Isn't it nice to see that Julie Benz has recovered so well from being gutted to pieces on Dexter?

The actress is now a recurring player on Desperate Housewives, and her character will play a central role on this week's new episode, "Lovely."

In the following clip, the women on Wisteria Lane react to Susan's decision to play hostess to a stripper. Everyone seems to take issue with Robin, except for Katherine, foreshadowing a steamy relationship to come...

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Then, in the clip below, Lynette receives an awkward shock. Turns out son Parker is not quite as innocent as he seems.

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