It was with trepidation that I watched last night's episode of Desperate Housewives. After last weeks big finale I was half expecting them to pull a Dallas and have George's kinda but not really suicide be all a dream, or that he didn't actually die, he just got sick, or what have you. But no, he's dead all right. And Bree killed him. Well, not so much killed him but let him die through inaction. No, actually now that I think about it, she definitely killed him. But since this is the world of Desperate Housewives you know it isn't going to be that simple and neat. No one gets away scott free with murder. Well except for maybe Paul, who's already murdered at least 2 people and is still happily mowing his lawn on Wisteria lane. Man, this show is messed up.
The show opens as Bree is showing up at George's house as the cops are there taking it apart. She is playing innocent acting as if she doesn't' know where he is, even though we all saw her let stand over him and watch him die last episode. Ahh, but that's not all. The detective shows her an evidence bag and asks her if she recognizes its contents. "those are my panties!" Bree exclaims. (Heh. She said panties) But that's not all. It seems George has had a shrine room dedicated to Bree, including a life size sex doll in her likeness. And this isn't the healthy and innocent fanlike shrine room/sex doll like my Natalie Portman one. No, this is a creepy one.
Now if you're upset that George is gone from the show remember that this is Wisteria Lane. There is always an abundance of psycho's waiting in the wings to take up the slack. And on that vein we see Zach, creepy obsessive kidnapper son of Paul the murderer (but actually the real son of Mike the rugged Marlboro man who used to date Susan). He's back. Paul brings him inside and they talk over lunch where Zach asks about who his real father is. Paul lies and says he doesn't know. And I gotta say there is something about that kid that creeps me out. He has this weaselly mouth that is like 3 times too small for his face. It's just not right. This shows casting director needs an Emmy, if not for being good at casting psycho's than for his/her next casting coup.
Thats right, in a casting masterstroke we see the man, the legend, Michael Ironside. One of the best character actors this side of M. Emmet Walsh has now entered the world of Desperate Housewives. Who can forget his work as the voice of Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher, Richter from Total Recall or the role where he captured our hearts, Ham Tyler from V? He plays a mystery man named Monroe. We see him in his office packing up his gun and handcuffs as the newspaper showing Caleb's capture is on his desk. As he's talking to his assistant we also see him quickly use an asthma inhaler. I would now like to officially declare that this inhaler will become a major plot point in the next few episodes at a critical junction. Something like he is in a position where he needs to use it or he will die but can't reach it yet someone else can, or something along those lines. I say this not because I have any inside info, but just because it's such a random thing for him to do that it must have some sort of story significance later on. Mark my words. His assistant Jerry asks if he needs any helps saying "the guy is dangerous." "He's a halfwit." Monroe say's, he can handle him just fine. Yeah, just make sure you don't lose your inhaler.
Over at Lynette's she's having coffee with the girls and Bree is explaining the whole George incident, minus the whole "I stood over him and watched him die" part. But since she is surrounded by an ex junkie, a greedy adulterer and an arsonist, it's not like anyone would bat an eye. They are interrupted by a car across the street at Bree's house. It's her son Andrew home from "re-education camp". You may remember him as her evil gay son who vowed ultimate revenge on Bree. When Bree tells him about what happened with George he blames Bree for inviting him into their lives and causing her death. He then tells her that he's inviting his friend Justin over for the night. When se asks what kind, he say's "the real good kind". Wow, what a manslut.



Comments (34)
More Susan physical comedy gags, but I did like the spray paint on the garage, and how Edie pointed it out. It should of been written on other garage doors too.
Get rid of Lynette. I am so sick of all her 'being a mother' crap. Get lost. We don't care about children. I want to see crazy whacked out unbalanced skanks go bed hopping. No one cares about day care.
KH
1 of 34 | Posted by katieshole | Posted on December 6, 2005 4:01 PM
Edhill you crack me up. "Knee her in the cooter..." hahaha. "greedy Jew and drunk Irishman.." I had to put my hand over my mouth to keep from laughing out loud at work.!!!!
2 of 34 | Posted by CB | Posted on December 6, 2005 4:11 PM
God, this is flippin' hilarious. I don't remember laughing this hard since first reading "The Sneeze"...Check it out. Sneeze.com
Anyway, the whole "kneeing her in the cooter" bit just about floored me. Thanks for making my afternoon at work a joy!
