8.6/10291 votesLoading...#1 - Losing the Light
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2006
While Lara is vacationing in Paris, oblivious, Dana's condition takes a turn for the worse. Alice runs into Dana's ex, Jenny introduces Max to a man from her past, Carmen evens the score with Shane, and Peggy Peabody flies to town to help her daughter. Frustrated, Bette leaves the Buddhist retreat but receives a dose of life wisdom from an unexpected source.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: N/A
8.2/10329 votesLoading...#2 - Locked Up
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/4/2004
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.
Director: Rose Troche, Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.1/10233 votesLoading...#3 - Last Dance
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2006
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.
Director: Allison Anders
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.1/10207 votesLoading...#4 - Left Hand of the Goddess
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2006
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.
Director: Ilene Chaiken
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.1/10250 votesLoading...#5 - Luck Be a Lady
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2007
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.
Director: Angela Robinson
Writer: N/A
8.1/10220 votesLoading...#6 - Lesson Number One
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2007
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.
Director: Moisés Kaufman
Writer: Ariel Schrag
8.1/10222 votesLoading...#7 - Lexington and Concord
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2007
Tina gets introduced to Jodi, and has second thoughts about leaving the lesbian life behind. Alice and Tasha argue heatedly over politics. Max hires an intern to help him with the workload on OurChart. While Shane and Paige steam up the car windows, and Catherine and Helena make a winning team at the poker tables, the rest of the girls attend the unveiling of Kit's new single at The Planet.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.1/10226 votesLoading...#8 - Long Time Coming
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2007
Bette seeks Tina's advice on how to get Jodi back, but is surprised to learn that Tina no longer wants to be straight. Alice is devastated when Tasha is called in for another tour in Iraq. Meanwhile, Phyllis seeks divorce, Jenny is excluded in any decisions regarding the movie, and Helena frees herself from her entanglement with Catherine.
Director: Ilene Chaiken
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.1/10201 votesLoading...#9 - Lookin' at You, Kid
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2008
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.
Director: Angela Robinson
Writer: Angela Robinson
8.1/10226 votesLoading...#10 - Liquid Heat
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2008
Jenny gets jealous on the set when a love scene between Niki and her on-screen boyfriend looks too realistic. Dawn Denbo invites the girls to a mafia-themed night to settle the dispute between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina decide to go see a couples counselor when they're interrupted by a rolling blackout due to a heat wave.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.0/10284 votesLoading...#11 - Luck, Next Time
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2004
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.
Director: Rose Troche, Mary Harron
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.0/10239 votesLoading...#12 - Labia Majora
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2006
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 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.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.0/10224 votesLoading...#13 - Layup
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2007
Bette meets the new resident artist, Jodi, but a controversial arts project in her class upsets a potential donor for the college. Papi challenges Alice and the girls to a basketball game. Max reveals a secret to his girlfriend. Jenny schemes her way into meeting Stacey Merkin's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Shane is struggling to scrape up money for a hospital bill.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10213 votesLoading...#14 - Lez Girls
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2007
Bette's forbidden relationship with her TA, Nadia, could jeopardize her career. Alice, on the other hand, ends her affair with a married woman after meeting her husband. She also gets upset by one of Jenny's short stories which gets published in a magazine. Meanwhile, Angus is caught in a compromising position.
Director: John Stockwell
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
8.0/10199 votesLoading...#15 - Lifecycle
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2008
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.
Director: Angela Robinson
Writer: Angela Robinson
7.9/10383 votesLoading...#16 - Pilot Part 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2004
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Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
7.9/10272 votesLoading...#17 - Liberally
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2004
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.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Guinevere Turner
7.9/10216 votesLoading...#18 - Land Ahoy
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2005
A lesbian cruise in the Caribbean proves eventful for Dana, Alice, Shane, Jenny and Carmen. Bette and Kit struggle to reconcile with their estranged father, Melvin, during his visit.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
7.9/10218 votesLoading...#19 - Lacy Lilting Lyrics
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2007
Jenny and Tina look for the right movie director but butt heads over creative differences. Phyllis' husband drops by unannounced at Alice's place. Bette is falling hard for Jodi and lets her emotions interfere with her work. Kit manages to crack through Papi's hard outer shell – with unexpected consequences.
Director: Bronwen Hughes
Writer: Cherien Dabis
7.9/10177 votesLoading...#20 - Last Couple Standing
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2009
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.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
7.8/10636 votesLoading...#21 - Pilot Part 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2004
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.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
7.8/10234 votesLoading...#22 - Labyrinth
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2005
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10225 votesLoading...#23 - Late, Later, Latent
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/17/2005
Dana is stunned when Alice requests a bold sexual favor from her. Burr Connor (guest star Tony Goldwyn) reveals a secret to Jenny. Jenny learns about Carmen's real feelings for Shane, Kit plans a romantic night for Benjamin, and Bette and Tina have an intimate encounter as they bond over their unborn baby.
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: N/A
7.8/10216 votesLoading...#24 - Lifeline
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2006
As Tina finds herself attracted to men, Bette explores Buddhism and also hears good news on the work front. Both Alice and Kit try out speed-dating; Kit with Angelica's male nanny Angus and Alice with a lesbian vampire. Meanwhile, Dana receives devastating news about her illness, Helena pursues documentarist Dylan Moreland, Moira goes out as Max, and Shane's ex drops by to see her.
Director: Kimberly Peirce
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
7.8/10198 votesLoading...#25 - Latecomer
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2006
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?
Director: Angela Robinson
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
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!
A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime
Best Episodes Summary
"Losing the Light" is the best rated episode of "The L Word". It scored 8.6/10 based on 291 votes. Directed by Rose Troche and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2006. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Locked Up".