Desperate Housewives is an American comedy-drama and mystery television series created by Marc Cherry. It originally aired on ABC from October 3, 2004, to May 13, 2012. Here’s some production information:
- Created by: Marc Cherry
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Genre: Comedy-drama, Mystery, Soap opera
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Network: ABC
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Seasons: 8
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Episodes: 180
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Executive Producers:
- Marc Cherry
- Bob Daily
- Sabrina Wind
- George W. Perkins
- Larry Shaw
- Alexandra Cunningham
- Production Companies:
- Cherry Alley Productions
- ABC Studios
- Touchstone Television (for earlier seasons)
- Filming Location: The series was primarily filmed on the Wisteria Lane set, located at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Main Cast:
- Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer
- Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo
- Marcia Cross as Bree Van de Kamp
- Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis
- Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt (Seasons 1-5)
The show was a major hit and received numerous awards, including Golden Globe and Emmy awards, and was noted for its satirical look at suburban life.
📅 Last Updated: March 12, 2026
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