Season Three

See main article: Listen to the Rain on the Roof

Original air date: September 24th, 2006

Written by: Marc Cherry and Jeff Greenstein

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Rain is falling on Wisteria Lane when we catch up with the ladies six months later. A baby on the way and her marriage on the rocks, Gabrielle finds herself with more than she can handle; Lynette tries to embrace her newly extended family, and Orson's mysterious past begins to unfold.

Guest starring: Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Kiersten Warren as Nora Huntington, Gwendoline Yeo as Xiao-Mei, Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, Jeanne Sakata as Li Wang, Mike Baldridge as guy no.1, Dennis W. Hall as clown, Charlie Dell as older man, Michael Krepack as boy, Terry Bozeman as Dr. Marshall and Vernee Watson Johynson as ER Doctor.

See main article: It Takes Two

Original air date: October 1st, 2006

Written by: Kevin Murphy and Jenna Bans

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: Susan and Ian have their first official date while their respective lovers remain in comas, and Xaio-Mei, the surrogate mother of Gaby and Carlos' baby, delivers the long awaited bundle of joy.

Guest starring: Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kiersten Warren as Nora Huntington, Gwendoline Yeo as Xiao-Mei, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Dakin Matthews as Reverend Sikes, Peter Jason as Jeff, Mary Margaret Lewis as Renee, Chuck Norris as Himself, Fiona Hale as Aunt Fern, Michael Yavnieli as bartender, Jim Jansen as clinic doctor, Rick Fitts as Jerry, Dougland Park as Xiao-Mei's doctor, Martin Grey as the mediator and Jason-Shane Scott as waiter.

See main article: A Weekend in the Country

Original air date: October 8th, 2006

Written by: Bob Daily

Directed by: Wendy Stanzler

Plot Synopsis: Gabrielle spends the weekend at a resort where she meets up with John Rowland and later learns that he is engaged. Meanwhile Bree cancels her honeymoon plans to look for Andrew after seeing a news reporter interview him on television. Susan and Ian decide to go away for a weekend in the country. Nora continues to force her way into Tom and Lynette's life. When the power goes off at her house, Julie asks Austin for help.

Guest starring: Jesse Metcalfe as John Rowland, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kiersten Warren as Nora Huntington, Michelle Pierce as Tammy Sinclair, Jazzmun as "Pearley Gates", Bryna Weiss as woman and Christine Clayburg as reporter.

See main article: Like It Was

Original air date: October 15, 2006

Written by: John Pardee and Joey Murphy

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Susan receives some surprising news while she's away on a romantic weekend with Ian, Lynette continues to try and support the family while Tom chases his dreams, and Bree finds her family is anything but perfect.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Anthony Asisi as Robert Falati, Terry Bozeman as Dr. Lee Craig, Michael Durrell as Myron Katzburg, Terry Rhoads as Howard Keck, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Chet Grissom as vendor, Brian Kary as Nicky, Felice Heather Monteith as Nurse Marcy Roger Ranney as cop # 1, Annette Reid as Woman at Ballgame, Greg Christopher Smith as umpire and Lisa Banes as Vera Keck.

See main article: Nice She Ain't

Original air date: October 22, 2006

Written by: Alexandra Cunningham and Susan Nirah Jaffee

Directed by: David Warren

Plot Synopsis: The divorce between Gaby and Carlos reaches new levels of bitterness, Lynette becomes the co-owner of a new business venture, and Susan struggles with her love for two men.

Guest starring: Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Kiersten Warren as Nora Huntington, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Anthony Azizi as Robert Falati, Marco Sanchez as Phil Lopez, Mae Whitman as Sarah, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Rick Fitts as Jerry, Paul Keeley as Dr. McClean, Rick Scarry as Dr. Peters, Wendy Worthington as Nurse Parker, Raf Mauro as Gus, and Evelina Oboza as Trishelle.

