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Desperate Housewives Complete Season 01 Special

Get ready to uncover the secrets and scandals of Wisteria Lane with the complete first season of the hit dramedy series, Desperate Housewives!

About the Show:

Desperate Housewives follows the lives of a group of suburban housewives living on Wisteria Lane in the seemingly perfect town of Fairview. But as the series begins, the tranquil facade is shattered when the mysterious death of Mary Alice Young sets off a chain of events that exposes the dark secrets and lies that bind the community together.

Season 1 Highlights:

The complete first season, consisting of 23 episodes, introduces the main characters, including:

Throughout the season, the housewives navigate love, friendship, and deception, all while trying to keep their secrets safe from prying eyes.

Episode List:

  1. "Pilot" (September 22, 2004)
  2. "The Honest Truth" (September 23, 2004)
  3. "The Toy House" (September 30, 2004)
  4. "The Man in the Box" (October 7, 2004)
  5. "The Big Sleep" (October 14, 2004)
  6. "The Book of Isn't There" (October 21, 2004)
  7. "The Ditch" (October 28, 2004)
  8. "The Mother-in-Law" (November 4, 2004)
  9. "The Guest" (November 11, 2004)
  10. "The Ballad of Bree" (November 18, 2004)
  11. "The Rumor" (November 25, 2004)
  12. "Our Lips Are Sealed" (January 13, 2005)
  13. "The Glorious Miz Bree" (January 20, 2005)
  14. "The First Stone" (January 27, 2005)
  15. "Mystery Date" (February 3, 2005)
  16. "The Party Favor" (February 10, 2005)
  17. "The Valentine" (February 17, 2005)
  18. "The Birthday Party" (March 3, 2005)
  19. "The Accidental Tourist" (April 7, 2005)
  20. "The House That Died" (April 14, 2005)
  21. "The CrAzY Handful of Nothin'" (April 28, 2005)
  22. "The Last Weekend" (May 5, 2005)
  23. "Turning the Tables" (May 12, 2005)

Special Features:

Get Ready to Join the Conversation:

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the critically acclaimed series that launched the careers of its talented cast and became a cultural phenomenon. Order your copy of the Desperate Housewives Complete Season 01 Special today and get ready to join the conversation about the lives of Wisteria Lane's most intriguing residents!

The "story" of Desperate Housewives: The Complete First Season

is told through its 23 episodes and a collection of special bonus features that expand on the dark mysteries of Wisteria Lane. The Core Narrative

The season begins with a literal bang: Mary Alice Young, a seemingly perfect suburban housewife, dies by suicide in the pilot episode. From the afterlife, she narrates the lives of her four best friends as they navigate their own "desperate" situations while trying to solve the mystery of why she died:

Susan Mayer: A klutzy divorcee who falls for the mysterious new neighbor, Mike Delfino.

Bree Van de Kamp: A "perfect" homemaker whose family life and marriage to Rex are crumbling behind closed doors.

Lynette Scavo: A former high-powered executive struggling to manage four unruly children while her husband travels for work.

Gabrielle Solis: A materialistic ex-model who, bored with her marriage to Carlos, begins an affair with her teenage gardener, John Rowland.

The season-long mystery focuses on a blackmail note found in Mary Alice's belongings and the suspicious behavior of her widower, Paul Young. It eventually reveals a dark past involving the kidnapping and murder of a woman named Deirdre. The "Special" Content Story Desperate Housewives Complete Season 01 Special

The Complete First Season DVD set adds layers to this narrative with several unique features:

The Desperate Housewives: The Complete First Season DVD collection is a 6-disc set that captures the explosive debut of Wisteria Lane, blending dark satire, mystery, and suburban drama. Released on September 20, 2005, this "special" home media package is notable for its extensive bonus material, including unrated, extended episodes and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the show's sudden rise to a cultural phenomenon. Core Series Overview

The first season centers on the aftermath of Mary Alice Young’s mysterious suicide, which serves as a catalyst for uncovering the secrets of her four closest friends:

Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher): The klutzy divorcee navigating a new romance with the mysterious plumber, Mike Delfino.

Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman): A former high-powered career woman struggling with the exhaustion of being a stay-at-home mother to four rambunctious children.

Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross): The "perfect" homemaker whose rigid exterior masks a crumbling marriage and family life.

Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria): The materialistic ex-model who, bored in her marriage to businessman Carlos, begins an affair with her teenage gardener. Special DVD Features & "Dirty Laundry"

This edition is packed with "extra laundry" for fans looking to dive deeper into the world of Wisteria Lane:

Unrated, Extended Episodes: Includes lengthened versions of key episodes like "Who's That Woman" and "Anything You Can Do," featuring footage not seen in the original broadcast. Desperate Housewives Complete Season 01 Special Get ready

Oprah Winfrey Special: Includes a unique segment where Oprah Winfrey "moves in" as the new neighbor.

Behind-the-Scenes Content: Featurettes like "A Stroll Down Wisteria Lane" with creator Marc Cherry and "Dressing Wisteria Lane," which explores the show's iconic costume and set designs.

Secrets & Bloopers: The set also includes deleted scenes, audio commentaries from the cast and crew, and a "multi-language" sequence showing how the series sounds around the world. Purchasing Options

You can find this complete season box set at various retailers:

Retailers: Available at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Best Buy.

Price Range: Typically retails between $29.99 $14.99 and $25.51 depending on the merchant and condition.

Condition: Both new and pre-owned copies are widely available on marketplaces like eBay and Mercari.

Warning for New Viewers: It is recommended to avoid watching the special features until you have finished the season, as they contain significant spoilers for the central mystery.

Why Buy the Special Edition in a Streaming World?

You might argue, "Why not just stream it?" Streaming is convenient, but it is fleeting. The Desperate Housewives Complete Season 01 Special offers several advantages: Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross), the perfect

  1. No Censorship: Streaming platforms occasionally edit for time or sensitive content. This DVD set is the original broadcast version plus more.
  2. Future-Proofing: As rights change, Desperate Housewives has bounced between networks. Owning the physical Special Edition means you never lose access.
  3. Context: The commentaries and featurettes provide a time capsule of 2005 television culture. You learn about the "Watercooler TV" era, where millions of people would literally gather at work the morning after an episode aired to discuss who killed Martha Huber.
  4. Visual Quality: While not 4K, the bitrate on these DVDs is significantly higher than heavily compressed streaming versions. The shadows in the nighttime scenes (especially the finale’s supermarket hostage crisis) are deep and artifact-free.

Technical Specifications (Blu-ray)

Audio Commentaries (12 tracks)