Gayson's other wife is coming to town! NYPD Blue alum Gail O'Grady has been cast as Conrad's first wife on Revenge, TVGuide.com has confirmed. As first reported by E! Online, O'Grady's character will surprise her former hubby (Henry Czerny) and Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) when she reappears unexpectedly in Episode 13. O'Grady's character, whom Conrad dumped for Victoria 25 years ago, is described as...

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

NYPD Blue Alum Gail O'Grady Joins Revenge

Keck's Exclusives First Look: Welcome to the Family Hosts Desperate Housewives Reunion

In his eight years playing Eva Longoria's TV husband Carlos Solis on Desperate Housewives, Ricardo Chavira never asked her for a single favor. But to bring attention to his new NBC sitcom ...

Wed, Oct 2, 2013

Keck's Exclusives First Look: Welcome to the Family Hosts Desperate Housewives Reunion

Desperate Housewives Reunion! Eva Longoria to Guest on NBC's Welcome to the Family

It's a Desperate Housewives reunion! Eva Longoria has been tapped to guest-star on NBC's upcoming fall comedy Welcome to the Family, Deadline.com reports. Longoria will reunite with her longtime Desperate co-star Ricardo Chavira, who played her onscreen husband. Welcome to the Family draws inspiration from famous families The series follows...

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Desperate Housewives Reunion! Eva Longoria to Guest on NBC's Welcome to the Family

How I Met Your Mother: Revenge's Roger Bart to Help with Barney and Robin's Big Day

Revenge's Roger Bart will guest-star on the upcoming final season of How I Met Your Mother, TVGuide.com has learned. Bart will play an employee at...

Tue, Jul 23, 2013

How I Met Your Mother: Revenge's Roger Bart to Help with Barney and Robin's Big Day

Devious Maids Under Fire for Promoting Latina Stereotypes

Devious Maids hasn't even premiered yet, but the new Lifetime soap is already facing harsh criticism for promoting Latina stereotypes.The show, from Desperate Housewives' Marc Cherry and Eva Longoria, follows five Latina maids, played by Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sanchez, Edy Ganem and Judy Reyes, who work for the rich and famous in L.A. Last month, writer Tanisha L. Ramirez called the series "a wasted opportunity" in an op-ed piece for The Huffington Post based on a minute-long trailer.

Fri, Jun 21, 2013

Devious Maids Under Fire for Promoting Latina Stereotypes

Eva Longoria Earns Her Master's Degree

Eva Longoria's not just a pretty face: The Desperate Housewives alum earned her master's degree from California State University, Northridge on Wednesday.Check out photos of Eva Longoria"Big day today!!! Very excited to graduate for my Master's degree in Chicano Studies!" Longoria, 38, tweeted Wednesday, along with a series of photos before and after the ceremony with her family and fellow graduates. "You're never ...

Thu, May 23, 2013

Dana Delany Revisits China Beach Ahead of 25th Anniversary Box Set

It's been more than 20 years since China Beach went off the air, and star Dana Delany says she hasn't revisited the series aside from catching a snippet of an episode while flipping channels a couple of years ago.

Wed, May 22, 2013

Dana Delany Revisits China Beach Ahead of 25th Anniversary Box Set

First Look: Teen Wolf's New Wolf Pack

O brother, where art howl?

Tue, May 14, 2013

A&E Unveils Houdini with Adrien Brody, Bonnie and Clyde Miniseries, More

A&E Networks, which is enjoying a banner year thanks to the success of Duck Dynasty, Vikings and The Bible, unveiled a slate of new projects at its upfront presentation Wednesday, including a miniseries about Houdini starring Adrien Brody in the title role and reality shows about the real-life Hatfields and McCoys and stay-at-home dads.

Thu, May 9, 2013

A&E Unveils Houdini with Adrien Brody, Bonnie and Clyde Miniseries, More

Eva Longoria Talks About Her Post-Divorce Depression: "I Was Not Eating"

Eva Longoria says her divorce was not only tough on her heart — but tough on her health. In an interview on The Dr. Oz Show Friday, the Desperate Housewives vet says she stopped eating after she split from husband Tony Parker in November 2010. "I got the most compliments because I was so skinny. I was not eating....

Sat, Apr 27, 2013

Eva Longoria Talks About Her Post-Divorce Depression: "I Was Not Eating"

Eva Longoria to Headline New Hulu Animated Series

Eva Longoria has booked her first TV series since Desperate Housewives went off the air last May. The actress will star in Mother Up — a new half-hour animated comedy set to debut on...

Wed, Apr 17, 2013

Eva Longoria to Headline New Hulu Animated Series

Exclusive: Blue Bloods Books Mark Moses

Former Desperate Housewives and Mad Men star Mark Moses has booked a guest spot on CBS' Blue Bloods, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.Moses will play Curtis Swint, a racist, xenophobic talk-radio host who visits New York for a live broadcast of his show. His outspoken views will force police commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) to choose between his sworn duty to ensure Swint's rights to free speech and assembly, and his own personal creed of tolerance and equality....

Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Nikita's Lyndsy Fonseca Files for Divorce

Nikita's Lyndsy Fonseca has filed for divorce from her husband of more than...

Sun, Jan 13, 2013

Nikita's Lyndsy Fonseca Files for Divorce

ABC Boss on Fall Failures, Revitalizing Dancing and Looking forward to S.H.I.E.L.D.

For ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee, the Alphabet network's fall schedule was a bit of a mixed bag. "We have a lot to shout about and we also have a lot to do," Lee told reporters at the Television Critics Association winter TV previews on Thursday. The network, which finished 2012 in third place behind NBC and Fox, struggled to launch new shows  -- new dramas Last Resort and 666 Park Avenue were canceled; Nashville is solid, though Lee wishes he had more viewers in the 35-to-49 demographic — and saw previous ratings juggernaut Dancing with the Stars slide to new lows. "Turns out people like to...

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

ABC Boss on Fall Failures, Revitalizing Dancing and Looking forward to S.H.I.E.L.D.

2012's Best Episodes: Housewives Moves Out of Wisteria Lane and Homeland's Tense Q&A

Deaths! Interrogations! Plane crashes! Breakups! Weddings! Catfights! Sex dreams! TV had it all this year. From Desperate Housewives' fitting farewell to Fringe's powerful flash-forward, 2012 served up some remarkable hours of television, and we've assembled the top 25 episodes. Which ones made the cut? Tune in all week to see the full list.What were the best TV shows of 2012?Here are our top five episodes. (Catch up with Episodes 25-21, Episodes 20-16, Episodes 15-11 and Episodes 10-6, or browse the full list here.)...

Thu, Dec 27, 2012

2012's Best Episodes: Housewives Moves Out of Wisteria Lane and Homeland's Tense Q&A

2012's Best Episodes: Glee's New Beginnings and Vampire Diaries' New Undead

Deaths! Interrogations! Plane crashes! Breakups! Weddings! Catfights! Sex dreams! TV had it all this year. From Desperate Housewives' fitting farewell to Fringe's powerful flash-forward, 2012 served up some remarkable hours of television, and we've assembled the top 25 episodes. Which ones made the cut? Tune in all week to see the full list.Here are Episodes 10-6. (Catch up with Episodes 25-21, Episodes 20-16 and Episodes 15-11.)

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

2012's Best Episodes: Glee's New Beginnings and Vampire Diaries' New Undead

2012's Best Episodes: Chuck's Memorable Finale and New Girl's Awesome New Game

Deaths! Interrogations! Plane crashes! Breakups! Weddings! Catfights! Sex dreams! TV had it all this year. From Desperate Housewives' fitting farewell to Fringe's powerful flash-forward, 2012 served up some remarkable hours of television, and we've assembled the top 25 episodes. Which ones made the cut? Tune in all week to see the full list.Here are Episodes 15-11. (Catch up with Episodes 25-21 and Episodes 20-16.)

Tue, Dec 25, 2012

2012's Best Episodes: Chuck's Memorable Finale and New Girl's Awesome New Game

2012's Best Episodes: Grey's Deadly Crash and SVU's End of the Affair

Mon, Dec 24, 2012

The Good Wife Books Kyle MacLachlan for Multiple Episodes

Talk about a fast recovery! After co-starring on the first casualty of the fall season — RIP Made in Jersey! — Kyle MacLachlan has rebounded with a multi-episode arc on CBS' other legal drama...

Wed, Nov 14, 2012

The Good Wife Books Kyle MacLachlan for Multiple Episodes

Big Bang Scoop: Meet Bernadette's Mom!

Get ready to meet Mrs. Rostenkowski!Malcolm in the Middle and The Bernie Mac Show actress Meagen Fay has been cast as Bernadette's mother on The Big Bang Theory, TVGuide.com has learned.Fay will appear in ...

Thu, Nov 8, 2012

Exclusive Private Practice First Look: Alfre Woodard, Richard Roundtree Come to Town!

It's time to meet Sam's mommy on Private Practice! Dee Bennett (Desperate Housewives and True Blood star Alfre Woodard) will come to town in the Tuesday, Oct. 30 episode (10/9c on ABC), in which she seeks out her son Sam's (Taye Diggs) help after her boss Raymond McCray (Shaft's Richard Roundtree) falls ill. TVGuide.com has the exclusive first look at the episode, which also features Lost's alum L. Scott Caldwell as Jillian McCray, Raymond's wife. Does Kate Walsh's exit mean the end of Private Practice? The Sam-centric hour will feature...

Tue, Oct 16, 2012

Exclusive Private Practice First Look: Alfre Woodard, Richard Roundtree Come to Town!

Private Practice: True Blood's Alfre Woodard to Play Sam's Mom

Alfre Woodard has been tapped to play Sam's mom on Private Practice, Entertainment Weekly reports.The actress will guest-star in an episode slated to air this November. Maybe Sam (Taye Diggs) will have some happy engagement news to share?

