Connections
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Footage from the show is used in this mini spin off episode.
Spin-off
Referenced in
Linda Abbot (Marcia Cross) brings home groceries and begins putting them away when Andy Brown comments exitedly "Oh you brought brie!" referencing Marcia recently getting the role of Bree Van De Kamp on Desperate Housewives.
Bill Clinton claimes this to be his favorite show
Mentioned during Weekend Update
Grace mentions the hot gardener from the show
the title and plot
Mentioned during the monologue
Cast is interviewed about the show, a brand new "mini episode" is shown featuring Oprah as a new neighbor.
Mentioned in The Bar skit
The show is not mentioned by name, but two women in the pre-credits sequence discuss the episode in which the woman has an affair with her gardener. This was a prominent "DH" storyline at the time.
the opening teaser of four 'housewifes' in a raft before the first shark attack.
Referenced in Spy Glass
Mentioned on Weekend Update as usual
Promoted verbally during interview with Teri hatcher, no clips.
Jack: "It's very hush-hush, very secret, very Wisteria Lane."
Marilyn mentions it.
The title is a reference to the title of that show, in Spanish.
An announcer at the awards show mentions the show when introducing Eva Longoria.
Tackles about the star of the TV series.
The all-female Godlewski family are nicknamed the "desperate housewives", after the show on ABC
The title is a reference to the title of that show.
Annabeth looks at the pictures of the soccer mom turning tricks and says: "Wow, talk about a desperate housewife..."
many references to that show are made, such as the title
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Lorelai calls Luke a drama queen and tells him to enjoy Wisteria Lane.
Mentioned during the monologue and two other sketches
Two references to the series are made
The episode name.
Stewie suggests switching over to this to see how gross old people are.
the last section is titled "Desperate House Wench"
"we're desperate golf wives"
When Jane is waiting for a parking spot, she sees the mom of one of her sons friends and then rudely confronts the woman and references the show Desparate Housewives.
referenced in clue in "American Beauty" category
title reference
A neighbour shouts out that they are trying to watch it at 4 in the morning
Michael says that he has the same birthday as Eva Longoria so that if he ever meets Teri Hatcher he would have an icebreaker. Desperate Housewives is the series on which Longoria and Hatcher star.
The party planner Kit says one package include a visit from one of the Desperate Houseviewes, hinting it's Teri Hatcher.
Seen on TV schedule board.
all answers are cast members of the show in "The Desperate Housewife Who ..." category
mentioned by Joey
Ari says his wife's lunchmates are from Wisteria Lane
the phrase "desperate housewife" mentioned
Mentioned multiple times in connection with Felicy Huffman hosting the "Studio 60" show
Paul Begala mentions the show
Angela: One medal for each desperate housewife!
Krusty makes a joke using the title of this series
mentioned during the monologue
dialogue
Taylor tells Ryan, that Summer does not want to be a desperate houswife.
referenced on Weekend Update
Jack mentions the dead lady from "Desperate Housewives"
Talked about.
Mentioned on Weekend Update
There is a poster for this on the set of Regis and Kelly.
"They make much dirtier jokes on 'Will & Grace' and 'Housewives'."
publicity still
"desperate housewife" mentioned
A character at an orgy says on the phone he's sitting at home watching the TV series.
the phrase "desperate housewives" is used
Bryn talks about watching episodes of the program on YouTube.
Cara mentions the show
Referenced by name
Discussed.
Pannekin's mom watches Desperate Houseslaves
Chris Rock talks about the show.
Subject of a $1,000 question
Mentioned by Ari when he is talking about Marc Cherry
seen on TV playlist
Nick mentioned the series.
Roxanna mentions that her new TV show will air after Desperate Housewives
Tony refers to the neighborhood as Wisteria Lane.
Bree Van De Kamp is included in a $16,000 question
mentioned in dialogue
referenced in dialogue by Gabrielle
The gangsters talk about watching the show as they search Vince's house.
Neighborhood set visited with Teri Hatcher
Included in an $8,000 question
Mentioned in Farrell's interview.
Andy Richter mentions it.
Conan drives his desk to the set of Desperate Housewives.
Sandy mentions that he writes "Desperate Housewives" fan fiction.
Mentioned in Dana Delany's introduction, and referenced in a category title
Mentioned by Tom
Promoted verbally during interview with Felicity Huffman, no clips.
Mentioned by Abed
Subject of a $25,000 question
Rebecca says, "I care about old people. I watch Desperate Housewives."
Christine remarks that she doesn't wanna watch Desperate Housewives in high definition, and points to her neck.
Castle compares the bickering between the victim's wife and his fiancée with characters from this series.
Reference to the setting in a $10,000 question
Jay mentions that Eva Longoria Parker stars in the show
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Hit TV Shows in Other Words"
Reference to the title and Wisteria Lane in an $800 clue in the category "'W'"
Promoted verbally during interview with Teri Hatcher, no clips.
Gill mentions that one of her dresses was worn by Bree on the show.
Mentioned by Alex Trebek in announcing the next day's celebrity contestant Doug Savant
Mentioned when Doug Savant is introduced
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "TV Adjectives"
Subject of a $3,000 question
The show is discussed due to Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit against Marc Cherry
The show is discussed due to Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit against Marc Cherry
The show is discussed due to Nicollette Sheridan's lawsuit against Marc Cherry
Included in a $7,500 question
Jay mentions that Eva Longoria Parker stars on the show
Paige calls Cate a desperate housewife
Referenced in the opening narration
RuPaul mentions the show.
Jay asks Susan Lucci if she is going to join the show's cast
Mentioned by Sonia Kruger when she introduces Helen Richey. Also Brendon and Alana dance a Foxtrot to the theme from Desperate Housewives.
A street segment participant says the show is one of his favorites
Women are tested on their knowledge of this show.
Delany's character says to Ethan Gross "You can't handle a Desperate Housewife"
mentioned in dialogue
The doughnut store clerk says, "Does it look like I'm going around trying to bed a bunch of blonde, 'Desperate Housewife' types?"
The tv-series is a part of a question
mentioned by Dean
The show is mentioned by name.
Today's guest panelist Brenda Strong spoke of her role in the series whilst production stills were shown.
Bo Gentry mentions the show
Rove McManus says that Eva Longoria from the show drank a lot of red wine on his show "Rove LA"
Title mentioned by Dave Attell
Jay mentions that Eva Longoria was on the show
Evil Jeff refers to Shirley as a "desperate housewife."
Featured in
clips
A small clip was presented as part of some of the nominated series.
clips
Clips shown.
Clip shown.
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Clips shown.
Spanish show about Desperate Housewives
Clips of this TV show are featured during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
Clips are shown
Clip shown during Ian Hyland's TV review segment.
crew visible/loses shoes/speaks without using lips/crew seen in reflection/disappearing children
Clip shown during Kevin O'Sullivan's TV review segment.
Clip shown to introduce today's special guest Felicity Huffman.
Clip edited into news report on upcoming series "The Playboy Club"
The women of "Desperate Housewives" are an example of the "Independent Woman".
Spoofed in
segment: "Desperate Housewives"
gay porn parody which takes place on Histeria Lane
parody show: "Desperate House Flies"
pun on title
Dr. Cox says that he doesn't care one bit for what is happening on Wisteria Lane.
The plot and characters are spoofed on the 'suburban planet'
the women on Hysteria Lane
parody of TV show