Detectives see right through her but drop a massive bombshell anyway: Mike has a heavy criminal record for manslaughter and drug trafficking.
Rather than fighting Tom directly, Lynette plays a long political game. She manipulatively speaks with the boss's wife, venting about how hard the job will be on Tom's family. It works perfectly; Tom is passed over, though he is left clueless as to why. ⚡ Key Moments & Cultural Impact [S1E15] Impossible
Susan bursts into the pool house assuming she is catching her daughter making out, only to pull Andrew and Justin out of the water. It is one of the most famous comedic visual gags of the early seasons. Detectives see right through her but drop a
A pivotal, chaotic background sequence where an unhinged Zach makes dark references to a gun. It works perfectly; Tom is passed over, though
Guilt immediately overrides her suspicion, prompting Susan to give a false alibi at the police station, claiming she was sleeping with him on the night of the crime.
Tom is on the verge of landing a vice president promotion when his direct rival suddenly suffers a heart attack.