The L Word Season 1 Episodes

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Season 1 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot, Pt. 1

Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor Tim Haspel is excited that his girlfriend a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends Jenny learns that her Mid-West university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life lust and love in Los Angeles.

Episode 1 - Pilot, Pt. 1

Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor Tim Haspel is excited that his girlfriend a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends Jenny learns that her Mid-West university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life lust and love in Los Angeles.

Episode 2 - Pilot, Pt. 2

Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor Tim Haspel is excited that his girlfriend a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends Jenny learns that her Mid-West university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life lust and love in Los Angeles.

Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: Pilot, Pt. 2

Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor Tim Haspel is excited that his girlfriend a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends Jenny learns that her Mid-West university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life lust and love in Los Angeles.

Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: Let's Do It

Tina tries to get over her concerns about the new sperm donor. Tim decides to throw a dinner party and invites Marina making Jenny feel uncomfortable. Alice runs into her abusive ex-girlfriend. Dana has her eye on a chef but is hesitant to make a move on her.

Episode 4 - Longing

Bette engages in a battle with the chairman of the gallery board who wants to close down the gallery. Alice rekindles her relationship with an ex-girlfriend despite the objections of her friends. Jenny tries to deny her feelings for Marina and Dana finally gets a date with Lara.

Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: Longing

Bette engages in a battle with the chairman of the gallery board who wants to close down the gallery. Alice rekindles her relationship with an ex-girlfriend despite the objections of her friends. Jenny tries to deny her feelings for Marina and Dana finally gets a date with Lara.

Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: Lies, Lies, Lies

Jenny confides in her old college professor about her affair with Marina. Bette receives some delightful news. Dana's fears of being outed continue as she juggles between her tennis career and Lara. Alice's mother comes to stay with her daughter.

Episode 5 - Lies, Lies, Lies

Jenny confides in her old college professor about her affair with Marina. Bette receives some delightful news. Dana's fears of being outed continue as she juggles between her tennis career and Lara. Alice's mother comes to stay with her daughter.

Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: Lawfully

Dana is invited to a Subaru dinner party who want to sponsor her tennis career but Lara is hurt when Dana takes her male doubles partner instead of her. Meanwhile Tim is shocked when he catches Marina and Jenny in a compromising position Alice tries to sort out the problems with her mother and Bette tells her father about Tina's pregnancy but is upset by his reaction.

Episode 6 - Lawfully

Dana is invited to a Subaru dinner party who want to sponsor her tennis career but Lara is hurt when Dana takes her male doubles partner instead of her. Meanwhile Tim is shocked when he catches Marina and Jenny in a compromising position Alice tries to sort out the problems with her mother and Bette tells her father about Tina's pregnancy but is upset by his reaction.

Episode 7 - Losing It

After arriving home Tim starts to worry when he learns that Jenny has vanished. Bette travels to New York for an art opening and her relationship with Tina is put to the test. Back in Los Angeles the sperm donor's girlfriend discovers a lonely Tina and starts to harass her.

Episode 8 - L'Ennui

Tina and Bette are stunned when their friends say their impending parenthood has made them boring. Jenny stays at Marina's when Tim throws her out but she is shocked to learn the truth about Marina's personal life. Dana rejects Lara as her sponsorship contract hangs on the line.

Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: L'Ennui

Tina and Bette are stunned when their friends say their impending parenthood has made them boring. Jenny stays at Marina's when Tim throws her out but she is shocked to learn the truth about Marina's personal life. Dana rejects Lara as her sponsorship contract hangs on the line.

Episode 10 - Luck Next Time

Shane gets the opportunity to style a high-profile client's hair Bette and Tina receive some devastating news Jenny goes to dinner with Marina and Francesca and Alice decides that her relationship with Lisa is too complex.

Episode 11 - Season 1, Episode 11: Liberally

Bette is worried about Tina when she throws herself into volunteer work Marina and Francesca get into an argument Alice thinks she may be pregnant by Lisa and Dana and Jenny try to console each other.

Episode 11 - Liberally

Bette is worried about Tina when she throws herself into volunteer work Marina and Francesca get into an argument Alice thinks she may be pregnant by Lisa and Dana and Jenny try to console each other.

Episode 12 - Season 1, Episode 12: Looking Back

Tina Jenny Shane Alice and Dana all share an eventful trip to Palm Springs. While on the road they all share their first love stories. Back in Los Angeles Bette hires Candace an attractive carpenter to handle the set-up of the Provocations exhibit opening at the gallery.

Episode 12 - Looking Back

Tina Jenny Shane Alice and Dana all share an eventful trip to Palm Springs. While on the road they all share their first love stories. Back in Los Angeles Bette hires Candace an attractive carpenter to handle the set-up of the Provocations exhibit opening at the gallery.

