The sixth season of ''

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'', a television series created by

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, began airing on September 27, 2009, and concluded on May 16, 2010. The season consists of 23 episodes. The deceased

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continues to narrate the events in the lives of her friends and

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residents,

Susan Delfino Susan Delfino (née Bremmer and formerly Mayer) is a fictional character played by Teri Hatcher on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character was created by television producer and screenwrite ...

Lynette Scavo Lynette Scavo is a fictional character from the American comedy drama television series ''Desperate Housewives'', which aired on ABC from 2004 to 2012. Developed by series creator Marc Cherry, Lynette was portrayed by Felicity Huffman. Lynette ...

Bree Hodge Bree Van de Kamp is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. She was played by actress Marcia Cross, who received multiple awards and nominations for her portrayal, including an Emmy Award nomination, three ...

Gabrielle Solis Gabrielle "Gaby" Solis () is a fictional character portrayed by Eva Longoria on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. Longoria was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for h ...

and

Katherine Mayfair Katherine Irma Mayfair is a fictional character created by Marc Cherry for the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character was portrayed by Dana Delany and first appeared in the series' Now You Know ...

Angie Bolen Angela Bolen (''née'' de Luca) is a fictional character played by Drea de Matteo on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character was created by television producer and screenwriter Marc Cherry and appeared throughout the se ...

and her family are the focus of this season's mystery. The sixth season of ''Desperate Housewives'' began on

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in the

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on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. The sixth season also started airing at 10:00pm on

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in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2010, as well as on the

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in Australia on February 1, 2010. It started airing at 9:00pm on February 1, 2010, on

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's ''Show Series'' in the Middle East. It also started airing in

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from February 26, 2010, at 10pm. In

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, Season 6 began airing in the translated version on April 1, 2010 on Canal +. The series saw lower ratings in the sixth season. In the first 12 episodes, the series attracted very similar viewership to the second half of the fifth season; however, the ratings declined heavily after the thirteenth episode, " How About a Friendly Shrink?", due to the competition with the

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. The series continued to lower numbers, with further competitions like the

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, and the new

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reality series ''

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'', which first aired after the

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, pulling impressive ratings. ''Desperate Housewives'' lost much steam in the second half of its season, picking up some again in the final three episodes. Nonetheless, the show was the twentieth most watched series in the 2009–2010 television season, averaging 12.82 million viewers (tenth, in scripted shows). When adding DVR figures, the show ranked at thirteenth place (seventh, among scripted shows) with 14.13 million viewers. The sixth season ranked fourteenth in the important, advertiser-coveted 18–49 age group, with a 4.2 rating, sixth highest with scripted shows. After including DVR playback (Live+7 days), the season average number increased to a 5.0 rating, placing eighth, in terms of scripted shows.

Production

The first episode of the sixth season, " Nice is Different Than Good", began airing on September 27, 2009. The series creator,

, told Entertainment Weekly that the bride's initial identity was to be Katherine and that Susan was the one who was going to have a nervous breakdown, until viewers informed him that they would rather see Susan and Mike reconcile. Cherry explained: "I originally was going to have Mike marry Katherine, but as I went out into the world on vacation and just started talking to people they were so determined that Mike and Susan should get together; they were so insistent on it. So I started to think, 'What if I went that way?' And it occurred to me that it might be a more effective way to go as opposed to frustrating the fans for another year by keeping Mike and Susan apart. The fans demanded it in a voice so loud I was kind of scared to go against them". Cherry also hinted that the couple's marriage "plays better for this season's mystery". Cherry also said that Katherine will suffer a breakdown, adding: "And it's going to be one of the funniest breakdowns you've ever seen". Marc Cherry revealed that the sixth season mystery will pay homage to a classic ''

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'' storyline. He added: "What we've planned is an interesting mystery storyline involving one of our beloved characters. It's a 'Who shot J.R.?' kind of storyline. For the mid-season cliffhanger, Marc Cherry has revealed that there will be a plane crash in season six of ''Desperate Housewives''. The show's creator explained that the story is still in the planning stages and added that he does not yet know who will be involved in the accident. "It's going to be my cliffhanger for the first half of the season," he said, adding that it would "affect everyone's lives". However, Cherry said that none of the main characters will be killed in the crash. "I'd love to kill somebody 'cause that's just what I do," he joked. "But the truth is, right now I don't have anyone major dying."

