Desperate Housewives

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 3, 2004
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 122 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 132
  3. Negative: 6 out of 132
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  1. TVshowaddicted
    Nov 4, 2011
    5
    The 4 first seasons were good (my favorite is the 1st one). The season 5 annoying, season 6 so so, season 7 very so so and the last one for now is very very so so.
  2. drlowdon
    Oct 30, 2014
    9
    Desperate Housewives was undeniably uneven throughout its eight season run but this first season was great viewing. Yes, it is outlandish and unrealistic, but it was always fun to watch and the central mystery surrounding the suicide of (narrator) Mary Alice Young certainly made sure I came back episode after episode.
  3. AmazingWatch
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    For a show it is a truly amazing watch with a fine, fine story line and excellent narration. One of the best shows ever created by a long shot! F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is funny, like this show, but it does not have an juicy scandels or cliff hangers! MOVE OVER F.R.I.E.N.D.S.! WOOOHOOO!
  4. Chrislake94
    Jun 4, 2011
    10
    Desperate Housewives is one of the most well-written TV shows are all of time I don't know how Marc Cherry does it. With the narration of the Character Mary Alice Young she always manages to give instructive advice on Life that viewers will enjoy.
  5. ThatsLife
    Jul 6, 2011
    10
    With a mixture of scoop and scandal, comedy and drama, heroes and villains this show is the best thing that you will ever watch, so hop on this roller-coaster ride and hold on tight because this is one journey that you will never forget, with the housewives and the rest of America and the world, this is so exciting and energetic that you will want to go without sleep to know how it ends!
  6. kowalski
    Aug 27, 2011
    10
    The first season is the absolute classic. It gets worse and worse with each season, season 6th being the beginning of ridiculousness and absurdity. At this point, I am glad the show is getting cancelled as it has been transformed from a hig-quality black comedy to 90210 in the suburbs.
  7. nirishan9
    Jan 21, 2013
    9
    I'm writing this review prior to finishing the season, but the season thus far is great, so I say hell yes. The turns and everything is just fun and entertaining.
  8. PoliSci0621
    Jan 10, 2013
    10
    "Desperate Housewives" was something new and refreshing upon it's premiere on ABC in 2004. What made the show so successful was not only the outstanding writing, but the chemistry between the cast members. Each member of the cast was overwhelming able to bring their characters to life and at times made them quite relate-able. Overall, the development in terms of the characters and the"Desperate Housewives" was something new and refreshing upon it's premiere on ABC in 2004. What made the show so successful was not only the outstanding writing, but the chemistry between the cast members. Each member of the cast was overwhelming able to bring their characters to life and at times made them quite relate-able. Overall, the development in terms of the characters and the story-line (the constant twist and turns were amazingly executed) were quite impressive!… Expand
  9. PipePVelasco
    Oct 27, 2013
    10
    THE BEST CONCLUSION FOR A TV SERIES!
    Amazing Marcias Cross and Felicity Huffman, Cross with the winter finale. So good, so unexpected, so reflexive. Well writing that episode: That suicide's attempt perfect. I love so much Lynnete-Tom storyline and the epic conclusion throgh the penultimate episode. The last episode was not so good for that storyline.
    I hate Mike's death, and I didn't    THE BEST CONCLUSION FOR A TV SERIES!
    Amazing Marcias Cross and Felicity Huffman, Cross with the winter finale. So good, so unexpected, so reflexive. Well writing that episode: That suicide's attempt perfect. I love so much Lynnete-Tom storyline and the epic conclusion throgh the penultimate episode. The last episode was not so good for that storyline.
    I hate Mike's death, and I didn't see so necessary. But well writting. A TV classic. The best mix of comedy and drama in the same show.    … Expand
  10. special-ops
    Sep 3, 2014
    10
    I love this show and i rated show 93/100.I like Season 1 but for me this show is funny and exciting to watch at home much better than those other new TV shows nowadays because this show is amazing and my favourite show to watch.
  11. idontknowher
    Dec 22, 2016
    10
    Sin duda, la mejor serie que ha podido existir en la televisión, realmente es muy buena, yo la recomiendo. Además de que el tema central es el misterio a lo largo de la temporada se desenvuelven muchos otros temas que encajan perfectamente con lo que quiere decir cada capítulo. Al ver un episodio y que termine con suspenso, te deja totalmente con ganas de seguir viendo. Es muy original ySin duda, la mejor serie que ha podido existir en la televisión, realmente es muy buena, yo la recomiendo. Además de que el tema central es el misterio a lo largo de la temporada se desenvuelven muchos otros temas que encajan perfectamente con lo que quiere decir cada capítulo. Al ver un episodio y que termine con suspenso, te deja totalmente con ganas de seguir viendo. Es muy original y sin duda genial.… Expand
  12. All_ButTrU4
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    Salacious, gripping and undeniably quick witted. The first season of this soap opera plays like a well planned out tragedy, unraveling slowly over the 22 episode's. It's ensemble cast is formidable with Gloria's selfish adulterer or the performance highlight of the show Marcia whose Bree is a perplexing uptight WASP with undiagnosed OCD. Nothing is ever what it seems and the secrets tendSalacious, gripping and undeniably quick witted. The first season of this soap opera plays like a well planned out tragedy, unraveling slowly over the 22 episode's. It's ensemble cast is formidable with Gloria's selfish adulterer or the performance highlight of the show Marcia whose Bree is a perplexing uptight WASP with undiagnosed OCD. Nothing is ever what it seems and the secrets tend to keep them than the other way round. Some episode's do border on filller but they never end that way,a cliffhanger always sending off the episode. Truly enjoyed binging this.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best TV Season of 2004
6
#6 Most Discussed TV Season of 2004
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#10 Most Shared TV Season of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Terry Kelleher
    Jun 28, 2013
    75
    So cheeky, sexy and alive that you can't help enjoying it.
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  2. Arizona Republic
    Reviewed by: Bill Goodykoontz
    Jun 20, 2013
    90
    What makes Desperate Housewives so intriguing -- and, in a broadcast universe that feels cookie-cutter homogenous, so different -- is the risks it takes. [3 Oct 2004]
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    Jun 20, 2013
    80
    Desperate Housewives' style and dark, comic tone owe much to such groundbreaking cable productions as HBO's Six Feet Under. And, while the writing is no match for that of Alan Ball... several fine performances by an outstanding ensemble cast make Desperate Housewives one of the more wickedly entertaining network pilots of the fall. [3 Oct 2004]
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