Desperate Housewives Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2004 · ABC · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Housewives
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Desperate Housewives have?
Desperate Housewives has 8 seasons and 179 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 3, 2004 to May 13, 2012.
Is Desperate Housewives renewed, ended, or canceled?
Desperate Housewives has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Desperate Housewives?
It takes 129h 3m (7743 minutes) to watch the complete run of Desperate Housewives. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 65 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 129.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 65 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Desperate Housewives?
The highest-rated episode is Season 3, Episode 7 ("Bang"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9.1/10 based on 8 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Desperate Housewives?
Desperate Housewives is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Desperate Housewives?
Desperate Housewives has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Desperate Housewives?
The primary ensemble cast includes Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer (age 61), Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo (age 63), Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp (age 64), Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis (age 51).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Teri Hatcher | Susan Mayer | 61 |
| Felicity Huffman | Lynette Scavo | 63 |
| Marcia Cross | Bree Van de Kamp | 64 |
| Eva Longoria | Gabrielle Solis | 51 |
| Ricardo Chavira | Carlos Solis | 55 |
| James Denton | Mike Delfino | 63 |
| Brenda Strong | Mary Alice Young | 66 |
| Doug Savant | Tom Scavo | 62 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Desperate Housewives are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.