Top 20 Shocking Desperate Housewives Moments

[@rahbeeuh]

Can we all appreciate the wonderful voice over work of Brenda Strong (Mary Alice)?

[@trinaq]

Agreed, she should definitely be a voice actor for animation, her voice was so soothing and concise.

[@rahbeeuh]

@@trinaq ikr? Her voice is a delight and she should certainly consider voiceover animation

[@Octobris]

"yes..." ;)

[@Fee212]

Lynette...... not my favourite character by far and away. Nothing was good enough for her. 😞

[@CoolEnginesChristytrekkie]

She has a very soothing and calming voice

[@parkersairpods]

gonna take this as a sign to rewatch the whole series now

[@karawardlaw4090]

It's on Hulu. I watched it not too long ago

[@kayla_theysaid]

I just finished rewatching it 😅

[@lauraarmstrong6900]

Me to lol

[@rachayreid4840]

I rewatched it recently! Forgot how good it was

[@gabriellecummins]

Sameee

[@thatchillingeffect]

Mid season shockers were the best part, as unlikely as they were. The plane, the tornado... it became a recurring thing and I loved them.

[@jessicajuergens9424]

GOD when Lilly was taken away is a moment I always remember. So gut wrenching and such an amazing performance by Eva

[@chelseylin6724]

Gabby had some of the best character development in the series in my opinion. While she will always have tendencies of selfishness, she was a totally different character from the pilot to the finale. Like when Carlos wanted to confess to save Bree and gabby planted the weapon in his pocket at the courthouse security check so she could confess first to save Carlos! Like season 1 gabby would have never! She was the best character in the show! Side note…I also still haven’t forgiven the show for killing Mike 😭

[@keirarees3179]

Loved Gabby, she had the best character development in my humble opinion. I too loved Mike and felt bad for Susan when he was killed.

[@PHSDM104]

I agree. Gabby started out a selfish and adulterous gold digger without compassion for others. She turned into a loving mother, loyal wife and a successful business woman that was quick to protect those she loves.

[@felixmeow660]

Yeah, Gabby had the biggest transformation throughout the show..but that happens with some people when they get older..she changed when she had kids and Carlos went blind..like when he got his sight back she was so afraid he wouldn't be attracted to her anymore and that showed her vulnerability..and when Lynette was sick, she was really vulnerable..

[@tiffanygray]

I think Gaby and Bree both had the best character development throughout the show! They both changed for the better! And also, Mike's death gave me nightmares for years on end. For me, that was the most gut-wrenching scene.

[@AlexNur07]

Gabby & Bree were the best. Mike dying was a good twist, bcs he wasn't innocent and he needs punished too, he never even felt sorry for the things he did. And Susan was so annoying, idc for her sadness.

[@JMTE27]

One of the my fav shows of all time! The tornado! The plane crash ! The stampede! The supermarket shooting! The mystery reveals ! Katherine ! The time jump! This show had it all. Bree & Lynette were my fav

[@vixxp2856]

Lynette, really?? What is about her to like, I'm really confused

[@JonathanLasry]

I break down every time I see Gaby begging for her daughter not to be taken away and Lynnette screaming after the tornado… that’s peak acting for Eva and Felicity That being said I will never forgive the show for killing off Mike

[@angelaholmes8888]

Lynette conversation with art was truly chilling i still remember that

[@moniquevandoorn8347]

The most shocking moment to me was, when Mike in a totally unfeeling, ruthless way dumped Katherine for Susan. He said in an indifferent way that he did not care about her at all, and that she meant nothing to him. Now that was not what I expected from him.

[@monkeybutt107]

agreed. by the end of the show, it was Katherine who got away from a major red flag given the kind of people Mike had gotten himself involved with.

[@chupachuuups706]

“I don’t care enough about you to kilł you.” I forget if he then handed her, or put down, the knîfe. I was starting middle school when I watched the show when it was still of netflix. That line by Mike made me go ‘woah’ even as a kid. I also had the BIGGEST crush on Katherine back then. A part of me always wanted to see her & Mike together. Most likely bc she looked like a real life crush I had on another girl in school at the time.

