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Desperate Housewives: Not While I'm Around

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Bree isn't happy to see that Alma (guest star Valerie Mahaffey) has moved to Wisteria Lane. Susan overhears Julie and Austin talking about sex, and becomes concerned. Lynette wants to see the restaurant, but Tom won't allow it. Meanwhile, Gabrielle learns the identity of her secret admirer. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Kevin Etten Kevin Murphy

Director:: David Grossman

Stars:: Nicollette Sheridan (Edie Britt); Josh Henderson (Austin McCann); Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Carlos Solis); Shawn Pyfrom (Andrew Van De Kamp); Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer); Doug Savant (Tom Scavo); Eva Longoria Parker (Gabrielle Solis); Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo); James Denton (Mike Delfino); Joy Lauren (Danielle Van De Kamp); Kyle MacLachlan (Orson Hodge); Marcia Cross (Bree Hodge); Andrea Bowen (Julie Mayer); Brenda Strong (Mary Alice Young)

Recurring Role:: Valerie Mahaffey (Alma Hodge); Brent Kinsman (Preston Scavo); Shane Kinsman (Porter Scavo); Zane Huett (Parker Scavo); Kathryn Joosten (Karen McCluskey)

Guest Star:: P.J. Byrne (Nick); Richard Herd (Harry Gaunt); Mark Moses (Paul Young); Steve Kim (Angel); Brett Wagner (Moving man); J. Omar Castro (Guard); Chris Flanders (Waiter); Cody Kasch (Zach Young); Kathleen York (Monique Polier (picture/not credited))

A clip of the ABC daytime soap opera, All My Children, can be seen briefly at the beginning of the episode on the television of the jail where Mike is incarcerated. The particular scene is between Susan Lucci (Erica) and John James (Jeff). edit »
When Carlos and Gabby are talking on the porch, in the last shot of Gabby while watching Carlos walks away, she momentarily looks at the camera. edit »
Richard Held is the second actor that appears on "Desperate Housewives", and that used to play Elaine's boss on "Seinfeld". The first was Ian Abercrombie ("Beautiful Girls"). edit »
Zach says he is two months older than John Rowland. In the next episode, 3-13, Susan says Zach turned 18 a month ago. However, we find out from John's parents that John turned 18 in episode 1-13. So the dates do match, but the years do not, so Zach must've been lying to Gabrielle to make himself look older. edit »
Edie got birth control for Julie because Julie is under 18 and needed parental consent. edit »

Although they are credited, Brent Kinsman (Porter Scavo), Shane Kinsman (Preston Scavo) and Zane Huett (Parker Scavo) do not appear in this episode. edit »
On its original airing, this episode scored 17.6 million viewers. edit »

Lynette: (to Andrew) Aren't you supposed to be working?
Andrew: Aren't you supposed to not be here?
Lynette: Touch�. edit »
(Carlos walks into Gabrielle�s bedroom, while Gabrielle is in the bathroom.)
Carlos: Gaby, I need another pillow.
Gabrielle: All right. Don't take the big one. That's my favorite.
Carlos: It's only for one night. 'Cause tomorrow I�m gonna be back home sleeping in my own bed.
Gabrielle: What?! You can't abandon me! There's a madman stalking me. My life is on the line. Do you know how scared I am?
(Gabrielle gets out of the bathroom wearing the dress her secret admirer gave her.)
Carlos: You're keeping that?
Gabrielle: Hey, I�m scared, but not of the dress. edit »
Lynette: (Pinches her blouse after seeing Harry starring at her chest) Harry, Harry, what'd I say?
Harry: I know, I don't mean to be rude. It's just that my showgirl days were a while ago and I can't remember when I last laid eyes on a beautiful woman's (pause) bosom.
Lynette: Really? Well, what if I were to very briefly refresh your memory? (Firmly places waiver on t�able for him to sign.)
Cut to next scene where Lynette is buttoning her blouse.
Harry: Completely worth it! (Hands her signed waiver.)
Lynette: Glad you thought so. edit »
Edie: The responsible thing is to abstain from sex and focus on your studies. There, I said it out loud just in case anybody asks. edit »
Bree: Well, I'm sure that she must have lots of other houses to show you.
Edie: Nope, Alma took one look at the Applewhite house and "BAM" it was love at first sight.
Bree: What?
Alma: We're going to be neighbors!
Bree: No! (pause) I mean, I mean, no. Alma, you can't buy this house!
Alma: Why not?
Bree: Well, are you aware of its history? The previous owner was harboring a murderer.
Edie: It was her son. And say what you like, she was a great mom.
Bree: They had a dungeon in the basement! And people say they still hear groans coming from the house at night.
Edie: (quietly, to Bree's ear) There's going to be groans coming from your house if you don't zip it! edit »

When Edie says "Bam" in describing Alma's decision to buy the Applewhite house, she is using the catchphrase of Chef Emeril Lagasse. edit »
The title "Not While I'm Around" is a song from the 1979 Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd. edit »

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Jacky1989
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Not While I'm Around
The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
Great episode with funny moments and good story-development. As always. ...Continue »
09/09/07 08:16am | report abuse
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Black_Grace
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Alma moves in next to Bree. ...Continue »
05/08/07 01:50am | report abuse
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luisedu
member since: Jan 31, 2007
Not While I'm Around
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
para mi este a sido uno de los mejores episodios de toda la serie ...Continue »
04/26/07 06:47am | report abuse
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diecaro
member since: Jan 7, 2006
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The Bottom Line: "Average"
What's Alma up to? ...Continue »
03/29/07 10:59am | report abuse
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The Bottom Line: "Average"
Do You Feel Safe

Written by Kevin Murphy And Kevin Etten
Directed by David Grossman ...Continue »
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