Desperate Housewives Episode Seven, “Anything You Can Do,” brings the theme of competition to the forefront. Lynette finds herself in direct competition with not only other housewives but also her own husband, Tom. However, her body can’t keep up with her life’s demands, pushing her further into an abusive ADD medication nightmare. Then, after announcing their divorce, Rex and Bree find themselves in competition for their children’s affection. Naturally, that’s not a fight Bree will lose. Plus, Rex’s rejection of Andrew causes a chain reaction with potentially deadly results.
With Gabby and John’s relationship on the rocks, Gabby tries to split up new friends John and Danielle, Bree’s daughter. After agreeing to part ways, Gabby and John are finally busted by Mama Solis, but will Mama Solis truly have the upper hand? Finally, Susan finds herself in a one-sided competition for Mike’s affection when an old friend moves into Mike’s house. Plus, what’s up with all of the Madame Bovary references?
“Anything You Can Do” boasts a lot of competition, and we dig into the theme in this week’s Desperate Housewives Revisited. We’ll cover the meaning of the title (kind of a “duh” moment), the episode’s character arcs, and our favorite lines from the episode.
If you’ve never seen Desperate Housewives, then now is a great time to start. The series is available to stream on Hulu / Disney+. Catch up with our podcasts here!
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Podcast Music:
Abbreviated Version of Desperate Housewives Theme by Danny Elfman
