Bree's mother-in-law, Phyllis, gets her in trouble with the law; Susan tries to accept Edie's new role in Julie's life; Lynette's boss-from-hell makes her miss Parker's first day of kindergarten; and Gabrielle and John meet again.

Susan's book agent, Lonny, is in a financial bind; Gaby hires a big-time lawyer to defend Carlos; Lynette must go bar hopping with Nina, who's constantly prowling for men; and Bree reburies Rex, but the police case isn't interred with him.