Desperate Housewives: Season 2

2005
23 episodes
42m

The seemingly perfect lives in the suburban neighborhood of Fairview are shaken by the arrival of the mysterious Betty Applewhite.

Season 2 of Desperate Housewives premiered on September 25, 2005 and has 23 episodes, from "Next" to "Remember". The last episode aired on May 21, 2006.

Where to watch Desperate Housewives

In the United States, you can stream Desperate Housewives on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 62 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1NextAired September 25, 2005
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.
- 44m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Jenna Bans and Kevin Murphy
Guest stars
- Jesse Metcalfe John Rowland
- Charlie Babcock Stu Durber
- Andy Umberger Officer Romslow
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Shirley Knight Phyllis Van De Kamp
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 2You Could Drive a Person CrazyAired October 2, 2005
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.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Chris Black and Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Daniel Roebuck Mr. Flannery
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Loren Lester Dr. Baker
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Shirley Knight Phyllis Van De Kamp
- Brian George Mr. Pashmutt
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Ridge Canipe Danny Farrell
Episode 3You'll Never Get Away from MeAired October 9, 2005
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Arlene Sanford
- Written by Tom Spezialy and Ellie Herman
Guest stars
- Jesse Metcalfe John Rowland
- Charlie Babcock Stu Durber
- Shirley Knight Phyllis Van De Kamp
- Rae Norman Mrs. Novak
- Alejandro Patiño Ralph
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
- Kurt Fuller Detective Barton
Episode 4My Heart Belongs to DaddyAired October 16, 2005
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill
- Written by Joey Murphy and John Pardee
Guest stars
- Branscombe Richmond Inmate
- Bill Goldberg Inmate
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Michael Hitchcock Mr. Doyle
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Kevin Will Ice Cream Vendor
- Adrian Pasdar David Bradley
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 5They Asked Me Why I Believe in YouAired October 23, 2005
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.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Alan Cross
Guest stars
- Michael Bailey Smith Bob
- Adrian Pasdar David Bradley
- Wallace Shawn Lonny Moon
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Nicki Micheaux Detective Schroeder
- Kurt Fuller Detective Barton
- Sam Scarber Lamar
- Joely Fisher Nina Fletcher
Episode 6I Wish I Could Forget YouAired November 6, 2005
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Josh Senter, Marc Cherry and Kevin Etten
Guest stars
- Charlie Babcock Stu Durber
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Betty Murphy Alberta Fromme
- Sam Lloyd Dr. Albert Goldfine
- Adrian Pasdar David Bradley
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
Episode 7Color and LightAired November 13, 2005
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.
- 42m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Marc Cherry
Guest stars
- Tanja Reichert Allison
- Maree Cheatham Ceal
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Meagen Fay Norma Harper
- Alejandro Patiño Ralph
- Sam Lloyd Dr. Albert Goldfine
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 8The Sun Won't SetAired November 20, 2005
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Stephen Cragg
- Written by Jenna Bans
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Charlie Babcock Stu Durber
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Danny Trejo Hector Ramos
- Paul Dooley Addison Prudy
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
Episode 9That's Good, That's BadAired November 27, 2005
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.
- 44m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Kevin Murphy
Guest stars
- Charlie Babcock Stu Durber
- Joyce Van Patten Carol Prudy
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Melinda Page Hamilton Sister Mary Bernard
- Sam Lloyd Dr. Albert Goldfine
- Paul Dooley Addison Prudy
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Carol Mansell Pat Ziegler
Episode 10Coming HomeAired December 4, 2005
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.
- 44m
- Directed by Arlene Sanford
- Written by Chris Black
Guest stars
- Joyce Van Patten Carol Prudy
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Michael Ironside Curtis Monroe
- Jeff Doucette Father Crowley
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Betty Murphy Alberta Fromme
- Melinda Page Hamilton Sister Mary Bernard
Episode 11One More KissAired January 8, 2006
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Joey Murphy and John Pardee
Guest stars
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Michael Ironside Curtis Monroe
- Betty Murphy Alberta Fromme
- Alejandro Patiño Ralph
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
- Pat Crawford Brown Ida Greenberg
Episode 12We're Gonna Be All RightAired January 15, 2006
