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Desperate Housewives: Welcome to Kanagawa

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In the aftermath of the tornado, the residents of Wisteria Lane try to rebuild their lives. Katherine discovers someone may know her secret while Lynette faces the possibility of her family's fate. Meanwhile Mrs. McCluskey has to face the death of one of her dearest friends, Ida.

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Writers:: Jordon Nardino Jamie Gorenberg

Director:: Larry Shaw

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

Recurring Role:: Rachel Fox (Kayla Scavo); Zane Huett (Parker Scavo); Brent Kinsman (Preston Scavo); Shane Kinsman (Porter Scavo); Kevin Rahm (Lee McDermott); Tuc Watkins (Bob Hunter); Nathan Fillion (Adam Mayfair); Kathryn Joosten (Karen McCluskey)

Guest Star:: Sylva Kelegian (Diane); J.C. MacKenzie (Walter Bierlich); Eamon Hunt (Medical examiner); Tony Curtis Blondell (Firefighter); Sergio Enrique (Police officer); Dianna Leanne Wilson (Housekeeper); Adam Kulbersh (Carter); Meredith Scott Lynn (Erica); Tom Titone (Doctor); Mike Farrell (Milton Lang)

We learn that Gabby and Carlos plan to re-marry. edit »
This episode confirms that at least four characters died in the tornado- In addition to Victor Lang, Sylvia Greene and Ida Greenberg, Carlos' accountant Al Kaminsky was killed in a car accident after he dropped off papers to Edie in the previous episode. edit »
We learn from Mary Alice that Kayla's last name is Scavo as well. edit »
It was established in season three that Dr. Lee Craig, Rex's and Mike's ex-doctor, is Ida Greenberg's nephew. Shouldn't he have shown up to take care of her things as well? edit »
The poem that Mrs. McCluskey recites at the baseball field is "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" by Mary Elizabeth Frye. edit »

Mike Farrell was credited as a "Special Appearance". edit »
International Air Dates:
Norway: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 on TV2
Latin America: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 on Sony Entertainment Television
Australia: Monday, April 28, 2008 on Channel 7
The Netherlands: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 on Net5
Finland: Monday, May 12, 2008 on Nelonen
Sweden: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 on Kanal 5
The UK: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 on Channel 4
Israel: Saturday, June 1, 2008 on Yes Stars 1
Malaysia: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 on 8tv
Germany: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 on ProSieben edit »
This is the first episode in the series where the Danny Elfman Desperate Housewives theme song is not featured in the opening credits. edit »
This episode marks the previous episode's appearance of recurring character Ida Greenberg (Pat Crawford Brown) as her final. edit »
This was the last episode shot and produced before production on Desperate Housewives shut down due to the Writers Strike. It would have served as the season finale if it continued longer. edit »

Milton: The service is starting. And it's time for you to go.
Gabrielle: Go? You can't kick me out of my husband's funeral!
Milton: I think it's appropriate, given the circumstances.
Gabrielle: Go to hell!
Milton: I'll be delivering the eulogy. If you're still in this funeral when I reach the public, I am going to be telling all of these people that you are a cheating, lying whore. You see? I told you it was going to be an emotional day. edit »
Milton: You're not getting a dime. Victor showed me the photographs of you and your ex-husband. You broke his heart. You humiliated him. So you'll inherit exactly what you deserve: nothing.
Gabrielle: OK. I made a mistake. I'm sorry. But Victor wasn't entirely blameless. He ignored me, he used me politically, oh, yeah, and he tried to kill Carlos. So I think I'm entitled to whatever he had.
Milton: Ah, there's the thing. You married a man from a very rich family, the operative word being "family". Everything is in my name. Always was. edit »
Julie: Welcome to heaven.
Susan: Don't talk, I'm smelling it. edit »
(Gabrielle is at Al's wake)
Gabrielle: Excuse me. Are you Al's wife? I'm Gabrielle Lang.
Al's wife: You're the mayor's wife. Of course, I recognize you.
Gabrielle: So, I was shocked to hear about Al. I can't remember the last time I was so devastated.
Al's wife: Didn't you just bury your husband yesterday?
Gabrielle: That sucked too. So, what happened to Al?
Al's wife: He was driving home, trying to beat the storm, and he ran into a down power line and his car burst into flames... (starts sobbing)
Gabrielle: Oh sweetie, don't... (they embrace) I want you to remember Al like I do. At his desk, with a big smile on his face, surrounded by all those files... By the way, where are those files?
Al's wife: I cleared out his office.
Gabrielle: Oh, I bet that was hard. So where'd you put 'em?
Al's wife: In the garage.
Gabrielle: Which is...
Al's wife: In the back.
Gabrielle: Well, look at me, monopolizing the widow. (they stop embracing) You go mingle. I'm gonna get you a cracker. (runs off) edit »
After knowing that his mother is setting him up with an older man
Andrew: What're you doing?
Bree: I'm just trying to stay out of the way of the sparks that are flying!
Andrew: Sparks? The man's twice my age!
Bree: Yes, but he's also� He's got a great� sense of� (she can't find a single quality to say about him. Andrew looks at her) Ok. Do you know how hard it is to find a good contractor?! edit »

The episode title "Welcome To Kanagawa" is from the Great Wave off Kanagawa painting, which would have left great destruction in Kanagawa. edit »
The episode title "Welcome to Kanagawa" is from a song in the Stephen Sondheim musical "Pacific Overtures". edit »

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ParkPlace2623
member since: Mar 26, 2008
Welcome to Kanagawa
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Season 4, Episode 10. ...Continue »
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super_friend21
member since: Mar 10, 2007
Welcome to Kanagawa
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
SPOILERS!! Brilliant conclusion to the tornado - although I wish Kayla stayed under the rubble with Ida!! ...Continue »
05/26/08 08:39am | report abuse
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Writer2000
member since: Aug 27, 2005
Welcome to Kanagawa
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
The residents of Wisteria Lane deal with the aftermath of the tornado. ...Continue »
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shawnlunn2002
member since: Jun 6, 2005
Welcome to Kanagawa
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
After The Storm

Written by Jamie Gorenberg And Jordan Nardino
Directed by Larry Shaw ...Continue »
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marto_dd
member since: Mar 31, 2007
Welcome to Kanagawa
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
I loved that episode! It was just amazing. ...Continue »
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