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Desperate Housewives S8E9 — Putting It Together
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Desperate Housewives•Season 8•Episode 9

Putting It Together

8.3/10 · 653 votesDec 4, 201143 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 8•+0.4 vs season avg

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Gabrielle, thinking the worst, goes on a frenzied search for Carlos after he unexpectedly checks out of rehab. Meanwhile, a desolate Bree goes on a drinking binge and finds herself in a desperate situation.

Directed byDavid Warren
Written bySheila R. Lawrence
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Cast9

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

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Renee Perry

Crew5

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Sheila R. Lawrence

Writer

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David Warren

Director

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Wendy Mericle

Executive Story Editor

L

Lowell Peterson

Director of Photography

A

Andrew Doerfer

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Putting It Together" is episode 9 of Desperate Housewives season 8. It scored 8.3/10 from 653 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by David Warren and written by Sheila R. Lawrence, it aired on December 4, 2011.

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