Desperate Housewives (season 1) Arlene Sanford, Larry Shaw, Jeff Melman, Fred Gerber, David Grossman, and John David Coles. Its orchestral score was composed by Steve Bartek and Steve Jablonsky, while the series' theme was composed by Danny Elfman. Cherry also served as the season's show runner. The first season features a cast of thirteen actors who receive star billing. Brenda Strong narrated the series as the deceased Mary Alice Young. Teri Hatcher portrayed Susan Mayer, the klutzy, lovable divorced mother in search of love. Felicity Huffman played Lynette Scavo, a former career woman who is now a full-time mother of four. Marcia Cross acted
Every Day a Little Death (Desperate Housewives) Every Day a Little Death (Desperate Housewives) "Every Day a Little Death" is the 12th episode of the ABC television series, "Desperate Housewives". The episode was the 12th episode for the show's first season. The episode was written by Chris Black and was directed by David Grossman. It originally aired on Sunday January 16, 2005. The people of Wisteria Lane find out the fate of Mrs. Huber. Lynette tries to get into a yoga class by claiming that her son, Parker, has cancer. Edie plans a funeral for Martha and she and Susan are the only mourners. When Susan learns