As Bree offers Chuck a ride, a faint odor begins to permeate the air. Meanwhile, Gabrielle seeks counsel from a priest, hoping to assist Carlos with his troubles. Across town, Ben Faulkner, the recently arrived neighbor, makes an acquaintan…

Gabrielle guides Carlos through the steps of dancing on a pole; Susan seeks a form of atonement for her guilt; Renee finds connection with a fellow patron at the senior center; Tom and Lynette ponder Parker’s presence at a late-night gather…

A discord exists between Lee and Jenny, a tension that weighs on their relationship. Meanwhile, Susan and Carlos dedicate themselves to uncovering the culprits behind the recent vandalism of the wall. Elsewhere, Lynette finds herself increa…

In the quiet sanctuary of a yoga studio, Lynette and Renee discreetly observe Jane, the latest in Tom’s affections. Meanwhile, at a bustling PTA meeting, Gabrielle attempts to stir things up. Bree uncovers a hidden truth about Danielle's ac…

Tom and Lynette sought guidance from a couples counselor as their relationship fractured. Meanwhile, Bree endeavored to assist the city council with the issue of homelessness. Carlos found himself embroiled in a predicament that weighed hea…

A shadow of doubt began to cling to Susan as she observed Amy’s growing intimacy with Andre. Meanwhile, a delivery man attempted to reach Lynette with a package. Elsewhere, a man confided in a sponsor at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, des…

Bree is shaken to the core by the revelation of the body's exhumation. A bitter tide of jealousy begins to rise within her as Lynette starts whispering falsehoods to Penny about Tom’s new companion. Gaby and Carlos find themselves in the di…

Detective Chuck Vance intensifies his pressure on Bree, his doubts about her connection to Alejandro's vanishing deepening with each passing day. Inspired by the murder of Gaby’s stepfather for her art school work, Susan must navigate a del…

A sense of dread seizing her, Gabrielle launched into a frantic search for Carlos following his sudden departure from rehabilitation. Elsewhere, a bleak despair consumed Bree, leading her down a path of heavy drinking and ultimately into a …

"What's to Discuss, Old Friend" is the title of the sixteenth episode of the eighth season of the ABC television series *Desperate Housewives*. It aired on January 8, 2012, and marks the tenth installment of that season.

In Oklahoma, Susan discovers a horrifying truth: the recently deceased Alejandro had committed sexual abuse against his fifteen-year-old stepdaughter, Marisa – a pattern mirroring his past offenses against Gabby. Elsewhere, Bree encounters …

Karen McCluskey discovers details of Bree’s intimate life and attempts to intervene. Bree unexpectedly encounters one of her numerous past lovers. Gabby confides in Alejandro’s widow, sharing aspects of her history. After facilitating an in…

Bree’s pursuit of pleasure has spiraled into a troubling pattern. Assistance arrives from an unforeseen quarter; Susan discovers that Julie is expecting a child, and Gabby must navigate a difficult circumstance unfolding at Juanita’s school…

The truth of who fathered Julie’s child comes to light, and Orson dedicates himself to nursing Bree back to health. When Mrs. McCluskey casts Roy out, Gabrielle offers him refuge, though she hesitates to actively help them reconcile, findin…

Susan volunteered to assist the father of Julie’s child in raising the baby, a proposition Bree accepted, perhaps viewing it as a permanent departure when she agreed to accompany Orson to Maine. Meanwhile, Karen implored Gaby to keep her co…

When Susan learns that Ben is being threatened by his loan shark, she persuades him to report the crime to the police. Meanwhile, Mrs. McCluskey, facing a terminal illness, asks Bree for assistance in ending her own life. At Penny's birthda…

The day of the funeral for a cherished resident of Wisteria Lane brought each woman gathered there to a quiet reflection on the impact the deceased had made on their own lives. Simultaneously, Bree found herself reeling from an unexpected s…

A shadow of doubt lingered around Bree regarding Andrew’s impending marriage. Meanwhile, Gabrielle sought employment at an agency, driven by a desire to offer Carlos and the children a lesson. Lynette, consumed by a fierce resolve, plotted …

A shadow of worry crossed Carlos's face regarding Gabrielle’s new position. Susan grew increasingly suspicious, fueled by whispers of an affair. Meanwhile, the police questioned a hotel owner about Alejandro’s last known location. Bree so…

Mike’s absence leaves Susan determined to construct a car for MJ’s father-and-son soapbox derby. Meanwhile, Bree's lawyer, Trip, uncovers details of her past, a night of reckless abandon, and insists she confess to it – a necessary step to …

The series approaches its conclusion with a final episode preceding the two-hour finale. As Bree’s trial looms, she finds herself developing feelings for her lawyer, Trip. Meanwhile, Susan grows uneasy as Julie questions Porter's dedication…

The trial for Bree concluded with an unexpected admission. Meanwhile, Tom moved forward with the final stages of his divorce proceedings.

All beginnings find their eventual close. This particular chapter, exploring both commencement and conclusion, leads us on a journey, retracing steps while also gazing toward what lies ahead, as we take a final walk down Wisteria Lane.