Cast

The sixth season had twelve roles receiving

star billing Billing is a performing arts term used in referring to the order and other aspects of how credits are presented for plays, films, television, or other creative works. Information given in billing usually consists of the companies, actors, direct ...

, with ten out of thirteen returning from the previous season. The series is narrated by

Brenda Strong Brenda Lee Strong"Miss Arizona 1980"
''Arizona Republic''. July 13, 1980. ...

, who portrays the deceased

, as she observes from beyond the grave the lives of the

residents and her former best friends.

Teri Hatcher Teri Lynn Hatcher (born December 8, 1964) is an American actress best known for her portrayals of Lois Lane on the television series ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' (1993–1997). She also played Paris Carver in the ''Production ...

portrayed

Susan Mayer Susan Delfino (née Bremmer and formerly Mayer) is a fictional character played by Teri Hatcher on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character was created by television producer and screenwriter Marc Cherry. She first appe ...

, who is married to Mike again.

Felicity Huffman Felicity Kendall Huffman (born December 9, 1962) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Lynette Scavo in the ABC comedy-drama ''Desperate Housewives'' and her role as Sabrina "Bree" Osbourne, a transgender woman, in the film ''Trans ...

portrayed

, who is trying to conceal her pregnancy in order to keep her job.

Marcia Cross Marcia Anne Cross (born March 25, 1962) is an American actress. She acted in daytime soap operas such as ''The Edge of Night'', ''Another World (TV series), Another World'', and ''One Life to Live'' before moving to primetime television with a ...

portrayed

, who is having an affair with her divorce lawyer.

Eva Longoria Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón ( Longoria; born March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, director, and businesswoman. After several guest roles on television, she became recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS day ...

portrayed

, who now deals with her teenage niece.

Ricardo Antonio Chavira Ricardo Antonio Chavira (born September 1, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Carlos Solis in the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'' (2004–2012). He also played Abraham Quintanilla in '' Selena: The Seri ...

portrayed

Carlos Solis Carlos Solis () is a fictional character portrayed by Ricardo Chavira on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. He is, for most of the series, the husband of Gabrielle Solis, portrayed by Eva Longoria. Past Carlos was born in Gu ...

, Gabrielle's husband and Lynette's new boss.

Doug Savant Douglas Peter Savant (born June 21, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Matt Fielding in the Fox prime time soap opera '' Melrose Place'' (1992–97), Tom Scavo in ABC comedy-drama '' Desperate Housewives'' (2004–12), and ...

portrayed

Tom Scavo Thomas Scavo is a fictional character on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'', played by actor Doug Savant. During Season 1, Tom was credited as a recurring role, but became credited as a series regu ...

, Lynette's husband who returns to college.

Kyle MacLachlan Kyle Merritt MacLachlan ( ; ' McLachlan, February 22, 1959) is an American actor. He is best known for his Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning role as Dale Cooper in ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991, 2017) and its film prequel '' Twin Peaks: Fire ...

portrayed

Orson Hodge Orson Hodge is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character is played by Kyle MacLachlan. Orson is introduced in the final episodes of the second season of the series, and becomes the main mystery of ...

, who suffers a terrible accident while trying to save his marriage to Bree.

Dana Delaney Dana Delany (born March 13, 1956) is an American actress. After appearing in small roles early in her career, Delany received her breakthrough role as Colleen McMurphy on the ABC television drama ''China Beach'' (1988–1991), for which she rec ...

portrayed

, who endures a mental breakdown after Mike leaves her to remarry Susan.

James Denton James Denton (born January 20, 1963) is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Mike Delfino on ABC's comedy drama series ''Desperate Housewives'' (2004–2012) and Dr. Sam Radford on Hallmark Channel's fantasy seri ...

portrayed

Mike Delfino Michael Delfino is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The character is portrayed by James Denton from the show's inception, until the eighth and final season of the show. Characterization and casting ...

, Susan's husband who deals with his ex-girlfriend and with a financial crisis. New additions to the main cast included

Drea de Matteo Andrea Donna de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American actress who is best known for her role as Adriana La Cerva on the television drama ''The Sopranos'' (1999–2006), for which she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sup ...

playing

, whose mysterious arc is the season's main storyline, and

Maiara Walsh Maiara Walsh (; ; born February 18, 1988) is an American actress. She played Ana Solis on the sixth season of the ABC show ''Desperate Housewives'', Meena Paroom on the Disney Channel sitcom ''Cory in the House'' and Simone Sinclair on the F ...

in the role of Ana Solis, Carlos's rebellious niece who moved to Wisteria Lane in the fifth season finale.

