Phyllis Van De Kamp is a fictional character portrayed by Shirley Knight in the TV series Desperate Housewives.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Next (season 2), they were 69 years old.
They appear in 5 episodes out of a total of 180 aired
Episodes5
Next
episode S2.E1 september 2005The new neighbors, the Applewhites have moved in. Gabrielle, Lynette, and Susan attempt to comfort Bree while Rex's mother arrives on Wisteria Lane for his funeral. Meanwhile Mike and Susan deal with Zach while Gabrielle struggles with the two men in her life.- 44min
You Could Drive a Person Crazy
episode S2.E2 october 2005Susan is surprised when she finds out who Edie's new boyfriend is. Meanwhile, Lynette has gone back to work, leaving Tom at home in charge of the house. Carlos makes an unusual request to Gabrielle after his life is threatened behind bars. Lastly, pharmacist George reemerges in Bree's life, which sets off an alarm to mother-in-law Phyllis and her suspicions surrounding her son's death.- 44min
You'll Never Get Away from Me
episode S2.E3 october 2005Susan tries bravely to accept Edie’s new role in Julie’s life, while Lynette’s demanding boss makes her miss Parker’s first day of kindergarten. Bree later on takes a polygraph test to prove her innocence in Rex's death and realizes she has feelings for George. Gabrielle finally comes to the truth about Carlos and John after seeing John with another woman.- 44min
If There's Anything I Can't Stand
episode S4.E4 october 2007Edie is shocked when she receives some news at the gynecologist's office. At the baby shower Bree's friends throw her, Bree's ex-mother-in-law Phyllis discovers her pregnancy is a hoax. Finally, Wisteria Lane welcomes to the street a homosexual couple.- 44min
Art Isn't Easy
episode S4.E5 october 2007Bob & Lee's contemporary water sculpture in their front yard prompts the Wisteria Lane neighborhood association into action. Edie finds out about the affair that Carlos is having with Gaby. Also, John Rowland wants to rekindle his romance with Gaby.- 43min
- Next
- You Could Drive a Person Crazy
- You'll Never Get Away from Me
- If There's Anything I Can't Stand
- Art Isn't Easy