: Susan tries to secure a good job evaluation by befriending her superior, Jessie (played by Swoosie Kurtz). After a friendly dinner, Jessie misinterprets Susan’s intentions and kisses her. Susan must then gently clarify that she was only seeking a professional recommendation, leading to an awkward but ultimately supportive conversation about friendship.

: Bree goes to extreme lengths to hide Orson’s compulsive kleptomania from their neighbors.

: Edie begins a deep dive into Dave’s secretive past, following a trail of clues that hint at his true identity. 🎭 Musical Connection

is the 17th episode of the fifth season of Desperate Housewives , which originally aired on March 15, 2009. The title is a reference to a famous song from the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies . 🏠 Key Plotlines

The episode title pays homage to the Follies song , a jazz-influenced "patter song" performed by the character Phyllis Rogers Stone. Song Analysis: "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" from FOLLIES

: Gabrielle convinces Carlos to hire Lynette, leading to tension as they navigate their new boss-employee relationship.