The BEST episodes of Desperate Housewives season 6

Every episode of Desperate Housewives season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Desperate Housewives season 6!

In the town of Fairview there's a street called Wisteria Lane; a peaceful cul-de-sac with manicured lawns and beautiful houses. It's a place where you know all your neighbors and your neighbors know all about you. It's the perfect suburban fantasy. But, behind every picket fence there are secrets. And, in every seemingly happy home, you'll find jealousy, lust, passion, and sometimes... murder.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
I Guess This Is Goodbye
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7.81
2560 votes

#1 - I Guess This Is Goodbye

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/16/2010

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.

Directors: David Grossman
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The Ballad of Booth
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7.79
2574 votes

#2 - The Ballad of Booth

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2010

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.

Directors: Larry Shaw
Writer: Bob Daily
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Boom Crunch
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7.64
1966 votes

#3 - Boom Crunch

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2009

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.

Directors: David Grossman
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My Two Young Men
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7.60
2436 votes

#4 - My Two Young Men

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/21/2010

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.

Directors: David Grossman
Writer: Bob Daily
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We All Deserve to Die
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7.60
2644 votes

#5 - We All Deserve to Die

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/18/2010

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.

Directors: Larry Shaw
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Lovely
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7.52
2370 votes

#6 - Lovely

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2010

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.

Directors: David Warren
Watch Now:Apple TV
Epiphany
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7.51
2464 votes

#7 - Epiphany

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2010

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?

Directors: David Grossman
Writer: Marc Cherry
Watch Now:Apple TV
Chromolume No. 7
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7.49
2511 votes

#8 - Chromolume No. 7

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2010

While in the Big Apple, a chance encounter with supermodels Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova leads Gaby to an unexpected revelation about herself. Meanwhile, Lynette and Tom are in for a big surprise when Preston returns from Europe; Mike is determined to show Susan what a man he is after feeling emasculated; Bree discovers a shocking connection to her new employee, Sam; and Katherine is confused over her feelings for Robin.

Directors: Lonny Price
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Coffee Cup
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7.49
1849 votes

#9 - The Coffee Cup

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2009

Susan discovers a surprising connection between Mike and Katherine, which leads her to question her relationship with Mike. Meanwhile Gaby will stop at nothing to get Juanita into Catholic school, and Lynette's pregnancy becomes hysterically impossible to hide. Meanwhile, as Bree tries to hide her infidelity, Angie uncovers the truth about Orson and Bree's imperfect marriage.

Directors: Larry Shaw
Watch Now:Apple TV
If…
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7.43
1975 votes

#10 - If…

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2010

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.

Directors: David Grossman
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Chase
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7.43
2340 votes

#11 - The Chase

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2010

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.

Directors: Larry Shaw
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Would I Think of Suicide?
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7.42
1894 votes

#12 - Would I Think of Suicide?

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2009

In the wake of another attack, Angie decides the time has come for her and her family to leave Wisteria Lane; Bree and Susan are literally up in arms with one another as Bree's affair with Karl becomes increasingly difficult to hide; Lynette's pregnancy causes a rift with Gaby; and a confrontation between Mike and Katherine leads to a harmful and unexpected blow.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Jason Ganzel
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You Gotta Get a Gimmick
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7.42
1951 votes

#13 - You Gotta Get a Gimmick

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2010

Susan turns up the heat for Mike, Bree learns it won't be easy to undo the hurt she's caused Orson, Lynette discovers Tom's true intentions, and Gaby is forced to examine feelings she's suppressed about her heritage.

Directors: David Grossman
Writer: Joe Keenan
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How About a Friendly Shrink?
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7.41
2028 votes

#14 - How About a Friendly Shrink?

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2010

Lynette balks at the idea of seeing a couples' therapist. Meanwhile, Katherine is seeing her own psychiatrist, Gaby and Susan are determined to find out which of if their kids are in the smartest group at school, and Angie disapproves of Danny's new girlfriend.

Directors: Lonny Price
Writer: Jason Ganzel
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The Glamorous Life
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7.41
2205 votes

#15 - The Glamorous Life

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2010

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.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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A Little Night Music
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7.40
2396 votes

#16 - A Little Night Music

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2010

Angie comes face to face with her ex, Patrick Logan, after years on the run. Meanwhile, Gaby and Susan plan an elaborate scheme against their husbands, Lynette sees a darker side of Eddie, and Bree meets a woman who knows Sam all too well.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Matt Berry
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Everybody Ought to Have a Maid
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7.35
1680 votes

#17 - Everybody Ought to Have a Maid

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2009

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.

Directors: Larry Shaw
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Nice Is Different Than Good
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7.34
1774 votes

#18 - Nice Is Different Than Good

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2009

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.

Directors: Larry Shaw
Writer: Marc Cherry
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Don't Walk on the Grass
star
7.33
1842 votes

#19 - Don't Walk on the Grass

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2009

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.

Directors: David Grossman
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Being Alive
star
7.32
1703 votes

#20 - Being Alive

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2009

Mrs. McCluskey falls for a steak salesman called Roy Handler. Julie is found unconscious in the park bushes, which questions Mrs. McCluskey's decision to tell the police that she saw Angie Bolen's 19-year-old son, Danny, fighting with Julie.

Directors: David Grossman
Writer: Matt Berry
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Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover
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7.26
1719 votes

#21 - Never Judge a Lady by Her Lover

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2009

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.

Directors: Andrew Doerfer
Writer: Bob Daily
Watch Now:Apple TV
The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues
star
7.25
1714 votes

#22 - The God-Why-Don't-You-Love-Me Blues

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2009

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.

Directors: David Warren
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Careful the Things You Say
star
7.23
1528 votes

#23 - Careful the Things You Say

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2009

Susan believes that Katherine may be Julie's assailant. Angie invites reluctant Bree and Orson to dinner. Gaby struggles to home school Juanita. Lynette has her own suspicions about who attacked Julie. Angie confronts Nick.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
Watch Now:Apple TV