Mary Alice, What Did You Do?: A Desperate Housewives Recap

Mary Alice, What Did You Do?: A Desperate Housewives Recap

In MAWDYD, we unpack each iconic episode of the unforgettable series Desperate Housewives. We are Jakub Tansey and Erin McGee – two best friends who feel like they were raised on Wisteria Lane and want you to join us as we revisit, laugh at, and rant about each wild moment while trying not to fight too hard about who the worst neighbour of the week is. 🍎

Episodes

August 27, 2025 75 mins

Detective Mike is spoon-fed a break in the case, Bree tries to guilt the gay away, and Lynette takes Guaca-molly. This week, Erin and Jakub wonder if dating is exactly like house hunting, and question why there are so many shots of Gaby (or Tina's!) feet.


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The return of the love triangle NOBODY asked for, Andrew looks Camp right in the eye, and we FINALLY find out who Dana is. This week, Erin doesn’t realise when men are topless and Jakub falls for the pancake king.


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Everybody loves a pamphlet, Gaby hypothetically wins the lottery, and things get Van De Camp Hennessy. In this week's episode, Jakub lays into Susan and Erin laments on her childhood fantasy of having amnesia.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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In a truly unforgettable and life changing episode for Erin and Jakub, we have the first Desperate Housewives and Julie the Vampire Slayer crossover episode!

We are joined by the hilarious Dagney Kerr who talks us through her arc as Nurse Hisel in the show, shares behind the scenes details of her time on set, and yes, yes we DO ask her about Julie the Vampire Slayer.

The wonderful Dagney Kerr can be found @dagneykerr on Instagram.

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Susan and Edie go on a fun frenemy side quest, Lynette breaks HIPA laws, and Gaby saves a fortune on toilet paper. In this week's episode, Erin and Jakub unpack the lane's most unpredictable hook up and publicly apologise to Susan.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Mike pays for his crime of being the worst detective, Bree tries her best to bother our unbothered Queen Danielle, and Zach has to choose between his dreams of being a professional party planner or professional runner. In this week’s episode, Jakub drops his homosexual awakening story, and Erin remains unreasonably invested in the character’s ages. 


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Lynette assaults the elderly, Gaby tries being a mattress actress, and Parker Scavo wears the cruelest wig on television. In this week's episode Erin and Jakub audition for Mike's (highly controversial) detective agency, and Erin seems to be finding it increasingly difficult to defend Lynette.


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Susie Q plays Nancy Drew, Lynette finally kicks Tom to the curb (don't get too excited), and the debut of John the ADULT gardener?! In this week's episode, Jakub defends himself defending men and Erin's vengeful hatred towards Tom Scavo only grows more intense.


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Susan continues to flop, George tries to put his best foot forward with Bree, and Felicia gives the people what they want - and by people, we mean Erin! In this week's episode, Erin and Jakub debate what podcasts the ladies of Wisteria Lane would host.


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It's Julie's (13th and/or 14th?) Birthday, we are in a Mean Girls movie remake, and we all need to start spreading the news and we ARE leaving today because Susan is giving a haunting rendition of New York, New York. This week, we are unpacking episode 1x11, where Erin's mum thinks she is TOO tough on Susan and Jakub's mum shows her inner Bree Van De Kamp.


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Edie attends the Barbie movie premiere, Gaby unleashes her inner Marie Kondo and Rex orders from the menu of Maisy Gibbons! This week, we are unpacking episode 1x10, where Erin and Jakub disagree on Susan's choices in lingerie, and both scream with joy as Julie the Vampire Slayer finally confronts her mother.


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Bree is a police sniffer dog, Gaby joins Toe-nly Fans, and the category is… going commando? In this week’s episode Erin and Jakub ponder if Lynette often frequents a notable Edinburgh landmark and present a Wisteria Lane Fashion Police special!


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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It's a double murder in Wisteria Lane, Bree's serving Kim Possible, and Lynette is NOT okay. In this week's episode, Erin tries not to cry and says goodbye to her beloved Bongo while Jakub is ready to block absolutely everybody who disagrees with him.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Detective Juanita has cracked the case, Susan and Edie shoot the bull together, and evil drives a minivan. This week's an absolute car crash with Jakub comparing a character to Moo Deng and Erin getting way too intense about stationery.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Susan harasses the elderly, Lynette starts an anti-woke agenda mutiny, and WHO IS DANA? In this episode, Erin's put in a catatonic state and Jakub goes fully back into the closet after a life-changing Outfit of the Week, while the two co-hosts demand justice for Jordana Geist.


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A crime spree sweeps Wisteria Lane, Mama Solis comes into town, and a Mexican soap opera references the pod? In this episode, Erin and Jakub give the Scavo twins a run for their money with their twin telepathy as they agree on ALMOST everything...


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Martha Huber is a blackmailing carnivore, Gaby learns to put a sock in it, and Bree gets turned Topsy Turvy by Andrew's antics. In episode 1x04, Erin and Jakub argue over an Outfit of the Week's similarity to a baked good.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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We are over the moon to be joined for our first ever bonus episode by guest star Emily Charouhas! We know and love her as Ashley on Desperate Housewives, and she was kind enough to spend some time with us discussing her iconic role. This bonus episode is our first ever video podcast so you can see the full thing in all its glory on Spotify and Youtube - or feel free to listen as usual on your usual platforms.


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The dinner party from hell, Bree prepares for Wimbledon and the beginning (and end) of Mike’s comedy career! In episode 1x03, Erin and Jakub get a tech upgrade and declare a truly unforgettable Monster of the Week.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Undercover femme fatales, trying to win at therapy, and recovering from accidental arson!

In episode 1x02, Erin and Jakub struggle to find Mike's personality, and try to get beneath the curtain of how Martha Huber spends her working week.


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"Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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