DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Preview: January 2 on ABC

"Assassins" - Susan's life hangs in the balance after being trampled by the rioting mob on Wisteria Lane; the fate of Paul Young is revealed following the aftermath of the riot, but who shot him?; Keith moves in with Bree but is shocked when Orson pays a surprise visit; Gaby finds it difficult to purge all traces of Grace from her life in order to repair her relationship with Juanita; and Renee wrestles with telling Lynette the truth about her past with Tom, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Desperate Housewives" stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, Vanessa Williams as Renee Perry, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey, Kevin Rahm as Lee McDermott, Tuc Watkins as Bob Hunter, Mark Moses as Paul Young, with Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young and James Denton as Mike Delfino. Also starring Charlie Carver as Porter Scavo, Joshua Logan Moore as Parker Scavo, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Penny Scavo, Madison de la Garza as Juanita Solis and Mason Vale Cotton as MJ Delfino.

Guest starring are Emily Bergl as Beth Young, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Brian Austin Green as Keith Watson, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tillman, Stephanie Faracy as Miss Charlotte, David Brisbin as Dr. Sugarman, Jodi Long as Dr. Lunt, Catherine Carlen as Bess, Derek Webster as Det. Harrison, Matthew Glave as Det. Foster, Michelle Duffy as Judy, Shauna Markey as mother, Angela Bullock as female prison guard, Dale Waddington as nurse and Casper Brindle as cab driver.

"Assassins" was written by John Paul Bullock III and directed by David Warren.

"Desperate Housewives" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

For more information on "Desperate Housewives," visit ABC.com