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Desperate Housewives S6E22 — The Ballad of Booth
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Desperate Housewives•Season 6•Episode 22

The Ballad of Booth

8.1/10 · 641 votesMay 9, 201043 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 6•+0.2 vs season avg

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Lynette comes to a shocking realization about Eddie. Meanwhile, Angie discreetly relies on Gaby for help when Patrick threatens the life of her son; Bree offers Sam a generous payoff to walk away; and Susan and Mike's financial woes result in the ultimate sacrifice.

Directed byLarry Shaw
Written byBob Daily
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Cast13

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

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

Charlie Carver

Charlie Carver

Porter Scavo

Maiara Walsh

Maiara Walsh

Ana Solis

Crew6

B

Bob Daily

Writer

Larry Shaw

Larry Shaw

Director

J

Josann McGibbon

Consulting Producer

S

Sara Parriott

Consulting Producer

J

Jonathan Posell

Editor

David J. Miller

David J. Miller

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Ballad of Booth" is episode 22 of Desperate Housewives season 6. It scored 8.1/10 from 641 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Larry Shaw and written by Bob Daily, it aired on May 9, 2010.

Next: E23 · I Guess This Is GoodbyeBest of Season 6