Desperate Housewives' fifth season fast-forwards five years, ringing in a new chapter of life (and drama) on Wisteria Lane that is bound to captivate most, but perhaps not all. Read critic reviews
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1. You're Gonna Love Tomorrow
Air date: Sep 28, 2008
Things have changed in the five years since Katherine shot her ex-husband: Katherine is jealous as her business partner Bree is on the verge of publishing her own cookbook; Susan tries to hide her new relationship; Gaby doubts her abilities as a mom.
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2. We're So Happy You're So Happy
Air date: Oct 5, 2008
Lynette discovers the softer side of her son Porter; Gaby tries to downplay her decline in social stature; the men in Susan's life meet; Bree feels the pressure of balancing motherhood and a career.
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3. Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else
Air date: Oct 12, 2008
Danielle, Bree's estranged daughter, returns to Wisteria Lane and is overwhelmed with criticism; Susan and Gaby end up in a catfight; Lynette is annoyed when she finds out that Tom and Dave have formed a garage band.
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4. Back in Business
Air date: Oct 19, 2008
The women of Wisteria Lane are envious of Bree's cookbook and her entrepreneurial success; Lynette weighs in on Bree's marketing plan; Mike feels that he is not enough of a presence in his son's life.
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5. Mirror, Mirror
Air date: Oct 26, 2008
Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise birthday party; Jackson wants to take his relationship with Susan to the next level; Mrs. McCluskey has the neighborhood questioning her sanity.
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6. There's Always a Woman
Air date: Nov 2, 2008
Gaby is excited when Carlos' client makes them an irresistible offer; Lynette thinks Tom is cheating on her; Bree and Katherine continue to bond; Mrs. McCluskey asks her sister to help dig up dirt on Dave.
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7. What More Do I Need?
Air date: Nov 9, 2008
Lynette and Tom find that one of their worst fears has come true; Katherine's secret is revealed; Susan discovers Jackson's true passion; Mrs. McCluskey's sister uncovers a disturbing fact about Dave.
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8. City on Fire
Air date: Nov 16, 2008
Susan's daughter comes to visit with her new boyfriend; Gaby discovers the truth about Mrs. Hildebrand's past; a reporter tries to expose Bree's imperfections; a deadly fire breaks out.
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9. Me and My Town
Air date: Nov 30, 2008
The citizens of Fairview attempt to recover from a deadly fire; for Carlos and Gaby, injuries sustained in the fire lead to a happy discovery; Tom and Lynette vow to protect Porter.
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10. A Vision's Just a Vision
Air date: Dec 7, 2008
Lynette takes extreme measures to protect her son; Carlos realizes the extent of Gaby's sacrifices for their family; Bree wants to prove to Andrew that she has accepted him for who he is; Susan and Mike recognize the fate of their relationship.
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When you produce two great seasons and two good seasons, it is not always a guarantee the fifth one will be as good as the last four. That's what happened in season five of Desperate Housewives. It starts out five years into the future from when we left off at season four's finale. Viewers weren't welcomed back by a season that takes breaths away or even captivates you. No, season five's start is about as boring as the series gets, and not only for an episode or two. Season five's slumpy beginning only ends at the season's disaster episode, this time being the eight episode. With the exception of the flashback episode "Mirror, Mirror", season five definitely serves dull and unneccessary episodes in its first third. Things definitely pick up starting with the disaster episode, but the damage has been done. After finally delivering a great episode, season five yet again falls victim to slow pacing. Like at the start, a few episodes start somwhat boring. And even after a yet another great episode, this time centering around Edie, the following episode yet again comes off as unneccessary. Of course, from there on, things only get better and a good finale is brought. But after great finales of seasons one, two and four, the fifth is probably one of the worse. The reason for such a mediocre fifth season is probably the sheer greatness of season four and I can't help but list this slow season to the bottom of my ranking list of this series' seasons.
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This show has hit my heart on so many level's... but David Dash, he was my biggest heart break in the show and his performance is phenomenal.
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