THE WOMEN OF WISTERIA LANE GRAPPLE WITH THEIR OWN PROBLEMS -- AND THE DISTURBING NOTE ADDRESSED TO MARY ALICE -- ON ABC'S "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"

"Ah, But Underneath" -- Gabrielle goes to great lengths to hide her affair, Lynette tries tough love to discipline the twins, Bree and Rex attempt marriage counseling, and Susan musters the courage to invite Mike Delfino to dinner, only to have Edie horn in on her big night. Meanwhile, the ladies can't decide what to do with the disturbing note they found in Mary Alice's things, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Desperate Housewives" stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van De Kamp, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Camp, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Jesse Metcalfe as John and Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young.

Guest starring are Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Christine Estabrook as Mrs. Huber, Zane Huette as Parker Scavo, Brent Kinsman as Preston Scavo, Shane Kinsman as Porter Scavo, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Joy Lauren as Danielle Van De Kamp, Sam Lloyd as Dr. Goldfine, Vincent Duvall as the insurance adjustor, Adam Lieberman as the veterinarian, Jan Hoag as the beefy middle-aged woman and Timothy Brennen as the cop.

"Ah, But Underneath" was written by Marc Cherry. Larry Shaw directed.

"Desperate Housewives" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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