3 of 34 | Posted by Murphy's Law | Posted on December 6, 2005 4:15 PM
When was Penelope Ann Miller nominated for an Academy Award?
Was it for her critically-acclaimed performance in "The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag"
--Nate
4 of 34 | Posted by Nate | Posted on December 6, 2005 4:27 PM
I am sure they would let someone on parole out of the country, much less out of the state.
5 of 34 | Posted by peni | Posted on December 6, 2005 4:30 PM
cooter?
6 of 34 | Posted by The Svan | Posted on December 6, 2005 4:35 PM
Did I miss something?!? Did Susan really tell his father's wife that she was his SON?!? Or is it just a joke that's gone over my head...?
7 of 34 | Posted by bea | Posted on December 6, 2005 5:12 PM
Katieshole,
as far as wanting to see crazy whacked out unbalanced skanks go bed hopping, I have to say I dont need to see that. I watch this show to escape reality, not relive it.
8 of 34 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on December 6, 2005 5:13 PM
There is a bitchin' recipe for Cooter Pie in the cookbook "White Trash Cooking". Wasn't Cooter on the Dukes, too? EdHill, we call that thing a "Coo-coo". At least that's one of the several terms of endearment.
PS- I really like the link to "great mother". In fact I may send her a copy of White Trash Cooking.
9 of 34 | Posted by Lizardqueen | Posted on December 6, 2005 5:14 PM
that creepy ass man/nun makes me not wanna watch. great recap though. as usual.
10 of 34 | Posted by Amo | Posted on December 6, 2005 5:47 PM
why did they pick someone so hideous to play this 'hot nun?' i'm so disgusted every time she's on screen.
11 of 34 | Posted by pinkie | Posted on December 6, 2005 8:26 PM
Yeah, about the whole "mensch" thing? Aren't the Solis' like Puero Rican or something? Do Latinos walk around using the expression "mensch" usually? I think not. I think this is when I just turned the TV off for the night-this week's episode was just too corny with the baby kidnapping, and the "WHORE" sign on the garage, and the blow up doll, and the supermarket throwing scene... I was done at "mensch".
I couldn't take any more DH. I liked Bree's evil, angry gay son, though. That was hot.
Looking forward to your MTB3 recap.
12 of 34 | Posted by joslyn | Posted on December 6, 2005 8:48 PM
I hate it when people make comments about the wrong show, but where's the MTB3 recap, Ed???
13 of 34 | Posted by k-slice | Posted on December 6, 2005 9:48 PM
For all you young'uns out there, "whore" is what you'd look up in a dictionary if you wanted to find out what a "ho" is; you see, "ho"--actually "'ho'" is the streeter/wannabe ghetto shortform of that longer word. Now remember, your second draft of your Romeo and Juliet paper is due on the 12th, and, because this is an academic endeavor, you'd be better served to edit "Juliet is such a ho" to "Juliet is such a whore," since we always use our most formal language when writing, right? Oh, and make sure you can substantiate your position.
Oh, and Ed dearest, if it is only one psycho owning a something, it takes the apostrophe; if it is several psychos just hanging, it takes nothing; if it is several psychos owning something[s], it takes the apostrophe, but OUTSIDE the "s", m'kay? And you get a B+ for your very nice retelling of this episode; some nice analysis and interesting prediction, as well. Good work.
14 of 34 | Posted by Bobbie | Posted on December 7, 2005 4:07 AM
Edhill #8...
I'm sorry, I forgot about the reality of your life. I know watching DH/re-written Three's Company sketches is an escape for you, watch on baby!
And take a break from those bed hopping skanks!
KH
:)
15 of 34 | Posted by katieshole | Posted on December 7, 2005 4:38 AM
Courtney Love = greatest mom...love it!
16 of 34 | Posted by CaliGirlinGA | Posted on December 7, 2005 7:18 AM
Bobbie, I think I love you. Nothing is hotter than knowing how to grammaticize real proper like.
17 of 34 | Posted by realiTV fan | Posted on December 7, 2005 7:47 AM
Great recap... one thing you didn't mention when you talked about getting away with murder... evil gay Andrew pretty much got away with running down Carlos' mother... not that it was a bad thing.
