Desperate Housewives: Season 8
- 2011
- 22 episodes
- 42m
The housewives deal with covering up the murder of Gabrielle's stepfather Alejandro Perez.
Season 8 of Desperate Housewives premiered on September 25, 2011 and has 22 episodes, from "Secrets That I Never Want to Know" to "Give Me the Blame; Finishing the Hat". The last episode aired on May 13, 2012.
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Episodes
Episode 1Secrets That I Never Want to KnowAired September 25, 2011
While Bree gives Chuck a ride, a smell becomes noticeable; Gabrielle seeks out a priest in order to help Carlos with his problem; Ben Faulkner, a new neighbor, meets Renee; Susan withdraws from her friends because of what happened to Alejandro.
Guest stars
- Joshua Logan Moore Parker Scavo
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Wendy Benson-Landes Colleen Henderson
- Tony Plana Alejandro
- Sam McMurray Father Dugan
Episode 2Making the ConnectionAired October 2, 2011
Gabrielle teaches Carlos how to dance on a strip pole; Susan seeks out a punishment for feeling guilty; Renee bonds with one of the customers at a senior center; Tom and Lynette wonder why Parker was at a late night party; Bree discovers Chuck's past.
Guest stars
- Mark Moses Paul Young
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Joshua Logan Moore Parker Scavo
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
- Scott Michael Morgan Officer Brovka
Episode 3Watch While I Revise the WorldAired October 9, 2011
Lee has a problem with Jenny; Susan and Carlos attempt to find the people responsible for tagging the wall with graffiti; Lynette grows suspicious of Lydia and her fiancé.
Guest stars
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Sarah Paulson Lydia Lindquist
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
- Isabella Acres Jenny Hunter-McDermott
- Chris Gartin Rashi / Herbert Brickmeyer
- Bryan Rasmussen Doug
- Alec Musser Friedrich
Episode 4School of Hard KnocksAired October 16, 2011
While at a yoga class, Lynette and Renee spy on Jane, Tom's new girlfriend; Gabrielle tries to affect change at a PTA meeting; Bree discovers what Danielle is up to; Susan battles with art class teacher Andre Zeller.
Guest stars
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Michael Dempsey Detective Murphy
- Joy Jorgensen Danielle Van de Kamp
- Jake Soldera Benjamin Katz
- Beth Littleford Dana
- Melissa Greenspan Cindy
Episode 5The Art of Making ArtAired October 23, 2011
Tom and Lynette visit a couples counselor about their separation; Bree tries to help a city council about the homeless; Carlos is in a guilty situation; Susan is embarrassed about Andre's students being naked in class.
Guest stars
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Dakin Matthews Reverend Sikes
- Melissa Greenspan Cindy
- Miguel Ferrer Andre Zeller
- Becky Wu Amy Yamada
- Richard Ruccolo Scott
- Jillian Armenante Rachel
Episode 6Witch's LamentAired October 30, 2011
Susan grows suspicious about Amy's affair with Andre; a delivery man tries to deliver a package for Lynette; a man speaks to a sponsor from A.A. about a blackout; the housewives are in the woods with the shovels, but they're being watched.
Guest stars
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
- Mason Cook Jasper Zeller
- Andrea Parker Jane Carlson
- Miguel Ferrer Andre Zeller
- Becky Wu Amy Yamada
Episode 7Always in ControlAired November 6, 2011
Bree is stunned when she learns who dug up the body of Gaby's stepfather; jealousy rears its ugly head when Lynette begins to spread untruths to daughter Penny about Tom's new girlfriend; Gaby and Carlos must convince Lee and Bob that Juanita and Celia aren't the bad seeds that they used to be when they want to name them in their will as guardians; and Susan desperately searches her inner self to find what inspires her in order to better her art and impress her hard-to-please art teacher, Andre.
