Desperate Housewives Season 8 Episode 2 Making the Connection ( Air Date 2011-10-02 ) Genre Mystery, Drama, Comedy category. Overview "Gabrielle teaches Carlos how to dance on a strip pole; Susan seeks out a punishment for feeling guilty; Renee bonds with one of the customers at a senior center; Tom and Lynette wonder why Parker was at a late night party; Bree discovers Chuck's past.".