Secrets That I Never Want to Know

Season 8, Episode 1, Aired
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Carlos's murder of his wife Gabrielle's evil stepfather (guest star Tony Plana) and the cover-up by the housewives has far-reaching effects, as feelings of guilt begin to overcome everyone in different ways. Gabrielle works to reach out to Carlos while his guilt weighs heavily upon him, and Susan starts to withdraw from her friends and family. As Lynette and Tom are grappling with their disintegrating marriage and impending separation, the former is having trouble making the right choices ever since she participated in the cover-up. And Bree must be especially careful around her new romantic interest, detective Chuck Vance. Meanwhile, a sexy new neighbor, Ben Faulkner (Charles Mesure), moves to town, and he's Renee's first order of business.

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  • The Final Season Begins With The Housewives Burying The Body Of Alejandro Into The Woods. But After The Burial, This Event Begins To Poison Their Friendship.

    9.0
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    By Matt16020-FIN, May 15, 2012
    I'm sad that "Desperate Housewives" was decided to be cancelled after this season. It has given me lots of laughs and tears. I don't feel "Desperate Housewives" has run it's course just yet. Of course the show can't run forever but I think the show has at least one more season. Maybe two. That aside, this was an amazing start to the final season. This episode worked on so many levels. The best scene was when Bree, Gaby and Chuck decided to return the car to Aunt SherilI. I laughed so hard!! There were lots of great other scenes too. The ending scene is the BEST cliffhanger DH has ever given us! The cast is once again top form here. The ending scene was perfect because the event was presented in such a dark way. That was because of the music. The last scene is similar with the series premiere. Let's hope that DH will continue the final season with episodes like this! Bullseye!!moreless

  • A dramatic conclusion to the murder of last season that mental rips the girls apart, affecting their marriages, families, and more than anything, their own friendship with each other.

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    By MikeMierzejws, May 14, 2012
    Honestly, last seasons ending was somewhat cliche and seemed not needed, but the way they handled this premiere was anything than what I expected. It felt like the GOLD the show was based on.
    Dramatic music, emotional scenes, a bit of witty humor when needed, and a strong story. I can't believe I can say those things about this show after all it has been through, but this episode was well worth.
    (SPOILER)The ending gave me chills like no episode has done since the jump forward 5 years. Simply put, the story goes round circle. Ten years+ show years Mary Alice took her life when her dark secret was revealed, and now the women are in the exact same boat. Mary Alice lived with her secret for over 15 years before someone knew, but they aren't as lucky, leaving us to wonder how far this will go before all hell breaks loose.
    Overall, still not honestly as amazing as those first few years, but clearly shows the writers got a reality check and want the show to end the way it started.moreless

  • 8.01 "Secrets That I Never Want to Know"

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    By Edie70, Mar 15, 2012
    Written by: Bob Daily
    Directed by: David Grossman
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    Ok, now let me get back to the first half of the season which was kinda so-so. This premiere was very good. Although i liked season 7 premiere better, but this had an amazing Bree/Gaby chemistry in the car scene with Chuck. They are great together! Susan was annoying constantly sobbing over this cover-up, grow a pair you idiot! Lynette not only looked horrible, but acted horribly when she slept with Tom, really woman? Renee only had 3 short scenes full of bad comedy. So, you go dressed like a 5 dollar whore and offer your new neighbor a ride on your whooha? Damn you lady, I thought you were classier than that.moreless

  • So awesome! Funny, suspenseful and all in the one package!

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    By amazing_race, Feb 06, 2012
    This was a great episode! Great premiere for the last season!

    My favourite scene was the car disposal! I was ROFLing right throughout that scene and it was insanely funny! I love d it!

    Meanwhile, the storylines developed well. Don't want to spoil too much, but this was a great continuation to last season's cliffhanger. Also, a new neighbour is seen! I wonder who iehe is!

    Can't wait for the next episode!moreless

  • Great, just great!

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    By mmvd, Jan 02, 2012
    The beginning was very interesting. I think everybody wanted to know, how they'll gonna continue with the body of Alejandro. And they buried it in the woods. It wasn't that spectacular, just a normal act. Then the elimination of Alejandro's car was hilarious! First: Gaby's tries to drive the car! Second: The story about Gaby's aunt and Bree's friend! And Third: The guy who's stolen the car! And Bree's reaction was hilarious! But I don't like the new neighbour. Maybe the sympathies coming up in the next episodes, but in this one, I didn't like him. He's kinda odd. And Gaby was great, when she talked about Ben and what she'd do with him and he stood behind her. Then she said: I'm Susan Delfino! Hahaha I had a laughter! And the end was just GREAT! I didn't expect that! And I'm asking myself: who has written this damn letter?! We'll see!moreless
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