Episode 20— Lost My Power
Aired April 29, 2012 · 42 min
Synopsis
With Mike away, Susan tries to build a car for MJ's father-and-son school soapbox derby. Bree's attorney, Trip, discovers details of her past drunken sexual encounters and urges her to be honest about them to strengthen her legal case. Lynette attempts to create tension between Tom and his girlfriend, Jane, by flirting with his boss and encouraging him to assign more work to Tom. Gaby becomes angry with Carlos for trying to steal one of her wealthy personal shopper clients, Doris Roberts, and for asking her to assist with his new charity. Meanwhile, Renee learns that Ben is hiding a secret related to his connection with Bree—and the body discovered at his workplace.
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Teri Hatcher
as Susan Delfino
Felicity Huffman
as Lynette Scavo
Marcia Cross
as Bree Van De Kamp
Eva Longoria
as Gabrielle Solis
Vanessa Williams
as Renee Perry
Ricardo Chavira
as Carlos Solis
Doug Savant
as Tom Scavo
Charles Mesure
as Ben Faulkner
Madison De La Garza
as Juanita Solis
Brenda Strong
as Mary Alice Young
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