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Roberta Simmons is a fictional character portrayed by Lily Tomlin in the TV series Desperate Housewives.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled There's Always a Woman (season 5), they were 69 years old.
They appear in 6 episodes out of a total of 180 aired

Roberta Simmons

by Lily Tomlin

character

Episodes6

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    There's Always a Woman
    episode S5.E6 november 2008
    Gaby is over the moon when Carlos' client makes them an offer they can't refuse, but a startling discovery leaves her second guessing. Lynette grows suspicious that Tom is cheating on her. After breaking up with Jackson, Susan tries to surprise him, only to find the surprise is on her. Meanwhile, the bond between Bree and Katherine grows. Finally, Mrs. McCluskey enlists the help of her sister Roberta (guest star Lily Tomlin) to dig up dirt on Dave.
    • 44min
  • 7.8
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    What More Do I Need?
    episode S5.E7 november 2008
    Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about son Porter. Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client, Virginia, has ulterior motives. Bree's moment of weakness could bring her great embarrassment and shame. Katherine's not-so-little secret is unveiled. Susan learns of Jackson's true passion. Finally, Mrs. McCluskey's sister Roberta unearths a disturbing fact about Dave.
    • 43min
  • 8.6
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    City on Fire
    episode S5.E8 november 2008
    Susan's daughter Julie comes to visit with her surprising new boyfriend. Gabrielle learns that Mrs. Hildebrand has made her and Carlos heirs of her entire fortune. A reporter looks to expose Bree's imperfections. Lynette learns Porter and Anne Schilling plan to leave Fairview and disappear. Finally, everyone has gathered at a club to see the guys play in the annual "Battle of the Bands" when a fire erupts, threatening the lives of those in attendance. Some will fall as a hero will rise.
    • 44min
  • 7.9
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    Home Is the Place
    episode S5.E11 january 2009
    Bree clashes with Alex's mother for their sons' affections. Gabrielle urges Carlos to take a six-figure job, even though it means spending more time away from home. Susan turns to Lee for company while Jackson is away. Lynette catches Preston talking to Porter on the phone. Meanwhile, Edie grows weary of Dave, whose strange behavior hasn't abated.
    • 44min
  • 7.9
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    Everybody Says Don't
    episode S5.E23 may 2009
    Gabrielle runs into an old acquaintance who's lost everything, Lynette is upset with Tom for his latest "bright idea," Orson threatens to blackmail Bree, and Susan accepts Dave's "friendly" gesture.
    • 44min
  • 8.4
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    If It's Only in Your Head
    episode S5.E24 may 2009
    Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school, Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gabrielle's niece moves to Wisteria Lane, and Susan and MJ's lives are in grave danger at the hands of Dave.
    • 44min