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'Desperate Housewives' - 'I Guess This is Goodbye' Recap (Season Finale)

by Isabelle Carreau, posted May 17th 2010 1:03AM
Desperate Housewives(S06E23) "I guess everyone will be surprised to see you again." - Lee to the not-so-new new Wisteria Lane resident

It may not have been the most action-packed and thrilling season finale we've had for the series, but it was still compelling TV. We witnessed a birth and a death while hearing a shocking secret and noticing the return of a character.

The worst event of the episode was when my ABC station decided to freeze and go to a black screen for a few seconds as Bree made her request to Andrew and when the shocking secret was revealed. If that was the case for you too, I've gathered the needed intel for us to be fully in the know as it will be a major storyline next season. That and the return of the person who shall not be named!

Lynette and Eddie

That storyline's ending left me wanting more as I thought it was too easy and quick of a wrap up. I get that Eddie wanted someone to finally be proud of him and that's why he agreed to turn himself in but I expected more action from this. We are talking about somewhat of a serial killer after all. How about showing the cops smashing the door, cuffing Eddie and saving Lynette?

Susan and Mike

Don't be afraid, the Delfinos will still be around next season. Actually, I believe they may be involved in next season's year-long mystery. More on that in a bit.


The Bolens

Bravo Angie for being one brilliant bomb maker! She put the bomb in the detonator! It was risky as she could have been next to Patrick but the best bet to kill the less people. Bye bye Patrick! I've enjoyed Angie, so I'm glad she survived and got a happy ending with Nick. As for Danny, we may see him again next season since he is off to New York City where Ana is.

Bree, Andrew and Orson

It wouldn't be surprising if the Solises decide to not talk to Bree and family at the start of next season. However, it's pretty sure that something bad will make them bond again eventually. I felt a bit dumb when Orson told Bree that Andrew committed exactly the same crime he (Orson) committed. Why didn't it even cross my mind when we were reminded of Andrew running over Carlos' mother last week?!

It's understandable that Bree wanted to protect her son but Orson was right that she should have asked Andrew the same thing she asked of him, her husband: pay for his crime. Since Shawn Pyfrom, who plays Andrew, is leaving the series, it's a safe bet to assume that Andrew will indeed go to jail. Will Orson go back to Bree now that she made things right? I doubt he'll run back to her. He'll make her wait a bit.

Teresa's secret

As I've said in my intro, I missed most of the scene at the end where we discover the secret. I did hear that there was a baby switch. After doing a quick research, it seems that I didn't miss that much of the secret.

I don't remember if Susan and Mike ever told the sex of MJ when she was pregnant. Right now, my money is on MJ having been switched as a baby while in the hospital. Could it be that MJ was switched with Paige, Dave's deceased daughter? Or maybe MJ and Roy's deaf grandson? Yes, it would be difficult to switch a boy and a girl but Susan has been rather unlucky since the start of the series so anything could have happened, no? Plus switching a boy and a girl would explain why the nurse knew for sure the babies were switched.

I doubt it's one of the older kids (Julie, Danielle, Andrew) since they've pretty much gone from the show. But what a twist would it be if Andrew and Sam got switched!!! The Scavos definitely look all alike so it's less likely it's one of them. Maybe Penny? It could be possible that one of the Solises kids got switched but the sisters look alike.

Who do you think was switched as a baby? For sure it must involved at least one of the show's main kids, otherwise it wouldn't be that powerful of a mystery!

Share your predictions and thoughts on the finale in comments below.

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Bill

I really like the finale because it was so unexpected. Angie will be missed along with Andrew. The tension with Bree's admission to Carlos and Gabby will be juicy. The story-line with Paul and the Delfinos will be interesting and shocking as well. I hope they bring back Paul's son, if for nothing more than a cameo. Amazing how much has changed on good old Wisteria Lane. I love this show! It's a true guilty pleasure, with heart.

July 19 2010 at 7:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer

The Solis's older daughter is the same age as MJ, we've seen that they are the same grade in school. I am wondering if they could have been switched, except the hospital admin said that one of the families lived on Wisteria Lane, not both.

May 17 2010 at 11:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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bigun80

How do you explain the age difference between the nurse when the crime was committed and when she died? Based upon how old she looked on her death bed, it doesn't seem possible that it could have happened to one of the younger kids. Makes more sense for it to have happened 15-20 years ago.

May 20 2010 at 8:19 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TV_fan

I don't think Orson will go running back to Bree - he's in a wheel chair.

If any baby's were switched it has to be Gaby's. No way they are her kids!

May 17 2010 at 7:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Beth

I think Eddie will be one of the kids switched at birth and possibly he is Lynette's or Bree's.

May 17 2010 at 6:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Michael

People have said that the season finale seemed a little rushed (especially with Eddie). To be honest, I was a little annoyed that the season finale wasn't 2 hours. Desperate Housewives has always had 2-hour-long season finales, and this is actually the first one that *needed* those two hours since maybe season 2. There was so much going on, that it just couldn't be handled properly in 42 minutes. Ah well. I think ABC gave up hope after they screwed the ratings this year.

Anyway, I'm glad Orson put Bree in her place for once. But I hate that Andrew will be on less. And are they ever going to show his 'husband' again?

I really can't wait to see Carlos react to Bree's 'news.' That will create some *huge* tension next year. Especially if it looks like Bree's gone back to 0 with her business gone (couldn't she have gone to the police and say she was being blackmailed if she were going to tell Carlos anyway?). And I wonder if Gaby will finally admit her (small) part in it?

I'm going to miss Angie. I really think she could've filled the void left by Edie/Nicolette Sheridan. And I'm glad her son will hopefully have cameos in the future, with Ana.

And Lee reappeared! (I was worried that they blamed the gay characters for lower ratings, and it seemed like they were all disappearing)

It'll be super-hilarious if Paul ends up in Susan's house, and then she comes back to live in his old house.

May 17 2010 at 1:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Doug

I am a relative new watcher of the show, so can somebody tell me who that was that is going to be renting Susan and Mike's house?

May 17 2010 at 12:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Sundance7@aol.com

After we learned of the kid switch, the next scene was of Gabby's kids running by. But as you say they do look alike. DH has done this before they drop stories too soon like the Eddie scene. Remember the pedophile story line, they just let him move away. Where was Catherine the last few weeks has anyone checked on her? Blooper alert: Angie runs towards the rear of the car, yet when she stops to wave goodbye to Patrick the car is facing her. Also, bring back Polly Bergen, Lily Tomlin and Carol Burnett as guest stars. Too bad its too late for Dixie Carter, RIP.

May 17 2010 at 11:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Johnzo

Isn't it obvious that the switch is with MJ? And this lucky switch and resulting law suit/settlement will be what brings the Delfinos back to Wisteria Lane because they now will be able to afford to live there. Duh!

May 17 2010 at 10:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
FailureAnalyst

Loved the heart displayed by this episode. This is the rare show with serial storylines that has actually gotten better over the years. Also loved the shout out cameo given the original actors who played the Scavo kids!

May 17 2010 at 8:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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