Not While I'm Around | [s3e12]

Susan discovers Julie is trying to get birth control pills after overhearing a conversation between Julie and Austin. After finding the pills hidden in a VCR, Susan discovers Edie assisted Julie, leading to a confrontation where they catch Austin and Danielle having sex.

Bree is unsettled when Orson’s ex-wife, Alma , moves into the old Applewhite house on Wisteria Lane.

While in prison, Mike is protected from thugs by Paul Young , though it is later revealed that Paul hired the thugs himself to manipulate Mike. Viewer Guide

The Scavos' new pizzeria faces an uncertain future as they prepare for its opening.

"Not While I'm Around" is the 12th episode of the third season of , which originally aired on January 14, 2007 . The episode's title is inspired by the song from Stephen Sondheim’s musical, Sweeney Todd . Key Plot Summary

The episode focuses on the housewives dealing with perceived threats to their security and secrets:

Gabrielle discovers she has a stalker who has been breaking into her home and leaving expensive gifts, such as a $6,000 dress. She eventually learns the secret admirer is Zach Young .