Shawn Pyfrom Shawn Caminiti Pyfrom (born August 16, 1986) is an American actor and singer who has appeared in several television series and films. He is best known for his portrayal of Andrew Van de Kamp on ABC's ''Desperate Housewives'' and as Lionel Griff ...

did not return as a regular; he instead made guest appearances as

Andrew Van de Kamp Andrew Van de Kamp is a fictional character in the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'' played by Shawn Pyfrom, and is the son of one of the title characters, Bree Van de Kamp, and her first husband Rex Van de Kamp. As one of the few L ...

, Bree's gay son. The "also starring" cast had many changes.

Andrea Bowen Andrea Bowen (born March 4, 1990) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on Broadway musicals such as ''Les Misérables'' and ''The Sound of Music''. In 2004, she began playing the role of Julie Mayer on the ABC comedy-drama se ...

re-joined the cast as Julie Mayer, Susan's daughter and victim of the Fairview strangler. Long-time supporting actress

Kathryn Joosten Kathryn Joosten (; December 20, 1939 – June 2, 2012) was an American actress. Her best known roles include Delores Landingham on NBC's ''The West Wing'' from 1999 to 2002 and Karen McCluskey on ABC's ''Desperate Housewives'' from 2005 to 201 ...

was promoted to also starring as elderly neighbor

Karen McCluskey Karen McCluskey (née Simonds) is a fictional character from the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives''. The role was played by Kathryn Joosten, who won the Primetime Emmy Award twice for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 20 ...

Jeffrey Nordling Jeffrey Richard Nordling (born March 11, 1962) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Jake Manning in ''Once and Again'', Larry Moss in '' 24'', Nick Bolen in ''Desperate Housewives'', and Gordon Klein in '' Big Little Lies'', as wel ...

and

Beau Mirchoff William Beau Mirchoff (; born January 13, 1989) is a Canadian-American actor best known for his role in the MTV series '' Awkward'', his role as Jamie Hunter in '' Good Trouble'', and his role in '' Now Apocalypse'' on Starz. Early life Mirchof ...

appeared as

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and Danny Bolen, respectively Angie's husband and son.Andreeva, Nellie (July 10, 2009)
"'Desperate' books Nordling, Mirchoff"
. ''

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''. Retrieved July 12, 2010.

Charlie Carver Charles Carver Martensen (born July 31, 1988) is an American actor. His better known roles include Porter Scavo on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'' (2008–2012), Ethan on the MTV television series ''Teen Wolf'' (2013–2014, ...

( Porter Scavo), Joshua Logan Moore (

Parker Scavo ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American comedy-drama series that aired on ABC (American Broadcasting Company). It focuses on the residents living on the fictional Wisteria Lane as narrated by their deceased neighbor, Mary Alice Young (Brenda Stro ...

) and Kendall Applegate (

Penny Scavo ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American comedy-drama series that aired on ABC (American Broadcasting Company). It focuses on the residents living on the fictional Wisteria Lane as narrated by their deceased neighbor, Mary Alice Young (Brenda Stro ...

) all remained, while

Max Carver Max Carver (born Robert Maxwell Martensen Jr; August 1, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Preston Scavo in the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'' (2008–2012), as Aiden on the MTV teen-horror drama ''Teen Wolf ...

left the also starring cast, as his character

Preston Scavo ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American comedy-drama series that aired on ABC (American Broadcasting Company). It focuses on the residents living on the fictional Wisteria Lane as narrated by their deceased neighbor, Mary Alice Young (Brenda Stro ...

has left for Europe, but made guest appearances in the season. Additionally, child actors

Madison De La Garza Madison Lee De La Garza (born December 28, 2001) is an American actress and filmmaker. De La Garza is known for playing Juanita Solis on ''Desperate Housewives''. She is the younger half-sister of singer Demi Lovato. Early life and family Madis ...

( Juanita Solis) and

Mason Vale Cotton Mason Vale Cotton (born June 25, 2002) is an American actor known for his roles as M.J. Delfino in the ABC soap opera '' Desperate Housewives'' (20082012) and as Bobby Draper in the AMC drama series '' Mad Men'' (20122015), the latter of w ...

