Quiz: Which Desperate Housewives Character Are You?
Wisteria Lane just opened its gate for a brand-new neighbor, and today that neighbor is you. Answer questions about your temperament, your habits, and how you handle other people’s secrets to see whose spot on the block you would take. A hopeless romantic, a flawless homemaker, or a fearless heartbreaker is waiting inside.
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📖Meet the results
Learn more about each possible result — temperament, traits, and unique characteristics.
Susan
Susan Mayer is the tender-hearted klutz of Wisteria Lane, an artist and single mom whose romantic mishaps hide real bravery.
Bree
Bree Van de Kamp is the flawless, red-haired homemaker of Wisteria Lane, famous for her perfect manners and steel resolve.
Katherine
Katherine Mayfair is the accomplished, secretive newcomer of Wisteria Lane, a rival to Bree with a talent for cooking and hiding the truth.
Lynette
Lynette Scavo is the whip-smart former executive of Wisteria Lane who traded the corner office for four kids and never lost her edge.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Solis is the glamorous former model of Wisteria Lane, a materialistic firecracker with a fiercely loyal heart beneath the couture.
Renee
Renee Perry is the wealthy, glamorous ex-friend of Lynette on Wisteria Lane, famous for her cutting wit and immaculate style.
Karen McCluskey
Karen McCluskey is the blunt, nosy, big-hearted neighbor of Wisteria Lane whose gruff exterior hides deep loyalty.
Edie
Edie Britt is the brazen, seductive real-estate agent of Wisteria Lane, a self-made survivor who is nobody’s fool.
🔍What you'll learn
Which Desperate Housewives heroine is closest to your personality
Your behavior pattern under stress and in conflict
Your role in the group and how you deal with neighbors
A detailed portrait of your Wisteria Lane alter ego
💡About this test
This quiz draws on C. G. Jung’s model of archetypes and the coping-strategy framework of R. Lazarus and S. Folkman. The eight women of Wisteria Lane embody different ways of dealing with anxiety, ambition, love, and the need for control.
📊Key facts
🗓️History & development
Premieres on ABC; Wisteria Lane becomes a global phenomenon
Wins the Golden Globe for Best Television Series, Comedy
Series finale after 8 seasons and 180 episodes
🎮How to take it
Answer 20 questions by choosing the option that best describes you. There are no right or wrong answers: be honest and pick what feels closest to you.
🎓About the methodology
The method for finding your Desperate Housewives heroine blends archetypal analysis (C. G. Jung) with trait theory. Twenty questions profile you across four dimensions: stress response, social boldness, emotional control, and style. Each of the eight women is a recognizable mix of patterns, from Susan’s tender vulnerability to Bree’s flawless control and Edie’s fearless nerve. The format is playful but built on sound psychological principles.
📚Scientific references
❓Frequently asked questions
How is my character decided?
The quiz analyzes your answers to 20 questions about temperament, reactions, and habits. The algorithm matches your profile to one of the eight women of Wisteria Lane.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. There are 20 questions, each with four options.
Which characters can I get?
Eight: Susan, Bree, Katherine, Lynette, Gabrielle, Renee, Karen McCluskey, and Edie.
Can I take it more than once?
Yes, as often as you like. For the most accurate result, answer honestly and don’t overthink it.
How accurate is the result?
It is made for fun, but it is grounded in archetypes and trait theory, so it reflects how closely your temperament matches the show’s heroines.
Ready to start?
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