In episode seventeen, Gabby Mother in Law passes while each of the girls deal with their many issues. 

This episode wouldn’t pass the Bechdel test. 

  • There are four main characters that are girls 
  • The four girls are all neighbors and close friends, so they interact almost daily
  • In this episode, the girls consistently had conversations around a male subject. 

Bree

  • Feminine characteristics: Affectionate, Compassionate, Loves children 
    • Bree always has her children’s best interest in her mind although it may not be what they want. 
  • Masculine characteristics: Assertive, Makes decisions easily, Ambitious 
    • Bree always strives to be the best mother, but her children continue to make bad decisions. This led to Bree sending her Son to a boarding school. 

Susan

  • Feminine characteristics: Yielding, Cheerful, Affectionate, Compassionate, Childlike 
    • Susan decides to go on a date with another man who won’t stop asking, but ends up talking about Mike the entire time. This led to the date ending in a fight. 
  • Masculine characteristics: Willing to take risks, Willing to take a stand
    • Susan goes on a date with another man regardless of a friend telling her not to. She also gives Mike his letter back that explained everything he had done. 

Lynette

  • Feminine characteristics: Cheerful, Affectionate, Sensitive to others’ needs, Loves children 
    • Lynette makes some friends and is excited to have some adult time with them. She meets the wife while at her son’s school play. 
  • Masculine characteristics: Assertive, Willing to take a stand
    • She stands up for her new friend as the friend’s husband talks badly about her when she isn’t around. 

Gabby

  • Feminine characteristics: Affectionate, Loyal, Eager to soothe hurt feelings
    • Gabby is excited to hear that Carlos got a plea deal, but is there for him when his mother passes. 
  • Masculine characteristics: Strong personality, Makes decisions easily, Willing to take a stand
    • Gabby throws a fit when she finds out how much Carlos spent on his mother’s funeral causing him to take the plea deal regardless of spending 8 months in jail. 

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