After inviting the gang to Stella's apartment in New Jersey, Ted tries to sell them on the perks of living in the suburbs until he learns that she expects him to move there after they're married.
Ted reconnects with Natalie, an old flame, and soon remembers why he dumped her in the first place. Meanwhile, Barney pays Robin to say outrageous things on the air.
Paul Young, now out of prison, returns to Wisteria Lane with an enigmatic new wife; Susan, Mike and M.J. live in an apartment on limited funds; Lynette's successful college friend pays the Scavos an unexpected visit.
Susan discovers that some of her best moves are being copied by a competitor; Gabrielle hires a private investigator to look into a matter; Tom's doctor prescribes an unorthodox remedy for his depression.
Paul stands in the way of Susan receiving a kidney transplant; Tom passes up a lucrative job to continue working with Carlos; Andrew's alcohol consumption increases, worrying Bree.
