Desperate Housewives

Lynette Scavo

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Lynette

Tuesday 09 December 2008

High-powered advertising executive turned full-time mother of four, Lynnette has tried desperately to use her managerial talents to control her ADHD-afflicted offspring. It hasn't worked.

At least dutiful pizzeria-owning husband Tom is there to provide emotional support, financial support, and a surprise new daughter from a previous relationship – just what Lynette needed.

The Scavo marriage is put under the greatest strain when Lynette gets very close to Tom's new chef Rick - literally - after being locked in the freezer together with only each other's body heat for warmth. Luckily for Tom, Lynette gives Rick the boot, but any celebrations are short-lived when she receives a terrifying diagnosis.

Disguising the effects of chemotherapy may be a small deception by the standards of Wisteria Lane, but it's not long before the wig's off and Lynette's cancer is known throughout the neighbourhood.

Series 5 sees yet more problems for Lynette - particularly when she uncovers the truth about her son, Porter...

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  1. When is Season 6 airing in the UK I have been waiting for a while does anyone know when Brothers and Sisters is also airing.
    Posted by Alan on 24/10/2009 22:54:36
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  2. I love Tom and lynette more then any other couple on DH. The reason why is beacuse there is so much crap that has been thrown the scavos way, lynette cancer Porter being charge for a crime he did not do. Tom having to close down his beloved Pizzaria and selling his car and they are still in love and survied everything. Now with lynette pregnant I think it will puch there marrige to the edge but i am sure they will survie this and it will be anthor hurdle overcomed
    Posted by DH%u2665 on 04/08/2009 23:16:33
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  3. I keep waiting for the season 6 of desperate housewives, I can't wait to watch it. I can relate to Lynette and Tom, I like their story it's very family oriented,It made me realized all the hardships and sacrafices my parents did to us when we were little. My dad used to work in a ship so we seldom see him,my mom was always busy taking care of us "FOUR"( 3 girls and 1 boy ), Like Lynette she had a cancer but unfortunately she did not make it. I hope to meet the stars of desperate housewives..specially Felicity!
    Posted by WENGKIE on 16/07/2009 10:15:16
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  4. Super Doopperrrr!! I love desperate housewives specially Lynette and Tom! They're amazing and funny couple. I like to meet them in person if there's a chance,I know its a big dream because i am thousand miles away from America, I hope someday? When will be the season 6 will be aired here in my beloved country Philippines? Soon I hope!! keep up the good work Lynette and Tom.. Felicity you're such a great actress..you're my idol!!
    Posted by wengkie on 10/07/2009 12:14:17
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  5. Orhh! I Love Lynett, She's So Strong And Intelligant, Not To Mention Beautiful!, She's Gone Through So Much Crap Yet She's Still Here And There And Everywhere, Deffinantly Family Orrientated. (Cant Believe They Made The Scavo Twins Grow Up, They Were So Cute!) xxx
    Posted by Staceyy on 07/07/2009 17:39:22
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  6. I love Lynette. The season 5 finale was so unexcpted. Wow i still cant get over lynette being pregnant with Tom twins
    Posted by Karine on 19/05/2009 00:26:46
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  7. i think that lynette, is one of my favourite characters as over all the series she has had to deal with some major things yet she has come through all of them, whilst still looking after her husband and children!! xxx
    Posted by Karlaaaa on 15/05/2009 11:59:42
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