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Pleasant Little Kingdom

Season 7, Episode 9, Aired Dec 05, 2010

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Gabrielle desperately tries to figure out a way to keep her biological daughter Grace (guest star Cecilia Balagot) in her life, and Keith (guest star Brian Austin Green) tries to get the most out of his intimate get-togethers with Bree, but his own father (guest star John Schneider) always finds a way to ruin such intimacy. In the meantime, Tom is angry at Lynette for not disclosing his special physical attributes, and Susan takes Renee out on a pity birthday dinner date, only to later find out a deep secret the latter is concealing. Paul's plan for Wisteria Lane is revealed, and chaos ensues as a result.moreless

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GUEST STAR
John Schneider

Richard Watson
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Cecilia Balagot

Grace Sanchez
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Cynthia Watros

Tracy Miller

Teri Hatcher

Susan Delfino
Felicity Huffman

Lynette Scavo
Marcia Cross

Bree Van de Kamp
Eva Longoria

Gabrielle Solis
Vanessa Williams

Renee Perry
Brenda Strong

Mary Alice Young

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Pleasant Little Kingdom

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By TrueTvWatcher, Apr 03, 2011

Pleasant Little Kingdom was a perfect episode of Desperate Housewives because it entwined all the story lines into one episode culminating in an explosive ending. I really enjoye watching this episode as all the characters were dealing with their own individual situations and with one big one together. Gaby made a fatefull decision but changed her mind at the last minute, however the consequences were still huge. Lynette and Tom continue to share themselves with each other and grow together. Renee accidently lets Susan in on her secret love, while Keith's dad ruins his surprise for Bree. Paul finally reveals his plan, and it has the neighbors in a frenzy! I can't wait to see what will happen next!!!!!!!moreless
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By thefanof, Apr 03, 2011

Desperate Housewives returned tonight and they did so in a very strong episode. The ending was a nice tribute to the Monsters on Maple Street episode of The Twilight Zone, and just reaffirmed what an excellent job this show does at building villains. Year after year they create someone so deliciously evil, and bringing back Paul is as good a bad guy as ever.

The Tom and Lynette fight was not bad as well, although I am growing a bit of tired of Rene. They need to either kick this Tom-Rene storyline into high gear or give her something else meaningful to do.

Good ep.moreless
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By Edie70, Apr 03, 2011

The beginning was IMO very slow and boring. Totally not buying that idiotic story line with Tom & his penis That was disgusting, not funny anymore. Just like Roy & Karen when they do sex jokes.

I loved Susan & Renee together tonight, only reminded me of a unreplaceable Edie/Susan chemistry. Bree is boring as always these days, cannot wait for Brian Austin Green to get out of the show. His dad is sleaze. At least they nabbed surprisingly funny Cynthia Watros as Tracy. Gaby was amazing last night, I love Eva so much, she was at her best when she tried to make fools out of those ICE agents. What bothered me is Carlos was very cold in that goodbye scene with Grace. It would be just an average episode for me, but then the final scene came and I loved how it turns out. Paul was so evil I loved that. And how they all were showing their hate towards him and in the end the foght like a couple of dogs only Lynette remained as cool as possible, because she is the only one who actually figured out what was going on at that moment.moreless
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By mobbs456, Apr 03, 2011

Another fine episode of season seven with an advancement on the story-arc. Lots of good acting.

Gabrielle has now lost Grace and will probably lose Junita too - the truth will soon come out. Susan and Renee bond! I am glad Vanessa Williams is on the show but now her truth is out I am expecting trouble.
Bree and Keith attempt to move a step closer but things are ruined by his dad, who it appears likes Bree. Once again Marcia Cross seems to be glowing. Lynette and Tom were damn funny 'Tripod Tommy'?
But the real star of the show is Mark Moses and his diabolical plan to turn Wisteria Lane into a street for criminals. He is creepy and evil but also intelligent and not insane. He has planned this for a long time and now the future of the lane is in jeoprady. Look like there will be trouble next week!moreless
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Paul Young's takeover intensifies!

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By amazing_race, Apr 03, 2011

This was an absolutely intense episode, particularly with the closing scenes. Paul Young is getting really interesting, and he has a master plan to get revenge on everyone in the neighbourhood.

Menawhile, on other fronts, Gabby's stroy continues to ebe amazing and interesting. It is a vry sad storyline, and they are executing it perfectly.

Renee's secret has finally been revealed, so it willl be very interesting to see what happens next, a s we find out where Susan's loyalties lie.

Hopefully this standard is maintained right throughout the season! Great episode of Desperate Housewives wihich I would highly recommend. Great work guys, and I can't wait to see more of this great show!moreless
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TRIVIA (3)
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- This episode marks a new record for a string of guest appearances in every one of the first episodes of a season, starting with its premiere. The record holder is Brian Austin Green (Keith Watson). The longest streak starting with the first episode of a season for guest stars previously belonged to Brent and Shane Kinsman (Preston and Porter Scavo, respectively) in season 1 and Gale Harold (Jackson Braddock) in season 5, with 8 continuous guest appearances each.
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- When Bree is talking to Richard Watson in Keith's apartment, Richard looks at the TV and says he's watching "Wheel of Fortune". However, he turns it off immediately after implying he'll be watching it.
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- This episode marks the first time in a season that no characters are killed off within the first nine episodes. Even in the following episode, which includes the yearly catastrophe, no one dies.
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QUOTES (3)
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- Lynette: We're not gonna let you destroy this street. Paul: I don't have to. You're going to do it yourselves.
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- (Susan brings an inebriated Renee back to the latter's house) Renee: And that's how you get out of payin' for a taxi. Susan: Well, we weren't in a taxi, we were in my car. But now I know why you showed me your boobs.
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- Renee: (to Susan) When you said you were the fun one on the Lane, who was your competition... the mailbox?
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- International Episode Titles:
  Czech Republic: Naše klidné království (Our Peaceful Kingdom)
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- Original International Airdates:
  Germany: March 2, 2011 on ProSieben
  Norway: April 5, 2011 on TV2
  Czech Republic: January 26, 2012 on Prima LOVE
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- Featured Music: "One Less Bell To Answer" by 5th Dimension
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- With this episode, Eva Longoria Parker (Gabrielle Solis) is back to being billed as simply "Eva Longoria" (a credit she hadn't received since the third season finale). This is due to her separation from pro-athlete Tony Parker.
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- Although credited, James Denton (Mike Delfino) is absent from this episode. Charlie Carver (Porter Scavo), Joshua Logan Moore (Parker Scavo), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Penny Scavo) and Mason Vale Cotton (MJ Delfino) are too absent, and therefore are not credited. Madison De La Garza (Juanita Solis) is the only "also starring" castmember to appear and be credited, making it the first time in the series only one "also starring" regular is billed.
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- This episode marks the directorial return of Arlene Sanford, who hadn't directed for the show since the second season episode "Coming Home".
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- Episode Title: The title of this episode comes from a song that was cut from the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies.
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