Episode no. Season 8
Episode 21 Written by Brian Tanen Original air date May 6, 2012 | Directed by David Warren Production code 821 | |
"The People Will Hear" is the 178th episode of the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives. It is the twenty-first episode of the show's eighth season and was broadcast on May 6, 2012. The episode was promoted as "The last episode before the finale" to increase viewership.
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Plot
Bree's lawyer may help her out during her trial; Gabrielle's attitude shocks the ladies; Susan has a disagreement with the teacher while in childbirth class with Julie; Lynette goes to great lengths to stop Tom from going to India. Tom breaks up with Jane after revealing that he is still in love with Lynette.
Reception
According to Nielsen ratings, "The People Will Hear" was watched by 9.22 million viewers and held 2.7/7 rating between 18 and 49 years of age. The episode was competing against The Amazing Race season finale on CBS, which was watched by 9.40 million viewers and held a 2.7/7 rating, Celebrity Apprentice on NBC, which averaged 6.23 million viewers and held a 1.9/5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and the combination of Family Guy and American Dad! on Fox which averaged 5.23 million viewers for the hour, and had a 2.5/7 rating.