( M.J. Delfino) were promoted from co-stars to also starring. This season featured many established and new guest stars.

Tuc Watkins Charles Curtis "Tuc" Watkins III (born September 2, 1966) is an American actor, known for his roles as David Vickers on ''One Life to Live'', Mr. Burns in ''The Mummy (1999 film), The Mummy'', Bob Hunter (Desperate Housewives), Bob Hunter on ''Des ...

and

Kevin Rahm Kevin Rahm (born January 7, 1971) is an American actor. He is known for his television roles as Kyle McCarty on ''Judging Amy'', Lee McDermott on ''Desperate Housewives'', and Ted Chaough on ''Mad Men''. Early life and education Rahm was b ...

respectively played

Bob Hunter and Lee McDermott ''Desperate Housewives'' is an American comedy-drama series that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC (American Broadcasting Company). It focuses on the residents living on the fictional Wisteria Lane as narrated by their deceased neighbor ...

, a gay couple and residents of Wisteria Lane. Part of Bree's storyline were

Richard Burgi Richard William Burgi (, born July 30, 1958) is an American film and television actor best known for the roles of Det. Jim Ellison on '' The Sentinel'' and as Karl Mayer on ''Desperate Housewives''. He also portrayed Paul Hornsby in the ABC da ...

portraying Karl Mayer, Susan's ex-husband and Bree's divorce lawyer and new lover,

Dakin Matthews Melvin Richard "Dakin" Matthews (born November 7, 1940) is an American actor, playwright, theatre director, and theatrical scholar. He is best known as Herb Kelcher in '' My Two Dads'' (1987–1989), Hanlin Charleston in '' Gilmore Girls'' (2000 ...

returning as Reverend Sykes, reverend at the local Presbyterian church,

Samuel Page Samuel L. Elliott (born November 5, 1976), known professionally as Samuel Page or Sam Page, is an American actor. He has appeared on popular television shows, such as ''All My Children'', ''Mad Men'', ''Desperate Housewives'', ''House of Cards'' ...

appearing as Sam Allen, Rex's son conceived before he meets Bree, and

Joy Lauren Joy Lauren Jorgensen (born ) is an American producer, director, writer and former actress. She is known for playing Danielle Van de Kamp on the ABC comedy-drama series ''Desperate Housewives''. Life and career Lauren was born Lauren Joy Jorgens ...

in the role of Danielle Katz, Bree's daughter. Part of Gabrielle's storyline were Daniella Baltodano playing Celia Solis, Gabrielle's youngest daughter,

Jesse Metcalfe Jesse Eden Metcalfe (born December 9, 1978) is an American actor. He is known for being John Rowland on ''Desperate Housewives''. Metcalfe has also had notable roles on ''Passions'' and played the title role in '' John Tucker Must Die''. He sta ...

returning as John Rowland, Gabrielle's ex-lover and former gardener,

Jeff Doucette Jeffrey Doucette (born November 25, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, and director. Doucette toured for years with Ernst Emling as the comedy duo Jeff and Ernst. Doucette has appeared in over 90 films and television shows and written two play ...

portraying Father Crowley, priest at the local Catholic church, and

John Rubinstein John Rubinstein (born December 8, 1946) is an American actor, composer and director. Early life Rubinstein is the son of Polish parents. His mother, Aniela (née Młynarska), a dancer and writer, was a Roman Catholic native of Warsaw, the da ...

appearing as Principal Hobson, headmaster at Juanita and M.J.'s school. Part of Lynette's storyline were

Helena Mattsson Helena Mattsson (born March 30, 1984) is a Swedish actress. She began her career appearing in Swedish stage productions before moving to United States. She starred in the 2007 science fiction action thriller film ''Species – The Awakening'' ...

in the role of Irina Korsakov, Preston's Russian fiancée, and Brent Kinsman,

Shane Kinsman Brent Kinsman and Shane Kinsman (born November 13, 1997) are American twin child actors who roles include Kyle and Nigel Baker in the 2003 film ''Cheaper by the Dozen'' and its 2005 sequel '' Cheaper by the Dozen 2''. They also had featured role ...

and

Zane Huett Zane Huett is an American actor. Zane is most famous for his featured role on the ABC television series ''Desperate Housewives'' playing the role of Parker Scavo, the younger son of Lynette and Tom Scavo. He plays the youngest Scavo boy, yet ...

returning as the younger versions of Preston, Porter and Parker Scavo in flashbacks. Part of Katherine's storyline were