See main article: Sweetheart, I Have to Confess

Original air date: October 29, 2006

Written by: Dahvi Waller and Josh Senter

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: Susan professes her love for Ian while Gaby and Carlos try to rekindle their love, and Bree is confronted with Orson's past.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby, Kiersten Warren as Nora Huntington, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Brian Kerwin as Harvey Bigsby, Kathleen York as Monique Polier, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Michael Bofshever as Kenny Stevens, Michael Durrell as Myron Katzburg, David Fabrizio as Detective Collins, Brenda Julian as Rebecca Groves, Jill Brennan as Tish Atherton, Christopher Michael Moore as cabbie, Kathy Byron as nurse # 2, Doug Fisher as party guest, Felice Heather Monteith as Nurse Marcy, and Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg.

See main article: Bang

Original air date: 5th November, 2006

Written by: Joe Keenan

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Everyone's lives on Wisteria Lane are forever changed when a hostage situation occurs at a local supermarket.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Laurie Metcalf as Carolyn Bigsby, Kiersten Warren as Nora Huntington, Brian Kerwin as Harvey Bigsby, Matt Roth as Art Shephard, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Michael Bofshever as Kenny Stevens, Michael Durrell as Myron Katzburg, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Kathleen Gati as Maya, Matt Casper as stockboy, Christine Clayburg as reporter, Maile Flanagan as cashier, John C. Moskoff as judge, Joe Sabatino as police captain and Anne Bellamy as female hostage.

See main article: Children and Art

Original air date: November 12th, 2006

Written by: Kevin Etten and Jenna Bans

Directed by: Wendy Stanzler

Plot Synopsis: Gabrielle decides to get back into the world of modeling, Lynette is suspicious of her new neighbor and Bree meets her antagonistic mother-in-law.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Richard Burgi as Karl Meyer, Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Matt Roth as Art Shephard, Debra Monk as Marcella, David Fabrizio as Detective Collins, Ian Paul Cassidy as Durkin, Allison Miller as Tanya, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Betty Murphy as Alberta Fromme, Barbara Gruen as costumer, Kate Mulligan as prosecutor, Cierra Ramirez as Anne Marie, Lenny Schmidt as neighborhood man, Thomas Silcott as nursing home van driver and Ingrid Sanai Buron as scout leader.

See main article: Beautiful Girls

Original air date: November 19th, 2006

Written by: Dahvi Waller and Susan Nirah Jaffee

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: Susan and Ian's relationship goes to the next level, Gabrielle takes a shot at training potential young beauty queens, and Lynette is intrigued by a new neighbor.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Matt Roth as Art Shephard, Ian Abercrombie as Rupert Cavanaugh, Jennifer Dundas as Rebecca Shephard, Alec Mapa as Vern, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, Juliette Goglia as Amy Pearce, McKenzie Applegate as Isabel, Patrick Malone as Detective Shrank, McKenna Palmer as Donna, Jodi Taffel as Mrs. Horowitz and Winifred Freedman as Mrs. Tomlinson

See main article: The Miracle Song

Original air date: November 26th, 2006

Written by: Bob Daily

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Susan and Ian's relationship goes to the next level, Gabrielle has a new love interest, and the residents of Wisteria Lane celebrate their annual holiday block party.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Matt Roth as Art Shephard, Jennifer Dundas as Rebecca Shephard, Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, Alec Mapa as Vern, Mark Deklin as Bill Pearce, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Juliette Gogliz as Amy Pearce, Kathleen Bailey as Lauren, Maria Cominis as Mona Clark, Chase Kim as paramedic, Lenny Schmidt as neighborhood man and Alison LaPlaca as Rita Patterson.

See main article: No Fits, No Fights, No Feuds

Original air date: December 3rd, 2006

Written by: Alexandra Cunningham & Josh Senter

Directed by: Sanaa Hamri

Plot Synopsis: Gaby accuses Carlos of sabatoging her new relationship, Tom and Lynette try to make Kayla feel like part of the family, and the residents of Wisteria Lane are shocked by Bree's dinner guest.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Mark Deklin as Bill Pearce, Myra Turley as Peggy, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge and Cristos as inmate #1

See main article: Not While I'm Around

Original air date: January 14, 2007

Written by: Kevin Murphy and Kevin Etten

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: Gabrielle's secret admirer is revealed, the new Scavo Pizzeria faces an uncertain future and Wisteria Lane gets a new neighbor.

Guest starring: Mark Moses as Paul Young, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, PJ Byrne as Nick, Richard Herd as Harry Gaunt, Chris Flanders as waiter, Steve Kim as angel, J. Omar Castro as guard and Brett Wagner as moving man.

