Desperate Housewives: Season 3

2006
23 episodes
42m

The residents of Fairview deal with the arrival of the mysterious Orson Hodge.

Season 3 of Desperate Housewives premiered on September 24, 2006 and has 23 episodes, from "Listen to the Rain on the Roof" to "Getting Married Today". The last episode aired on May 20, 2007.

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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 1Listen to the Rain on the RoofAired September 24, 2006
It is raining on Wisteria Lane, six months after Mike was run over. He is now in a coma, with Susan by his side. Bree gets engaged to Orson. Gabrielle and Carlos are getting divorced, but they are briefly reunited when their 8½ months pregnant surrogate Xiao-Mei runs away. While adjusting to having another child around the house, Lynette realizes that the girl's mother, Nora, is more than she can handle.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Jeff Greenstein and Marc Cherry
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Jeanne Sakata Li Wang
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 2It Takes TwoAired October 1, 2006
It's wedding day for Bree and Orson but things don't go quite as planned. Meanwhile, the body of a dead woman believed to be Orson's ex-wife is recovered, which interrupts the reception. Susan goes on a date with Ian, but trouble ensues when his in-laws show up at the restaurant. When Nora breaks up with her boyfriend, Lynette decide to hook up Nora with someone. Edie lets her 18-year-old nephew Austin come live with her for some time. Lastly, Xiao-Mei goes into labor.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Jenna Bans and Kevin Murphy
Guest stars
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Peter Jason Jeff
- Gwendoline Yeo Xiao-Mei
- Fiona Hale Aunt Fern
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Kiersten Warren Nora Huntington
- Rick Fitts Jerry the Coroner
- Laurie Metcalf Carolyn Bigsby
Episode 3A Weekend in the CountryAired October 8, 2006
It is a holiday weekend on Wisteria Lane. Bree and Orson are going on their honeymoon, while Gabrielle and Lynette are going a spa vacation and Tom is going on a camping trip with the kids. Meanwhile Susan is going on a quiet romantic getaway with Ian, not sure if she's cheating on Mike. However, things don't go as planned.
- 43m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Bob Daily
Guest stars
- Jesse Metcalfe John Rowland
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Jazzmun Transgender (uncredited)
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Christine Clayburg TV Reporter
- Michelle Pierce Tammy Sinclair
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 4Like It WasAired October 15, 2006
Mike has woken up from his coma, and has no recollection of the past two years, and Edie is there to fill in the blanks. Susan is still in the country with Ian, when she receives the news. Bree finds her family is anything but perfect. Lynette is determined not to let Parker quit baseball because he made a commitment, even though he's terrible at it. Carlos moves back into the Solis house, much to Gabrielle's displeasure.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Joey Murphy and John Pardee
Guest stars
- Lisa Banes Vera Keck
- Michael Durrell Mr. Katzburg
- Terry Rhoads Howard Keck
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Anthony Azizi Mr. Falati
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
- Pat Crawford Brown Ida Greenberg
- Dougray Scott Ian Hainsworth
Episode 5Nice She Ain'tAired October 22, 2006
The divorce between Gabrielle and Carlos reaches new levels of bitterness. Susan is determined to jog Mike's memory, and realizes Edie has been posing as his girlfriend since he woke up. Tom decides that his dream is to open a pizza parlor, and Lynette is not delighted. Bree tries to break up Danielle and her history teacher, who's been having an affair with her. Meanwhile, Mike's phone number is discovered on a dead woman's body.
- 43m
- Directed by David Warren
- Written by Susan Nirah Jaffee and Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Rick Scarry Dr. Peters
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Marco Sanchez Phil Lopez
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Anthony Azizi Mr. Falati
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
Episode 6Sweetheart, I Have to ConfessAired October 29, 2006
Susan professes her love for Ian. Gabrielle and Carlos try to rekindle their love. Bree is confronted with Orson's past. In the meantime, Nora and Lynette go to war.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Josh Senter and Dahvi Waller
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Michael Durrell Mr. Katzburg
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Brian Kerwin Harvey Bigsby
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Kathleen York Monique Polier
Episode 7BangAired November 5, 2006
Everyone's lives on Wisteria Lane are forever changed when Carolyn Bigsby holds shoppers hostage at a local supermarket. Meanwhile, Gabrielle and Carlos finish dividing their assets: Gabrielle gets the house, and Carlos gets everything in it. Susan is preparing to go to Paris with Ian.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Joe Keenan
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Maile Flanagan Cashier
- Michael Durrell Mr. Katzburg
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Christine Clayburg TV Reporter
- Brian Kerwin Harvey Bigsby
Episode 8Children and ArtAired November 12, 2006
Lynette returns home from the hospital. Gabrielle decides to get back into modeling and travels to New York. Susan comes home to find Austin and Julie making out on her couch. Bree meets her antagonistic mother-in-law Gloria, with whom Orson is in a quarrel. Detective Ridley has Mike's house searched.