Lyndsy Fonseca Lyndsy Marie Fonseca (born January 7, 1987) is an American actress. She began her career by appearing as Colleen Carlton on the CBS daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'', on which she starred between 2001 and 2005. Thereafter, she h ...

who returned for one episode in the role of Dylan Mayfair, Katherine's daughter, and

Julie Benz Julie Benz (born May 1, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Darla (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Darla on ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and ''Angel (1999 TV series), Angel'' (1997–2004), and as Rita Bennett on ''Dexter (TV s ...

portraying Robin Gallagher, a stripper and Katherine's new love interest. Part of the main mystery arc were

John Barrowman John Scot Barrowman MBE (born 11 March 1967) is a Scottish-American actor, author, presenter, singer and comic book writer. He is known for his roles as Captain Jack Harkness in ''Doctor Who'' (2005–2010; 2020–2021) and its spin-off ''Torc ...

appearing as

Patrick Logan Captain Patrick Logan (baptised 15 November 1791 – 17 October 1830) was a Scottish army officer who was the commandant of the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement from 1826 until his death in 1830 at the hands of Aboriginal Australians. As he had b ...

, an eco-terrorist and Danny's biological father,

Julie McNiven Julie McNiven (born October 11, 1980) is an American actress and singer. McNiven was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, and got her start in local community theatre productions. She is best known for her recurring roles in ''Mad Men'' (2007–2009 ...

playing Emily Portsmith, a barrista at a local cafe and acquaintance of Nick, and

Ellen Crawford Ellen Ann Crawford (born April 29, 1951) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Nurse Lydia Wright on '' ER'' from 1994 through 2003 and then again in 2009 for the series finale. Crawford has also performed on stage, in ''A Touch ...

portraying Iris Beckley, a neighbor of Angie's mother that informs Patrick of the Bolens' whereabouts.

Orson Bean Orson Bean (born Dallas Frederick Burrows; July 22, 1928 – February 7, 2020) was an American film, television, and stage actor and comedian. He was a game show and talk show host and a "mainstay of Los Angeles’ small theater scene." He ...

was introduced in the role of Roy Bender, Mrs. McCluskey's new boyfriend.

Josh Zuckerman Joshua Ryan Zuckerman (born April 1, 1985) is an American actor. He is best known for his starring role in ''Sex Drive'' (2008), as well as for playing Mark Cullin in the science fiction TV series ''Kyle XY'', Eddie Orlofsky in ''Desperate Housew ...

appeared as Eddie Orlofsky, the infamous Fairview strangler. Maria Cominis played Mona Clarke, a Wisteria Lane resident who blackmails Angie when she discovers her secret.

Mindy Sterling Mindy Lee Sterling (born July 11, 1953) is an American actress. She is primarily known as a character actress who has amassed multiple live action and voice-over credits across film and television. Her accolades include nominations for two Pr ...

portrayed Mitzi Kinsky, a new neighbor in Wisteria Lane. Furthermore,

Mark Moses Mark Moses (born February 24, 1958) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Paul Young in the ABC comedy-drama '' Desperate Housewives'' (2004–2011) and as Herman "Duck" Phillips in the AMC period drama '' Mad Men'' (2007–2 ...

returned in the season finale as

Paul Young Paul Antony Young (born 17 January 1956) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Formerly the frontman of the short-lived bands Kat Kool & the Kool Cats, Streetband and Q-Tips, he became a teen idol with his solo success in the 1980s. H ...

, Mary Alice's widower.Exclusive: A "Desperate Housewives" Baddie Returns!
''Entertainment Weekly'', May 6, 2010

Episodes

International ratings

Detailed international schedules and ratings

United States (ABC)

Republic of Ireland (RTÉ 2)

* ''Desperate Housewives'' airs Tuesdays at 9:55pm on ''RTÉ 2'' in Ireland. * All ratings below are supplied from the ''RTÉ Guide'' TV guide. The ratings are supplied by ''TAM Ireland/Nielsen TAM''. * ''Season 6'' averaged 451,000 viewers when the average was calculated after the season finale.

India (Star World)

United Kingdom (Channel 4)

New Zealand (TV2)

All sourced from
Throng Ratings
. The season averaged 431,975 viewers. * For episode 134, original airing only / original including prime-time repeat special before beginning of new season on January 7, 2011.

DVD release

References

External links

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