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Desperate Housewives

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20122004–2012
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
127K
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POPULARITY
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Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria in Desperate Housewives (2004)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood, after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood, after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood, after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
127K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
329
2
  • Creator
    • Marc Cherry
  • Stars
    • Teri Hatcher
    • Felicity Huffman
    • Marcia Cross
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  • Creator
    • Marc Cherry
  • Stars
    • Teri Hatcher
    • Felicity Huffman
    • Marcia Cross
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    • 245User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
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    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 66 wins & 189 nominations total

    Episodes180

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    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Susan Mayeras Susan Mayer…
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Lynette Scavoas Lynette Scavo
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    Marcia Cross
    Marcia Cross
    • Bree Van De Kampas Bree Van De Kamp…
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Gabrielle Solisas Gabrielle Solis…
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    Ricardo Chavira
    Ricardo Chavira
    • Carlos Solisas Carlos Solis
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    Brenda Strong
    Brenda Strong
    • Mary Alice Youngas Mary Alice Young
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    James Denton
    James Denton
    • Mike Delfinoas Mike Delfino
    180 episodes180 eps • 2004–2012
    Doug Savant
    Doug Savant
    • Tom Scavoas Tom Scavo
    175 episodes175 eps • 2004–2012
    Shawn Pyfrom
    Shawn Pyfrom
    • Andrew Van De Kampas Andrew Van De Kamp
    112 episodes112 eps • 2004–2012
    Nicollette Sheridan
    Nicollette Sheridan
    • Edie Brittas Edie Britt
    111 episodes111 eps • 2004–2009
    Andrea Bowen
    Andrea Bowen
    • Julie Mayeras Julie Mayer
    107 episodes107 eps • 2004–2012
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Orson Hodgeas Orson Hodge
    96 episodes96 eps • 2006–2012
    Brent Kinsman
    Brent Kinsman
    • Preston Scavoas Preston Scavo
    88 episodes88 eps • 2004–2011
    Shane Kinsman
    Shane Kinsman
    • Porter Scavoas Porter Scavo
    88 episodes88 eps • 2004–2011
    Kathryn Joosten
    Kathryn Joosten
    • Karen McCluskeyas Karen McCluskey
    87 episodes87 eps • 2005–2012
    Zane Huett
    Zane Huett
    • Parker Scavoas Parker Scavo
    81 episodes81 eps • 2004–2010
    Joy Jorgensen
    Joy Jorgensen
    • Danielle Van De Kampas Danielle Van De Kamp
    78 episodes78 eps • 2004–2011
    Mark Moses
    Mark Moses
    • Paul Youngas Paul Young
    75 episodes75 eps • 2004–2011
    • Creator
      • Marc Cherry
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A fan loved the dress Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) wore in the pilot so much, she wrote to the producers asking the name of the designer, and if he could design her a prom dress. The producers instead sent her the actual gown, and she wore it to her prom.
    • Goofs
      Xiao-Mei would never be able to be a surrogate without having a child of her own first. All reputable surrogacy agencies in the US require their surrogates to have had at least one full-term, live birth before becoming a surrogate.
    • Quotes

      Sister Mary Bernard: Money can't buy happiness.

      Gabrielle: Sure it can! That's just a lie we tell poor people to keep them from rioting.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits contain references to famous pieces of art, including Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder, The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck, American Gothic by Grant Wood, and Andy Warhol's Campbell's soup can. Also alluded to are the lesser known Couple Arguing and Romantic Couple by Robert Dale (drawn in a comic book style similar to that of Roy Liechtenstein) and a 1940s "Am I Proud!" poster by Dick Williams (showing a woman holding cans).
    • Connections
      Edited into Desperate Housewives: Oprah Winfrey Is the New Neighbor (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Desperate Housewives Theme
      Written by Danny Elfman

    User reviews245

    Review
    Top review
    Enjoyable for both sexes due to its witty dark humor
    I had approached "Desperate Housewives" with a certain amount of suspicion as I was never a fan by any means of "Sex and the City" and thought this would basically be the same sort of show. In some ways, it is. Men are still represented the same way -- to be blunt, idiots -- and it's still very targeted towards females.

    However what I found is that "Desperate Housewives" contains a very funny satirical, dark edge to its humor that elevates it above "Sex and the City" and some other such shows that were previously on television... as a result it can be enjoyed by men and women -- if you like dark suburban comedies such as "The War of the Roses" and "The 'burbs" you'll probably love this.

    It centers around a neighborhood of housewives who are trying to figure out who may or may not have killed one of their friends, a woman who supposedly committed suicide.

    Meanwhile the show focuses on their relationships, trials and tribulations, mainly the character of Teri Hatcher, who is the one we are meant to feel the most sympathy for.

    Although "Desperate Housewives" is rather silly at times and perhaps a bit too smug and clever for its own good, I find it very easy to watch and one of the better entertainments available on television at the time. I'd recommend it to anyone who can appreciate absurd dark humor set in a realistic environment. It's just good fun!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Canal+ (France)
      • Official Desperate Housewives online kitchen
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Những Bà Nội Trợ Kiểu Mỹ
    • Filming locations
      • Colonial Street, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cherry Alley Productions
      • Cherry Productions
      • Touchstone Television
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital

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