Most of the time, when Desperate Housewives viewers hear about a "cheating scandal," they assume a disloyal spouse is sleeping around. And that's typically the case.

But cheating of a different sort will be an issue this fall, as TV Guide reports that Tom will take a few shortcuts on his college work when the new season of this ABC hit returns.

Lynette will find out and will NOT be pleased.

Hmmm, we just re-read that and realized that it is entirely possible that the "cheating" in question is with another woman. Guess we'll need to tune in and find out.

We can at least confirm with certainty that Rebecca Staab and David Chisum are joining the cast. See, we're good for something!

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