SUSAN RECONNECTS WITH HER EX-HUSBAND, KARL, ON ABC'S "DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"

"Opening Doors" � Lynette finds out who was responsible for starting the fire at Rick's restaurant, Bree gives Orson an ultimatum and Susan reconnects with her ex-husband, Karl, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 5/4/08)

"Desperate Housewives" stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria Parker as Gabrielle Solis, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Joy Lauren as Danielle Van De Kamp, Rachel Fox as Kayla Huntington, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair, Lyndsy Fonseca as Dylan Mayfair, Zane Huett as Parker Scavo and Brent and Shane Kinsman as Porter and Preston Scavo.

Guest starring Richard Burgi as Karl Meyer, Gary Cole as Wayne Davis, Justine Bateman as Ellie Franks, Sunny Mabrey as Marisa, Tuc Watkins as Bob Hunter, Kevin Rahm as Lee McDermott, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Tom Schmid as Dr. Oakley, Amy Honey as instructor and Tatum Shank as man.

"Opening Doors" was directed by David Grossman and written by Dahvi Waller & Jordon Nardino.

"Desperate Housewives" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L,V parental guideline.

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