清晨的一声枪响，打破紫藤社区长期以来的安宁。Mary Alice Young（Brenda Strong 饰）在家中自杀身亡。故事以她叙述的口吻开始，死后的Mary开始环顾四周关心自己邻居的生活：Susan（泰瑞·海切尔 Teri Hatcher 饰）是一个儿童文学作家，对男人毫无抗拒能力，丈夫因为出轨而被Susan提出离婚，有一个正值青春期的15岁女儿Julie。Lynette（菲丽西提·霍夫曼 Felicity Huffman 饰）是个标准的女强人，为了谁成为照顾家中四个幼儿的人而和丈夫约法三章时起冲突。Bree（玛西亚·克劳斯 Marcia Cross 饰）则是个完美主妇，她对自己的一言一行都要求甚高，却总是忽略了丈夫以及儿女对爱的需要，她很优雅，却冷冰冰。而性感的Gabrielle（艾娃·朗格利亚 Eva Longoria 饰）则有着富有又懂情趣的丈夫Calos，但总是禁受不住诱惑而偷情和重视物质享受的她也有着自己不为人知的过往。Mary的死让这群主妇们开始反省自己日常的生活，并且相约要互相倾诉心事。但她们渐渐发现Mary的死背后埋藏着一个惊天秘密，而新来的邻居Mike则似乎与这件事有关……
Now You Know 8.8
播出日期: 2007-09-30
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Susan learns that she is expecting a child while Bree continues to fake her own pregnancy. Gabrielle begins an affair with her ex-husband, Carlos and Lynette tries to conceal her cancer from her friends and children. The episode also introduces Katherine Mayfair, Susan's old friend who returns to the neighborhood after being away for 12 years.
Smiles of a Summer Night 7.7
播出日期: 2007-10-07
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Lynette kicks Tom out of her chemotherapy sessions. Susan is mistaken for a stripper. Bree attempts to steal a prize-winning recipe from Katherine.
The Game 8.7
播出日期: 2007-10-14
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Bree informs the housewives of what she overheard in the Mayfair house. Stella makes some special brownies to help Lynette through chemotherapy. Susan throws a charades party for the whole neighborhood.
If There's Anything I Can't Stand 8.0
播出日期: 2007-10-21
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Edie is shocked when she receives some news at the gynecologist's office. At the baby shower Bree's friends throw her, Bree's ex-mother-in-law Phyllis discovers her pregnancy is a hoax. Finally, Wisteria Lane welcomes to the street a homosexual couple.
Art Isn't Easy 7.4
播出日期: 2007-10-28
运行时间: 42 min
概述: Bob & Lee's contemporary water sculpture in their front yard prompts the Wisteria Lane neighborhood association into action. Edie finds out about the affair that Carlos is having with Gaby. Also, John Rowland wants to rekindle his romance with Gaby.
Now I Know, Don’t Be Scared 9.0
播出日期: 2007-11-04
运行时间: 43 min
概述: This is the show's first Halloween episode. Edie Britt's biggest fear comes true when Carlos walks out on their relationship. Susan finds Mike's father, who was supposedly dead. Danielle goes into labor right in the middle of the Halloween party... and somebody has to deliver the baby.
You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover 8.3
播出日期: 2007-11-11
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Lynette's sisters Lydia and Lucy come to visit. While having dinner with Susan and Mike, Bree and Orson realize they share different views on whether their newborn baby should be circumcised. On a boat, Victor confronts Gaby about her affair with Carlos and she throws him into the ocean. Later, Bree informs Susan that she thinks Mike is addicted to drugs.
Distant Past 8.2
播出日期: 2007-11-25
运行时间: 43 min
概述: A mysterious stalker from Adam's past shows up on Wisteria Lane, and they have dinner. Detectives question Gabrielle about Victor's whereabouts. Danielle's baby puts stress on Bree and Orson's marriage. Lynette has a reunion with her long-lost stepfather, Glen. Susan notices Mike is behaving strangely.
Something's Coming 9.2
播出日期: 2007-12-02
运行时间: 43 min
概述: A tornado comes to Wisteria Lane, forcing residents into basements, cellars and safe rooms, and destroying homes and lives. Meanwhile, Susan ends up at the hospital after falling down the stairs.
Welcome to Kanagawa 8.5
播出日期: 2008-01-06
运行时间: 43 min
概述: In the aftermath of the tornado, the residents of Wisteria Lane try to rebuild their lives. Katherine discovers someone may know her secret while Lynette faces the possibility of her family's fate.
Sunday 7.6
播出日期: 2008-04-13
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Two weeks after the tornado, with Mike still in rehab, Mrs. Delfino gets a visit from her cousin Tim. Meanwhile, Bree desperately awaits to return to her own house. Gabrielle learns that Carlos' blindness is permanent. Katherine is unable to keep some of her secrets from the women of Wisteria Lane. Finally, a surprise wedding ceremony has its own share of secrets.
In Buddy's Eyes 7.0
播出日期: 2008-04-20
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Gabrielle struggles with the reality of having a blind husband. Lynette is surprised when Rick Coletti shows up at the Scavo pizzeria. Bree and Katherine join forces to plan the Founders Day Ball. As part of his recovery, Mike asks a few people for forgiveness, and Orson starts sleepwalking.
Hello, Little Girl 8.5
播出日期: 2008-04-27
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Bree and Katherine decide to start a catering business together. Lynette tries to deny her feelings for Rick. Mike learns the truth about his nearly fatal accident. Carlos gets a seeing-eye dog. Dylan meets her estranged father.
Opening Doors 8.0
播出日期: 2008-05-04
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Susan meets her ex-husband, Karl at a Lamaze class, and finds out that he has remarried and is having another child. Lynette learns who was responsible for starting the fire at Rick's restaurant. Bree wants Orson to turn himself in to the police. Meanwhile, Gabrielle rents a room to a hip artist, Ellie, who has a dark secret. Elsewhere, Dylan continues meeting with her father, Wayne, and Katherine decides to go spy on her.
Mother Said 8.2
播出日期: 2008-05-11
运行时间: 43 min
概述: Adele Delfino, Susan's mother-in-law, arrives for a visit. Carlos and Gabrielle find out their tenant, Elli, has a dark secret. A full scale war erupts between Bree and Edie.
The Gun Song 8.8
播出日期: 2008-05-18
运行时间: 43 min
概述: "The Gun Song" is the 86th episode of the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. It is the sixteenth episode of the show's fourth season, and the first half of the two-hour season finale. It aired on May 18, 2008 in the United States.
Free 7.9
播出日期: 2008-05-18
运行时间: 44 min
概述: Susan and Mike try to name their son. Lynette is arrested for supposedly attacking Kayla, and Tom must do what he can to save his family. Bree is being stalked by Orson, and when she meets with Reverend Green, the reverend tries to hit on her. In the meantime, Gabrielle is still helping the police trying to detain Ellie for dealing drugs. Finally, Katherine is visited by her ex-husband, Wayne.