- 43m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Jenna Bans and Kevin Etten
Guest stars
- Richard Burgi Karl Mayer
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Allison Miller Tanya
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Debra Monk Marcella
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
Episode 9Beautiful GirlsAired November 19, 2006
Gabrielle takes a shot at training potential young beauty queens. After discovering a wall of photos of half-naked boys in his basement, Lynette is convinced her new neighbor Art is a pedophile. Susan stays at Ian's house and clashes with his butler. Carlos asks Mike if he could stay with him for a while. With his mother living in the Hodge house temporarily, another part of Orson's past is revealed.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Susan Nirah Jaffee and Dahvi Waller
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Juliette Goglia Amy Pearce
- Winifred Freedman Mrs. Tomlinson
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Ian Abercrombie Rupert
Episode 10The Miracle SongAired November 26, 2006
The residents of Wisteria Lane celebrate their annual holiday block party. Meanwhile, Gabrielle sets her eyes on a father of a girl she's coaching. Mike is arrested for Monique's murder. Thanks to Lynette, mothers of the neighborhood arrange a protest against Art. This causes his sister a heart attack. And Susan has to cook dinner for Ian's parents.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Bob Daily
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Alison La Placa Rita Patterson
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Chloë Grace Moretz Sherri Maltby
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
Episode 11No Fits, No Fights, No FeudsAired January 7, 2007
Tom and Lynette try to make Kayla feel like a part of the family. Alma Hodge decides to pay Orson and Bree a visit. Susan visits Mike in jail to tell him about the lawyer Ian got him. Gabrielle accuses Carlos of trying to sabotage her relationship with Bill. Bree organizes a dinner party to show Susan that Alma is alive.
- 43m
- Directed by Sanaa Hamri
- Written by Josh Senter and Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Mark Moses Paul Young
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Mark Deklin Bill Pearce
Episode 12Not While I'm AroundAired January 14, 2007
Bree isn't happy Alma has moved to Wisteria Lane. Gabrielle's secret admirer is revealed. The new Scavo Pizzeria faces an uncertain future. Julie and Austin go to Edie about giving them parental consent to buy birth control pills.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Kevin Etten and Kevin Murphy
Guest stars
- Mark Moses Paul Young
- Cody Kasch Zach Young
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- P.J. Byrne Nick
- Richard Herd Harry Gaunt
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 13Come Play Wiz MeAired January 21, 2007
Gabrielle cannot avoid Zach. Mike's new lawyer suggests he pleads guilty, but Susan doesn't agree with that. Gloria informs Bree that she and Alma believe Bree is the other woman. Instead of going back to work Lynette pretends to be ill so she can help Tom promote the pizzeria at a food fair.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Christian McLaughlin and Valerie Ahern
Guest stars
- Mark Moses Paul Young
- Cody Kasch Zach Young
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Chloë Grace Moretz Sherri Maltby
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Mitch Silpa Jerry
Episode 14I Remember ThatAired February 11, 2007
Ian proposes to Susan. The Scavo pizzeria prepares for its grand opening. Mike visits a hypnotherapist in hopes of remembering Monique. Gabrielle's romantically interested in a lawyer, but he's working for Zach who wants her for himself. Bree is hospitalized after a fall, after being tricked to climb on a ladder to retrieve Monique's teeth.
- 43m
- Directed by David Warren
- Written by Joey Murphy and John Pardee
Guest stars
- Cody Kasch Zach Young
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Peter Jason Jeff
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Brennan Elliott Luke Purdue
Episode 15The Little Things You Do TogetherAired February 18, 2007
All of Wisteria Lane gathers at Pizzeria Scavo for the grand opening event, while one resident meets an untimely fate and another accepts a marriage proposal.
