Prior to the fourth season of Desperate Housewives , the series' sole leading gay character was Andrew Van de Kamp , whom critics noted as having a minimal role in season three. Both Watkins and Rahm were promoted from recurring guest stars to series regulars for the seventh season. Trying to get him and his partner to like her, Susan brings them cookies she bought. She soon finds out Lee is allergic to the nuts she wasn't aware were in the store-bought confections.
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Bob Hunter is the husband on Lee McDermott , who, after many years of living in Chicago , moved to the suburbs for the quiet life. And if the residents of Wisteria Lane ever need a lawyer, Bob is the first one they call. Little is known about Bob's early life. Although, he has mentioned that he dated women in his youth up to his 20s before discovering he was gay. They then lived in Chicago for years, before Bob decided to pack them up and move to the suburbs.
In the episode, former stripper Robin Gallagher Julie Benz interacts with each of the women of Wisteria Lane , drastically affecting their lives. She grows particularly close to Katherine Mayfair Dana Delany , with whom she shares a kiss during a bar outing. The episode was written by David Schladweiler and directed by David Warren.
As one of the few LGBT characters on prime time television secure with his sexuality, Andrew's storylines have been well received by gay groups. However, his early attitude toward his mother and various crimes have also garnered criticism. Andrew first appears in the " Pilot " of season one. Do I get to be rude then? His parents' acrimonious divorce results in Rex buying Andrew a car.