Six months after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, Gale Harold, now fully recovered, returns to Desperate Housewives as Susan’s ex, Jackson, on May 3. And I do mean fully recovered.
“Quite frankly, I think he looks even better [than before the crash],” says series creator Marc Cherry with a laugh, adding that Jackson reappears with a “very important question for Susan — one that she’s kind of stunned by.” (I’m thinking it’ll be something along the lines of *i** *o* *a*** *e?)
Harold’s unexpected hiatus forced Cherry to do some fancy footwork
storytelling-wise — we learned through Susan that Jackson abruptly
left town to pursue a teaching opportunity — but the scribe says it
all worked out in the end. “We were planning to end his storyline
[around midseason],” he explains. “But because of the accident, we get
to bring him back for the end of the season, which will be a nice kind
of full circle journey for Susan in season 5.”
As for season 6? Although Cherry says no decision
has been made about Harold returning next fall, he hints that the
once-commitment-shy actor may be warming to the idea of sticking around
long-term. “I think Gale may have changed his priorities [since the
accident],” Cherry concedes. “But those decisions won’t be made until
May.”
Happy Harold is heading back to Wisteria Lane? Theories as to what
surprising question he’ll be posing to Susan? Hoping Jackson will
extend his run into next season? Sound off below!
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While I realize that a lot of people don’t like Susan, I kind of liked that she was happy in her single status at long last. We’ve all had friends that went straight from one relationship to the next and were so afraid to be alone. I liked how Edie literally wrote it out for her in the basement. As much as Gale was AMAZING to look at, I was happy with how they wrote him out. Just my two cents. :-\
glad he will be back. i wouldnt mind adding a househusband to wisteria lane. this place is in need of some testosterome.
May 3rd. It’s a date. DH will get this viewer back.
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope he stays!
Finally! I can’t wait to see him back on the show, he is such a talented and dynamic actor. I hope they bring him back next season and extend his part.
Come on micheal make the astrik quiz a little harder next time will you marry me how lame
Rather they bring back Edie, but glad he is okay.
Please bring him back next season! He is a wonderful actor and there is a lot of potential for Jackson & Susan! Go Gale!
OMG YAY! I cannot wait and I hope he sticks around!
I’m so happy to see Gale Harold coming back. I love Jackson and I hope he comes back next season and sticks around for a while. I think Jackson could bring a much needed breath of air to DH.
OMG bring him back next year!!!! I am so happy he will be returning. Can’t wait to see him again.
I`m very glad to see him back on DH and I hope he`s staying in season 6!!!
I love Gale. I’d watch him on anything. Even Desperate Housewives.
One thing I never understood. When the Gale Harold character was first introduced, he was leaving the house kissing Susan goodbye with a briefcase in hand.
Then he became a painter.
I hope they somehow incorporate that scene into how it fit in the future.
Trust Gale to ome back from an accident looking even better than he did before.. Yay, I’m glad he’s coming back. His new addition to the cast was the main reason I tuned in for Season 5 and stayed with it. Despite my attempt at show loyalty I did gradually stop watching the longer his absence endured. I’m a bit shocked to hear they were going to write him out mid season originally! Talk about silver lining… I hope Gale see the opportunity, especially in a climate when shows are disappearing, for a job, basically. Although I have a feeling he’d find something he’s into anyway.
Finally some good news… Can’t wait to see him back on screen. I feel happy and relieved.
Excellent news. I can’t wait for May 3. Hope Marc Cherry can convince Gale to stick around long term. He’s the only reason I tuned into this show.
OH Happy Day…I can’t wait until May 3rd. And I definately hope that he’ll be back for all of Season 6
Dammit, hate the character
I’m thrilled that Marc Cherry implied that if Gale doesn’t return next season that it will be his decision. I hated the idea of them cutting him.
Hooray!!! Hooray!!! Looking forward
to May!!! Please Please Stay!!!
More Gale, Please…He is the only reason I watch. Please give him a juicy storyline too. He is a talented actor and needs more screen time! Give him MORE to do!
Wonderful news. Can’t wait to see Gale again. I do hope he will be in the next season too.
OMG,Gale is coming back to DH. What a wonderful news
I actually enjoyed the chemistry between Harold and Hatcher. She and Denton had great chemistry in the first couple of season but that grew old quick. Susan and Jackson made a great couple so it would be great to see him return next year.
OMG,Gale returns to DH!
He is the only reason I tuned in to DH.Can’t wait to see Gale back on my TV!
I hope Marc Cherry can convince Gale to stick around for next season.
YESSSS!!!!! Thx for making my day! Hope Jackson has some screentime with Mike and MJ, too, now or in Season 6.
So glad to hear that Gale Harold has recovered from his accident. Please add some dimension to his character and make him more than just a token ‘boy toy’ for Susan.
What fabulous news! Hope he stays for s6. Want him around for a long, long time!
I have to agree with poster, Mira. What was wrong with Susan being single and happy. After all that effort to make Susan reach a self-realization about her emotional needs they throw it away by bringing back one of her flings? I don’t like it and don’t think we, the viewers, need it. Let someone find some happiness on their own without needing a man to do it for them.
Gale is returning to DH! This is just wonderful news. Next season? You bet!
I will be there watching every Sunday. Just so happy and relieved to hear that Gale is “fully recovered” and looking better than ever.