LYNETTE'S FATHER-IN-LAW PAYS A VISIT, AND SUSAN BECOMES ALARMED WHEN SHE REALIZES JUST HOW CLOSE JULIE AND ZACH HAVE BECOME, ON ABC'S "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"

Ryan O'Neal Guest Stars as Rodney Scavo

"Your Fault" - When Lynette's father-in-law (guest star Ryan O'Neal as Rodney Scavo) pays a visit, she unwittingly learns a family secret. Meanwhile Susan is disturbed by Julie's growing romance with Zach, Rex attempts to reconcile with Bree, and Gabrielle is shocked when John's parents (guest stars Kathryn Harrold and Mark Harelik) ask her for a favor, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Desperate Housewives" stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van De Kamp, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Jesse Metcalfe as John and Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young.

Guest starring are Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Zane Huette as Parker Scavo, Brent Kinsman as Preston Scavo, Shane Kinsman as Porter Scavo, Kathryn Harrold as Helen Rowland, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tilman, Roger Bart as George Williams, Ryan O'Neal as Rodney Scavo, Ryan Carnes as Justin, Karen Austin as Lois McDaniel, Mark Harelik as Bob Rowland, Lucille Soong as Yao Lin, Rob Brownstein as Rex's lawyer and Bonnie Burroughs as Bree's lawyer.

"Your Fault" was written by Kevin Etten and directed by Arlene Sanford.

"Desperate Housewives" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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