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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "What's the Good of Being Good" - Bree's life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises -- as does her lust for men; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom -- with Renee's hairdresser; Alejandro's current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro's step-daughter was also abused by this wretched man; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RON TOM)JUSTINA MACHADO, EVA LONGORIA
What's the Good of Being Good
Season 8 | Episode 12 | Aired 01/22/12

Alejandro's current wife, Claudia, shows up on Wisteria Lane looking for her husband. She believes Susan is having an affair with him. That's why she posts fliers all over the neighborhood calling Susan a home-wrecker. Actually, she calls her a somewhat more R-rated name, but that's neither here nor there.

Susan reveals to Gaby that she wasn't Alejandro's only victim. Claudia's daughter, Marisa, was also molested. Gaby tries to tell Claudia the truth about the monster she married, but nothing gets through. Outside, Susan tells Marisa that keeping this secret only makes things worse. Claudia didn't want to believe Gaby, but knows it's the truth when she hears the story from her daughter.

Claudia thanks Gaby for letting her know the truth about her husband. Alejandro will never hurt Marisa again. Claudia is sure of this once she sees the blood stain on the rug Gaby was having pulled up during a renovation. She really should get rid of that thing sooner rather than later.

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  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "What's the Good of Being Good" - Bree's life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises -- as does her lust for men; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom -- with Renee's hairdresser; Alejandro's current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro's step-daughter was also abused by this wretched man; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RON TOM) JUSTINA MACHADO, EVA LONGORIA
  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "What's the Good of Being Good" - Bree's life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises -- as does her lust for men; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom -- with Renee's hairdresser; Alejandro's current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro's step-daughter was also abused by this wretched man; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RON TOM) DANIELA BOBADILLA, TERI HATCHER
  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "What's the Good of Being Good" - Bree's life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises -- as does her lust for men; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom -- with Renee's hairdresser; Alejandro's current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro's step-daughter was also abused by this wretched man; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RON TOM) EVA LONGORIA
  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "What's the Good of Being Good" - Bree's life continues to spiral as her alcohol consumption rises -- as does her lust for men; Lynette goes out on her first date since separating with Tom -- with Renee's hairdresser; Alejandro's current wife suspects foul play is afoot and has a confrontation with Susan; Gaby discovers that Alejandro's step-daughter was also abused by this wretched man; and Ben has special plans in store for Renee, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/RON TOM) JUSTINA MACHADO, EVA LONGORIA