True to its title, the episode examines "home" as both a physical location and a psychological anchor. Whether it is Bree fighting to keep her son in her orbit or Gabrielle trying to regain the material comfort of her house, the characters' actions are driven by a desperate need to maintain their sense of place. "Desperate Housewives" Home Is the Place (TV Episode 2009)
In of Desperate Housewives , titled " Home Is the Place ," the residents of Wisteria Lane grapple with shifting family dynamics and manipulative power plays. This episode, which originally aired on January 4, 2009, highlights the lengths the characters will go to protect their "home" and the people in it. Plot Summary [S5E11] Home Is the Place
: Gabrielle Solis is determined to get Carlos to accept a high-paying corporate position to restore their former lifestyle. She uses her signature brand of manipulation to push him toward a job he initially resists. True to its title, the episode examines "home"
: After a night of heavy drinking at a gay bar, Susan Mayer and her neighbor Lee McDermott wake up in bed together. The episode explores the awkward aftermath as they try to piece together the events of the previous night. This episode, which originally aired on January 4,
: Bree Hodge hosts a dinner for Andrew’s fiancé, Alex, and his mother, Melina Cominis. The evening quickly devolves into a cold war as Bree and Melina clash over where the couple should live and who gets priority for family holidays. To ensure Andrew stays close to home, Bree resorts to extreme measures to sabotage Melina's influence.
: Lynette Scavo finds herself caught in the middle of neighborhood secrets when she discovers that Porter has been hiding out nearby following his legal troubles. Cast and Guest Stars
The episode features several notable guest appearances that drive the conflict: as Roberta Simmons Joanna Cassidy as Melina Cominis Gale Harold as Jackson Braddock Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey Themes of "Home"