Season 5 was a "special" season in itself because it started with a .
During its first five seasons, Desperate Housewives (2004–2009) aired designed to catch viewers up on the various mysteries of Wisteria Lane . These specials typically combined memorable clips with new narration, often provided by the character Mary Alice Young . Special Episodes: Seasons 1–5 Season 5 was a "special" season in itself
An episode focusing on Bree's family dynamics through the eyes of a young Lee Scavo. Season 5 was a "special" season in itself