[@abdallahbouzid8385]

I am still pissed they killed Edie

[@Hachan2002]

Same, she was my favourite😭

[@Savedbylove364]

And Mike Delfino 😢 but I heard they killed Edie because she sued the producer

[@deeplimerence]

The actress left the series herself

[@champagnexoxo1198]

I wasn't lol she became so annoying and worst to find out that the actress was the reason they killed mike delfino character

[@dd_333]

@@champagnexoxo1198how was she the reason they killed Mike ? I’m really curious

[@tiffanygray]

Mike's death gave me nightmares for years on end! That was the most heart-wrenching scene for me

[@PHSDM104]

The shocking one for me was Tom and Lynette's separation. They were the couple on the lane that I rooted for the most!

[@moniquevandoorn8347]

Really, Lynette? I did not like her at all. She always was so manipulative in order to get her way. And it never worked, and yet she never learned. Especially when they took shelter in someone else’s home at the moment of the tornado. She immediately tried to kick out the house owners cat because her husband was allergic to cats. It wasn’t even her home, and she immediately thought she was the boss! And that is just one example of her behavior.

[@PHSDM104]

@@moniquevandoorn8347 But you gotta admit, they were the one couple that stayed together the longest through EVERYTHING.

[@moniquevandoorn8347]

@@PHSDM104No, that was Gaby and Carlos.

[@PHSDM104]

@@moniquevandoorn8347 No. They divorced, Gaby remarried, became a widow and then they got remarried. There was never a break in Tom and Lynette's marriage.

[@moniquevandoorn8347]

@@PHSDM104 You are right. I just looked on the internet. I didn’t remember this. Well, I saw it a long time ago and haven’t seen it since. Thanks for correcting me.

[@princessarwen9194]

This was a true water cooler show. By that I mean the next day everyone at work would be standing around asking if you’ve seen it & discussing it. The final season was not nearly as good as the previous ones but it was truly a great soap opera. Some people don’t understand that it is basically supposed to be a light soap opera based on the reviews but I’ve seen it 3 times. 😍

[@cjcabaret]

The final season was amazing! Better than 7 by far! The whole mystery of who black mailed them, Brew turning into a total lush, the ending for everyone - love it

[@jennamendez9572]

The super market episode premiered the same night as the hospital shooting in Grey’s Anatomy back to back and I was SCARRED by both episodes during my childhood. What epic television back then.

[@KikiWannaKaiKaii]

you just made that up😭 dh aired in 2006 & greys 2010…

[@prettyboydyl5093]

This whole show was just perfect. My mom watched it when I was kid and I finally got to watch it now, I’m like obsessed with it. From the acting, the characters and the plot twists ❤️

[@frederickseltzerjr2170]

Marcia Cross is an acting GODDESS!!! When she played "Kimberly" on "Melrose Place," & she takes off her wig in the bathroom mirror to reveal that HUGE scar on her skull was my own most shocking TV moment EVER!!! Her portrayal as "Bree," was a joy to watch, followed closely for me by the beautiful Eva Longoria as "Gabby." I miss DH so much!!!!

[@violettaazul]

The actresses on this show were peak quality. They all got the chance to grow and shine as seasons went by, I miss shows like this. In my opinion, Gabby went trough hell as a mother. Losing her pregnancy, having her adopted child taken, her surrogate ending in disaster as well, and the worst, what happened with Grace...

[@taytaos]

I love this show and I am currently doing a rewatch.

[@giiingeeer81]

YESSSSS a Desperate Housewives top 20 LOVE it!!!

[@slystone4892]

Finally a video for this great forgotten show.

[@tiffanygray]

Yeah, I'm so glad they did a video for desperate housewives. They need to do more videos for it. Strange how when it was still airing, it was a very popular show. Then not too long after, hardly anybody really talked about it anymore.

[@slystone4892]

@@tiffanygray i know, and it really was a great show

[@ashumz88]

Lynette's Story lines were the realest among all the wives

[@Nike-gs8ig]

Yeah, I know the show is about housewives, but a lot of mothers are working these days and Lynette trying to juggle work, raising her kids, chores and her incompetent/insecure husband all at the same time is probably is probably the situation most real mothers relate to.

[@kiaramurray832]

I just rewatched the entire series last month. I remembered how much I loved it and still do. ❤

[@common_marmoset]

What about Orson being Bree's blackmailer in the last season? I definitely did not see that coming..

