5-9 (Episode 96) “Me and My Town” November 30

Written by Lori Kirkland Baker; directed by David Warren

Thanks to an injury caused in the fire, Orson broke his nose. As a result, he’s now snoring loudly. Orson refuses to have the surgery that could fix the problem. Bree does a cooking demonstration for children, but since she’s using sleeping pills due to Orson’s snoring, she acts extremely odd.

A doctor informs Carlos and Gaby that Carlos’ sight might be able to be fixed. They’re both happy, but Gabrielle’s worried about what Carlos will think of her looks. She thinks she has a month to lose the weight, but the doctor informs her the best eye doctor in the state can perform the surgery in a few days. Can Gabrielle get the surgery postponed?

Susan learns about Mike and Katherine.

How far will Lynette and Tom go to protect Porter? Lynette suspects Porter started the fire. Gail O’Grady continues to guest star as Anne.

Mrs. McCluskey and her sister Roberta (Lily Tomlin) appear.

5-10 (Episode 97) “A Vision’s Just a Vision” December 7

Written by David Flebotte; directed by Larry Shaw

Lynette does what any mother would do to protect her son; Carlos realizes the sacrifices Gaby has made for their family; Bree longs to prove to Andrew she has accepted him for who he is; Katherine finds happiness; Susan and Mike recognize the fate of their relationship; and Dave begins to lose his grip. Guest stars include Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey and Lily Tomlin as Roberta. Source: ABC

Porter’s arrested, but skips town afterwards, and Preston takes his twin’s place. Lynette sells Tom’s heirloom baseball to a Japanese businessman to raise bail, but then Lynette needs to get it back before Tom learns what she’s done.

Bree wants to prove to Andrew she’s accepted him being gay. His boyfriend (Todd Grinnell) makes an appearance.

Carlos’ surgery goes well as he begins to regain his sight. He realizes how much Gabrielle has sacrificed for their family.

Katherine finds happiness; Susan and Mike recognize the fate of their relationship.

Mrs. McCluskey and her sister Roberta continue to investigate Dave’s past; they’ve tracked down his doctor’s office, but that may be a bust, what with Dr. Heller being missing. Dave calls for a refill on his prescription and mentions his address as being on Wisteria Lane. Out of pills, Dave begins to lose his grip as he suffers from hallucinations.

5-11 (Episode 98) Airing in 2009

Susan’s at a gay club for the first time; she’s with Lee (Kevin Rahm). She believes a shirtless guy is flirting with her, til he mentions he’s gay.

We will hear but not see Jackson (Gale Harold).

Gabrielle learns one of Carlos’ former associates has a job opening perfect for Carlos. Carlos, however, has decided to teach the blind, to Gabrielle’s horror. Carlos and Gaby host a dinner party where they learn they might be happier than his former associate and his wife are now.

We meet Andrew’s boyfriend’s mother, Melina, who’s very liberal. She’s played by the always fantastic Joanna Cassidy.

5-12 (Episode 99)

One of the women may be set up with a produce guy.

Gabrielle has her roofer order her kids to pick up their toys.

Porter is laying low at the retirement home of his grandmother Stella (Polly Bergen) who might have had a heart attack.

5-13 (Episode 100) “The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened” January 19, 2009

The show will air its 100th episode this season!

Allison: An officious, short-tempered caterer in her late 40s, she shows her employee no mercy while preparing for a wealthy woman’s event. Source: SpoilerTV

A short-tempered caterer (not Bree or Katherine) prepares for a wealthy woman’s event.

— Desperate Housewives Tripod Blog

Don’t worry about Mike getting axed from Wisteria Lane, because James Denton just assured me, “I’ve got some great stuff coming up with Dana Delaney; Mike and Katherine aren’t finished.” Source: Kristin on E!Online

In the aftermath of episode 5.08’s deadly fire, the residents of Wisteria Lane begin their recovery on the next episode of ‘Desperate Housewives’.

Preview of “Desperate Housewives” episode 5.09 has been released. With the title “Me and My Town”, it focuses on the residents’ recovery after a deadly fire disturbs the peaceful life of Wisteria Lane’s citizens in the series’ last episode.

The episode shows the injuries sustained in the fire by Gaby and Carlos leading them to a fortunate discovery. Meanwhile, Lynette and Tom Scavo vow to protect their son, Porter, who gets arrested. For Susan Delfino, she must learn to let go of the man she loves. Also, Orson Hodge’s attempt to get a good night’s sleep puts Bree in a most precarious position on the day of her big cooking demonstration.

Guest starring Annalise Basso as Denise and Lily Tomlin as Roberta, “Me and My Town” is scheduled to air on ABC on November 30 at 9/8c, two weeks from the broadcast of episode 5.08. — Ace Showbiz