: Bree goes to extreme lengths to hide Orson’s compulsive kleptomania from their neighbors.
is the 17th episode of the fifth season of Desperate Housewives , which originally aired on March 15, 2009. The title is a reference to a famous song from the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies . 🏠 Key Plotlines [S5E17] The Story of Lucy and Jessie
: Edie begins a deep dive into Dave’s secretive past, following a trail of clues that hint at his true identity. 🎭 Musical Connection : Bree goes to extreme lengths to hide
: Gabrielle convinces Carlos to hire Lynette, leading to tension as they navigate their new boss-employee relationship. 🏠 Key Plotlines : Edie begins a deep
The episode title pays homage to the Follies song , a jazz-influenced "patter song" performed by the character Phyllis Rogers Stone. Song Analysis: "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" from FOLLIES