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Season 1
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Season
Episodes

1
13
Aired
June 23, 2013 – September 22, 2013
Premiere
Finale
Slogan(s)
"Whoever holds the dirt, holds the power..."
"Keep your friends close, but your maids closer."

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This page is dedicated to the first season of Lifetime's Devious Maids. The series was picked up by Lifetime on June 22, 2012.

The season consisted of a total of thirteen episodes. It premiered on June 23, 2013 with "Pilot", and ended with "Totally Clean" on September 22, 2013.

The DVD box set was released on March 18, 2014.

Season Summary[]

Overview[]

Following the sudden murder of a Latina Beverly Hills maid, college professor, Marisol Suarez (Ana Ortiz), goes undercover and takes the position of the Stappord couple's cleaning lady in order to learn the truth about who killed Flora. Marisol meets and befriends four other Latina maids by the names of Rosie Falta (Dania Ramirez), who works for the Westmore family, Carmen Luna (Roselyn Sanchez), who works for Alejandro Rubio, Zoila Diaz (Judy Reyes), and her daughter, Valentina (Edy Ganem), who work for Genevieve Delatour. Without her new friends realizing, Marisol gathers enough information and tracks down the killer, thus freeing the her son, who was framed for the maid's murder.

Cast[]

For a breakdown of the characters' appearances, check here.

Starring[]

Supporting Cast[]

1 Not credited in "Walking the Dog".

Crew[]

Writers[]

Directors[]

Episodes[]

01 "Pilot" 06 "Walking the Dog" 10 "Hanging the Drapes"
02 "Setting the Table" 07 "Taking a Message" 11 "Cleaning Out the Closet"
03 "Wiping Away the Past" 08 "Minding the Baby" 12 "Getting Out the Blood"
04 "Making Your Bed" 09 "Scrambling the Eggs" 13 "Totally Clean"
05 "Taking Out the Trash"

Pilot[]

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See main article: "Pilot"

Original air date: June 23, 2013

Written by: Marc Cherry

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Plot Synopsis: In the series premiere, the women turn to one another for support when their friend and fellow maid Flora is brutally murdered at the home of her employers, Evelyn and Adrian Powell, at one of the largest society events of the year. Meanwhile, newcomer Marisol is hired to clean the home of Taylor and Michael Stappord, a newlywed couple with a complicated love history. But Marisol has ulterior motives and when someone she loves becomes wrapped up in Flora's murder, she goes undercover to learn the truth.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Paula Garces (Flora Hernandez), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Eddie Hassell (Eddie Suarez), Valerie Mahaffey (Olivia Rice)



Setting the Table[]

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See main article: "Setting the Table"

Original air date: June 30, 2013

Written by: Marc Cherry

Directed by: Rob Bailey

Plot Synopsis: Valentina's plans to get closer to Remi continue to irritate Zoila. Rosie gets caught in the middle when Spence accuses Peri of cheating. Carmen takes advantage of Alejandro and Odessa being out of the house, much to Sam's dismay. Marisol tries to figure out a way to spend more time at the Powell house.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Eddie Hassell (Eddie Suarez), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes)



Wiping Away the Past[]

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See main article: "Wiping Away the Past"

Original air date: July 7, 2013

Written by: Victor Levin

Directed by: Rob Bailey

Plot Synopsis: When Michael's ex-wife, Olivia, drops a bomb about Taylor's past, Marisol helps Taylor keep it together. Adrian tries to cheer up his newly divorced friend the only way he knows how, to Evelyn's displeasure. Unbeknownst to Zoila, Valentina and Genevieve team up to get Remi to notice Valentina as more than just a friend. Spence offers to help Rosie out of a bind, but Rosie wonders if his generosity comes with strings attached. Carmen finally gets a meeting with a major music producer and needs Sam's help to sell her diva image.

Recurring Guest Stars: Alex Fernandez (Pablo Diaz), Paula Garces (Flora Hernandez), Valerie Mahaffey (Olivia Rice)



Making Your Bed[]

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See main article: "Making Your Bed"

Original air date: July 14, 2013

Written by: John Paul Bullock III

Directed by: David Warren

Plot Synopsis: The arrival of Genevieve's brother, Henri complicates matters for Zoila, whose heart he broke years before. Rosie vows to help Spence with his marriage, and tensions between Carmen and Odessa are at an all-time high when Alejandro allows Carmen to be a guest at the party he's hosting while Odessa works in her place. Meanwhile, Marisol offers to work a fundraiser at the Powell house in order to uncover more information about Flora's murder.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Alex Fernandez (Pablo Diaz), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes)



Taking Out the Trash[]

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See main article: "Taking Out the Trash"

Original air date: July 21, 2013

Written by: Gloria Calderon Kellett

Directed by: David Warren

Plot Synopsis: A visitor from Carmen's past shows up at Alejandro's house, and Valentina tries keeping her emotions in check after meeting Remi's new "friend". Meanwhile, the strained relationship between Marisol and her son, Eddie, becomes apparent when new information about Flora comes to light. Peri is convinced that Spence is having an affair and tries bribing Rosie for the woman's name, while Evelyn and Adrian celebrate a very important birthday.

