[s5e12] Connect! Connect! Apr 2026

: Forced into close quarters, they trade insults about their romantic histories.

: Katherine pressures Mike to define their status, even suggesting they move away together. [S5E12] Connect! Connect!

: Bree continues to belittle Orson's "manhood," specifically criticizing his ability to grill steaks. : Forced into close quarters, they trade insults

is the twelfth episode of the fifth season of the American dramedy series Desperate Housewives , and the 106th episode overall. It originally aired on January 11, 2009 . Episode Summary is the twelfth episode of the fifth season

: With her son Porter in hiding after being accused of arson, Lynette stages a "fake" accident to lure him out.

: Bree's future son-in-law, Alex, defends Orson, pointing out Bree’s habit of emasculating him. Production Details Director : Ken Whittingham Writer : Jordon Nardino Guest Star : Polly Bergen returns as Stella Wingfield. Runtime : Approximately 41 minutes. "Desperate Housewives" Connect! Connect! (TV Episode 2009)

The episode focuses on the characters' attempts to mend broken relationships or forge new ones—often with disastrous or comedic results. The central plot involves Susan Mayer and Edie Britt getting accidentally locked in a basement together, forcing them to confront their long-standing rivalry. Key Plot Points Susan and Edie's Basement Confrontation