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Desperate Housewives Season 8 Episode 9

Putting It Together

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AIRED: Dec 04, 2011

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Chuck calls Gabrielle, Susan and Lynette individually for questioning about the disappearance - and possible murder - of Alejandro, inciting panic, and Bree's life begins to spiral into despair when her friends abandon her after they blame her for scorning Chuck and causing him to take out his revenge on them. Meanwhile, Lynette asks a favor of Tom that could ruin his relationship with Jane (guest star Andrea Parker), and Susan is made a once-in-a-lifetime proposition to become a real artist.

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"Putting It Together"

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By Edie70, Jun 14, 2012

This episode was written by a newbie Sheila Lawrence and directed by David Warren. While it was not the best episode of DH, it was certainly an improvement over the last few episodes in season 8 and was enjoyable and I felt the right amount of suspense while watching it.
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Best episode of the season!

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By amazing_race, Mar 22, 2012

OMG, I just have to start by mentioning the therapy group session that Gaby just decided to join. That was one of the most hilarious things I have seen in my life! I was laughing non-stop after that!

I also found Bree's alcoholic antics to be hilarious! Joining those women, and calling the blonde one 'YLynette'. I was just laughing so hard when she said, "I'm just gonna finish Lynette's champagne'.

But to the more important affiarrs, I can't believe what happened with Vance in this episode. I don't want to spoil much, but it was jaw-dropping, and everything about this episode makes me want more!

I can't wait until next week! The wait is going to be intolerable!!! Can't wait for more!!!moreless
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how many people will die on this street

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By shades, Dec 16, 2011

I was disappointed with this episode. how many people are going to die on this street? I dont think Bree will commit suicide but i do think its stupid that Gabby isnt talking to her. After all isnt this all Gabby's fault?
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Putting It Together

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By TrueTvWatcher, Dec 16, 2011

Putting It Together was a superb and very entertaining episode and I really enjoyed watching as Chuck tightened his noose for the housewives, especially Bree. There was a lot of great character and plot development. It was interesting to watch the housewives dealing with their individual issues and problems in different ways, but also how it all connects and affects other things and intertwines with the larger picture. Lynette finds herself in an awkward position between Tom and his girlfriend once again. Susan is running away from her problems subconsciously and Gaby may be in more trouble than she imagined from a smirk. This episode seemed to bring the series full circle as Bree seems to be taking drastic action, repeating the past. It was a touching and emotional scene when Bree saw Mary Alice. I certainly look forward to watching the next episode to see how things play out!!!!!!!moreless
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The troubled friendship continues, while the housewives struggle with even deeper personal problems.

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By MikeMierzejws, Dec 10, 2011

Simply put, it felt similar to the rest of the episodes lately. It was watchable and enjoyable, but not superb. It had a few great moments of emotion mixed with a few good moments of humor.

However, the ending is where the episode really leaves its mark in the Depserate Housewives history!

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With Bree's alcoholism back in play, she falls apart as the murder investigation proves to just be chucks way of getting back at her, not because he cares too much about the crime.

Bree then does the unthinkable. The scene with her sitting at the table with the gun was magnificently portrayed as Mary Alice smiles back at her. Bree covers the extent to the life she lost as Mary Alice points out the sad truth in that "Things change."

While the scene was powerful, it could have used a more emotional musical overture, much like they used back in the day. Take the music playing when Bree received the phone call of Rex's death? It was legendary.

Over all, the ending is really the main winning point of the episode, and truthfully shows the mental state of Bree, turning this really into her story now. Personally, this scene alone was more powerful than any of the "disaster" episodes that they end the mid-season with, save for maybe the episode Bang. Something about Mary Alice has always worked for me, and including her outside the voice overtures is always great. Good job!moreless
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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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Charles Carpenter	Bartender	Guest Star
Shulie Cowen	Deirdre	Guest Star
Jessica Vilchis	Jill	Guest Star
Andrea Parker	Jane	Recurring Role

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- Goof: When Chuck confronts Gabrielle with a fax of a paper's family news section, with an announcement of her quinceañera, the obituary at the bottom for Julie K. Lu lists a death date of February 5, 2009. If that were actually accurate, Gabrielle would only be approximately 22 years old.
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- During the initial airing of this episode on CTV, several credits were mistakenly omitted. After Madison De La Garza (Juanita Solis) was credited, the rest of the "starring" cast, the "also starring" cast and the "guest starring" received no on-screen billing whatsoever, and neither did several production members.
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- Original International Airdates:
  Norway: February 14, 2012 on TV2
  Germany: February 22, 2012 on ProSieben
  Czech Republic: November 22, 2012 on Prima LOVE
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- Brenda Strong (Mary Alice Young) is physically seen in this episode.
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- This is the last episode to air in 2011, marking the first time in a season that the 9th episode serves as the winter finale, with the exception of season 4, in which the 9th episode, "Something's Coming", served as the last one aired in the fall due to the WGA strike shortening the season's production.
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- This episode marks the return of Kathryn Joosten (Karen McCluskey), who had last been seen in the episode "Making the Connection". With a total of six straight absences in between these two episodes, this is the longest she's ever been absent from the series since the episode "Thank You So Much".
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- This episode was directed by David Warren, marking his 15th directing credit with the series, and written by co-executive producer Sheila Lawrence, her first writing credit on the show.
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- Episode Title: The title of this episode comes from a song of the same name, taken from the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George.
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