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"Next" is the second season premiere episode of the American comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives, and the 24th episode overall. It was originally broadcast in the United States on September 25, 2005, on ABC. It was written by Jenna Bans and Kevin Murphy and was directed by Larry Shaw.
In the episode, Susan (Teri Hatcher) recovers from having been held hostage while Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) attempts to salvage her marriage to her incarcerated husband, Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira). Meanwhile, Bree (Marcia Cross) deals with her mother-in-law following her husband's death and Lynette (Felicity Huffman) goes back to work. The episode also introduces the mystery storyline revolving around Betty Applewhite (Alfre Woodard) and her family.
According to Nielsen ratings, "Next" was watched by 28.4 million viewers, making it the most watched season premiere on ABC in nine years. The episode also ranks as the second-most watched in series history, behind the first season finale in May 2005. The episode received general positive reviews, with Cross earning universal praise for her performance. Critics enjoyed Woodard's acting as well as her character's storyline.
Original Release
01/18/2006
Cast
Name | Character |
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Teri Hatcher | Susan Mayer |
Felicity Huffman | Lynette Scavo |
Marcia Cross | |
Eva Longoria | Gabrielle Solis |
Nicollette Sheridan | Edie Britt |
Alfre Woodard | Betty Applewhite |
Ricardo Chavira | Carlos Solis |
Mark Moses | Paul Young |
Andrea Bowen | Julie Mayer |
Doug Savant | Tom Scavo |
Directors
Writers
Jenna Bans, Joshua Senter, Kevin Murphy
Creators
Cast
Name | Character |
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Teri Hatcher | Susan Mayer |
Felicity Huffman | Lynette Scavo |
Marcia Cross | |
Eva Longoria | Gabrielle Solis |
Nicollette Sheridan | Edie Britt |
Alfre Woodard | Betty Applewhite |
Ricardo Chavira | Carlos Solis |
Mark Moses | Paul Young |
Andrea Bowen | Julie Mayer |
Doug Savant | Tom Scavo |
Cody Kasch | Zach Young |
Richard Burgi | Karl Mayer |
Brenda Strong | Mary Alice Young |
James Denton | Mike Delfino |
Shawn Pyfrom | |
Joy Jorgensen | Danielle Van De Kamp |
Mehcad Brooks | Matthew Applewhite |
Brent Kinsman | Preston Scavo |
Shane Kinsman | Porter Scavo |
Zane Huett | Parker Scavo |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Kevin Murphy | Executive Producer |
Marc Cherry | Executive Producer |
Chris Black | Executive Producer |
Michael Edelstein | Executive Producer |
Joey Murphy | Executive Producer |
John Pardee | Executive Producer |
George W. Perkins | Executive Producer |
Tom Spezialy | Executive Producer |
Larry Shaw | Producer |
John Blair | Producer |
Alexandra Cunningham | Producer |
Kevin Etten | Producer |
David Grossman | Producer |
Stephanie Hagen | Producer |
Ellen Herman | Producer |
Charles Pratt Jr. | Producer |
Charles Skouras III | Producer |
Julia Sweeney | Producer |
Sabrina Wind | Producer |