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Mama Spent Money When She Had None

  • Episode aired Feb 8, 2009
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
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Bree reaps the success of her new book; Susan is determined to send M. J. to the best school; Gabrielle joins Edie's boot camp to get back into shape; Lee is conflicted over disturbing facts... Read allBree reaps the success of her new book; Susan is determined to send M. J. to the best school; Gabrielle joins Edie's boot camp to get back into shape; Lee is conflicted over disturbing facts about Dave.Bree reaps the success of her new book; Susan is determined to send M. J. to the best school; Gabrielle joins Edie's boot camp to get back into shape; Lee is conflicted over disturbing facts about Dave.

  • Director
    • David Warren
  • Writers
    • Jason Ganzel
    • Jordon Nardino
  • Stars
    • Teri Hatcher
    • Felicity Huffman
    • Marcia Cross
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
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    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Warren
    • Writers
      • Jason Ganzel
      • Jordon Nardino
    • Stars
      • Teri Hatcher
      • Felicity Huffman
      • Marcia Cross
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Susan Mayer
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Lynette Scavo
    Marcia Cross
    Marcia Cross
    • Bree Hodge
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Gabrielle Solis
    • (as Eva Longoria Parker)
    Nicollette Sheridan
    Nicollette Sheridan
    • Edie Britt
    Ricardo Chavira
    Ricardo Chavira
    • Carlos Solis
    • (as Ricardo Antonio Chavira)
    Doug Savant
    Doug Savant
    • Tom Scavo
    Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan
    • Orson Hodge
    Dana Delany
    Dana Delany
    • Katherine Mayfair
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Dave Williams
    Shawn Pyfrom
    Shawn Pyfrom
    • Andrew Van De Kamp
    • (credit only)
    Brenda Strong
    Brenda Strong
    • Mary Alice Young
    • (voice)
    James Denton
    James Denton
    • Mike Delfino
    Charlie Carver
    Charlie Carver
    • Porter Scavo
    • (credit only)
    Max Carver
    Max Carver
    • Preston Scavo
    • (credit only)
    Joshua Logan Moore
    Joshua Logan Moore
    • Parker Scavo
    Kendall Applegate
    • Penny Scavo
    • (credit only)
    Kevin Rahm
    Kevin Rahm
    • Lee McDermott
    • Director
      • David Warren
    • Writers
      • Jason Ganzel
      • Jordon Nardino
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    10johnlv12

    best episode of the season

    Although DH is consistently the best written show on TV, this episode was exceptional. This episode deserves an Emmy. It is hard to believe that DH has never won an Emmy for writing. I don't understand why it is in the comedy category, although it is hilarious and I laughed out loud at this episode many times. It does not feel like a comedy to me. The only nomination for writing was the pilot, which was competing against "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Arrested Development". I like these shows, but are they comparable to DH? Hey Emmy people- find or create an appropriate writing category for the best written show on TV and then give them an Emmy.

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    • Trivia
      The episode title "Mama Spent Money When She Had None", is taken from a lyric in the song "Children and Art", in the Stephen Sondheim musical, 'Sunday in the Park with George' (1984).
    • Goofs
      Bree comes home from buying a new Lexus LS 600h to show it off to the other women, but she can be seen driving it several episodes earlier.
    • Quotes

      [Susan swipes Katherine's pearls to pay MJ's tuition, and Katherine chases her into the street wearing only a towel]

      Katherine Mayfair: Susan Mayer for God's sake, give me back my pearls.

      Susan Mayer: [Susan grabs hold of the towel] Pearls or towel, you decide.

      Katherine Mayfair: You wouldn't dare!

      Susan Mayer: I have been naked once on this street. It would be nice to take the heat off that story.

      Katherine Mayfair: Have you lost your mind?

      Susan Mayer: Mike said he can't afford to pay for MJ's private school, now I know why! He wants to see his girlfriend wearing pearls when she flashes him!

      Katherine Mayfair: He wouldn't pay for MJ's school?

      Susan Mayer: No. So, I was gonna take these and sell them to try to pay for it and now that I'm saying it out loud, I hear how stupid that sounds.

      Katherine Mayfair: I can't believe Mike would do that.

      Susan Mayer: Well... he did.

      [They hear someone fall]

      Parker Scavo: [Smiling, waves to them] Hey Mrs. Mayfair, it's nice to see you.

      [she adjusts her towel]

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      Just Another Kiss
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      Written by Joe Lervold

      Performed by Joe Lervold

      Courtesy of MasterSource

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 3, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cherry Productions
      • ABC Signature
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    • Runtime
      • 43m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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