Episode 13 - Locked Up

After a riot at the gallery the entire gang ends up in jail. Shane rejects Clea's affections Jenny goes on a date and Marina makes a move on Robin as she prepares for Drag King night at The Planet.

Episode 13 - Season 1, Episode 13: Locked Up

After a riot at the gallery the entire gang ends up in jail. Shane rejects Clea's affections Jenny goes on a date and Marina makes a move on Robin as she prepares for Drag King night at The Planet.

Episode 14 - Season 1, Episode 14: Limb from Limb

As the Provocations opening approaches Bette struggles with a temptation. After some sad news Dana turns to Tonya leaving Alice unhappy. Shane tries to let Clea down gently but it backfires in her face.

Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 1: Life Loss Leaving

Acting on Alice's advice Tina decides to hire a famous lawyer. Dana and Alice struggle to stay away from each other Ivan gives Kit the cold shoulder and Jenny decides to have a serious discussion with Robin regarding their relationship.

Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 2: Lap Dance

As Bette desperately begs for Tina's forgiveness Tina herself is hiding a shocking secret from Bette and all her friends. Alice and Dana continue to hide their romantic trysts from the others and Jenny finds herself saying goodbye to Tim as he prepares to leave.

Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 3: Loneliest Number

When she is rejected from the writing class Jenny sets out to win over her intimidating professor. Tina is devastated when she finds an email from Candace on Bette's computer Dana and Alice continue to hide their attraction for each other and Kit tries to find an opening act for her new club.

Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 4: Lynch Pin

Bette travels to New York on a business trip. Tina is shocked and angry about her lawyer's true intentions. Jenny and Shane search for a new roommate and Kit bonds with an inspirational speaker.

Episode 19 - Season 2, Episode 5: Labyrinth

Bette tries to fix her relationship with Tina but she gets a rude awakening with some bad news both at home and work. Alice and Dana try taking their relationship to a different level Shane starts her new job as a PA to Veronica Bloom (guest star Camryn Manheim) and Jenny gets some confidence from her new hairstyle.

Episode 20 - Season 2, Episode 6: Lagrimas De Oro

Alice pushes Dana to break up with Tonya but Dana isn't prepared for when Tonya reveals her own secret. Tina considers her new attraction to Helena Kit finally hooks up with Benjamin and Jenny and Carmen continue to enjoy each other's company.

Episode 21 - Season 2, Episode 7: Luminous

Shane tries to dull her pain in the hopes that she can forget about Carmen and Jenny's blossoming relationship. Tina comes between Helena and her ex over the custody of their kids and offers a glimmer of hope to Bette. Dana and Alice call everyone to The Planet to announce the details of their new relationship.

Episode 22 - Season 2, Episode 8: Loyal

When Alice runs into her ex she is surprised to find out that she is now dating Dana's ex-girlfriend. Bette and Tina reach an agreement over their relationship Jenny is worried that she may have lost a writing job and Shane finds some comfort in a church.

Episode 26 - Season 2, Episode 12: L'Chaim

Bette reaches out to Tina as she decides to take her father home for his final days. Jenny struggles after recalling a difficult memory from her childhood and Alice becomes jealous when Dana agrees to have dinner with her ex-girlfriend Lara.

Episode 27 - Season 2, Episode 13: Lacuna

A surprise guest shows up at a sad event as Bette gets stunning news about her job. Tina goes into a surprisingly difficult labor Jenny finally reaches breaking point over her painful childhood memory Alice struggles with her jealousy and Peggy Peabody lays down the laws with her daughter Helena.

Episode 28 - Season 3, Episode 1: Labia Majora

Bette and Tina deal with parenting Angelica while attempting to rekindle their relationship and handle an obnoxious social worker. Alice has a traffic accident Helena gets into the movie business Carmen and Shane's relationship gets a tad more serious as Carmen takes her to meet the parents and Jenny recovering at her parents' has had enough with the Midwest and ponders moving back to L.A. with her new girlfriend Moira.

Episode 29 - Season 3, Episode 2: Lost Weekend

Kit hires a party promoter to get the business up at The Planet Jenny and Moira run into hateful rednecks on their way back to California Carmen's mother attempts to turn Shane into more feminine Bette and Tina try to find a male role model for Angelica Helena helps Alice get over her obsession with Dana while Dana herself deals with health problems.

Episode 30 - Season 3, Episode 3: Lobsters

Shane opens her own styling business and Bette loses her position as the sole provider for the family forcing Tina to take up a job under Helena. Now back in L.A. Jenny introduces Moira to her surprised friends. Dana and Lara make plans to visit France while Alice still obsesses over Dana. Meanwhile Kit is surprised by The Planet's new manager who wants to make some drastic changes to the place.