Recurring Guest Stars: Paula Garces (Flora Hernandez), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Eddie Hassell (Eddie Suarez), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes)



Walking the Dog[]

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See main article: "Walking the Dog"

Original air date: July 28, 2013

Written by: Brian Tanen

Directed by: Tawnia McKiernan

Plot Synopsis: Genevieve hits a rough financial patch, putting Zoila's job in jeopardy. Marisol makes an important discovery at the Powell house. Rosie and Spence heat up. Carmen gets jealous when Sam starts dating. Valentina worries about Remi's erratic behavior.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Stephen Collins (Philippe Delatour), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes) (uncredited)



Taking a Message[]

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See main article: "Taking a Message"

Original air date: August 4, 2013

Written by: Tanya Saracho

Directed by: Tawnia McKiernan

Plot Synopsis: Marisol is at risk of blowing her cover when an ex-student recognizes her in front of Rosie. Valentina discovers the cause of Remi's mood swings and reluctantly turns to Zoila for help. Carmen and Sam have some disagreements about their relationship.

Recurring Guest Stars: Stephen Collins (Philippe Delatour), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes), Valerie Mahaffey (Olivia Rice)



Minding the Baby[]

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See main article: "Minding the Baby"

Original air date: August 11, 2013

Written by: Gloria Calderon Kellett

Directed by: Tara Nicole Weyr

Plot Synopsis: Genevieve lies to her new boyfriend about her age, much to Zoila's dismay. Rosie begins working at the Powells. Carmen learns Odessa is hiding something. Marisol goes with Taylor to a fertility clinic.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Valerie Mahaffey (Olivia Rice)



Scrambling the Eggs[]

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See main article: "Scrambling the Eggs"

Original air date: August 18, 2013

Written by: Tanya Saracho

Directed by: Tara Nicole Weyr

Plot Synopsis: Evelyn blackmails Rosie so she can spend more time with baby Tucker. Zoila is upset when Genevieve presents her with an interesting proposition for Valentina. Marisol discovers some new information about Flora and grows suspicious of Michael. Carmen is troubled by Alejandro's reaction to Odessa's illness.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Paula Garces (Flora Hernandez), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes)



Hanging the Drapes[]

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See main article: "Hanging the Drapes"

Original air date: August 25, 2013

Written by: Brian Tanen

Directed by: John Scott

Plot Synopsis: Valentina worries Remi will hate her when he returns from rehab, and Rosie wants Spence to defend her honor after Adrian propositions her. While Taylor and Michael have exciting news, Marisol learns her son was caught up in nefarious activities, and Carmen has trouble going through with a favor for Alejandro.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Stephen Collins (Philippe Delatour), Alex Fernandez (Pablo Diaz), Eddie Hassell (Eddie Suarez), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes), Valerie Mahaffey (Olivia Rice)



Cleaning Out the Closet[]

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See main article: "Cleaning Out the Closet"

Original air date: September 8, 2013

Written by: Victor Levin

Directed by: John Scott

Plot Synopsis: Alejandro and Carmen have different opinions about his new relationship. Marisol gets closer to the truth, as Taylor and Michael become suspicious of her true intentions. Rosie cleans up a serious mess for Peri. Philippe and Genevieve grow closer, but Zoila doesn't buy that he's changed his philandering ways.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Stephen Collins (Philippe Delatour), Maria Howell (Ida Hayes)



Getting Out the Blood[]

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See main article: "Getting Out the Blood"

Original air date: September 15, 2013

Written by: Marc Cherry

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: Marisol puts herself in harm's way as she digs deeper into Flora's murder. Peri goes through great lengths to get Rosie to forgive her. Carmen rekindles her relationship with Sam after seeing how lonely Alejandro is, despite his fame. Zoila continues to disapprove of Genevieve and Philippe's relationship. Remi makes a major decision, putting Valentina in a difficult position.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Stephen Collins (Philippe Delatour), Paula Garces (Flora Hernandez), Octavio Westwood (Miguel Falta)



Totally Clean[]

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See main article: "Totally Clean"

Original air date: September 22, 2013

Written by: Marc Cherry

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Plot Synopsis: A lavish black tie event is once again marred by lust, jealousy and revenge. As the mystery surrounding Flora's death reaches its boiling point, the maids orchestrate a plan to ensnare the murderer. But no one is what they seem. And no one is safe.

Recurring Guest Stars: Matt Cedeño (Alejandro Rubio), Stephen Collins (Philippe Delatour), Paula Garces (Flora Hernandez), Melinda Page Hamilton (Odessa Burakov), Eddie Hassell (Eddie Suarez), Anne Holt (News Anchor), Octavio Westwood (Miguel Falta)



Trivia[]

Videos[]

Gallery of videos used to promote the season.

Gallery[]

Gallery of photographic posters used to promote the season.

References[]

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