IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY ON WISTERIA LANE, ON ABC'S "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"

"Love Is in the Air" - It's Valentine's Day on Wisteria Lane, and love is all around (sort of), as Susan looks forward to a romantic date with Mike Delfino, until she learns a surprising fact about her favorite plumber. Meanwhile, Bree discovers something new about hubby Rex; Lynette's cranky old neighbor (Kathryn Joosten, "The West Wing") accuses the Scavo twins of thievery; and Gabrielle's work adventures continue as she gets a gig as a mattress model for the "Siesta King" (guest star Jon Polito), on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, APRIL 17 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/13/05)

"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, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Camp, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Jesse Metcalfe as John, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young and James Denton as Mike Delfino.

Guest starring are Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Zane Huette as Parker Scavo, Brent Kinsman as Preston Scavo, Shane Kinsman as Porter Scavo, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tilman, Lucille Soong as Yao Lin, Sam Lloyd as Dr. Goldfine, Kathryn Joosten as Mrs. McCluskey, David Krassner as Noah's doctor, Jon Polito as Charles Skouras, Jolie Jenkins as Diedre and Carlease Burke as the nurse.

"Love Is in the Air" was written by Tom Spezialy and directed by Jeff Melman.

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

This program carries a TV-PG,D,L,V parental guideline.