Season 5 poster

Season 5

(2008)

Overview

The season's mystery is centered around Edie Britt's third husband Dave Williams.

Cast

Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer
Teri Hatcher

as Susan Mayer

Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo
Felicity Huffman

as Lynette Scavo

Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp
Marcia Cross

as Bree Van de Kamp

Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis
Eva Longoria

as Gabrielle Solis

Ricardo Chavira as Carlos Solis
Ricardo Chavira

as Carlos Solis

Doug Savant as Tom Scavo
Doug Savant

as Tom Scavo

Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt
Nicollette Sheridan

as Edie Britt

James Denton as Mike Delfino
James Denton

as Mike Delfino

Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young
Brenda Strong

as Mary Alice Young

Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge
Kyle MacLachlan

as Orson Hodge

Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair
Dana Delany

as Katherine Mayfair

Neal McDonough as Dave Williams
Neal McDonough

as Dave Williams

Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van de Kamp
Shawn Pyfrom

as Andrew Van de Kamp

Charlie Carver as Porter Scavo
Charlie Carver

as Porter Scavo

Max Carver as Preston Scavo
Max Carver

as Preston Scavo

Joshua Logan Moore as Parker Scavo
Joshua Logan Moore

as Parker Scavo

Kendall Applegate as Penny Scavo
Kendall Applegate

as Penny Scavo

Episodes

You're Gonna Love Tomorrow poster

You're Gonna Love Tomorrow 7.0

September 28, 2008

Five years have passed since Katherine shot her ex-husband as Susan, Lynette, Bree and Gaby stood together in solidarit…

We're So Happy You're So Happy poster

We're So Happy You're So Happy 7.2

October 5, 2008

Unaware of Jackson's whereabouts, Susan goes to a local bar suspecting that he might be with Mike however, she soon lan…

Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else poster

Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else 8.4

October 12, 2008

Bree's estranged daughter, Danielle, returns to Wisteria Lane and is met with a deluge of criticism. Meanwhile, Gabriel…

Back in Business poster

Back in Business 8.2

October 19, 2008

Bree's new found success causes the rest of the women on Wisteria Lane to feel envious. Lynette longs to return to her …

Mirror, Mirror poster

Mirror, Mirror 8.4

October 26, 2008

Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson…

There's Always a Woman poster

There's Always a Woman 8.0

November 2, 2008

Gaby is over the moon when Carlos' client makes them an offer they can't refuse, but a startling discovery leaves her s…

What More Do I Need? poster

What More Do I Need? 8.2

November 9, 2008

Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about son Porter. Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client, Virginia, has ul…

City on Fire poster

City on Fire 8.6

November 16, 2008

Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made…

Me and My Town poster

Me and My Town 8.2

November 30, 2008

For Gaby and Carlos, injuries sustained in the fire lead to a fortunate discovery. But for most, the consequences are l…

A Vision's Just a Vision poster

A Vision's Just a Vision 8.8

December 7, 2008

Lynette takes extreme measures to protect her son. Carlos realizes the extent of Gaby's sacrifices for their family. Br…

Home Is the Place poster

Home Is the Place 8.6

January 4, 2009

Bree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections. Gabrielle urges Carlos to take a six-figure job, even thou…

Connect! Connect! poster

Connect! Connect! 8.4

January 11, 2009

Susan and Edie accidentally lock themselves in a basement; the search for Porter leads Lynette to her mother; Mike and …

The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened poster

The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened 9.4

January 18, 2009

When Eli Scruggs (Beau Bridges), the neighborhood handyman, passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realize how muc…

Mama Spent Money When She Had None poster

Mama Spent Money When She Had None 8.2

February 8, 2009

Bree treats herself to a new car; Susan wants to send M.J. to the best school even though she and Mike can't afford it;…

In a World Where the Kings are Employers poster

In a World Where the Kings are Employers 8.0

February 15, 2009

Susan gets a new job. Lynette tells Tom they need to sell Scavo's Pizzeria. Gaby discovers that Carlos' boss has a dirt…

Crime Doesn't Pay poster

Crime Doesn't Pay 7.8

March 8, 2009

Bree tells Lynette she will help Tom find a job; Carlos' adulterous boss puts Gaby in a precarious situation; after a c…

The Story of Lucy and Jessie poster

The Story of Lucy and Jessie 8.0

March 15, 2009

Susan tries to impress a teacher at work, Gaby talks Carlos into hiring Lynette, Edie continues to look into Dave's pas…

A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. poster

A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. 9.0

March 22, 2009

Bree contemplates selling her business in order to revive her marriage. Meanwhile, Lynette is threatened at work; Kathe…

Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know poster

Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know 8.6

April 19, 2009

Edie becomes the subject as the other housewives reminisce about her: with Susan recalling the first time they met; Lyn…

Rose's Turn poster

Rose's Turn 8.4

April 26, 2009

Carlos finds Lynette in a precarious position, which she chooses to hide from Tom, and Gabrielle hastily covers for Tom…

Bargaining poster

Bargaining 7.3

May 3, 2009

Bree sinks to a new low to retain the best lawyer, and Gabrielle's vanity is put to the test when she makes a deal with…

Marry Me a Little poster

Marry Me a Little 8.4

May 10, 2009

Bree goes to extremes to hide her true intentions from Orson, while Susan and Jackson put on an act for the authorities…

Everybody Says Don't poster

Everybody Says Don't 8.6

May 17, 2009

Gabrielle becomes upset when Carlos offers to have his not-so-innocent niece, Ana, come and stay with them for a while …

If It's Only in Your Head poster

If It's Only in Your Head 8.8

May 17, 2009

Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school, Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gabrielle's n…