: A Season 5 exclusive featurette focusing on the fan-favorite investigative duo of Karen McCluskey and her sister. Dressing Wisteria Lane Secrets of Wisteria Lane
The first season didn't have many "gimmick" episodes because the central mystery was so strong. However, the functions as a feature-length special. It finally reveals the truth behind Mary Alice’s suicide and the identity of the baby in the toy chest, culminating in the unforgettable standoff between Mike Delfino and Zach Young. Season 2: The "Bang" and the Disaster Tradition
The season opener features the fallout of Mike’s hit-and-run and Bree’s whirlwind romance with Orson Hodge.
For fans looking for a deep dive into Desperate Housewives Seasons 1–5, the "special episodes" typically refer to and DVD-exclusive features . These specials, such as All the Juicy Details and Sorting Out the Dirty Laundry