Episode 31 - Season 3, Episode 4: Light My Fire

While Tina and Helena attend a documentary screening Bette leaves for Washington D.C. to speak at a Senate hearing and meets with Senator Barbara Grisham. Attempting to provide for both herself and Moira Jenny puts her dreams of becoming a writer on hold and starts waitressing at The Planet. Jenny and Moira are also invited to a party hosted by Billie Blaikie where Moira meets like-minded people. Meanwhile Carmen has to decide whether to give up Shane's opening party in exchange for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to DJ at an exclusive VIP party and Dana plays at a tennis tournament and declares her love for Lara in front of TV cameras.

Episode 34 - Season 3, Episode 7: Lonestar

Tina takes a business trip to Canada and has a chance to explore her feelings for the opposite sex. Dana's treatment puts a strain on her and Lara's relationship. Meanwhile Jenny helps Moira in her transformation to Max Carmen and Shane dedicate parts of their bodies to each other Alice reverts back in her obsession over Dana and Kit takes control. In a special appearance the B-52's perform at The Planet.

Episode 35 - Season 3, Episode 8: Latecomer

Jenny plans a charity event to support Max when they find out he can't pay for the top surgery. Helena takes the girls to a surprise trip to honor Dana in her recovery and Carmen is still dealing with the aftermath of Shane's ex. Meanwhile Bette kicks Tina out of the bedroom and tries to find peace in Buddhism. In a recording studio Kit gets help from unexpected sources -- but is it too much to handle?

Episode 36 - Season 3, Episode 9: Lead Follow or Get Out of the Way

As Bette has hard time adjusting to the ascetic lifestyle at the Buddhist retreat Tina goes on a date with a divorced man. Dana friends again with Alice is looking forward to a new career. Jenny throws a benefit party for Max but is appalled by his increasingly aggressive behavior. Meanwhile Carmen tells the truth to her family and Helena is served with a lawsuit.

Episode 38 - Season 3, Episode 11: Last Dance

After Dana's family treats the girls coldly Alice is determined to arrange a special event to commemorate their friend. While Helena's lawsuit is resolved with a surprising outcome Bette is willing to fight for Angelica's custody. Max lands a job giving Jenny something to write about. Dealing with her grief Shane is willing to make the ultimate commitment to Carmen. Finally Lara arrives from Paris and is comforted by Alice.

Episode 39 - Season 3, Episode 12: Left Hand of the Goddess

Wedding plans occupy the girls and Shane is reunited with her family. Helena pitches in to have Carmen's family flown to Canada Jenny and Max drift apart and Kit has stunning news. Peggy Peabody reconnects with her daughter -- but does it last? Finally Tina has second thoughts about Angelica's custody arrangements leading Bette to take desperate measures to be with her daughter.

Episode 40 - Season 4, Episode 1: Legend In the Making

After the events in Canada Bette is on the run from authorities with her daughter. Shane reverts back to her old habits but gets a surprise from her father's wife. Meanwhile Helena tries to get used to living without her mother's money Max attends a support group and Kit has trouble with her pregnancy.

Episode 42 - Season 4, Episode 3: Lassoed

Tina throws a cocktail party to get her gay and straight friends to know each other better. Penniless Helena is looking for a job. Shane takes care of her little brother Angus' band is on the verge of a breakthrough and at the art college Bette's teaching assistant is having feelings for her. Meanwhile Phyllis attends a ladies-only Texan night at The Planet.

Episode 45 - Season 4, Episode 6: Luck Be a Lady

The girls attend a movie premiere sponsored by Shane's underwear campaign. Papi teaches Helena and Alice how to play poker for a high-stakes private game hosted by a high-profile female gambler. Bette disagrees with Tina about Angelica's education and goes on a date with Jodi. Meanwhile Phyllis is having trouble letting go of Alice.

Episode 46 - Season 4, Episode 7: Lesson Number One

Tina's boss orders her to get the movie rights for Jenny's Lez Girls. Helena considers whether she should take up on Catherine's offer to pay off her gambling debt. Paige and Shane volunteer at Shay's school to teach the kids about tolerance. Meanwhile Alice and Tasha take it slow and Bette learns something about Jodi's past that puts kinks in their relationship.

Episode 52 - Season 5, Episode 1: Lbg Tease

Following the events of the season finale Helena is imprisoned and no one can get a hold of her mother. Jenny finds a rich investor and schemes her way to directing Lez Girls the movie. Shane is about to sign a lease on a house with Paige. The Planet hosts a coming-out party for Phyllis where Alice and Shane attempt to hook Tina up with someone who isn't Bette. Meanwhile Bette is waiting for Jodi to come back home from New York.

