Desperate Housewives: Season 2

2005 · 23 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 2 of Desperate Housewives

Season two opens with Wisteria Lane in full upheaval. Mike discovers that Zach is holding Susan hostage, and Lynette is interviewed at a major agency. Soon Betty Applewhite arrives, a mysterious woman who disrupts the routine of Fairview. Susan competes with Edie Britt for a man's affection, while Bree becomes entangled in police suspicion. Gabrielle gets involved in Carlos's situation, as he remains behind bars. The housewives remain tangled up with their husbands, friends and neighbors, and every door hides something.

23episodes

Sep 25, 2005premiered

May 21, 2006latest episode

17.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Next
Sep 25, 2005 · 44 min · ★ 8.1
The new neighbors, the Applewhites have moved in. Gabrielle, Lynette, and Susan attempt to comfort Bree while Rex's mother arrives on Wisteria Lane for his funeral. Meanwhile Mike and Susan deal with Zach while Gabrielle struggles with the two men in her life.
Directed by: Larry Shaw · Written by: Jenna Bans, Kevin Murphy · Starring: Jesse Metcalfe, Charlie Babcock, Andy Umberger, Brent Kinsman
2x02 You Could Drive a Person Crazy
Oct 2, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Susan is surprised when she finds out who Edie's new boyfriend is. Meanwhile, Lynette has gone back to work, leaving Tom at home in charge of the house. Carlos makes an unusual request to Gabrielle after his life is threatened behind bars. Lastly, pharmacist George reemerges in Bree's life, which sets off an alarm to mother-in-law Phyllis and her suspicions surrounding her son's death.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Chris Black, Alexandra Cunningham · Starring: Daniel Roebuck, Brent Kinsman, Loren Lester, Shane Kinsman
2x03 You'll Never Get Away from Me
Oct 9, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
Susan tries bravely to accept Edie's new role in Julie's life, while Lynette's demanding boss makes her miss Parker's first day of kindergarten. Bree later on takes a polygraph test to prove her innocence in Rex's death and realizes she has feelings for George.Gabrielle finally comes to the truth about Carlos and John after seeing John with another woman.
Directing: Arlene Sanford · Writing: Tom Spezialy, Ellie Herman · Starring: Jesse Metcalfe, Charlie Babcock, Shirley Knight, Rae Norman
2x04 My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Oct 16, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
On one of Gabrielle's prison visits to see Carlos she creates a terrible riot, which lands Carlos in hot water. Also, Susan puts her feelings aside and joins Mike in searching for his son Zach. Lynette is surprised to find out that her son Parker has an imaginary friend. Lastly, George and Andrew both vie for Bree's attention as they both compete in making each other look bad in front of her, until one fight goes a little too far.
Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill · Written by: Joey Murphy, John Pardee · Starring: Branscombe Richmond, Bill Goldberg, Brent Kinsman, Michael Hitchcock
2x05 They Asked Me Why I Believe in You
Oct 23, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
Susan's longtime book agent and dear friend, Lonny Moon gets into financial trouble. Lynette is forced to go out to bars night after night with her man-hungry boss, Nina. Bree finds out about Rex's feelings about her prior to his death. Lastly, Gabrielle hires hotshot lawyer David Bradley to defend Carlos in court but Carlos rejects him after he witnesses an attraction between David and Gabrielle.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Alan Cross · Starring: Michael Bailey Smith, Adrian Pasdar, Wallace Shawn, Joy Jorgensen
2x06 I Wish I Could Forget You
Nov 6, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Mike and Susan face a crisis in their relationship when Susan tries to get Paul Young arrested by confessing to a police officer that he killed Mrs. Huber and Mike has her diaries as proof. The officer goes over to Mike to get the story, but Mike denies the whole thing. As Carlos continues serving his jail sentence, Gabrielle valiantly tries to free him. Bree goes to a romantic hotel with George, but requests they sleep in separate rooms.
Directing: Larry Shaw · Writing: Josh Senter, Marc Cherry, Kevin Etten · Starring: Charlie Babcock, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, Betty Murphy
2x07 Color and Light
Nov 13, 2005 · 42 min · ★ 8.1
Gabrielle tries to revisit her past when old friends come to town, but doesn't want anyone to know that she's three months pregnant. With the aftermath of her breakup with Mike, Susan finds temporary solace from her ex-husband Karl as his relationship with Edie hits a bump. Also, the Scavos learn more about the new neighbors, the Harpers when they babysit their children and uncover a sex tape of the couple. Lastly, Caleb gets loose from the basement and roams around Wisteria Lane at night, which leads to major consequences for Gabrielle.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Marc Cherry · Starring: Tanja Reichert, Maree Cheatham, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman
