[s1e17] There Won't Be Trumpets ✦ Real

While the hospital staff takes the blame for Juanita's death in this episode, a later season reveals that Andrew was actually responsible for the hit-and-run that initially put her in the hospital.

" There Won't Be Trumpets " is the 17th episode of the first season of Desperate Housewives , originally aired on April 3, 2005. Directed by , the episode revolves around the themes of heroism and self-rescue, culminating in the sudden death of a recurring character. Key Plot Summary [S1E17] There Won't Be Trumpets

Desperate Housewives – Recap – Episode 17 - Inside Pulse While the hospital staff takes the blame for

The title is taken from a song written by Stephen Sondheim for the musical Anyone Can Whistle . Key Plot Summary Desperate Housewives – Recap –

After five months in a coma, Mama Solis (Juanita) awakens and attempts to call Carlos to reveal Gabrielle’s affair. However, she slips on a freshly mopped hospital floor and falls down a flight of stairs, leading to her death. To avoid a lawsuit, the hospital offers Gabrielle a large monetary settlement, which she views as a way to secure her financial future after Carlos goes to jail.

Lynette befriends Alisa Stevens (played by Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin ), a deaf mother at her children's school. When Lynette discovers Alisa's husband is making disparaging remarks behind her back, she intervenes, which inadvertently leads to the couple's separation.

Susan finds herself attracted to Edie’s contractor, Bill Cunningham . Despite Edie asking her not to date him, Susan goes out with him anyway. However, the date is a disaster because Susan spends the entire time talking about Mike Delfino . Production Trivia