Beau Bridges guest stars in the 100th episode of Desperate Housewives . When neighbourhood handyman Eli Scruggs (Bridges) passes away, the residents of Wisteria Lane realise how much he affected their lives. Gaby recalls how Eli helped her make new friends when she moved in; Lynette remembers how he came to her aid when she was overwhelmed; Susan reflects on how he was a shoulder to cry on each time a man walked out of her life; Edie looks back on their special friendship; and Bree thinks fondly of how a small gesture he once made helped get her where she is today.

Wednesday 18 March 2009
10:00pm, Channel 4