2x08 The Sun Won't Set
Nov 20, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
All of Wisteria Lane is panicked by a burglar loose in the neighborhood and thus a neighborhood watch committee is formed. Bree finds out some disturbing information about George. At the wedding of Sophie and Morty, Susan learns who her real father is and is determined to find him.
Directed by: Stephen Cragg · Written by: Jenna Bans · Starring: Kathryn Joosten, Charlie Babcock, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman
2x09 That's Good, That's Bad
Nov 27, 2005 · 44 min · ★ 8.4
George stalks Bree, despite her efforts to break up with him. Lynette takes charge of office politics. Carlos is paroled from prison and returns a new man, and Gabrielle is jealous of his new 'holier-than-thou' confidante. Susan meets her birth father and tries to begin a relationship with him.
Directed by: Larry Shaw · Written by: Kevin Murphy · Starring: Charlie Babcock, Joyce Van Patten, Currie Graham, Melinda Page Hamilton
2x10 Coming Home Mid-Season Finale
Dec 4, 2005 · 44 min · ★ 7.9
Lynette tries to put a daycare center in Parcher & Murphy by recruiting employees' children to get the program started. Gabrielle and Sister Mary Bernard face off over Carlos' mission of mercy to Africa. Bree brings Andrew home and tells him about the revelation of George poisoning his father Rex and killing him. Lastly, Susan confronts her biological father's wife after she thinks they are having an affair.
Directed by: Arlene Sanford · Written by: Chris Black · Starring: Joyce Van Patten, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, Michael Ironside
2x11 One More Kiss
Jan 8, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Gabrielle kisses Tom and Lynette is not happy and drives a wedge in her friendship with Gabrielle. Paul attacks Mike. The housewives become more suspicious of Betty and her family. Andrew is trying to blackmail Bree, but Bree gets some assistance from Susan's ex, Karl.
Directed by: Wendey Stanzler · Written by: Joey Murphy, John Pardee · Starring: Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, Michael Ironside, Betty Murphy
2x12 We're Gonna Be All Right
Jan 15, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 6.9
After a number of bad dates, Susan finally meets Dr. Right. Susan flirts with a handsome doctor, but they accidentally head butt. Meanwhile, some old pictures of Gabrielle turn up on the Internet. Tom is alarmed when his kids come down with chicken pox because he never had it. Bree gets arrested. Lastly, after months of silence, Noah Taylor contacts Mike Delfino.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Alexandra Cunningham · Starring: Greg Germann, Brent Kinsman, Bob Gunton, Robert Cicchini
2x13 There's Something About a War
Jan 22, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 8.1
Dr. Ron informs Susan that she needs a splenectomy. Gabrielle and her arch-enemy Sister Mary Bernard finally face off in church.Also, Tom decides to apply for an empty position at Lynette's job, which leads to the arousal of past issues in their marriage. Lastly, Matthew and Danielle's relationship is found out by both their mothers, which leads to big repercussions later on for Bree and her past secret with Andrew last year.
Directed by: Larry Shaw · Written by: Kevin Etten · Starring: Dagney Kerr, Jeff Doucette, Currie Graham, Melinda Page Hamilton
2x14 Silly People
Feb 12, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
Tom tries hard to bond with his new boss and tries to get Lynette to help him out. Meanwhile, Susan gets some help from Edie and Karl on her situation of getting health insurance before her upcoming surgery. Gabrielle becomes very attached to a temporary Chinese immigrant housekeeper who is staying with Solis' after being rescued by another slave owner employer. Lastly, Bree tries to uncover more about the Applewhites by sneaking into their house to meet Caleb.
Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill · Written by: Tom Spezialy · Starring: Elizabeth Sung, Brent Kinsman, Dagney Kerr, Bob Gunton
2x15 Thank You So Much
Feb 19, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 8.1
Edie thinks that Karl is going to pop the question after she finds an engagement ring and prenuptial agreement in his briefcase. Also, Gabrielle and Carlos learn she is highly unable to conceive a child again because of complications caused from her recent miscarriage. Lastly, Bree's problem with alcohol intensifies with the notice of Lynette after Bree babysits her children.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Dahvi Waller · Starring: Kathryn Joosten, María Conchita Alonso, Brent Kinsman, Bob Gunton
