Julie Benz has bounced back from her shocking Dexter departure with a major role on Desperate Housewives.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that Benz — whose character, Rita, succumbed to the most horrific bubble bath in television history in last month’s Dexter finale — has been cast in the recurring role of Debbie, a stripper with a heart of gold and a Masters degree in education. When Susan offers her the chance to transition into a more legitimate career, Deb jumps at it.

Benz is booked for at least three episodes, the first of which is scheduled to air in February.

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/03/desperate-housewives-casts-julie-benz/

I first saw Julie in the Nick at Nite tv series "Honey I'm Home. Anyone remember that show?

I'm glad to hear it. I liked her on Dexter, and I think she'll be a nice additon to Desperate Housewives. I've vaguely heard of Hone I'm home.

I first saw Julie in the Nick at Nite tv series "Honey I'm Home. Anyone remember that show?
I do. That was one of my favorite shows.

I'm glad to hear it. I liked her on Dexter, and I think she'll be a nice additon to Desperate Housewives. I've vaguely heard of Hone I'm home.
I'm still a season behind on Dexter. Unfortunately I've been unable to stay spoiler free so I know what happens to her. :(

I first saw Julie in the Nick at Nite tv series "Honey I'm Home. Anyone remember that show?

I know she's been on television for a while but I didn't really become a fan of hers until I saw her as "Darla" on Buffy/ANGEL.

I also believe I caught her on Roswell a few years before that.