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Desperate Housewives

2004·Show
177Episodes in8Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb7.7Metacritic718.3Rotten Tomatoes72%88%
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Where to watch

PrimeHulu

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Desperate Housewives fingerprint

Very funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence4

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Mystery, family, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and storytelling

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Secrets. Romance. Murder. All on one street

Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
Suburban Noir SatireDark Comedy MysteryFemale Ensemble DramaDeceptive PerfectionGossip & SecretsWhodunit StructureIronic NarrationDomestic ThrillerSocietal Critique

Crew

Directed by:
David Grossman, Larry Shaw, David Warren
Written by:
Jason Ganzel, Marco Pennette, Jordon Nardino
Produced by:
George W. Perkins, Stephanie Hagen, Charles Skouras III

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Desperate Housewives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Desperate Housewives legally?

PrimeHulu

Desperate Housewives is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desperate Housewives worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Desperate Housewives rated?

TV-PGViolenceSexual contentStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Desperate Housewives have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 177 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Desperate Housewives?

Critics72
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Desperate Housewives higher (83) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Desperate Housewives air?

It ran from 2004 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Desperate Housewives in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Desperate Housewives?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desperate Housewives in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Desperate Housewives use?

High-Powered Career WomanHide Your PregnancyPut on a BusCry for the DevilAccidental SuicideOut of FocusReplacement GoldfishWoman ScornedModern StasisZany SchemeSexiness ScoreKarma Houdiniand 156 more

TV Tropes lists 168 storytelling tropes for Desperate Housewives, including High-Powered Career Woman, Hide Your Pregnancy, Put on a Bus.