- 45m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Joe Keenan and Marc Cherry
Guest stars
- Cody Kasch Zach Young
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Richard Penn Dr. Gainsburg
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Dixie Carter Gloria Hodge
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Valerie Mahaffey Alma Hodge
- Kathleen York Monique Polier
Episode 16My Husband, the PigAired March 4, 2007
Edie gets an unexpected visit from her son. An unexpected pregnancy causes complications. Victor Lang, a man in his 40s running for mayor of Fairview, introduces himself for Gabrielle. The deceased Rex Van De Kamp narrates.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Brian A. Alexander
Guest stars
- Steven Culp Rex Van De Kamp
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Josh Henderson Austin McCann
- Jake Cherry Travers McLain
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- Crystal Allen Kelly
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 17Dress BigAired April 8, 2007
Susan meets her in-laws and finds out some family. Victor is still taking his chances with Gabrielle, while she has a devastating catastrophe at her home. Lynette is encountering new problems at the pizzeria while an unexpected relationship develops on Wisteria Lane.
- 43m
- Directed by Matthew Diamond
- Written by Susan Nirah Jaffee and Kevin Etten
Guest stars
- Lynn Redgrave Dahlia Hainsworth
- Jake Cherry Travers McLain
- Paxton Whitehead Graham Hainsworth
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Challen Cates Samantha Lang
- Soledad St. Hilaire Helena
- Miriam Flynn Dr. Berman
Episode 18LiaisonsAired April 15, 2007
Susan considers moving from Wisteria Lane to London. Later, an accident causes Ian, Susan, and their car to find themselves stranded in a lake. Tom feels threatened by the interest a new Scavo's Pizzeria employee Rick shows in Lynette. While debating his opponent in the mayoral election, Victor Lang witnesses something disturbing.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Jenna Bans and Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Jake Cherry Travers McLain
- Ron Roggé Middle Aged Man
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- Kenneth Kimmins Mayor Johnson
Episode 19God, That's GoodAired April 22, 2007
Gabrielle and Victor will make an unexpected twist in their relationship and will also face a crisis as a video of them sharing a passionate moment in an elevator was caught on tape and is now being used to blackmail them. Edie gets into a fight with one of the ladies that will ruin their "friendship" while another lady on Wisteria Lane ends up in the hospital.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Josh Senter and Dahvi Waller
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Peri Gilpin Maggie Gilroy
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Christine Clayburg TV Reporter
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 20GossipAired April 29, 2007
Susan goes to the therapist and realizes she must choose between Ian and Mike. Travers is having a birthday party which only spells trouble for Mrs. McCluskey, Gabrielle's engagement party is upstaged by an unexpected announcement and the neighborhood is full of gossip about the dead body found on Wisteria Lane.
- 43m
- Directed by Wendey Stanzler
- Written by Joey Murphy and John Pardee
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Jake Cherry Travers McLain
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Stacey Travis Jordana Geist
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Zane Huett Parker Scavo
Episode 21Into the WoodsAired May 6, 2007
Susan goes into the woods to try to find Mike. Gabrielle gets into an argument with a meter man who gives her a ticket. Victor is elected mayor, and Gabrielle goes back to teach the meter man a lesson. Edie's ex-husband comes back to collect Travers. Lynette realizes she has feelings for another man.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Alexandra Cunningham
Guest stars
- Jake Cherry Travers McLain
- Meeghan Holaway Elizabeth
- Christine Clayburg TV Reporter
- Brendan Patrick Connor Jeffrey Scott
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- Rusty Schwimmer Toni
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Alec Mapa Vern
Episode 22What Would We Do Without You?Aired May 13, 2007
While Tom tries to save his marriage, Mike and Susan get engaged. However, Susan's happiness is short-lived when she realizes Gabrielle has stolen her cancelled wedding with Ian. Meanwhile, Edie wants Carlos to move in with her, and she's ready to do anything to make it happen.
- 43m
- Directed by Larry Shaw
- Written by Bob Daily
Guest stars
- William Ragsdale Scott McKinney
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- John Rosenfeld Doctor Shiller
- Ellen Geer Lillian Sims
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
Episode 23Getting Married TodayAired May 20, 2007
As Gabrielle prepares for her fairy tale wedding, Bree returns to Fairview with a surprise. Meanwhile, Lynette's mother Stella pays her a visit after finding out Lynette has cancer. Finally, Susan and Mike tie the knot in an unexpected location.
- 43m
- Directed by David Grossman
- Written by Joe Keenan and Kevin Murphy
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Polly Bergen Stella Wingfield
- Brent Kinsman Preston Scavo
- Rachel Fox Kayla Huntington
- Mike Farrell Milton Lang
- Shane Kinsman Porter Scavo
- John Slattery Victor Lang
- K Callan Eileen Britt