2x16 There Is No Other Way
Mar 12, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
Carlos and Gabrielle decide to adopt, but the process comes to be a lot more difficult than either had expected. Susan finally has her surgery as she finally has medical insurance. Meanwhile, a showdown between Bree and her son Andrew lead to a full out war between mother and son. Also, a dying Noah Taylor learns more about Paul Young and his biological grandson Zach. Lastly, Tom is having more difficulty at the job when having to take orders from his boss and wife Lynette.
Directed by: David Grossman, Randall Zisk · Written by: Bruce Zimmerman, Dahvi Waller · Starring: Deborah Theaker, Brent Kinsman, Dagney Kerr, Bob Gunton
2x17 Could I Leave You?
Mar 26, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 7.8
Susan invites Dr. Ron to meet Karl after he finds out about their arranged marriage. Lynette is surprised that a woman at work is still breastfeeding her child of five. Gabrielle becomes very picky when choosing a birth mother, and a beautiful baby. Bree has to deal with a fresh accusation from Andrew, that of repressed memories.
Directing: Pam Thomas · Writing: Scott Sanford Tobis · Starring: Jennifer Lyons, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, John Kapelos
2x18 Everybody Says Don't
Apr 2, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.8
Carlos and Gaby learn the truth about their baby. An ex-stripper gives birth to her child, and Gabrielle holds her for the first time. Also, Paul Young comes to face his demons head on with Wisteria Lane. Lastly, Lynette is forced to give a court deposition about Bree's drinking and alcoholism.
Directed by: Tom Cherones · Written by: Jenna Bans, Alexandra Cunningham · Starring: Jennifer Lyons, John Kapelos, Bruce Jarchow, Eddie McClintock
2x19 Don't Look at Me
Apr 16, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Lynette is called in to her kids' school as Parker has gone from being obsessed with Dinosaurs to being obsessed with nudity. Carlos and Gabrielle must go to court to get custody of their baby. Bree's father Henry and stepmother Eleanor come to town to mediate between Andrew and her. Susan is convinced that Karl doesn't really love Edie. Later, she goes to a movie theater, and spots Mike with a date.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Josh Senter · Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Kathryn Joosten, Jack Guzman, Amy Hill
2x20 It Wasn't Meant to Happen
Apr 30, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 7.9
Gabrielle and Carlos are shocked when the father of their baby shows up to take the baby back. Cops and a lawyer arrive to a house on Wisteria Lane. Lynette tries to help Ed heat up his sex life. Meanwhile, Karl decides to break up with Edie, as Edie has no idea that Susan is the "other woman." Edie causes a fight to break out in a bar, after she trips a waitress. Lastly, Bree is taken a step forward to help Peter when she finds out how bad his other addiction is.
Directed by: Larry Shaw · Written by: Tom Spezialy, Marc Cherry · Starring: Sam Horrigan, Brent Kinsman, Jesse Corti, Shane Kinsman
2x21 I Know Things Now
May 7, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 8.3
Bree and Andrew finally reach an impasse in their relationship as tension has finally reached a critical point. Meanwhile, Ed finally fires Tom with the pressure from his wife. Lastly, Edie's private detective begins to uncover numerous details of Karl and Susan's relationship as of recently. Gabrielle is having a tough time keeping her servant in the country.
Directed by: Wendey Stanzler · Written by: Bruce Zimmerman, Kevin Etten · Starring: Mike Hagerty, Brent Kinsman, Shane Kinsman, Gwendoline Yeo
2x22 No One Is Alone
May 14, 2006 · 44 min · ★ 8.3
Reaching the end of her rope, Bree checks herself into the Fairview psychiatric hospital. Lynette suspects that Tom is cheating on her, so she follows him to Atlantic City. Susan must start over. Felicia Tilman has more in store for Paul Young, resulting in their war reaching its final battle. Gaby and Carlos get Xiao-Mei pregnant.
Directed by: David Grossman · Written by: Chris Black, Kevin Murphy · Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Kathryn Joosten, Lindsay Hollister, Tiffany Thornton
2x23 Remember Season Finale
May 21, 2006 · 88 min · ★ 8.3
Flashbacks take us back to to moving-in day on Wisteria Lane for Bree, Lynette, Susan and Gabrielle and how Mary Alice brought them all together. Back in the present, Bree gets some frightening news. Susan moves into a trailer after her house was burnt down. Lynette and the kids are staying at a hotel. After seeing a report on the news, Gabrielle believes Carlos died. Paul begs Zach to get him a good lawyer via Noah.
Directed by: Larry Shaw · Written by: Marc Cherry, Jenna Bans · Starring: Steven Culp, Kyle MacLachlan, Jesse Metcalfe, Kathryn Joosten