The overwhelmed, fiercely intelligent stay-at-home mother of four.

The season was released on DVD as a six-disc box set under the title Desperate Housewives – The Complete First Season . Released by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, the set arrived in Region 1 on September 20, 2005, just days after the show had won two Emmy Awards and right before the premiere of its second season. It was subsequently released in Region 2 on October 10, 2005, and in Region 4 on November 28, 2005. The timing was perfect, capitalizing on the show's massive popularity and giving fans a chance to catch up on all the juicy details before the new season began.

The series kicks off with the sudden, shocking suicide of narrator Mary Alice Young. From her celestial vantage point, Mary Alice guides viewers through the secret-filled lives of her four closest friends:

This intimate behind-the-scenes documentary takes viewers through the creation of the show’s famous set at Universal Studios. It explores how the production design team crafted the perfect, yet unsettlingly tidy, suburban environment. *

Mary Alice’s (Brenda Strong) haunting, observant voiceover offered a unique perspective on the "desperate" lives of her friends.

: Episodes feature commentary from both Marc Cherry and various lead cast members.

This special edition typically includes a premium slipcase, a collectible booklet, and—most importantly—a third disc of exclusive bonus features that have never been re-released in standard budget re-issues.

Season 1 established the show's dark, subversive tone, proving that nothing is ever truly perfect—especially not behind closed doors in the suburbs. 2. Special Features: Diving Deep into the "Special" Edition

Your Fault, Love Is in the Air, Impossible, The Ladies Who Lunch

At its core, Season 1 is a masterclass in serialized storytelling. The season’s engine is the suicide of Mary Alice Young (Brenda Strong), whose omniscient, sardonic narration guides us through the lives of her four neighbors: Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher), Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman), Bree Van de Kamp (Marcia Cross), and Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria). The central mystery— Why did Mary Alice kill herself? —unfolds across all 23 episodes, from the pilot, “Pilot,” to the explosive finale, “One Wonderful Day.”

– A hilarious 10-minute outtake reel showing Felicity Huffman struggling with a vacuum cleaner, Eva Longoria breaking character mid-insult, and Teri Hatcher’s infamous inability to pour coffee without laughing.