The "Family Ties" star returns to the tube.

ET breaks the news: Following up her recurring role on "Men in Trees," JUSTINE BATEMAN returns to ABC for a multi-episode arc on "Desperate Housewives." The former "Family Ties" star will play a hip artist living with Gabby (EVA LONGORIA PARKER) and Carlos (RICARDO CHAVIRA). Her first airdate is TBD.

New episodes of "Desperate Housewives" begin airing on Sunday, April 13 at 9 p.m.