See main article: Come Play Wiz Me

Original air date: January 21st, 2007

Written by: Valerie Ahern and Christian McLaughlin

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Lynette and Tom struggle to overcome challenges as Pizzeria Scavo prepares for its grand opening, Gaby can't seem to get away from her secret admirer, and the new neighbor on Wisteria Lane reveals a devious plan.

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Currie Graham as Ed Ferrara, Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Alec Mapa as Vern, Amy Aquino as Erika Gold, Terry Bozeman as Dr. Lee Craig, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Mitch Silpa as Jerry, Travis Davis as pageant emcee, Chloe Moretz as Sherri Maltby, Donnie Jeffcoat as Alan Marcus, Julie Pop as nurse and Robin Krieger as customer.

See main article: I Remember That

Original air date: February 11, 2007

Written by: John Pardee and Joey Murphy

Directed by: David Warren

Plot Synopsis: Mike Delfino remembers scenes from his past, problems at Scavo's Pizzeria cause conflict in Lynette and Tom's relationship, and Orson reveals his hidden past to Bree.

Guest starring: Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, Cody Kasch as Zack Young, Kathleen York as Monique Polier, Miriam Flynn as Dr. Maggie Berman, Brennan Elliott as Luke Purdue, Suzanne Cryer as Lynn Dean, Susan Leslie as Jodi, Christopher Carroll as Reverend, Dale Waddington Horowitz as night nurse, David Goryl as Charles Babcock, Peter Jason as Jeff, Mary Margaret Lewis as Renee and Lynette Dupree as nurse

See main article: The Little Things You Do Together

Original air date: February 18, 2007

Written by: Marc Cherry and Joe Keenan

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: All of Wisteria Lane gathers at Pizzeria Scavo for the grand opening event, a resident meets an untimely fate, and surprise marriage proposals are in the air

Guest starring: Valerie Mahaffey as Alma Hodge, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Dixie Carter as Gloria Hodge, Cody Kasch as Zack Young, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Ernie Hudson as Detective Ridley, Kathleen York as Monique Polier, Carl Mueller as Edwin Hodge, Stephen O'Mahoney as paramedic #1, Wendy Worthington as nurse #1, Donna Cherry as nurse #2 and Richard Penn as Dr. Gainsburg

See main article: My Husband, the Pig

Original air date: March 4, 2007

Written by: Brian Alexander

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Rex Van De Kamp takes over the role as narrator of the goings on at Wisteria Lane, observing things from a male perspective, Edie gets a visit from an unexpected someone from her past, and an unanticipated pregnancy creates complications

Guest starring: Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp, John Slattery as Victor Lang, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Jake Cherry as Travers McLain, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Carolyn Howard as Bree Mason (Uncredited), Wayne Lopez as Clyde, Dale Waddington Horowitz as nurse, Crystal Allen as Kelly, Dale E. Turner as Lamar the limo driver, Karen Constantine as waitress and Diane Kim as female jewelry clerk

See main article: Dress Big

Original air date: April 8, 2007

Written by: Kevin Etten and Susan Nirah Jaffee

Directed by: Matthew Diamond

Plot Synopsis: Susan discovers some revealing secrets about her future in-laws, Gaby has a devastating catastrophe at her home, and an unexpected love affair develops.

Guest starring: Lynn Redgrave as Dahlia Hainsworth, Paston Whitehead as Graham Hainsworth, John Slattery as Victor Lang, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Jake Cherry as Travers McLain, Miriam Flynn as Dr. Maggie Berman, Kylie Sparks as Kim, John Bobek as Tucker and Challen Cates as Samantha Lang

See main article: Liaisons

Original air date: April 15, 2007

Written by: Alexandra Cunningham and Jenna Bans

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: Tom feels threatened by the interest a new Scavo's Pizzeria employee shows in Lynette, Susan considers moving from Wisteria Lane and a neighbor's darkest secret is revealed