Episode 55 - Season 5, Episode 4: Let's Get This Party Started

Tina and Jenny squabble over casting the lead role in Lez Girls. An incident at Alice's place triggers a change in Captain Beech's view on Tasha's defense. Being celibate has a toll on Shane and she reaches a breaking point. Alice encourages Tasha to go with her to a Secret Love party for closeted gays and lesbians. Meanwhile the rest of the gang attends the opening of the city's hottest new lesbian club SheBar.

Episode 56 - Season 5, Episode 5: Lookin' At You Kid

Jenny throws a party for the girls to get to meet their movie counterparts -- with mixed results. Shane stirs up drama between Dawn and Cindi which escalates into bitter rivalry between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile Alice is stunned by a basketball star's gay-bashing on national TV.

Episode 58 - Season 5, Episode 7: Lesbians Gone Wild

Niki's antics off and on set cause nightmares for her agent as well as the production team. Alice learns that in order to land the high-profile talk show gig she needs to out people on live TV. Bette takes Phyllis' daughter Molly to visit the movie set. She's beyond bored until Shane takes her to SheBar to see lesbian oil wrestling. Meanwhile Tasha meets the visiting prosecutor who's about to go against her in the trial.

Episode 59 - Season 5, Episode 8: Lay Down the Law

Niki's multi-million dollar action movie opens but allegations about her sexuality lead Tina and her manager to suggest she take a date -- a male date -- to the premiere. Jenny is banned from the theater causing Adele to take the reigns for the evening. Shane and Molly continue to play mind games with each other. Jodi throws a dinner party to some couples and Bette is devastated to learn Tina and her date are also invited. Meanwhile Tasha goes on trial and Alice delivers a shocking statement.

Episode 61 - Season 5, Episode 10: Lifecycle

The girls attend the Subaru Pink Ride to support breast cancer research. Tina is furious for Niki blowing her cover with Jenny but Adele assures her the two won't be seen together publicly. Meeting old friends prompts Tasha to ponder her long-term plans in life. A campfire game of I never turns into a discussion on cheating -- with devastating results.

Episode 62 - Season 5, Episode 11: Lunar Cycle

After the revelation at the Pink Ride Jodi vows to fight for Bette. Tasha and Alice look for a house together and at work Alice meets a New Zealander fashion designer. Adele finally reveals her master plan: to take over the movie. Finally Dawn Denbo and lover Cindi deliver a blow that pushes Kit over the edge.

Episode 64 - Season 6, Episode 1: Long Night's Journey Into Day

In the season premiere things pick up after we last saw the girls in the Lez Girls wrap-up party. Shane tries to deal with her betrayal to Jenny as they both attempt to figure out their feelings. Bette and Tina get anxious when Angelica's fever suddenly peaks. Alice and Tasha don't know whether to break up or stay together. Meanwhile Helena and Kit party as the new club owners of HIT!.

Episode 65 - Season 6, Episode 2: Least Likely

Old flames popping up for both Bette and Helena complicate their respective lives. Meanwhile Tasha and Alice try couples counseling.

Episode 66 - Season 6, Episode 3: Lmfao

Tina's troubles with the Lez Girls film continue as the negative for the film is stolen. The group react to Shane and Jenny's shocking news. Bette continues to have trouble at work with Jodi. Alice makes a decision that could affect her career.

Episode 68 - Season 6, Episode 5: Litmus Test

Jenny manages to sell another movie script which turns out to borrow heavily on someone else's work. The girls realize Alice and Tasha are having a third-wheel-crush on Jamie. Despite the girls protesting profusely Helena plans to go out with Dylan. To test Dylan's character the girls set up a trap but need Niki's help to pull it off.

Episode 69 - Season 6, Episode 6: Lactose Intolerant

Jenny throws an overwhelming baby shower for Max and spills the beans about the Niki test to Dylan causing Helena to go on a tailspin. Bette and Tina attempt to find ways to work around the Nevada state adoption law. While Tina flies to New York on a new movie project Bette and Kelly throw an opening party at the gallery. Kit meets a handsome stranger but doesn't warm up to his advances. Meanwhile Alice Tasha and Jamie spend increasing amounts of time together.

Episode 70 - Season 6, Episode 7: Last Couple Standing

HIT! hosts a big dance marathon for charity bringing out the competitive side in every girl. Tina gets a job offer. Jenny spreads malicious rumors about Bette. Alice begins to suspect there's something going on between Tasha and Jamie.

Episode 71 - Season 6, Episode 8: Last Word

In the series finale as Bette and Tina are ready to start a new life in New York Jenny takes on the task of making a tribute video for the couple. Alice wants Tasha to make a decision regarding their relationship. Helena and Dylan have trust issues. Shane meets a past lover.



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