Desperate Housewives of their late friend and neighbor who committed suicide in the pilot episode. The storyline covers thirteen years of the women's lives over eight seasons, set between the years 2004–2008, and later 2013–2017 (the storyline includes a five-year passage of time, as well as flashbacks and flashforwards ranging from the 1980s to the 2020s). They work through domestic struggles and family life, while facing the secrets, crimes, and mysteries hidden behind the doors of their—on the surface—beautiful and seemingly perfect suburban neighborhood. The series features an ensemble cast, headed by Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo,
Goodbye for Now (Desperate Housewives) move in during the night and unpack. Although credited, John Rowland (Jesse Metcalfe) does not appear in this episode. Also, Preston Scavo (Brent Kinsman), Porter Scavo (Shane Kinsman), and Parker Scavo (Zane Huett) are credited but do not appear, but feature in a deleted scene on the DVD. The episode title "Goodbye for Now" comes from a song from the 1981 film, "Reds" which was composed by Stephen Sondheim. Goodbye for Now (Desperate Housewives) "Goodbye for Now" is the 22nd episode of the ABC television series, "Desperate Housewives". The episode was the 22nd episode for the show's first season. The