Episodes
1. Unaired Pilot
Date TBA · 60 min
The original pilot featured Sheryl Lee as Mary Alice Young, Michael Reilly Burke as Rex Van De Camp and Kyle Searles as John. Lee was later replaced with Brenda Strong, Reilly with Steven Culp and Searles with Jesse Metcalfe, and their scenes were re-shot for the broadcast pilot.
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2. Oprah Winfrey is the New Neighbor
3 Feb 2005
Karen Stouffer with husband Gordon moved in to home at the number 4351 Wisteria Lane. Her character were fitted in fragments of other episodes of the first season: Gabrielle (with John; "Pretty Little Picture"), Bree (with George; "Every Day a Little Death"), Susan ("Ah, But Underneath"), Lynette (beginning of "Your Fault"), Edie ("Who's That Woman?") and with Paul ("Suspicious Minds").
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3. Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry
24 Apr 2005 · 60 min
Memorable moments of the season combined with new insight into the many mysteries of Wisteria Lane and its residents including Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria), Bree Van Dee Kamp (Marcia Cross), Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman) and Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher); a preview of the season's remaining four episodes.
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4. All the Juicy Details
4 Sept 2005 · 60 min
Desperate Housewives: All the Juicy Details is an original special celebrating some of the best and most-loved moments from the popular show, while also bringing viewers up to date in Season Two. The hour will follow the story arc of each character with original narration by Mary Alice Young, who will guide viewers, much as she does in the weekly episodes, through the various twists and turns of their stories.
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5. The More You Know, the Juicier it Gets
23 Apr 2006 · 60 min
This special features the best and most-loved moments from the show, while also bringing viewers up to date with the remaining 5 hours of the show's second season. The special will bring viewers up to date with all the latest goings-on, including Bree and Andrew's escalating war, Susan's love triangle with Mike and Karl, Lynette's new job as her husband's new boss, Gabrielle and Carlos' quest for a child, as well as the ongoing mystery of the Applewhite family's secret life.
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6. Time to Come Clean
3 Sept 2006 · 60 min
A 30-minute special in which Marc Cherry and the writing/production staff offer the inside scoop on the next season and the upcoming Wisteria Lane wedding.
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7. The Juiciest Bites
1 Apr 2007 · 60 min
This special features the best and most-loved moments from the show, while also bringing viewers up to date with the remaining episodes of the show's third season. The special will bring viewers up to date with all the latest goings-on, including the deaths of Monique and Alma, Susan's love triangle with Mike and Ian, Tom's dream to open a pizzeria, Gabrielle and Carlos' divorce, as well as Austin and Julie's relationship.
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8. Secrets & Lies
23 Sept 2007 · 60 min
"Secrets & Lies" recaps the highlights of the previous season and provides viewers with a sneak-peek into the upcoming season 4.
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9. Another Desperate Housewife (1)
1 Oct 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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10. Another Desperate Housewife (2)
8 Oct 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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11. Another Desperate Housewife (3)
12 Oct 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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12. Another Desperate Housewife (4)
20 Oct 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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13. Another Desperate Housewife (5)
26 Oct 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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14. Another Desperate Housewife (6)
3 Nov 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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15. Another Desperate Housewife (7)
9 Nov 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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16. Another Desperate Housewife (8)
16 Nov 2009 · 1 min
A series of eight mini-episodes written by series creator Marc Cherry for a mobile network ad.
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17. A Stroll Down Wisteria Lane with Creator Marc Cherry
20 Sept 2005 · 8 min
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18. Behind the Scenes with The View's Meredith Vieira
20 Sept 2005 · 12 min
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19. Dressing Wisteria Lane
20 Sept 2005 · 13 min
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20. Season 1 Deleted Scenes
20 Sept 2005 · 32 min
Deleted Scenes
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21. Season 1 Gag Reel
20 Sept 2005 · 5 min
Gag Reel
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22. Secrets of Wisteria Lane
20 Sept 2005 · 11 min
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23. Marc & Mom
29 Aug 2006 · 9 min
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24. Directing Desperate Housewives
29 Aug 2006 · 17 min
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25. Desperate Role Models
29 Aug 2006 · 8 min
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26. Fashion and Couture
29 Aug 2006 · 11 min
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27. Juicy Bites
29 Aug 2006 · 3 min
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28. Season 2 Deleted Scenes
29 Aug 2006 · 42 min
Deleted Scenes
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29. Unaired Story Lines
29 Aug 2006 · 15 min
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30. Season 3 Deleted Scenes
4 Sept 2007 · 6 min
Deleted Scenes
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31. On Set with Eva
4 Sept 2007 · 6 min
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32. Here Comes the Bride
4 Sept 2007 · 8 min
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33. Desperate Moments Reflections on a Season
4 Sept 2007 · 8 min
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34. Cherry Picked: Creator Mark Cherry Favorite Scenes
4 Sept 2007 · 8 min
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35. Amas de Casa Deseperadas The Ladies Go Latin
4 Sept 2007 · 6 min
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36. Season 3 Gag Reel
4 Sept 2007 · 3 min
Gag Reel
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37. Getting Desperate From Beginning to End
2 Sept 2008 · 27 min
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38. Spare Time Hanging with the Men of Wisteria Lane
2 Sept 2008 · 9 min
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39. Season 4 Gag Reel
2 Sept 2008 · 5 min
Gag Reel
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40. What More Do? I Need A Very Good Read
1 Sept 2009 · 11 min
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41. I Know Things Now: Desperate Housewive Celebrates 100
1 Sept 2009 · 21 min
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42. So Very Teri
1 Sept 2009 · 8 min
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43. Season 5 Gag Reel
1 Sept 2009 · 6 min
Gag Reel
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44. Miss Piggy Gets Desperate
21 Sept 2010 · 11 min
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45. Master Class
21 Sept 2010 · 13 min
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46. Season 6 Gag Reel
21 Sept 2010 · 4 min
Gag Reel
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47. Desperate For Trivia
30 Aug 2011 · 5 min
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48. Growing Up on Wisteria Lane
30 Aug 2011 · 10 min
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49. Season 7 Gag Reel
30 Aug 2011 · 4 min
Gag Reel
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50. I Guess This is Goodbye
25 Sept 2012 · 18 min
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51. Season 8 Gag Reel
25 Sept 2012 · 3 min
Gag Reel
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52. Season 8 Deleted Scenes
25 Sept 2012 · 14 min
Deleted Scenes
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53. Season 8 Premiere Sneak Peek
25 Sept 2012 · 2 min
Desperate Housewives Specials: quick answers
How many episodes are in Desperate Housewives Specials?
Specials of Desperate Housewives has 53 episodes, about 14 hours in total.