Season three’s main mystery revolves around Bree’s new husband, Orson Hodge. Suspected of cheating on his wife, Alma (who is originally thought to be dead), and killing a woman named Monique Pollier, Orson is placed under constant suspicion from the housewives and some of the other neighbours, especially Mike, who is the main suspect in Monique’s murder. To complicate matters, Orson’s mother (Gloria Hodge) and Alma come to Wisteria Lane and take matters into their own hands.

E47 (01)
Every storm brings with it hope that somehow by morning, everything will be made clean again. And even the most troubling stains will have disappeared. Like the doubts over his innocence… or the consequence of his mistake… like the scars of his betrayal… or the memory of his kiss. So we wait for the storm to pass hoping for the best… even though we know in our hearts some stains are so indelible, nothing can wash them away.

E48 (02)
Have you met the perfect couple? The two soul mates whose love never dies? The two lovers whose relationship is never threatened. The husband and wife who trust each other completely. If you haven’t met the perfect couple, let me introduce you. They stand atop a layer of butter cream frosting. The secret of their success? Well, for starters, they don’t have to look at each other.

E49 (03)
We all carry something with us. Of course, it’s nice if we travel with someone who can help lighten the load. But usually, it’s easier to just drop what we’ve been carrying so we can get home that much sooner… assuming, of course, there will be someone there to greet us when we arrive. Why do we clutch at this baggage, even when we’re desperate to move on? Because we all know there’s a chance we might let go too soon.

E50 (04)
We all have our reasons for rewriting history. Sometimes we need to provide ourselves alibis… sometimes we wanna’ hurt someone who has hurt us… and then there are times we just wanna’ spare ourselves embarrassment. Of course, there are some who feel that to rewrite history is just another way to lie… but what is history anyway… but a set of lies agreed upon?

E51 (05)
Sabotage. Everyone is capable of it, but some go about it more ruthlessly than others. Like the ones who crave vengeance… or the ones who hunger for love… or the ones who are determined to burn bridges. And then there are those who simply want something. Something that belongs to someone else.

E52 (06)
There is a place in St. Timothy’s church where sinners go to confess their sins and once they’re done, they expect absolution. But the truth is, not all confessions are worthy of such forgiveness. Most who unveil hidden agendas deserve the condemnation they receive. Most who disclose vengeful motives merit the punishment that follows. Only the truly repentant have any right at all to expect a second chance… which is why it’s best to think twice before you confess… especially if you don’t know what it is you’re confessing to.

E53 (07)
Lynette Scavo had a dream that night. It was one she’d had many times before. But this night, something changed. This was the last time Lynette would ever dream of me, and for her sake, I am grateful.

E54 (08)
There are so many things we wish we could tell the young. We’d like to persuade them not to grow up so fast, but they won’t listen. We want to tell them that beauty fades, but they refuse to believe it. We warn them that their actions will have consequences, but still they defy us. Sadly, the young can’t begin to understand the world is a dangerous place. So it’s up to us to do anything we can to protect them… absolutely anything.

E55 (09)
Dangerous men walk among us, and we can’t always be sure of who they are or what secrets they hide. But once our worst suspicions are confirmed, we can take action. Once their agendas are revealed…we can take steps, to protect ourselves, and those we love. Yes, dangerous men can cause great harm. But sometimes the greatest danger they pose… is to themselves.”

E56 (10)
There’s a reason people can’t wait for Christmas, and it has little to do with family reunions… or curling up with a cup of eggnog… or that unexpected kiss beneath the mistletoe… or receiving a present from that special someone. No, people look forward to Christmas because they know it’s a time… miracles.

E57 (11)
Oh, you will, Alma. You absolutely will.

E58 (12)
It’s a dangerous world. So we all look for protection. And whether we find it in the arms of our mother… or at the end of a jagged blade… or in the kiss of our sweetheart… or at the end of a barrel. We do what we have to feel safe. Because we know somewhere in the world there are those who would do us harm.

E59 (13)
Yes, it can happen so quickly. Life as we know it can change in the blink of an eye. Unlikely friendships can blossom. Important careers can be tossed aside. A long-lost hope can be rekindled. Still, we should be grateful for whatever changes life throws at us, because all too soon the day will come when there are no changes left.

E60 (14)
Recapturing the past is a tricky business. While most memories are simply souvenirs of a happier time… others can be quite deadly.

E61 (15)
A surprising thing happened to Orson Hodge as he’d left Fairview Memorial Hospital. His life began to flash before his eyes. But it wasn’t his past he saw. It was his future. Ordinary suburban days, filled with ordinary suburban moments, each made beautiful because of the housewife by his side. Yes, Orson could finally envision a life free from secrets and pain. And he couldn’t wait for it to begin.

E62 (16)
Take a drive down any street in Suburbia. Know what you’re gonna’ see? A bunch of guys wearing the same expression. It’s a look that says, Oh, crap. My dreams are never gonna’ come true. I’ll never have a life free from scandal. I’ll never have a son of my own. I’ll never hold her in my arms again. I’ll never get to tell her how I feel.” Yeah, the suburbs are filled with a lot of men who have given up hope. Of course, every once in a while you do come across some lucky SOB whose dreams have all come true. You know how you spot them? They’re the ones who can’t stop smiling. Don’t you just hate those guys?

E63 (17)
In every housewife’s closet, there’s an article of clothing that tells you more about its owner than she would want you to know. It might be a shirt that she despises but wears without complaint. Perhaps it’s some lingerie, she knows isn’t hers, but refuses to discuss… Or a dress she once loved, that she can no longer bear to look at Yes, you can learn a lot about women from what they choose to wear. You can learn even more by what they choose to take off, and who they take it off for.

E64 (18)
Passion. It’s a force so potent we still remember it long after it’s faded away. A drive so alluring it can push us to the arms of unexpected lovers. A sensation so overwhelming it can knock down walls we built to protect our hearts. A feeling so intense it resurfaces even though we try so hard to keep it buried. Yes, of all emotions, passion is the one that gives us a reason to live and an excuse to commit all sorts of crimes.

E65 (19)
Power. It’s the type of thing most people don’t think about… until it’s taken away. Whether it’s the political power of the many… or a lover’s influence over just one… we all want some sort of power in our lives… if only to give ourselves choices. Yes, to be without choices, to feel utterly powerless, well… it’s a lot… like being alone… in the dark.

E66 (20)
Gossip. It’s just a harmless form of recreation. It’s careless talk that deals in polite fiction. It’s nasty speculation that’s based on not-so-polite fact. How do we protect ourselves from the venomous sting of such idle gossip? The best way is to just tell the truth…

E67 (21)
Anyone can end up a victim… injured by the actions of others. But whether the damage is inflicted by a cunning ex-wife… or a blow delivered by the object of our affection… the time comes when we must pick ourselves up and continue on our journey. And if we can’t, then all we can pray for… is rescue.

E68 (22)
From the moment we wake up in the morning till our head hits the pillow at night our lives are filled with questions. But some questions are much harder to ask because we’re so afraid of the answer. Will I be around to watch my children grow up? Am I making a mistake by marrying this man? Could he ever truly love me? And what happens when we ask ourself the hard question and get the answer we’d been hoping for? Well, that’s when happiness begins.

E69 (23)
Family. There is nothing more important. They’re the ones who show up when we’re in trouble… the ones who push us to succeed… the ones who help keep our secrets. But what of those who have no family to rely on? What happens to those poor souls… who have no loved ones to help them in their hour of need? Well…most learn to walk life’s road by themselves. But a sad few of us… simply… stop trying.