The episode received critical acclaim from critics . Reviewers for '' The Washington Post '' called the episode " a tidy , affectionate send-off . " Sabrina Ford of '' The Province '' called it a " happy ending . If it were filmed in Wisteria Lane , we could count on a happy ending . " Christina Tran of '' TV Fanatic '' gave the episode a generally positive review , saying " While this final season has had its fair share of ups and downs , I thought that Marc Cherry and company gave us a very satisfying ending . I was n’t left needing more , but instead , only realizing how much I would truly miss '' Desperate Housewives . '' " Alberto E. Rodriguez of the '' Toronto Star '' called the finale " a fitting way to end the series that was always seen through the eyes of a dead neighbor . " This episode was submitted for consideration for Kathryn Joosten due to her nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards
64th Primetime Emmy Awards
64th Primetime Emmy Awards
Finishing the Hat (Desperate Housewives)