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The Best Episodes of The L Word

Every episode of The L Word ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The L Word!

The Best Episodes of The L Word

A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

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  1. 8.2/10(339 votes)

    #1 - Locked Up

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    S1:E13

    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.

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  2. 8.0/10(295 votes)

    #2 - Luck, Next Time

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Loneliest Number

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    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.9/10(397 votes)

    #4 - Pilot Part 2

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    Director:Rose Troche
  5. 7.9/10(282 votes)

    #5 - Liberally

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    S1:E11

    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.

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  6. 7.9/10(182 votes)

    #6 - Last Couple Standing

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    S6:E7

    The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center dance marathon is on; someone is moving to the Big Apple; rumors fly fast around the dance floor that Alice and Tasha may be in couple trouble; The HIT!’s Sunset Blvd makes a shocking revelation to Kit; and there’s a no-show at the bus station.

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    Director:Rose Troche
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  8. 7.8/10(658 votes)

    #7 - Pilot Part 1

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    S1:E1

    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 midwest university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust, and love in Los Angeles.

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    Director:Rose Troche
  9. 7.7/10(313 votes)

    #8 - Lies, Lies, Lies

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    S1:E5

    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.

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    Director:Rose Troche
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  10. 7.7/10(195 votes)

    #9 - LMFAO

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    S6:E3

    The negative of “Lez Girls” goes missing; Shane’s incessant apologizing to Jenny finally gets noticed; Alice’s feelings are hurt when Jenny denounces her desire to write a screenplay; Phyllis lets Bette in on a suppressed secret; and it’s opening night at Kit and Helena’s new club, HIT!

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  11. 7.6/10(324 votes)

    #10 - Longing

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  12. 7.5/10(342 votes)

    #11 - Let's Do It

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  13. 7.5/10(289 votes)

    #12 - Losing It

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  14. 7.5/10(277 votes)

    #13 - L'Ennui

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    S1:E8

    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.

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    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:N/A
  15. 7.5/10(274 votes)

    #14 - Listen Up

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    S1:E9

    When Jenny's old roommate (guest star Sarah Strange) from college comes to stay, Jenny decides to use the opportunity to reveal the details about her affair with Marina. Bette and Tina join a group in preparation for becoming parents, and Dana faces a tough time when she must come out to her conservative parents.

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    Director:Rose Troche
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  16. 7.5/10(273 votes)

    #15 - Looking Back

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    S1:E12

    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.

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  17. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Loud & Proud

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    S2:E11

    Dana is stunned when she learns a big secret about her brother, Howie, at Gay Pride 2005. Mark tries to make amends with Jenny and Shane, Kit and Bette learn that their father, Melvin, is refusing treatment for his illness, and a shocking memory about Jenny's childhood is revealed.

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  18. 7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Left Hand of the Goddess

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    S3:E12

    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.

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  19. 7.5/10(182 votes)

    #18 - Least Likely

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    Bette and Tina talk about expanding their family and beginning a new life but the plan could be ruined when Bette bumps into an old friend with dangerous potential; Alice and Tasha ponder their compatibility as they seek counseling; an old flame appears, sending Helena reeling; and Max is faced with an extraordinary situation.

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    Director:Rose Troche
  20. 7.5/10(186 votes)

    #19 - Litmus Test

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    Jenny writes another script that sells; Bette and Kelly go into business; Alice and Tasha have a third-wheel crush; the girls plot a sting operation to test Dylan; and, Jenny encroaches more on Shane.

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  21. 7.4/10(303 votes)

    #20 - Lawfully

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    S1:E6

    Dana is invited to a dinner party for Subaru, 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.

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  22. 7.4/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Limb from Limb

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    S1:E14

    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.

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    Director:Rose Troche
  23. 7.4/10(217 votes)

    #22 - Long Nights Journey Into Day

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    S6:E1

    Shane tries to deal with her betrayal to Jenny as they both attempt to figure out their feelings for one another. Shane awkwardly tries to apologize to Jenny, who responds by threatening to evict Shane from her house. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina get worried when Angelica comes down with a fever which gradually gets worse. Alice and Tasha cannot decide whether to break up or stay together since their different views on life strain their romance to the breaking point. Elsewhere, Helena and Kit celebrate after taking over SheBar nightclub and formally rename the place, 'HIT!'

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  24. 7.4/10(173 votes)

    #23 - Lactose Intolerant

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    S6:E6

    Jenny throws a baby shower for Max; Bette and Tina hit a roadblock in the adoption process; Bette goes solo to her gallery’s opening night celebration leading Kelly to go in for the kill; Shane is feeling boxed in by Jenny; and Alice starts to feel like three is a crowd.

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  25. 7.3/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Life, Loss, Leaving

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    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.

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  26. 7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Last Dance

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    S3:E11

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Locked Up" is the best rated episode of "The L Word". It scored 8.2/10 based on 339 votes. Directed by Rose Troche, Tony Goldwyn and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on 4/4/2004. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Luck, Next Time".