Ep 2. We're So Happy You're So Happy
- TVPG
- October 5, 2008
- 43 min
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7.9 (612)
In Desperate Housewives season 5 episode 2, titled "We're So Happy You're So Happy," the residents of Wisteria Lane are trying their best to put on a happy face despite their various problems and secrets.
At the start of the episode, Lynette is struggling to keep her job and her family afloat while Tom is away on a business trip. She hires a teenage girl named Ana to help out around the house, but quickly realizes that Ana has a troubled past and needs more help than she can provide. Meanwhile, Carlos and Gabrielle are dealing with the aftermath of having a second child, as their relationship becomes strained due to lack of sex and Gabrielle's difficulty in finding time to balance her responsibilities as a mother and a career woman.
Bree, who is still trying to come to terms with Orson's prison sentence, is trying to throw herself into her work by starting a catering business. However, problems arise when a former client sues her for food poisoning, and Bree is forced to come up with a plan to clear her name. Susan, who is now dating Jackson, is confronted by her ex-husband Mike, who wants to win her back.
As the episode progresses, tensions begin to rise among the residents of Wisteria Lane, as each character's secrets and problems start to come to light. Ana's troubled past is revealed, causing Lynette to question her decision to hire her. Gabrielle and Carlos continue to argue about their lack of intimacy, with Gabrielle eventually finding a unique way to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, Bree investigates the food poisoning lawsuit and discovers a surprising twist.
By the end of the episode, the residents of Wisteria Lane are forced to confront their problems head-on, with Lynette facing her fears about Ana, Gabrielle and Carlos working on their intimacy issues, and Bree taking a bold step to clear her name. Susan is forced to make a choice between Jackson and Mike, ultimately deciding to follow her heart.
Overall, "We're So Happy You're So Happy" is a typical episode of Desperate Housewives, filled with drama, humor, and unexpected twists. It showcases the complex relationships and secrets that make Wisteria Lane such an intriguing place to visit, and sets the stage for future events in the season. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this installment, which delivers all the intrigue and excitement that they have come to expect from Desperate Housewives.