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Desperate Housewives (2004)

Desperate Housewives was a rom-com drama that aired on ABC for eight seasons between 2004 and 2012. The award-winning series follows Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher), Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), Bree Van De Kamp (Marcia Cross), and Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria), who discover dark secrets hidden in their quiet town of Fairview.

Desperate Housewives TV Poster
Release Date:
October 3, 2004
Cast:
marcia cross, Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria
Seasons:
8
Story By:
Marc Cherry
Writers:
Marc Cherry
Network:
ABC
Streaming Sevice:
Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video
Directors:
Marc Cherry
Showrunner:
Marc Cherry
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