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.
- 44m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Greg Germann Jim Halverson
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Bob Gunton Noah Taylor
- Robert Cicchini Scott Tollman
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Sandra Purpuro Prostitute
- Alejandro Patiño Ralph
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 13There's Something About a WarAired January 22, 2006
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Kevin Etten
Guest stars
- Dagney Kerr Nurse Ruth Ann Heisel
- Jeff Doucette Father Crowley
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Melinda Page Hamilton Sister Mary Bernard
- Mike Gomez Second Priest
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Carol Mansell Pat Ziegler
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
Episode 14Silly PeopleAired February 12, 2006
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill
- Written by Tom Spezialy
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Sung Translator (uncredited)
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dagney Kerr Nurse Ruth Ann Heisel
- Bob Gunton Noah Taylor
- Nick Chinlund Detective Sullivan
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- Jeff Doucette Father Crowley
Episode 15Thank You So MuchAired February 19, 2006
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.
- 44m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Dahvi Waller
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- María Conchita Alonso Lucia
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Bob Gunton Noah Taylor
- Nick Chinlund Detective Sullivan
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- Jo Marie Payton Charlene
Episode 16There Is No Other WayAired March 12, 2006
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.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman and Randall Zisk
- Written by Bruce Zimmerman and Dahvi Waller
Guest stars
- Deborah Theaker Rhoda
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dagney Kerr Nurse Ruth Ann Heisel
- Bob Gunton Noah Taylor
- Nick Chinlund Detective Sullivan
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- John Kapelos Eugene Beale
- Bruce Jarchow Samuel Bormanis
Episode 17Could I Leave You?Aired March 26, 2006
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.
- 44m
- Directed by Pam Thomas
- Written by Scott Sanford Tobis
Guest stars
- Jennifer Lyons Cecile the Stripper
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- John Kapelos Eugene Beale
- Bruce Jarchow Samuel Bormanis
- Mitch Silpa Jerry
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Eddie McClintock Frank Helm
Episode 18Everybody Says Don'tAired April 2, 2006
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.
- 43m
- Directed by Tom Cherones
- Written by Jenna Bans, Jim Lincoln and Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Jennifer Lyons Cecile the Stripper
- John Kapelos Eugene Beale
- Bruce Jarchow Samuel Bormanis
- Eddie McClintock Frank Helm
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Diane Delano Donna
- Nichole Hiltz Libby Collins
- Jay Harrington Dr. Ron McCready
Episode 19Don't Look at MeAired April 16, 2006
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.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Josh Senter
Guest stars
- Kyle MacLachlan Orson Hodge
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Jack Guzman Juan
- Amy Hill Mrs. Pate
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- John Kapelos Eugene Beale
Episode 20It Wasn't Meant to HappenAired April 30, 2006
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.
- 44m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Tom Spezialy and Marc Cherry
Guest stars
- Sam Horrigan Dale Helm
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Jesse Corti Social Worker
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Mitch Silpa Jerry
- Alicia Brandt Judy
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Eddie McClintock Frank Helm
Episode 21I Know Things NowAired May 7, 2006
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.
- 44m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Bruce Zimmerman and Kevin Etten
Guest stars
- Mike Hagerty Gus
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- Currie Graham Ed Ferrara
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
- Jim O'Heir Sam Killian
Episode 22No One Is AloneAired May 14, 2006
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.
- 44m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Chris Black and Kevin Murphy
Guest stars
- Kyle MacLachlan Orson Hodge
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Lindsay Hollister Maureen
- Tiffany Thornton Barbie
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- Stephen Tobolowsky Bud Penrod
Episode 23RememberAired May 21, 2006
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.
- 1h 28m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Marc Cherry, Jenna Bans, Alexandra Cunningham and Tom Spezialy
Guest stars
- Steven Culp Rex Van De Kamp
- Kyle MacLachlan Orson Hodge
- Jesse Metcalfe John Rowland
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Melanie Chartoff Sally
- Joy Bisco Melanie Foster
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Bob Gunton Noah Taylor