In Bree's food compound, Orson walks in with great news. Seems he got a call from his old friend Peter (from college), and Orson convinced Peter to have Bree & Co. cater his parent's 50th wedding anniversary. It's a party of 80, which excites Bree. Nothing turns her on like the thought of sheet cakes and butter mints. Orson's getting some over-the-sweater action tonight! And, I must say this: Kyle MacLachlan is looking yummy in his office-wear. I swear, this show really makes me have a thing for suburban 45 year-old men. Screw Boys Town, I'm going to Skokie!
Katherine, however, is not happy. She wants to leave to marinate some scallops, but it turns out Orson did that and has taken care of everything else. Bree tells Katherine to take the day off and put up her feet. Katherine: "What do you bet I take my socks off and see that Orson's already done it for me?" Whoever wrote that line should be fired. Or at least sharply reprimanded, because it's not funny and it doesn't really make sense. Whatev. Suffice to say, Katherine's pissed, and Bree finds her in a few, scrubbing out the refrigerator. Katherine says that she's thinking of moving to Maryland to be with Dylan and her husband and their incoming baby. It seems she just has a job in Fairview and nothing else - Katherine hasn't had sex in 2 years, so she might as well be a grandma. Oh, Katie, don't give up! Wisteria Lane is a buffet of hot middle-aged men, and some bitch is always leaving out her leftovers. She tells Bree that she hasn't made up her mind, but she's thinking it over.
I don't believe the whole not had sex in two years thing. She's dripping sex.
Edie brings some flowers to McCluskey in the hospital. Aw, that's sweet. But Edie is still furious with McCluskey for trying to bash her bleached-out boy's brains in with a baseball bat. Alliteration is fun! McCluskey explains that she was on new meds that made her loopy, so that's why she did what she did. Is this a ploy, or is that what McCluskey really believes? Stay tuned. I know I will. Because I have to. McCluskey tells Edie that she needs to get some sleep, and as Edie leaves, she tells her that she's going to call her sister and stay with her for a while, as she doesn't think she should be on her own. As soon as Edie leaves, McCluskey picks up her cell phone, and the plucky strings on the soundtrack mean that she's up to something! She's all, "Hey sis! Bring your sorry ass over to Fairview Memorial ASAP. I need you big-time, kiddo." Yay! Another McCluskey!
Back at the Bree Compound, Peter (Orson's friend) comes in to talk to Bree about his parent's anniversary dinner party thing. He's a handsome buck, and when Bree spies a picture of Katherine, the wheels in her head begin spinning right round baby, right round, like a record baby, right round round round. They blah about the location and crap. Bree segues into questions about his relationship (single) and says that her best chef can make a sample dinner. She gives Katherine the "sample dinner" news, and when Katherine complains about being set up, Bree says that it can be a business dinner and therefore tax-deductible. Katherine says she'll cook, but she won't get all gussied up. Bree says that when Peter came in, she let him leave a video message on her iPhone for Orson, since he missed him. Um, that's not weird or creepy or stupid at all. But it does help move the plot along. Bree shows the message to Katherine, who is now planning on what slutty outfit she can wear to the tax-deductible smoochie fest.
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Comments (18)
I literally was like "Well at least he didn't murder anyone" about the guy Katherine slept with. Pretty bad.
Is Porter the Scavo that was cybering with Lynette? I am too lazy to look it up.
I really was so sold on Dave being related to the people Mike killed in the car accident.
1 of 18 | Posted by DP Hooker | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:22 PM
Hi - I love your recaps, and I'm actually not done with this one yet, but I wanted to point out that Bree told Katherine to get a 'pedicure' (or do one or something like that). That's when she said, "What do you bet I take my socks off and see if Orson's already done it for me?"
Still not utterly hilarious, but at least now it makes sense. :-)
2 of 18 | Posted by Anonymous | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:37 PM
Hi - I love your recaps and look forward to them! I just wanted to point out that Bree actually told Katherine to get a 'pedicure', when Katherine responded with "What do you bet I take my socks off and see if Orson's already done it for me?"
Still not utterly hilarious, but at least now it makes sense. :-)
3 of 18 | Posted by Nakabe | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:42 PM
I loved the new spelling of Blu. It totally reminded me of Blu Cantrell who sang Hit Em Up Style. Good song. ha
4 of 18 | Posted by aman | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:42 PM
Sorry about that double posting, I thought I canceled the first :-/
5 of 18 | Posted by nakabe | Posted on November 5, 2008 1:51 PM
nakabe - But see, it still doesn't make sense to me. It's all about the semantics. If Katherine had said something like, "What do you bet I REACH DOWN TO take my socks off and see Orson's already done it for me?" then it would make sense. It's weird that she says she actually takes them off and then notices that they were already off. She can't take off her socks herself and then notice that someone else had already done it.
