Desperate Housewives

Desperate Housewives is an American television series, created by Marc Cherry, that began airing on ABC in 2004. Set on Wisteria Lane in the fictional town of Fairview, the series tracks the lives of six housewives, following their domestic struggles while several mysteries unfold in the background. The tone and style of the series combine elements of drama, comedy, mystery, and soap opera.

Cast

Main cast

(in order of the opening credits - current season)

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• Teri Hatcher - Susan Mayer
• Felicity Huffman - Lynette Scavo
• Marcia Cross - Bree Van De Kamp
• Eva Longoria - Gabrielle Solis
• Nicolette Sheridan - Edie Britt
• Alfre Woodard - Betty Applewhite (Season 2 - ) recurring Season 1
• Ricardo Antonio Chavira - Carlos Solis
• Mark Moses - Paul Young
• Andrea Bowen - Julie Mayer
• Doug Savant - Tom Scavo (Season 2 -) recurring Season 1
• Cody Kasch - Zach Young
• Richard Burgi - Karl Mayer (Season 2 - ) recurring Season 1
• Brenda Strong - Mary Alice Young
• James Denton - Mike Delfino

Other regulars (recurring season 1)

• Shawn Pyfrom - Andrew Van De Kamp (Season 2 - ) (1 Episodes)
• Joy Lauren - Danielle Van De Kamp (Season 2 - ) (1 Episode)
• Mehcad Brooks - Matthew Applewhite (Season 2 - ) (2 Episodes)
• Zane Huett - Parker Scavo (Season 2 - ) (2 Episodes)
• Shane Kinsman - Porter Scavo (Season 2 - ) (2 Episodes)
• Brent Kinsman - Preston Scavo (Season 2 - ) (2 Episodes)
• Roger Bart - George Williams (Season 2 - ) (1 Episode)

Former main cast members

• Steven Culp - Rex Van De Kamp (Season 1) recurring otherwise
• Jesse Metcalfe - John Rowland (Season 1) recurring otherwise

Recurring cast

• Jesse Metcalfe - John Rowland (Season 2 - ) (2 Episodes)
• Harriet Sansom Harris - Felicia Tilman (10 Episodes)
• Christine Estabrook - Martha Huber (9 Episodes)
• Richard Roundtree - Jerry Shaw (7 Episodes)
• Lucille Soong - Yao Lin (7 Episodes)
• Lupe Ontiveros - Juanita Solis (6 Episodes)
• Ryan Carnes - Justin (5 Episodes)
• Bob Gunton - Noah Taylor (5 Episodes)
• Lesley Ann Warren - Sophie Bremmer (4 Episodes)
• Pat Crawford Brown - Ida Greenberg (4 Episodes)
• Sam Lloyd - Dr. Albert Goldfine (4 Episodes)
• Melinda McGraw - Annabel Foster (3 Episodes)
• Emily Christine - Ashley Bukowski (3 Episodes)
• Marla Sokoloff - Claire (3 Episodes)
• Sharon Lawrence - Maisy Gibbons (3 Episodes)
• Terry Bozeman - Dr. Craig (3 Episodes)
• Jolie Jenkins - Dierdre Taylor (3 Episodes)
• Heather Stephens - Kendra Taylor (2 Episodes)
• Bob Newhart - Morty (2 Episodes)
• Shirley Knight - Phyllis Van De Kamp (Season 2 - ) (3 Episodes)
• Kathryn Joosten - Karen McClusky (2 Episodes)
• Joely Fisher - Nina Fletcher (Season 2 - ) (2 Episodes)
• Nike Doukas - Natalie Klein (2 episodes)
• Ryan O'Neal - Rodney Scavo (1 Episode)