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Desperate Housewives S5E17 — The Story of Lucy and Jessie
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Desperate Housewives•Season 5•Episode 17

The Story of Lucy and Jessie

7.7/10 · 662 votesMar 15, 200943 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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Susan tries to impress a teacher at work, Gaby talks Carlos into hiring Lynette, Edie continues to look into Dave's past.

Directed byBethany Rooney
Written byJordon Nardino
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Cast17

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Susan Mayer

Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman

Lynette Scavo

Marcia Cross

Marcia Cross

Bree Van de Kamp

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria

Gabrielle Solis

Ricardo Chavira

Ricardo Chavira

Carlos Solis

Doug Savant

Doug Savant

Tom Scavo

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

Edie Britt

James Denton

James Denton

Mike Delfino

Brenda Strong

Brenda Strong

Mary Alice Young

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan

Orson Hodge

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Katherine Mayfair

Neal McDonough

Neal McDonough

Dave Williams

Crew4

J

Jordon Nardino

Writer

Bethany Rooney

Bethany Rooney

Director

A

Andrew Doerfer

Editor

E

Eric Van Haren Noman

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Story of Lucy and Jessie" is episode 17 of Desperate Housewives season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 662 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Bethany Rooney and written by Jordon Nardino, it aired on March 15, 2009.

Next: E18 · A Spark. To Pierce the Dark.Best of Season 5