Guest stars
- Tuc Watkins Bob Hunter
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
- Andrea Parker Jane Carlson
Episode 8Suspicion SongAired November 13, 2011
Detective Chuck Vance begins harassing Bree as his suspicions about her involvement in the disappearance of Alejandro grow; after using the murder of Gaby's stepfather as inspiration for her art school projects, Susan must find a way to graciously decline art school teacher Andre's (Miguel Ferrer) invitation to display and sell her paintings at a gallery showing; when Carlos's drinking gets in the way of his ability to work, Gaby goes to The Office in an effort to save his business from losing a multi-million dollar account; and on the occasion of their 22-year anniversary, Lynette comes up with a plan to try to salvage her marriage to Tom.
Guest stars
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Melissa Greenspan Cindy
- Andrea Parker Jane Carlson
- Jayne Entwistle Marilyn
- Leslie Jordan Felix Bergman
- H. Richard Greene Frank Sweeney
- Jeremy Glazer Geoffrey Mathers
Episode 9Putting It TogetherAired December 4, 2011
Gabrielle, thinking the worst, goes on a frenzied search for Carlos after he unexpectedly checks out of rehab. Meanwhile, a desolate Bree goes on a drinking binge and finds herself in a desperate situation.
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Jonathan Cake Chuck Vance
- Andrea Parker Jane Carlson
- Jeremy Rowley Nurse
- Leslie Jordan Felix Bergman
- Ruby Lewis Chloe
Episode 10What's to Discuss, Old Friend?Aired January 8, 2012
Bree prepares to end it all as she draws a gun to her head, and Gaby suspects the Carlos may have had something to do with detective Vance's murder.
Guest stars
- Tuc Watkins Bob Hunter
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Joshua Logan Moore Parker Scavo
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Michael Dempsey Detective Murphy
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
- Lee Meriwether Doris
- Rob Reinis Detective
Episode 11Who Can Say What's True?Aired January 15, 2012
While in Oklahoma, Susan learns that the late Alejandro has been sexually abusing his 15 year old step-daughter, Marisa, just like he abused Gabby years earlier. Meanwhile, Bree gets an unpleasant surprise from a man she meets in a bar, Gabrielle tries to bluff her way through a business dinner in order to woo a potential client for Carlos, and Mike catches Ben doing something he shouldn't do to try to salvage his faltering real estate project.
Guest stars
- Joshua Logan Moore Parker Scavo
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
- Sal Landi Donny
- Jayne Entwistle Marilyn
- Justina Machado Claudia Sanchez
- Daniela Bobadilla Marisa Sanchez
Episode 12What's the Good of Being Good?Aired January 22, 2012
Karen McCluskey finds out about Bree's sex life and interferes, Bree bumps into one of her many conquests unexpectedly, Gabby shares her past with the widow of Alejandro, and after introducing them, Renee ends up paying the price when the date between her hairdresser and Lynette doesn't go well.
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
- Dakin Matthews Reverend Sikes
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
- Sal Landi Donny
- Patrick Fabian Frank
Episode 13Is This What You Call Love?Aired February 12, 2012
Bree's sexual escapades are getting out of hand and help comes from an unexpected source, Susan learns that Julie is pregnant, and Gabby has to deal with a situation at Juanita's school.
Guest stars
- Kyle MacLachlan Orson Hodge
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- John Rubinstein Principal Hobson
- Christopher Goodman Bill
- Stephanie Erb Debbie
- Patrick Fabian Frank
- Grant Venable Ryan Vayo
Episode 14Get Out of My LifeAired February 19, 2012
Susan discovers the identity of the father of Julie's baby, and Orson makes it his duty to nurse Bree back to health. When Mrs. McCluskey throws Roy out of the house, Gabrielle takes him in and is reluctant to help get them back together when he proves to be an invaluable disciplinarian to her kids. Meanwhile, after getting used to her alone time, Lynette is furious when Porter and Preston are evicted from their apartment and try to move back home, and Mike informs Renee of Ben's dire circumstances with a loan shark.
Guest stars
- Kyle MacLachlan Orson Hodge
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Charlie Carver Porter Scavo
- Max Carver Preston Scavo
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Orson Bean Roy Bender
Episode 15She Needs MeAired March 4, 2012
Susan offers to help the father of Julie's baby raise the child; Bree agrees to go to Maine with Orson - perhaps for good; Karen pleads with Gaby not to tell Roy about her condition; and the loan shark who threatened Ben sets out to ruin Renee.
