The episode features several notable guest appearances that drive the conflict: as Roberta Simmons Joanna Cassidy as Melina Cominis Gale Harold as Jackson Braddock Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey Themes of "Home"
True to its title, the episode examines "home" as both a physical location and a psychological anchor. Whether it is Bree fighting to keep her son in her orbit or Gabrielle trying to regain the material comfort of her house, the characters' actions are driven by a desperate need to maintain their sense of place. "Desperate Housewives" Home Is the Place (TV Episode 2009) [S5E11] Home Is the Place
: Bree Hodge hosts a dinner for Andrew’s fiancé, Alex, and his mother, Melina Cominis. The evening quickly devolves into a cold war as Bree and Melina clash over where the couple should live and who gets priority for family holidays. To ensure Andrew stays close to home, Bree resorts to extreme measures to sabotage Melina's influence. The episode features several notable guest appearances that