18 of 34 | Posted by LensmanCT | Posted on December 7, 2005 11:51 AM
Bobbie, I'd be happy if Ed just learned how to use the spell checker :(
19 of 34 | Posted by LB | Posted on December 7, 2005 12:07 PM
I spelled cooter correctly. Thats all that really matters.
20 of 34 | Posted by EdHill
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Posted on December 7, 2005 12:10 PM
Ha!
Great recap Ed, misspellings and all!
21 of 34 | Posted by TripleThreat | Posted on December 7, 2005 12:13 PM
C-O-O-T-E-R with the tip of your tongue on my...Oh, yes! That IS all that really matters...
22 of 34 | Posted by Bobbie | Posted on December 7, 2005 12:14 PM
Speaking of whores and cooters, is anyone at TVgasm going to review:
Gastineau Girls - Season 2?
That show is a major skankfest, it must be covered by TV Gasm! Edhill would do a lovely job and give the show the justice it so deserves....
KH
23 of 34 | Posted by katieshole | Posted on December 7, 2005 12:21 PM
So it looks like Sister Mary has replaced George as the annoying resident psycho who makes me not wanna watch.
As for Susan and the whore sign, here is a crazy idea-- why not leave the garage door OPEN til you are able to paint over it?
24 of 34 | Posted by carrie | Posted on December 7, 2005 12:27 PM
Carrie #24..
I agree. It would make sense wouldn't it?
And there could of been a wacky madcap scene with Susan open and closing the door, getting stuck in it, going up and down, getting her head banged, then Mike rescues her from her own clumsiness...now thats writing!
It would be a lot like a Lucy show episode I saw once...
KH
(thinking about changing my name to KatiesCooter...)
25 of 34 | Posted by katieshole | Posted on December 7, 2005 1:03 PM
I love how every time Betty Applewhite plays the piano it's always because of some sort of sneaky diversion. It's like "Oh god, lock up the good china, she's brought her sheet music over with her..."
26 of 34 | Posted by Lubin Odana | Posted on December 7, 2005 1:22 PM
I loved the "oh yeah, that's her handwriting (or penmanship or whatever he said". Of all the vandalzing with spray paint of I have done, I have never managed to get it neat enough to look like my own (horribly messy) handwriting. That lady must have been hittin up a lot of garage doors with the can if she can even get her penmanship right.
27 of 34 | Posted by Leah3t | Posted on December 7, 2005 3:27 PM
Outstanding recaps EdHill. Each one contains several laugh out loud lines. Though I am a bit concerned about the focus on the nun's cooter, though it would be easier if she was truly hot. Couldn't central casting do better for such a popular show. Maybe Natalie Portman can take over in an evil twin switch...
28 of 34 | Posted by Capitolhack | Posted on December 7, 2005 3:46 PM
two things:
One I am convinced the guy with the ball gag is the girl that got killed's father and his assistant is her brother. Why I think this is because of the time when the retarded brother referred to the dead girl as being "not nice' just a thought... stew away...
Second...there is so much suspended reality in this show sometimes I have to pretend I am new to planet earth, let alone the united states just to watch it...
29 of 34 | Posted by smithie | Posted on December 7, 2005 4:27 PM
Carrie #24 and KH #25-
I couldn't figure out why Susan was painting over the word in the rain. The morning she discovered the writing, it was sunny and clear. And since she doesn't have a 9 to 5 job, why didn't go get some paint and do it right away??? Made no sense to me at all...
But I still love the show and your recaps, Ed.
30 of 34 | Posted by volcat | Posted on December 7, 2005 5:26 PM
Great Recap Ed. Hilarious as usual.
31 of 34 | Posted by Vanessa | Posted on December 8, 2005 10:46 AM
Aussie cops bash you through a telephone book so as not to leave any marks.
Not like I'd know, first hand, tho...
32 of 34 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on December 8, 2005 4:08 PM
This show has become absolutely unwatchable. I think that monkeys are doing the writing, after they've gotten stoned. Because of how much press it gets it's simply not enough for me to stop tuning in, though, so I suggest everyone in the world boycott it, so the tabloids will stop mentioning it and Teri Hatcher won't get invited to anymore awards shows.
33 of 34 | Posted by AK | Posted on December 12, 2005 3:05 PM
I havent seen this episode. Does anyone know when a re-run of it will be on? Also is Bree's son REALLY gay? And what does Justin look like?!
34 of 34 | Posted by Metch | Posted on December 19, 2005 3:23 PM