Season eight, which kicks off on September 25th, will be the first without creator Marc Cherry at the reins as executive producer. We scour the Internet for spoilers as well as posting our own ABC and Cherry had been planning to end it after a seventh-season finale in May 2011. Love how this soap's becoming the boob-tube Antichrist to Prop 8 supporters. i have loved it so much and then Cherry decides to leave. While the numbers for Housewives are still quite healthy, they have been declining over the years. Copyright © TV Series Finale. In addition, he had created or co-created three sitcoms: The 5 Mrs. Buchanans, The Crew, and Some of My Best Friends, none of which lasted longer than a year. So the writers kicked off Season 8 by re-watching the pilot. Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighbourhood, after the mysterious suicide of a neighbour. Is it time to say goodbye to Desperate Housewives or would you rather see it continue into season nine? But now, Cherry just revealed he wants to do two additional seasons (eight and nine). Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. All rights reserved. "I have it in my head and I'm hyper-protective of it. Desperate Housewives. Stream Every Episode Ever. He’s now rewriting the high-concept series idea about a southern town that’s being torn apart by forces of good and evil. Last season, Desperate Housewives averaged a 3.5 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 11.17 million viewers. Gaby, Susan and Lynette are questioned; Bree's life begins to spiral into despair; Lynette's favor could ruin Tom's relationship with Jane. Last season, Desperate Housewives averaged a 3.5 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 11.17 million viewers. Status of Cable & Streaming TV Shows (S-Z), CBS 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 10/22/20), 2020-21 TV Show Season Ratings (week four), 2020-21 Season Ratings for New TV Shows (week four). The four main stars of Desperate Housewives — Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and Eva Longoria — recently went through big salary renegotiations for season eight that supposedly would bring each more than $400,000 per episode. Directed by David Warren. "I'm so not revealing what the end is going to be," the creator and executive producer told reporters Tuesday at ABC's winter TV previews. Desperate Housewives Extended Through Season 9! Don't bother asking series creator Marc Cherry. With Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria. We hope you enjoy your stay. Confirmation is expected to be reported tomorrow at ABC presentation for the TCA press tour. Submit one today. More about: Desperate Housewives, Desperate Housewives: canceled or renewed? "Cherry may have been tight-lipped about the surprises in store, but he did shoot down the possibility of a TV reunion or movie. It was the third-highest rated … He recently developed a drama called Hallelujah but it wasn’t picked up for the fall. "He couldn't have been happier—this show isn't going anywhere.". They’re people too even if they hate the stupid publicity and prefer to download the show on their computer crap free…, Maybe the rating didn’t go down, maybe piracy went up… and the ratings went even more up than in 1st season…. PT. It's not a bad thing. He’s also in the middle of a battery and wrongful termination lawsuit from Nicollette Sheridan. I feel very satisfied with where we are," Cherry said, taking a dig at the critical flop that was Sex and the City 2. The idea for the series was conceived as Marc Cherry and his mother were watching a news report on Andrea Yates. Comments, Want to see your poll/question here? Don't bother asking series creator Marc Cherry. All rights reserved. (but my fingers are still crossed), Sorry about your ratings… but didn’t you check the pirates downloading the shows? fans hoping to finally find out what state Fairview is located in will be out of luck. All the shocking drama from Wisteria Lane. Cherry stepped down at the end of season seven to devote more time to other projects. "I'm so not revealing what the end is going to be," the creator and executive producer told reporters Tuesday at ABC's winter TV previews. You can find specific show content by clicking the menu system at the top of the screen. And I'm happy about it. "The hair and makeup people will go through hell that day," Cherry joked.On a more serious note, Cherry and Daily said the final episodes will continue to pay homage to the show's first season. Prior to Desperate Housewives, Cherry was best known for producing and writing episodes of Touchstone Television's hit comedy series The Golden Girls and its successor, The Golden Palace. ABC's got news for you. "We handed in the first episode and Paul Lee called and said, 'I think you need something that's a little bit more of an echo,'" Cherry recalled. The hit ABC series gets an official extension for two more years. Fab! Desperate Housewives: canceled or renewed? Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! The most explosive plotlines of Desperate Housewives Season 1 'Murder, vandalism, adultery and theft' Desperate Housewives plotlines that have not aged well. "Source: TV Guide. Their new contracts included options for a ninth season but, with sagging ratings, it seems like the network doesn’t feel like it’s worth it. Hang on, all you traditional marriage believers. "We don't necessarily want to tie up every loose end in the finale," Daily said, hinting that the writers hope to imply that life will go on in Fairview after the cameras stop rolling. SpoilerTV - TV Spoilers Start We bring you a comprehensive and up to date spoiler service on all the major US TV shows and Movies. No infringement of previously copyrighted material is intended on this site. I say, 'No, it's sweet,'" Cherry said. I want this shoe to go on forever coz it’s so good and I love it. wow -_-, I AM 19 YEARS OLD AND I LOOOOOVE DESPERATE HOUSWIVES, AND IT ABSOLUTELY KILLS ME THAT IT ENDED WITHOUT AN ACTUAL ENDING BASICALLY, AND I FEEL LIKE THER SHOULD REALLY BE A SEASON 9. While NBC is killing shows right and left, ABC is working with Marc Cherry to extend the cougar juggernaut Desperate Housewives four more years, inside Housewives sources reveal exclusively to the Awful Truth. The soap, starring Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria Parker and Nicollette Sheridan among myriad hot young men and even hotter middle-aged Hollywood babes, is still doing big ratings in its fifth season. The Largest Collection of TV spoilers and show information for the most popular shows on TV. exclusive spoilers (Scripts, Casting Calls, Set Photos etc) as well as recaps and other fun articles and polls. Thanks to spartigus15 for the heads up.What will the final chapter of Desperate Housewives look like? "We're really trying to view this season as a bookend to that iconic first season and first episode," executive producer Bob Daily said.At the same time, producers have no intention of resolving every lingering storyline, i.e. (Originally published Dec. 10, 2008, at 11:28 a.m. damnn, i am 17 years old. "People keep asking me if [the ending] is bittersweet. i have watched all episodes and all season since the beginning. We bring you a comprehensive and up to date spoiler service on all the major US TV shows and Movies. For the 2009-10 season, the dramady averaged a 4.25 in the demo and 12.81 million, a year-to-year decline of 18% in the 18-49 age group. "I'm just never sending these gals to Dubai, that's all I'm saying. "Marc was cutting a cake when he announced it," beamed our D.H. veteran. By Ted Casablanca Dec 10, 2008 8:22 PM Tags. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. "We're just thankful for the ride that we have because not many people get to experience what we collectively got to experience. "After eight years, boy, I think we're done. "The Housewives boss is confident he's ending the series at the right time, acknowledging that in recent years it became more difficult for writers to find new creative territory to mine. But if there isn’t I will always be a TRUE fan of this amazing show and I’ll always be hopeful for a come back, even though it’s not likely. I wish there would be a 9th season, there should definately be a season 9. you cant just end it with a secret box! "I have it in my head and I'm hyper-protective of it. Learn how your comment data is processed. It had to happen some time and it looks like this season will be the last for Desperate Housewives. © 2020 E! 123 Ending or Cancelled TV Shows for the 2011-12 TV Season (part 1), ABC Announces Season (and Series) Finale Dates, The CW 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 10/23/20), CBS 2019-20 Season Ratings (updated 10/23/20), Viewer Votes Ranking for the 2020-21 Network TV Shows, FOX 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 10/23/20), ABC 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 10/23/20), NBC 2020-21 Season Ratings (updated 10/23/20), Cancelled or Renewed? Privacy Policy. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. ). But he also divulged that he's had the series' last act mapped out for more than seven years, and he did confirm that he will "pull a Hitchcock" and make a cameo in the last episode. The revelation was met with applause and loud "yays" from the cast. DMCA. ", Desperate Housewives - Season 9 - Latest from TV Guide - 11th Jan 2012, 13 Desperate Housewives - Season 9 - Latest from TV Guide - 11th Jan 2012. Cherry had difficulty getting any television network So glad to hear! What will the final chapter of Desperate Housewives look like? Makes for awkward 2020 viewing. Even gladder to discover that "more" gay characters are going to be introduced. The most explosive storylines on Desperate Housewives Season 2. Cherry revealed it was ABC Entertainment President Paul Lee who suggested that the series resurrect the "I Know What You Did" note from Season 1. What do you think? I really wish that they would have a season 9. It was the third-highest rated scripted series on the network, right behind also-aging Grey’s Anatomy.