Sat, Sep 8, 2012

Private Practice: True Blood's Alfre Woodard to Play Sam's Mom

Exclusive: Dallas, Desperate Housewives' Brenda Strong Heads to Scandal

Another ABC vet is coming to Scandal! Desperate Housewives alum Brenda Strong has landed guest-starring role on the Shonda Rhimes' political fixer drama, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Scandal's Shonda Rhimes on Season 2's Big Mystery: Who is Quinn Perkins? Strong, best known for being the voice of Wisteria Lane and for her recent turn on the Dallas reboot, will play...

Thu, Sep 6, 2012

Exclusive: Dallas, Desperate Housewives' Brenda Strong Heads to Scandal

Desperate Housewives' Steven Culp Joins Grey's Anatomy

There's a new doctor in town.Desperate Housewives' Steven Culp has landed a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy, Deadline reports. The actor will play "top dog" Dr. Parker on the ABC medical drama.

Sat, Sep 1, 2012

Desperate Housewives' Steven Culp Joins Grey's Anatomy

Exclusive: Raising Hope Taps Will & Grace Alum to Lead Couples Retreat

Jimmy (Lucas Neff) and Sabrina (Shannon Woodward) have faced their fair share of challenges on Raising Hope, but can they survive their first couples retreat? The Fox comedy has cast Will & Grace alum Leslie Jordan to play the leader at a...

Mon, Aug 27, 2012

Exclusive: Raising Hope Taps Will & Grace Alum to Lead Couples Retreat

Court Denies Nicollette Sheridan Wrongful Termination in Desperate Housewives Case

An appeals court denied Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination claim against ABC and Touchstone Television, Deadline.com reports.  Though the appeals court ruled that...

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Court Denies Nicollette Sheridan Wrongful Termination in Desperate Housewives Case

Law & Order: SVU Arrests Revenge's Roger Bart, Veep's Anna Chlumsky

Law & Order: SVU has booked Revenge scene-stealer Roger Bart, Veep's Anna Chlumsky and Broadway vet Raúl Esparza for an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com has learned. In the episode, titled "Twenty-Five Acts," Chlumsky plays the author of a best-selling erotic novel...

Thu, Aug 2, 2012

Law & Order: SVU Arrests Revenge's Roger Bart, Veep's Anna Chlumsky

Exclusive: Nashville Channels Country Star Hank Williams

Move over, Smash and Glee: ABC's new series Nashville will soon be entering the musical spotlight. Taking a cue from series like Desperate Housewives, One Tree Hill and Eli Stone, ABC's new country-music drama will be using the names of songs as its episode titles. To that end, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively that the second episode of the new series will be titled...

Sat, Jul 28, 2012

Exclusive: Nashville Channels Country Star Hank Williams

Emmys Surprises and Snubs: New Faces Are In; Hugh Laurie, The Office Are Out!

Could Downton Abbey be the one to dethrone four-time defending drama series champ Mad Men at the Emmys? The upstairs/downstairs crew nabbed a whopping 16 nominations, but its haul wasn't the only shocker Thursday morning.

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Emmys Surprises and Snubs: New Faces Are In; Hugh Laurie, The Office Are Out!

Exclusive: White Collar Elects Titus Welliver and Reed Diamond for Guest Roles

White Collar has snagged The Good Wife's Titus Welliver and 24 vet Reed Diamond for guest-starring roles this coming season, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively. Welliver, 51, will play Senator Terrence Pratt, a prominent politician with ties to Neal's crooked cop father. Sen. Pratt will do whatever it takes to...

Mon, Jul 9, 2012

Exclusive: White Collar Elects Titus Welliver and Reed Diamond for Guest Roles

On the Set: The Ewings Return to Dallas

Pass the ribs, kick up your heels and get ready to hoof it till the cows come home. As far back as the '70s, the annual Ewing barbecue has been the hottest ticket in Texas, and this year TV Guide Magazine scored an exclusive invite. While the land down at Southfork looks remarkably untouched, time has changed the Ewings since CBS aired the last of Dallas' 357 episodes back in 1991, after 13 sudsy seasons. Taking center stage on the dance floor...

Tue, Jun 5, 2012

Appeals Court Delays Nicollette Sheridan's Retrial Against Desperate Housewives

A retrial of Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination lawsuit against the producers of Desperate Housewives has been delayed indefinitely after an appeals court ruled that a key part of the case should have been previously ruled against Sheridan...

Sun, Jun 3, 2012

Appeals Court Delays Nicollette Sheridan's Retrial Against Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72

Kathryn Joosten, best known for her roles on Desperate Housewives and The West Wing, died Friday of lung cancer, TVLine reports. She was 72 years old. Joosten, who won two Emmys for her portrayal of Mrs. McCluskey on Housewives, passed away in...

Sat, Jun 2, 2012

Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten Dies at 72