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
Tom Scavo but it is not confirmed on whether it is final since Tom later breaks up with Jane due to his lingering feelings for Lynette. The married couple reconcile in the final episode, and Tom and Lynette move to New York City so Lynette can pursue her new career. The couple later buy a penthouse looking over central park, and have 6 grandchildren later in life. Tom Scavo Thomas “Tom” Scavo is a fictional character on the ABC television series "Desperate Housewives", played by actor Doug Savant. Tom was originally credited as a recurring role throughout Season 1, but became credited