[@shaney169]

It always bugged me that Bree didn't just drop Andrew off at the bus station if she noticed it a mile back 😂

[@slystone4892]

You should make a top 20 saddest DH moments.

[@tiffanygray]

And also top 20 funniest moments

[@slystone4892]

@@tiffanygray yes and best characters and best episodes

[@Midnightsadv1bez]

9:00 god the acting is just phenomenal

[@CarlDillynson]

"Though Lynette and Tom have one of the most consistently stable relationships..." Did we watch the same show? Just because they never divorced doesn't mean they were the most stable, lol. Carlos and Gabby arguably had the most stable relationship after they remarried in Season 4. Lynette and Tom were at each other's throats throughout the entire show.

[@Adriaan2005]

« Lynette and Tom were at each other’s throat throughout the entire show » oh yeah, and Carlos and Gabby werent? Lol did WE watch the same show? Ok, Lynette and Tom were far from being the perfect couple, but man, Carlos and Gabby did have the most toxic moments as a couple.

[@CarlDillynson]

@@Adriaan2005 that’s why I said “after season 4” lol.

[@Adriaan2005]

@@CarlDillynson I mean, it was better, but still..Carlos always made decisions without consulting nor caring about Gabby’s opinion and she pretty much had to « manipulate » her way out of it. I wouldnt exactly call it a « healthy » relationship either 😂

[@CarlDillynson]

@@Adriaan2005 none of the relationships in this show are what I would call relationship goals, myself 😂

[@AndrewLatt]

I have never felt so sad and heartbroken by any events in movies and TV series except Mike’s dying in this series 💔

[@Dbk416]

Try Greys Anatomy. That tops anything in this show.

[@RenaK2014]

I never missed an episode when this was on the air and I've been talking about sitting down and watching the series again for awhile. I think this is my sign to finally sit down and start watching it.

[@lexxewhyy589]

We can’t forget about Mccluskey’s freezer husband 🥴

[@LadyKattrina84]

If I remember correctly (It was a long time since I last saw all of this show) Bree was, like, the most sinister of all the housewives. She had a REAL dark streak in her.

[@angelaholmes8888]

You are right she totally was the most sinister

[@markduncan9757]

Most sinister but the one that made the show. Bree didn't take anyone's crap.

[@tracim3080]

I love rewatching this show 🥰💖💖 my sister and I bonded though this show so many times, I learned what kind of relationship I wanted for myself as I grew up. Seeing all the different types of fights and how they got resolved taught me a lot. Although my favourite thing was when edie Brett tells Susan to learn how to be alone because Edie might like sex but she didn’t rely on them like Susan does.

[@V009j]

Andrew really was a piece of work

[@briansherrod1916]

Absolutely obsessed with this show and loved being shocked all the time! Now I need to rewatch! 😊

[@SashSC]

I miss that show, and love watching vids on it! Nothing out now like it.

[@amyray5712]

I’m surprise the switch at birth of gabby’s kid wasn’t on the list

[@giiingeeer81]

Right???

[@moniquevandoorn8347]

That was totally unbelievable, because by that time they had a second daughter that looked exactly like their first daughter who turned out not to be their daughter. Just ridiculous!

[@matheusfqueiroz]

I hate this storyline so much. It's ridiculous that they just forget about Grace after she's gone.

[@amyray5712]

I hate it when Carlos gets mad at gabby for spending time with grace and getting rid of her photos just to make Juanita happy but it’s their biological daughter that she wants to spend time with. That’s pretty unfair

[@jamie_ghost.johnson]

@@amyray5712​I think Carlos try to be the real parent to Juanita, while I think that Gaby was the selfish one. She spend more with a child that is not longer. Her anymore and yes, it maybe come from her. But she it isn’t her anymore, as it is Gaby and Carlos biological daughter. It no longer their no more. Also, as far that some people is mad that Carlos sort of wanted Gaby forget Grace, he wasn’t just doing just for Juanita well-being. I just think that nobody points out, Gaby doesn’t how much it hurts Juanita to find out. She is not their biological child, while she realized why Gaby is spending. More time with Grace.

[@minaelmoo]

LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT ❤️‍🔥 Thank uuuuuu

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

Finally DH ❤ Thank you!