Or, I may just be crazy.
6 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 2:54 PM
hypnotoad- You're not crazy but what she meant was that Orson would have already done her pedicure for her =)
Great recap as always! I'm with you in ur McClusky love and Jackson hair hatred.
7 of 18 | Posted by corndog | Posted on November 5, 2008 4:02 PM
Holy. Crap. I'm not crazy, I'm just. Frigging. Stupid. Dang. I totally did not get that. I bow down before you, gasmii. I tip my hat to you sirs/madams.
8 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 4:47 PM
I think Porter actually offered to cover Tom's car, which makes that part a little less silly.
And also, are these episodes even good? I have never seen any before this season (because no Gale Harold = no kelsey), so I have nothing to compare them to...but the Dave story is lagging and it makes me crazy.
9 of 18 | Posted by kelsey | Posted on November 5, 2008 8:35 PM
Holy crap. Was I even paying attention to this episode? I blame the rum. Partially.
Kelsey - the show was darn awesome in the past. Even season 1, which is arguably the best season of the show. That rarely happens. If you can, I'd check it out. The mystery was much more interesting and fast-paced, and the "evil" characters were much darker. Season 2 was okay, and I really loved season 3. Season 4 was affected by the writers strike, but I felt that the mystery then really kept my interest.
Rent season 1 on DVD. I guarantee you'll be hooked. And also, very surprised about how some of the characters acted back then.
10 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:51 PM
But to add my humble opinion (which I should have done in the first place), this season is completely the weakest of all DH seasons. I really feel that they're not giving Lynette anything to do other than be suspicious/jealous of Tom, and that road has been well-covered. And as for the other ladies, there's just nothing there. I liked it when the actual ladies of Wisteria Lane were involved in the "mysteries," and so far this season, it hasn't really happened.
11 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 5, 2008 9:56 PM
"and Susan offers to pay him more than she is now."
I took that to mean she felt the new painter was worth more... but I didn't get she would cough it up or anything. Still, it was a nice exchange.
reading on...
12 of 18 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on November 6, 2008 1:00 AM
Hey DP -- "Is Porter the Scavo that was cybering with Lynette? I am too lazy to look it up."
me too, but I am pretty sure it's the twin bc he looks a little bit different, plus they prob have to give both boys some screen time, contractually speaking, non?
just a guess.
Also, yeah -- Lily fucking Tomlin -- I had no idea and was soooooo psyched to see her! She is such an incredible comedian. If you ever get the chance to see her legendary one woman show - do.
more l8r............
13 of 18 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on November 6, 2008 1:08 AM
btw, hypnotoad - this is some hilariously snarky shit you've got going on here. loving these recaps.
I've really gotta go to bed..........
14 of 18 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on November 6, 2008 1:14 AM
Agree this is one of the lamest seasons of DH. I don't hate the 5 year jump, but there just isn't much action ... and it's SLOW. I like always love Neil McDon. (Dave) and was excited for his addition, but it's meandering and ... well, kind of lame.
Lily Tomlin was super, and McClusky is fun this year too. I liked the old Katherine better, she was super last year. Oh ... and Tom & Lynnette drive me crazy. What's up with her hair, anyways? Partial wig? She was best when she was working at the ad agency as super-mom.
OK, that's my two cents.
Enjoyed the recap Hypnotoad..gracias for your work!
15 of 18 | Posted by Yur Mom | Posted on November 6, 2008 9:14 AM
You guys, I totally just scoured the northern Chicago area for "9 to 5" and I finally found it at Barnes and Noble in Evanston. Hee! When she's wheeling that body out of the hospital -- I love me some Lily Tomlin!
Since the Katherine/McCluskey Mystery Hour proved to be a disappointment, I'm glad to see Cherry brought in Tomlin. I have a feeling that the McCluskey/Sister McCluskey Mystery Hour will be even better!
16 of 18 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on November 7, 2008 10:44 PM
Love your recaps! I looked up that Ann Kirby--she is played by Gail O'Grady from NYPD Blue.
17 of 18 | Posted by EllenA551 | Posted on November 8, 2008 6:23 PM
Dude, Dave Williams is in Angels in the Outfield. Don't ask why I was watching that, but seriously. He plays a moron with beige hair.
18 of 18 | Posted by christ911 | Posted on November 16, 2008 12:37 PM