Season 3 Episode 1 Spoilers & Return Date

[eithne]

BEWARE SPOILERS FOR SEASON THREE EPISODE ONE OF DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES FOLLOW:


The shows is back Wednesday, January 17 2007 at 22:00 GMT on Channel 4


Flashback: Alma, wife of Orson Hodge, has lived a confined life. Everything was perfect, until one day Alma decided to break free from her relationship. Before she makes it out of the door, however, Orson returns. But to what extent will Orson go to control the one he loves?

It was six months ago that Bree went on her first date with Orson; Gabrielle started her divorce proceedings; Lynette found hospitality for Tom's illegitimate daughter, Kayla, and old flame, Nora; Susan found out that Mike was in a terrible car accident and Edie prepared the Young house for potential buyers.

Lynette prepares the family for their Christmas photograph, but is disheartened when Nora imposes herself on the portrait. She then organises a birthday party for Parker - but doesn't invite Nora. Things don't go quite to plan when Nora turns up and Tom is forced to put his foot down.

Gabrielle, meanwhile, waits on pregnant Xiao Mei, who is starting to take advantage of Gabrielle's temporary good nature. Xiao Mei isn't impressed when Gabrielle threatens to deport her back to China. Gabrielle somehow manages to lose Xiao Mei and turns to Carlos for help. It's not long before Gaby receives a call informing her that Xiao Mei's in safe hands.

Bree finds herself in an uncompromising position when Orson asks for her hand in marriage. She accepts his proposal and arranges dinner with the rest of the Wisteria Lane housewives. A steamy night of passion between the pair results in Bree taking an unforseeable trip to the hospital. And at the engagement party, an uninvited guest turns up on Bree's doorstep with a disturbing revelation.

Elsewhere, Susan continues to visit the hospital where Mike lays in a coma. She struggles to decide what to do when a relative of another person in a coma asks her out to dinner; and Edie's still trying to sell Mary Alice's old house.

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From Digital Spy

Looks brilliant!!! Hopefully it will be on in Ireland either on the 2nd or 9th January, as usually happens!!!

[Lane Kent]

Is that date a definate or is that date an assumption?

According to teletext about a week ago they said Channel 4 had said they were moving forward the return of the series to part of the Christmas season highlights.

I'm assuming the Christmas fortnight this year will be 23 Dec - 5 Jan. Which would mean that Desperate Housewives would either have to start on the 27th Dec or 3rd Jan (most likely of the two) to be part of the Christmas season. E4 should end their Season 2 reruns on the 20th or 27th Dec.

People asking Channel 4 are being told that they don't have a date yet as does Channel 4's viewer's queries page when I last checked.

I have seen on various boards 17th January however be warned Channel 4 fans, keep an eye out that's all as Channel 4 keep changing their story.

[sallywebster]

23rd Dec- 5th Jan is the Christmas Fortnight this year as thats what the double Radio Times (and other tv mags) will be covering in their bumper issues.

Im looking forward to the new series of DH. I hope we see more of Andrew's storyline this season.

[Lane Kent]

So they could put it on the 3rd then? We must watch. 17th would be better so as not to catch up with US. Andrew will be back. Can't remember which episode. He has a storyline initially but is mainly still a supporting character. He has some funny one liners.

[sallywebster]

Well the Christmas tv mags are out in about a week or so, we should know soon when its back!

[Lane Kent]

Okay according to the main Lois & Clark boards on line (that have a Teri Hatcher section) Digi guide is stating Wednesday 3rd January so that ties in with what teletext were saying. Channel 4 are still refusing to comment so watch those schedules and we should know Tuesday for sure.

[eithne]

The general concenus on different boards is now that it has now been brought forward to the 3rd January. I hope it is the 2nd over here in Ireland though - as we've always been ahead here a little.

[Lane Kent]

We are getting the first two episodes too but none for E4 on that day and dare I say it I've now seen the first episode and it was really really good. My husband was even impressed. It is definatley playing up the comedy.

What channel do you have in Ireland Eithne? I'll see if I can find out but I don't promise.

[eithne]

It is shown on RTE 2 over here Lane. Marc Cherry is back as head writer on the series, so that is why it is supposed to have improved so much this season as it is his baby.

[Lane Kent]

Yes I read that. I do worry about his Bree obsession though. I know she is based on his mother and all. But what little clips I've seen have been fantastic and counting down the weeks to Bang.