[@jasonc.parker4644]

I thought for sure that Mike being Zach Young’s father was going to be number one. It was a great twist, and the moment that Marc Cherry credits for helping him sell the show. Susan finding Andrew in the pool with another guy was also a shocking moment.

[@trinaq]

I remember being transfixed by the plane crash episode, and staying up way past my bedtime to see what would happen.

[@Whoeverwhateverwhenever]

Do you remember the size of that plane? 😂

[@rahbeeuh]

I saw your comment as soon as the plane crash episode was mentioned

[@thanatosonpluto5098]

I am so glad to see a resurgence of this show lately, I remember watching it growing up and I was too young to really appreciate the humor and how irreverent this show was and going back and watching it I realized this show is amazing and it actually makes me laugh unlike most shows nowadays. I agree with Eva when she said the show could not be made today because it would be cancelled and it makes me sad because if they did a reboot I wouldn't want a sensitive and sanitized version of the show, I want it to be just as bad as it was then if not worse. 🤣

[@ErikaxHumphriess]

Okay okay I’ll rewatch the whole series again for the 7th time!

[@CoasterTrax]

Lynette was always the most interesting character and so real. U could relate to her character. The others were always a bit over the top, even i loved them ALL. Gaby was the funniest character, along susan and bree had most of the time the most interesting storylines.

[@ariantoula]

Most shocking/heartbreaking for me (being a mother myself) was Dylan's death by that piece of furniture and Linet's scream when she saw the wrecked house where her family was after the tornado

[@ccmp18]

Desperate Housewives became a modern classic

[@angelaholmes8888]

I was truly shocked learning about katherine secret it was shocking

[@ariakiloi2671]

WHAT HAPPENED WHATS HER SECRET?

[@Elizabeth-ic3lh]

Growing up i thought this show was so ridiculous and now that im 30 it makes so much more sense.

[@daniellebelisle2446]

The thing I’m most obsessed with is that every episode title is a Stephen Sondheim song title or lyric reference.

[@popmans9999]

I think the last scene from the first episode should be first. It's the moment that got you hooked up.

[@lilliemoore93]

My mom use to watch this when I was younger & I never paid it no mind. But now, think I’m gonna walk on over to Hulu & watch desperate housewives

[@cptacek9264]

This show is so good 😊

[@ivymcleod2438]

I rewatched Edie's episode the other day, it was sad. But I'll tell you, my favorite part is when she's doing the voiceover and she was basically saying that she had lived. She lived a life with no regret and being exactly who she was. They scattered the ashes around, it was just one of my favorite episodes.

[@curlynaijachic4116]

Mike's death hurts me the most. He didn't deserve such. He's a good man

[@abelmantor7557]

The plane, tornado, & neighborhood fiasco where susan gets trampled on were the most shocking imo.

[@lifeoflph]

One of the best shows ever!!!!!

[@NathanielBakerjr-x1h]

Yes I love Desperate Housewives for 7 wonderful seasons. EVERY DAY FOR MY AULDT LIFE

[@KryptonitePeter]

8 seasons 😂🤦

[@jamiethal1319]

Adult.

[@BandidFourLife]

Where are you rewatching this?!? Please I never got to finish the whole series

[@princessarwen9194]

It’s on paramount + or prime. I just finished rewatching it a few months ago.

[@Shazzashots]

Disney+ !!

[@karawardlaw4090]

Hulu

[@BandidFourLife]

Thanks I'll check both out

[@D415h4n34]

This was my show!

[@alexandravargas9605]

Its been almost a year since i finished watching Desperate Housewives and seeing Gaby and Carlos lose Lilly had me in tears all over again. 😢

[@felixmeow660]

I just rewatched it on Hulu a few months ago

[@karawardlaw4090]

Me too

[@samuelcollantes1175]

Even though i don't watch this show, this was a nice top nonetheless. Have a happy sunday afternoon, Kirsten, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well.

[@rebeckas1015]

My favorite show of all time😍😍

[@violinda.]

Time for a rewatch...

[@TanakaSigauke]

I loved this show no cap

[@karabowman811]

From about mid way all the way to the end, I was thinking, are they going to just pretend that Nichollete Sheridan wasn’t in this show?

[@shazziek7593]

Time to rewatch

[@brandonwilliams2853]

Loved this show from beginning to end!

