Karen McCluskey
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| Karen McCluskey | |
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 Kathryn Joosten as Karen McCluskey |
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| First appearance | Love is in the Air (episode 1.14) |
| Information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Housewife/Babysitter |
| Relationships | Gilbert McCluskey |
| Children | a son (deceased) |
| Portrayed by | Kathryn Joosten |
| Created by | Marc Cherry |
Karen McCluskey is a fictional character on the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. The character is played by Kathryn Joosten.
[edit] History
Karen McCluskey was formerly the nemesis of Lynette Scavo. In the episde 1:21 Live Alone and Like It we learn that she suffers from severe arthritis and how Lynette helped her when she clappsed soon after they became good friends. Known as the bickering old woman of the neighborhood, Karen can be constantly known for bickering and causing ruckus. However, deep down Karen is a really good woman full of love. She offered to babysit the Scavo kids only to be sent home because Lynette found her to be 'ancient'. One time Karen accidentally tasered Lynette's co-worker Stu when she believed he was trying to "abduct" Lynette's kids. She was reported to have seen Matthew Applewhite and Danielle Van De Kamp making out at the county park. In episode 15 of season 2, she found a comatose Bree on the front lawn. She subsequently alerted Lynette that Bree was drinking while babysitting her kids. Bree's drinking problems inadvertently improved Karen's relationship with Lynette as she now frequently babysits the Scavo kids. Towards the end of Season 2 she supported Lynette, who followed Tom Scavo to Atlantic City in a bid to find out the truth behind Tom's supposed infidelity. She has emerged as a more prominent and visible character in Season 3 often involved in social roles with members of Wisteria Lane even forming a friendship with Edie Britt. It has also been notable that due to the very separate story that Bree Hodge has this season Karen is often seen gathering with the other three main housewives Lynette Scavo, Gabrielle Solis and Susan Mayer. Recently, Karen gave Mike Delfino his toolbox back which got him arrested and helped form the protest against the pedophile Art Shephard.
[edit] Trivia
- In episode 62 "My Husband, the Pig," Mrs. McCluskey says to Lynette that her husband, Gilbert, always gave her appliances for their anniversary. On their last anniversary he gave her a vacuum cleaner and then "he died two weeks later, I didn't cry". Mrs. McCluskey's husband, Gilbert, is introduced in episode 64. The episode description states "Although many viewers believe he's dead, he is still alive and married to Mrs. McCluskey."
| Desperate Housewives | ||
| Episode list | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | Official site | ||
| Production | Marc Cherry | Characters | Actors | Awards | Broadcasting | DVD releases | Music | The Game | |
| Main characters |
Susan Mayer | Lynette Scavo | Bree Hodge | Gabrielle Solis | Edie Britt | Mary Alice Young Carlos Solis | Tom Scavo | Julie Mayer | Orson Hodge | Mike Delfino Andrew Van De Kamp | Danielle Van De Kamp | Preston and Porter Scavo | Parker Scavo | Ian Hainsworth |
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| Former main characters |
Betty Applewhite | Rex Van De Kamp | Paul Young | John Rowland | Zach Young | Karl Mayer |
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| Minor characters |
Carolyn Bigsby | Sophie Flickman | Maisy Gibbons | Ida Greenberg | Alma Hodge | Gloria Hodge |
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| Locations | Wisteria Lane | Eagle State | |
