A re-watch of the groundbreaking series Desperate Housewives, on the eve of its 21st anniversary, premieres with its debut episode now available here

LOS ANGELES – September 9, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a brand new podcast titled “Desperately Devoted” hosted by award-winning actress Teri Hatcher, her Desperate Housewives TV daughter Andrea Bowen, and her real-life daughter Emerson Tenney. Together, the trio brings fresh perspectives and personal insights to the iconic Desperate Housewives series, which first premiered nearly 21 years ago and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Tune into the premiere episode now available here. 

Each week, Hatcher, Bowen and Tenney will revisit the groundbreaking storylines, unforgettable characters and cultural moments that turned Desperate Housewives into a global phenomenon. While rewatching the series, the hosts use its themes as a springboard for broader conversations on women’s issues, relationships, parenting, sex, identity, and more. Hatcher and Bowen bring insider insight and firsthand memories from their time on set, while Tenney offers a fresh, modern perspective as she experiences the full series for the first time.

“Desperately Devoted” is both a nostalgic celebration and a bold, contemporary conversation. A love letter to fans, the podcast honors the show’s lasting impact and welcomes a new generation of listeners to Wisteria Lane.

“When I’m out and about, I’m always meeting fans who are rewatching or watching the show for the first time. I even hear from some of them on Instagram,” says Hatcher. “So, I'm thrilled to partner with iHeartRadio on this podcast as a way to create a community for fans and to chat with my two amazing daughters about Wisteria Lane and all the life themes it inspires us to consider."

Bowen says, “Growing up on Desperate Housewives was a very unique and special experience and getting to revisit the show now as a 35-year-old mom-to-be will be sure to provide new perspectives, old memories and lots of interesting conversations along the way! I am so excited to be taking this walk down Wisteria Memory Lane alongside Teri and Emerson; two women whom I absolutely adore, admire and learn from every week as we hop into our podcasting studio.”

“As an avid podcast listener and a screenwriter, I leapt at the idea of creating the ‘Desperately Devoted’ podcast with my mom and Andrea,” adds Tenney. “It’s the combination of two things I love – the opportunity to be part of a fun and inclusive space for podcast listeners, and the chance for me to watch an iconic piece of TV history in full for the first time! As a storyteller, I am so excited to dive into the rich, nuanced world of Desperate Housewives and explore how it relates to culture and identity today.”

The series is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram for podcast clips and updates.

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About Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher’s acting career has spanned movies, television and stage.  She is known around the world for her starring roles in Lois & Clark and Desperate Housewives, for which she won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy. Her feature film credits include The Big Picture, Soapdish, Spy Kids, Tomorrow Never Dies and the Oscar-nominated animated film, Coraline.  Her first book, a funny and inspiring look at a woman finding balance between family, career and self, entitled “Burnt Toast and Other Philosophies of Life,” was a New York Times Bestseller in 2006.  

About Andrea Bowen

Andrea Bowen has spent the last 28+ years performing on both stage and screen.  Best known for her role as Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives, Andrea’s career began much earlier on Broadway, where she made history as the youngest actress to play Cosette during Les Miserables’s 16 year run, going on to originate roles in two more Broadway musicals before moving to Los Angeles, where she continues to thrive in television, film, voiceover and theatre.

About Emerson Tenney

Emerson Tenney is a Los Angeles-based writer and director crafting bold, character-driven stories in animation and live action. A Brown University graduate, Emerson creates work that blends empathy, comedy, and a sharp literary voice.  Her directorial debut, Vibrantea, won Best Animated Short Film at the BAFTA-qualifying 2025 Manchester International Film Festival, marking her arrival as a fresh voice in animation. Emerson is currently writing an animated feature with a critically acclaimed director.