[@brianstamper7711]

Loved Desperate Housewives… still do! I watch anything Marc Cherry writes or produces!

[@britt5897]

Bree grieving Rex after polishing the silver breaks me every time😢

[@bluejem1315]

I use to love this show so much.

[@JaxMchunu]

Bree abandoning Andrew was necessary. He was a menace.

[@LiahMarie-bw3fb]

Couldnt agree more. Sometimes people need to be knocked down a peg.

[@michaelgarcia5045]

OMG you miss the fact that Juanita is not Carlos and Gaby biological doughter

[@andrewdawn]

I like to pretend that one didn’t happen lol soooo random

[@michaelgarcia5045]

@@andrewdawn I know

[@elainepatch6024]

I’m surprised that the moment when Kayla got found out as a liar didn’t get included. I still like the list though.

[@rahbeeuh]

It's not? Wow.

[@giiingeeer81]

I know!! They missed a few, should have done honorable mentions

[@thatchillingeffect]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@tiffanygray]

This is why they need to also start doing top 30 and top 40 lists.

[@Uruk02]

The guy who made the desperate housewives is the same guy who made Why women kill

[@saradodson7840]

Fine, I guess I will rewatch Desperate Housewives 🤷‍♀️

[@jacobsed6665]

This show had such an impact on me as a kid. Albeit I shouldn’t have been watching it Lmfao but each episode used to stay with me the day after…

[@katerinasimpson1100]

Of all the things that happened on the show Mike and Edie dying upset me the most.

[@hithaherle6702]

The most desperate moment has to be when grace was taken away from gaby and she cries after the doll gets taken away from her. That HAS to top this list. That was the saddest moment of the whole show

[@allenpayne927]

I forgot Drea De Matteo and John Barrowman was ever on this show

[@trippyboi91]

Edie being killed off is definitely mine. Nicolette had THE BEST character of this show PERIODT. just sucks that she and Marc couldn’t get it together. She damn near could’ve carried it through the lower moments.

[@kennedi0267]

I would put Lynette learning about Art higher. That was crazy!

[@Ernie1978]

Marcia Cross was my favourite housewife. She and Felicity Hoffman did the best acting on the show. Eva Longoria also evolved and was phenomenal. I just didn't care for Teri...her bits became boring to me swiftly.

[@ccannon1]

I was so pissed when Mike died!!

[@aprilgoodrich829]

I never understood why they took the approach that Carlos killed an unarmed man when he killed Alejandro. It was self-defense. The guy broke into their house and was getting ready to assault Gaby. I know DH is a soap opera and there has to be drama but I still thought it was a stupid plot for the final season.

[@lizmariacedeno5291]

Most of them, Tornado, Supermarket, The baby's of Gaby, Karen and Davids revenge

[@onemorestory1]

It really was shocking.

[@jenniferLemkeMomma]

I am surprised that the baby switch with Grace and Juanita didn't make the cut

[@mischeabion8932]

Bree's kids are monster

[@josiewyn]

Mike dying made me sad.

[@tammylynnbeatricedoyle4500]

Omg 😭😭😭 Mike dying 💔💔💔

[@K67115]

OMG LMAO "She put the moves on your husband? why didn't you say so?" BANG I'm sorry but that was funny

[@stephanied6711]

I loved this show

[@dannysimion]

Bree and Lynette’s storyline tends to tug for me because of how dark and and more realistic they tend to be portrayed. 11, 8, 7 and 5 are my favorites with #11 and #8 being personal favorites.

[@briannahlabelle2458]

Yeah I love that sassy grandma

[@christhebaddest6759]

Normally I don't mind spoilers but this show has me on the edge of my seat and I'm at season 3 episode 1 i cant watch this

[@voldeficient]

It started with the Moldavian Masacre in Dynasty ! That was the start of al Disaster endings in Soap and TV series, Thanks to the writing of the Shapiro's ! Now we can enjoy Desperate Housewives and there Disaster endings.

[@reneesmith983]

I think Julie getting attacked should make top 20. I wouldn't have included the time jump

[@briannahlabelle2458]

This show was so scary to me when I was a kid

[@cocoaorange1]

I watched the show for first few years, it was quirky and interesting. I never knew Mike was killed. What happened to Orson, Bree's last hubby?

[@DemonAngel]

I never got to finish this 😢😢