Guest starring: John Slattery as Victor Lang, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Jake Cherry as Travers McLain, Jason Gedrick as Rick Coletti, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Rachel Fox as Kayla Scavo, Corey Mendell Parker as doctor, Kenneth Kimmins as Mayor Johnson, Mel Fair as moderator, Kylie Sparks as Kim, Pat Asanti as Arnold, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Michael Guarnera as Toby, Thomas Crawford as campaign rally introducer, Ron Rogge as middle-aged man, John Harnagel as Gilbert McCluskey, Joy Jolise as Mayor Johnson campaign supporter and Wayne Lopez as Clyde

See main article: God, That's Good

Original air date: April 22, 2007

Written by: Dahvi Waller and Josh Senter

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Susan calls off a wedding, Gaby decides to move forward with a wedding, and a Wisteria Lane resident is suspected of murder

Guest starring: Peri Gilpen as Maggie Gilroy, John Slattery as Victor Lang, Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Jason Gedrick as Rick Coletti, Darien Pinkerton as Penny Scavo, Brien Perry as fireman, Todd Sherry as Russell, Cody McMains as Hector, Jeffrey Stubblefield as Jerome, Chris Damiano as cop, Richard Jenik as officer #1, Christine Clayburg as reporter #1, Kim Delgado as reporter #2, Sean Smith as yuppie man, Ryan Christiansen as paramedic, Darlene Kardon as Mrs. Epstein and Joleen Lutz as yuppie woman

See main article: Gossip

Original air date: April 29, 2007

Written by: John Pardee and Joey Murphy

Directed by: Wendy Stanzler

Plot Synopsis: Gaby's engagement party is the background for an unexpected announcement, the neighborhood is full of gossip about the dead body found in a Wisteria Lane home, and Susan decides between Ian and Mike

Guest starring: Dougray Scott as Ian Hainsworth, Jake Cherry as Travers McLain, Jason Gedrick as Rick Coletti, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Judyann Elder as Dr. Brody, Ben Parrillo as Roger, Assante Jones as mall security guard, Kylie Sparks as Kim, Rachel Winfree as gossipy woman #1, Dierdre Holder as gossipy woman #2, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Stacey Travis as Jordana Geist, Trevor Gagnon as Freddy, Billy Unger as Chad, Noah Matthews as little boy, Josh Reaves as little boy, John Bobek as Tucker, Colton Shires as boy #1, Kurt Doss as boy #2 and Julian Sylvester as snake handler

See main article: Into the Woods

Original air date: May 6, 2007

Written by: Alexandra Cunningham

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: Susan gets lost in the woods trying to find Mike, Gaby winds up in jail, and Lynette realizes she loves another man.

Guest starring: John Slattery as Victor Lang, Jake Cherry as Travers Mclain, Jason Gedrick as Rick Coletti, Greg Evigan as Charles Mclain, Alec Mapa as Vern, Rusty Schwimmer as Toni, [Meeghan Holaway]] as Elizabeth, Scott Atkinson as officer, Jeffrey Stubblefield as Jerome, Simon Brooke as thief, Brendan Patrick Connor as Jeffrey Scott, Todd Kimsey as Ranger Thompson, Tyler Brooks as ranger #2, Christine Clayburg as newscaster and Jenn Liu as waitress.

See main article: What Would We Do Without You?

Original air date: May 13, 2007

Written by: Bob Daily

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: A Desperate Housewife faces a potentially fatal health scare and a long awaited marriage proposal keeps the residents of Wisteria Lane full of things to discuss with their neighbors.

Guest starring: Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, John Slattery as Victor Lang, William Ragsdale as Scott McKinney, Ellen Geer as Lillian Simms, J. Michael Flynn as François, John Rosenfeld as Doctor Shiller, Pamela Shaddock as nurse and Edward Stanley as Mrs. Simms's son.

See main article: Getting Married Today

Original air date: May 20, 2007

Written by: Joe Keenan and Kevin Murphy

Directed by: David Grossman

Plot Synopsis: A double wedding for two Desperate Housewives, Bree and Orson Hodge return to Wisteria Lane, and Lynette's estranged mother shows up on her doorstep.

Guest starring: Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, John Slattery as Victor Lang, Polly Bergen as Stella Wingfield, Mike Farrell as Milton Lang, K Callan as Ilene Britt, Steve Tyler as minister, Ridge Canipe as Danny Farrell, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg and Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey.