Season 6 of the series about the residents of Wisteria Lane opens as Mike marries again and the identity of his new bride is revealed. In other developments, new housewife Angie Bolen is welcomed to the neighborhood, and she might be hiding something. Gabrielle struggles with her parenting skills and in her relationship with Ana.
On current form, there's no better show on earth to tackle such a hoary story and spin it in unexpected ways while still wringing real emotion from the scenario.
After a season that was undoubtedly rocky - a rollercoaster ride through a mix of good and bad storylines - the minds behind Desperate Housewives managed to put together a season finale that was rather action-packed and full of drama.
The sixth season was a mixed bag, displaying the goofy, playful side of the housewives and their spouses alongside dramas focused on everyday issues rather than outrageous subterfuge and unlikely events.