Making the Connection

Season 8, Episode 2, Aired

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Susan discovers a dangerously thrilling way to help ease her guilt over being an accessory to the murder of her friend Gabrielle's evil stepfather, whereas Gaby herself plans a sexy surprise for Carlos to help him gain his sexual mojo back. In the meantime, Bree learns an interesting tidbit about Chuck's past after visiting Paul Young (Mark Moses) in prison, and Lynette and Tom find it hard to say "no" to their kids' sometimes outlandish requests so as to not come off as the "bad guy", as their marriage woes continue. Renee tries to win over hunky new neighbor Ben by finding out his passions.

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  • 8.02 "Making the Connection"

    7.0
    "Good"
    By Edie70, Mar 15, 2012
    Written by: Matt Berry
    Directed by: Tara Nicole Weyr
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    This was a rather enjoyable episode, but I felt a little frustrated watching it back in October 2011 because I kinda felt this was not a season finale material. Hmm, did hate Susan's storyline - it was dull. Bree & Gaby kept my attention during this ep, they were funny. Renee was boring and Lynette was ... blah. 7/10 come on DH, you can do so much better than that!moreless

  • Some great parts, and some really random parts.

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    By amazing_race, Feb 06, 2012
    A great episode in some ways, but a little weird in other ways. Definitely not as great as the premiere, but I didn't expect it to be, anyway.

    The whole Susan storyline was sooooo random. I ws like - 'what is the point of this'? How insane do you have to be go out looking to be arrested., However, it had its funny moments, particularly with the motorcycle cop.

    Meanwhile, I thought the Gabby storyline was funny. Hiring a stripper for Carlos was just random, but totally something she would do! It was quite hilarious, particularly when she fell off the pole!

    Also, Lynette and Tom's storyline was quite interesting, although a little unrealistsic. I don't think anybody would have let Parker go to the party, but neither Lynette or Tom wanted to play the good guy or the bad guy here.

    Also, Bree's not e is really interesting! I can't wait to see how that will unfold!

    Great episode! Can't wait for more! Also wanted to mention Renee's sotryline, which was quite good too!moreless

  • Not as good as the 1st one...

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    By mmvd, Jan 02, 2012
    First: Bree & the letter. I like her storyline and I'm curious, how that'll end. I think it was good, that she talked with Gaby about the letter, otherwise she'll end like Mary-Alice. And Gaby requires very much. Bree's happy with Chuck, and I like them together. Sure, I understand the worries of Gaby, but she doesn't have the right to tell Bree, what to do. She has to decide it on her own.
    Second: Gaby & Carlos. Okay, this story wasn't that necessary. It was good to show, how guilty Carlos feels. It was nice to watch Gaby's tries to dance on that pole.
    Third: Susan & guilty conscience. There were a few funny scenes, but the whole story with guilt was annoying in this episode but a good "bridge" to the other one, who's feeling very guilty: Carlos. There's coming something up, I guess.
    Fourth: Lynette & Tom. Okay the whole story is interesting, but I think it was a bit childish with the party. I had to laugh, when Lynette drank the beer and Tom came. But they're as childish as they were, when they were together. I like Lynette, but she has her bad moments.
    Fifth and last: Rene & Ben/Karen. Rene with and Karen were great. Karen acted great. And the whole story with Ben was okay. I'd like to see them together. But not just a one night stand. A whole relationship, but they have to know each other better first. :)
    This episode wasn't as good as the first one, but it was good, though.moreless

  • Who wrote that mysterious note...

    8.0
    "Great"
    By WinterType, Nov 01, 2011
    ***Spoilers***
    ...that is what Bree is asking herself in this episode.
    Carlos still feels guilty, and it hurts his and Gabby's sex life. She hires a stripper to kink up her sex life, but it doesn't help, as Carlos tells her, there is nothing she can do to help him.Susan's guilt storyline was probably supposed to be funny, but I didn't really find it funny, but her conversation with Carlos finally revealed how she really felt and seeing that he feels as guilty as she does, they have a connection, cause they can talk to each other about it. Let's see where this is going.Lynette and Tom are fighting to win the children's affection, which ends up sending Parker to a party, where he gets drunk. Wasn't the best storyline of the episode, but they had a rather sweet conversation in the end, but it still feels very strange to see those two separated.Renee still tries to win the affection of the new neighbor Ben. She finds out from Mike that he likes the elderly, so she pretends to like them too. They have a 'date' in a senior home, but turns out he was just mocking her. We find out that Renee herself had to rely to charity as a child, and so did Ben, so they connect.Ben also asks Mike to help him with real estate, but Ben finds out about his ex-con past. He tells him, that there was nothing wrong with what Mike did, and that he can ''use him''. Knew there was something up with him, so let's wait and see.Bree tries to find out he send her the note, and she goes to see Paul, to ask if he did it, or knew someone who knew about Mary Alice's note. He tells her not to keep it a secret. She tells Gabby, who tells her not to tell the other girls or Carlos, cause they are too fragile. She tells her to quit seeing Chuck. Paul calls her and tells her that Chuck was one of the policemen who he confessed the murder of Martha Huber to, thus telling him about the note. So Chuck knows about Mary Alice's note, but is behind the note send to Bree?
    All in all, this was another great episode, but the pacing felt a little slower. I didn't really like Susan's storyline, but I really like Bree's storyline with the note, what will she do? What about Chuck? Also what is Ben hiding?I do think the acting is top-notch, especially from Marcia & Eva, those two are great, especially together.moreless

  • It was okay.

    7.0
    "Good"
    By MsBoonzie, Nov 01, 2011
    Not a bad episode, but I don't like the whole story line about the murder. It brings the show down and makes it sad, I don't think it makes the show more interesting.And oh God, am I sick of Rene! She's too much, she doesn't fit at all. Seriously, making her a regular in the show was a huge mistake.
    I love the story line about Tom and Lynette. I mean, I hate that they're breaking up, but we all know they're going to find each other again.
    Anyway, the episode was okay, but I don't think that I will be following the show through the entire season.moreless
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