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Desperate Housewives (2004)

S5E8 City on Fire

Nov 16, 2008 Season 5 Episode 8 Mystery, Drama, Comedy

Susan is taken aback when her daughter Julie arrives with an unexpected new partner. Meanwhile, Gabrielle discovers that Mrs. Hildebrand has named her and Carlos as the beneficiaries of her substantial wealth. A journalist sets out to reveal Bree's flaws to the public. Lynette finds out that Porter and Anne Schilling are planning to leave Fairview without a trace. As everyone gathers at a club for the much-anticipated "Battle of the Bands," chaos ensues when a fire breaks out, endangering all present. In the turmoil, some will meet their fate while a hero emerges.