Desperate Housewives

10 Best Episodes of Desperate Housewives - Season 6

Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Desperate Housewives - S6E14

#15 - The Glamorous Life (Season 6 - Episode 14)

Gaby and Angie challenge each other's parenting skills, Susan befriends a stripper and takes her under her wing, Lynette and Tom argue the merits of their new therapist, and a concerned Bree keeps a watchful eye on Orson for fear he may take his own life.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 247 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E4

#14 - The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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Losing Mike takes its toll on Katherine. As Katherine unravels, Bree comes to her aid; Gaby grows weary of John’s intentions towards Ana with twins on the way, Lynette calls upon her family to step up around the house Susan learns Julie has been harboring some secrets and Angie throws a party for son, Danny.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 258 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E16

#13 - The Chase (Season 6 - Episode 16)

Having never had the chicken pox herself, Gaby stays with Tuc and Bob and is reminded of what it's like to be single again; Lynette and Tom forget Penny's birthday; Bree hires a promising new employee; Susan cheats on Mrs. McKluskey; Katherine makes a surprising discovery and Angie grows concerned over Danny's disappearance.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 241 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E20

#12 - Epiphany (Season 6 - Episode 20)

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The Fairview strangler has been living among the women of Wisteria Lane. He once caught Gabrielle and Carlos in an intimate moment. Bree offered him a job and some dating advice. Susan encouraged his passion for art. Lynette will show him kindness and generosity. But... who is he?

The episode was rated 7.74 from 250 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E1

#11 - Nice Is Different Than Good (Season 6 - Episode 1)

Mike gets married and his bride is finally revealed will it be Katherine or Susan? Meanwhile, Lynette deals with the realities of being pregnant again; Bree works to break free from Orson; Gaby is tested by Carlos' niece who continues to stay with them; and a new family with dark secrets moves to Wisteria.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 257 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E6

#10 - Don't Walk on the Grass (Season 6 - Episode 6)

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Bree begins to fall for Karl and drifts further from Orson. Katherine continues her sad attempts at seducing Mike, as her conflict with Susan grows. Gaby gets Juanita expelled from school. Lynette learns Tom is cheating on his mid-term, and Angie hides the truth about her mother.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 247 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E19

#9 - We All Deserve to Die (Season 6 - Episode 19)

Determined to derail son Preston's marriage to Irina, Lynette discovers the truth about her future daughter-in-law. In the meantime, Gabrielle offers to help out Bob and Lee in the most generous way, but does not consider the consequences. Bree begins to question whether Sam has a hidden agenda, and Susan gets creative to help Mike with his finances. Unbeknownst to Angie, Danny meets Patrick Logan for the very first time.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 240 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E3

#8 - Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover (Season 6 - Episode 3)

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A chance encounter reunites Gaby with her sexy ex-lover and gardener, John Rowland; Bree contemplates a weekend getaway with Karl; Lynette and Tom break the news to their kids that she's pregnant again; and Susan is convinced Angie's son is responsible for her daughter's attack.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 240 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E18

#7 - My Two Young Men (Season 6 - Episode 18)

Angie’s ex-boyfriend, Patrick, emerges after her trip to New York. Meanwhile it’s game on between Gaby and Susan, as they go to shameless lengths to top each other’s kids; Lynette believes there’s more to Preston’s fiancée than she’s letting on; Bree invites Sam over for a family dinner; and Katherine comes out of the closet.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 223 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E5

#6 - Everybody Ought to Have a Maid (Season 6 - Episode 5)

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When Juanita’s party is on the verge of being ruined after Gaby is deemed a bad mom, Gaby is determined to prove she’s a responsible parent. Bree gets defensive when she’s judged by a motel maid for having an affair with Karl. Lynette is put off by her new handyman when he defers to Tom for approval on all things and Susan and Katherine come to blows over Mike. Meanwhile, a lapse in judgment on Danny’s part leads to a terrible mishap that Angie and Nick must cover up.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 256 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E15

#5 - Lovely (Season 6 - Episode 15)

Former exotic dancer Robin will have a profound effect on Susan's friends with three teenage boys at home, Lynette will keep a watchful eye; Bree picks up a few tricks to engage Orson; Gaby looks for help with troublesome niece Ana; and Katherine will find a friendly companion.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 240 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E11

#4 - If... (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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In the aftermath of the plane crash, the residents of Wisteria Lane think about what their lives might have been like had they made different choices. Susan contemplates a life with Karl had she not left him. Bree considers life without Orson. Lynette thinks about a future with her unborn twins. Carlos reflects on how Gaby would be as an over-protective mom and Angie ponders the consequences should her secrets be revealed.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 246 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E22

#3 - The Ballad of Booth (1) (Season 6 - Episode 22)

Lynette comes to a shocking realization about Eddie. Meanwhile, Angie discreetly relies on Gaby for help when Patrick threatens the life of her son; Bree offers Sam a generous payoff to walk away; and Susan and Mike's financial woes result in the ultimate sacrifice.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 227 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E10

#2 - Boom Crunch (Season 6 - Episode 10)

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Gabrielle and Lynette's friendship is on the brink of collapse, whereas Bree and Orson come to an agreement about their marriage. Meanwhile, Susan hatches a plan to help an irrational Katherine, and Danny's vital mistake might cost Angie her freedom. In the meantime, Christmas cheer is curtailed when disaster strikes, as a plane crashes down on Wisteria Lane, putting lives in peril.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 261 votes.

Desperate Housewives - S6E23

#1 - I Guess This Is Goodbye (2) (Season 6 - Episode 23)

Gaby risks her safety to help Angie; Lynette's fate and that of her unborn child lie in the hands of Eddie; Susan comes to grips with her financial woes; Bree considers confessing a secret she's harbored for years; and Angie must submit to Patrick's demands in order to protect her son.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 241 votes.

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