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Mirror, Mirror

Season 5, Episode 5

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Flashbacks show us key moments that transpired in the women's lives during the five-year jump. Driven by a hidden agenda, Dave convinces Susan to throw Mrs. McCluskey a surprise party for her 70th birthday. Jackson wants to take his relationship with Susan to the next level. Meanwhile, Gabrielle's concerned she might be pregnant. Tom tells Lynette he's sold the pizzeria. A startling reason for the bond between Bree and Katherine is revealed, and an outraged Mrs. McCluskey has the entire neighborhood questioning her sanity.moreless

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Tim Bagley

Dr. Wagner
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William Christian

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Michael Holden

Dr. Baron

Teri Hatcher

Susan Mayer
Felicity Huffman

Lynette Scavo
Marcia Cross

Bree Hodge
Eva Longoria

Gabrielle Solis
Nicollette Sheridan

Edie Britt
Dana Delany

Katherine Mayfair

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TRIVIA (2)
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- Goof: We learn that Gabrielle thinks Carlos has had a vasectomy, but in the episode prior to this one she had "condoms" on her shopping list which Katherine read out. Why would she need them if she thought Carlos underwent a vasectomy?
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- The note that Tom shows to Lynette clearly shows the date of Tom's hospital admission, it's February 9th, 2012, which confirms that the year is now 2013. It also reveals that his full name is Thomas Scavo.
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QUOTES (5)
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- Tom: I'm about to blow your mind, Lynette. Lynette: Oh, don't. I like my mind the way it is.
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- (After Gabrielle finds out she's pregnant with a second child.) Carlos: You are looking at this all wrong. This is one in a million. We should... we should celebrate, and embrace... Gabrielle: Oh cram it you fertile freak! You're getting a vasectomy.
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- Gabrielle: Put the baby down, Carlos. Carlos: I don't want to. Gabrielle: Do it. I need to hit something and it needs to be you!
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- (Orson comes to thank Katherine for what she did for Bree and proposes a deal) Orson: I'd consider it an honor working for somebody that wise. Katherine: Work for? Last I heard it was partner. Orson: How's this? I'll become a partner but only after you decide I earned it. I'm a patient man. I don't care if it takes two years. Katherine: (chuckles) Honey... (she taps his cheek) Working for Bree, you're not gonna last two months.
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- Gabrielle: (comes rushing down the stairs) Hallelujah! I got my period! (sees a stunned crowd of people and the restrained Mrs McCluskey) Oh, was she surprised?
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NOTES (2)
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- International Episode Titles: France: Avant Que La Fête Commence (Before the Party Has Begun) Czech Republic: Zrcadlo, zrcadlo (Mirror, Mirror)
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- Although credited, Charlie Carver (Porter Scavo), Max Carver (Preston Scavo) and Joshua Logan Moore (Parker Scavo) are absent from this episode.
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- When Bree says that Orson's time in jail wasn't that bad, she says that it wasn't like Attica. In 1971, 1000 inmates rioted and took control of the Attica Correctional Facility. After it ended, at least 39 people were dead, including 10 correction officers and civilian employees.
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- Episode Title: "Mirror, Mirror" is a recurring line in the song "Who's That Woman?" from Stephen Sondheim's 1971 musical Follies.
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