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Desperate Housewives

2004–2012 · TV Show · 45 min episodes · 8 seasons
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MEANRANK

77/100

Averaged across 9 ratings · 294K votes

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47–96 out of 100

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A close-knit group of housewives reside in Wisteria Lane. It may appear to be a seemingly perfect neighborhood but it hides many secrets, crimes, forbidden romances and domestic struggles.

Details

Created by
Marc Cherry
Released
3 October 2004
Country
United States
Language
English
Episode length
45 min
Rated
TV-14
Episodes
177 across 8 seasons
Awards
69 wins, 194 nominations

This title elsewhere

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Susan Mayer

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Lynette Scavo

Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross

Bree Van de Kamp

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria

Gabrielle Solis

Ricardo Chavira

Ricardo Chavira

Carlos Solis

James Denton

James Denton

Mike Delfino

Brenda Strong

Brenda Strong

Mary Alice Young

Doug Savant

Doug Savant

Tom Scavo

Awards & nominations

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69 wins from 263 nominations across 114 ceremonies

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series 2013 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Vanessa L. Williams Winner
Best Comedy Actress 2012 Best Comedy Actress Marcia Cross Nominee
Best Comedy Series 2012 Best Comedy Series Nominee
Favorite TV Actress 2012 Favorite TV Actress Eva Longoria Nominee
International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series 2012 International TV Audience Award for Comedy TV Series Winner
Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series 2012 Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series Vanessa L. Williams Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Kathryn Joosten Nominee
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance 2012 Outstanding Voice-Over Performance Brenda Strong Nominee
Show all 263 awards across 114 ceremonies

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