Guest stars
- Kyle MacLachlan Orson Hodge
- Charlie Carver Porter Scavo
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Joshua Logan Moore Parker Scavo
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Orson Bean Roy Bender
- Sal Landi Donny
Episode 16You Take for GrantedAired March 11, 2012
Susan talks Mike into going to the police when she discovers that Ben's loan shark is out to get him; Mrs. McCluskey, who's dying of cancer, asks Bree to help her commit suicide; Tom's girlfriend, Jane, stuns Lynette at Penny's birthday party; Carlos behaves oddly on his first day back at work, and Gaby is worried.
Guest stars
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Michael Dempsey Detective Murphy
- Orson Bean Roy Bender
- Mark Sinacori Steel Worker
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
- Griffin Cleveland Son
Episode 17Women and DeathAired March 18, 2012
On the day of a beloved Wisteria Lane resident's funeral, each of the housewives recalls the effect this person had on her life. Meanwhile, Bree is stunned when she's called in for questioning about the murder of Gaby's stepfather, Alejandro.
Guest stars
- Steven Culp Rex Van De Kamp
- Tuc Watkins Bob Hunter
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
- Michael Dempsey Detective Murphy
- Lupe Ontiveros Juanita 'Mama' Solis
Episode 18Any MomentAired March 25, 2012
Bree is not so sure about Andrew's upcoming marriage; Gabrielle tries to find work in an employment agency in order to teach Carlos and the kids a lesson; Lynette plans to win back Tom at any cost; Susan's parenting skills concern Julie; Ben asks Renee to marry him.
Guest stars
- Shawn Pyfrom Andrew Van de Kamp
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
- Mary Pat Gleason Ms. Elenora Butters
- Michael Dempsey Detective Murphy
- Matt Winston Lazaro
Episode 19With So Little to Be Sure ofAired April 1, 2012
Carlos gets concerned about Gabrielle's new job; an affair makes Susan suspicious; the police ask a hotel owner about Alejandro's whereabouts; Bree needs a lawyer's help in order to get her charges of Alejandro Perez's murder cleared. Jane served to Lynette their divorce papers.
Guest stars
- Tuc Watkins Bob Hunter
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Michael Dempsey Detective Murphy
- Scott Bakula Trip Weston
- Matt Winston Lazaro
- Andrea Parker Jane Carlson
- José Zúñiga Detective Heredia
Episode 20Lost My PowerAired April 29, 2012
With Mike gone, Susan attempts to build a car for MJ's father-and-son school soapbox derby; Bree's attorney, Trip, learns of her previous drunken sexual spree and needs her to come clean about it in order to help strengthen her case; Lynette tries to cause some negative friction between Tom and his girlfriend, Jane, by flirting with his boss and getting him to pile more work on her estranged husband; Gaby is furious with Carlos when he tries to poach one of her rich, personal shopper clients (Doris Roberts) and talk her into helping with his newly formed charity organization; and Renee discovers that Ben is keeping a secret from her about his involvement with Bree -- and the body found at his work site.
Guest stars
- Tuc Watkins Bob Hunter
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
- Scott Bakula Trip Weston
- Daniella Baltodano Celia Solis
Episode 21The People Will HearAired May 6, 2012
As her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip; Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter's commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job - thanks to Lynette - she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby's nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro.
Guest stars
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Charlie Carver Porter Scavo
- Max Carver Preston Scavo
- Joshua Logan Moore Parker Scavo
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Scott Bakula Trip Weston
Episode 22Give Me the Blame; Finishing the HatAired May 13, 2012
Bree's trial finally comes to an end with a surprise confession. Tom takes steps to finalize his divorce. Everything that begins must eventually end. This episode of beginnings and endings walks us both backwards and forwards as we take our final stroll down Wisteria Lane.
Guest stars
- Tuc Watkins Bob Hunter
- Kevin Rahm Lee McDermott
- Andrea Bowen Julie Mayer
- Kathryn Joosten Karen McCluskey
- Darcy Rose Byrnes Penny Scavo
- Charles Mesure Ben Faulkner
- Madison De La Garza Juanita Solis
- Mason Cotton M.J. Delfino
