8.7/10379 votesLoading...#1 - Los Angeles Traffic
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/27/2022
Bette and Shane break new ground with Tina and Tess, respectively, but old habits come back to bite them. Sparks fly with Alice’s latest prospect until an unexpected revelation, while Angie heals her heartbreak with a new flame. Meanwhile, Finley competes for Maribel's favor until Maribel drops a bomb about Sophie that threatens to tear them apart, and Dani puts hurt feelings aside for Gigi, but is it too late?
Director: Katrelle N. Kindred
Writer: Julia Hannafin
8.6/10373 votesLoading...#2 - Last Year
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/20/2022
Bette and Tina struggle to reconcile their past and future selves as Angie is dealt a shocking blow on her first day of college. Meanwhile, Shane adjusts to a domestic life with Tess, and Alice questions what she wants in a partner. At the bungalow, Finley returns from rehab and works to pick up the pieces of the life she left behind with Sophie, while Dani and Micah take big swings with Gigi and Maribel.
Director: Katrelle N. Kindred
Writer: Marja-Lewis Ryan
8.5/10334 votesLoading...#3 - Loose Ends
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/12/2020
Bette and Dani reckon with the fallout of a recent scandal. Shane spends the day with Angie. Alice, Gigi, and Nat have conflicting ideas about their family life. Sophie and Finley spend a raucous night out in an effort to get their mind off of things.
Director: Logan Kibens
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
8.5/10272 votesLoading...#4 - Lapse in Judgement
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/26/2020
Tensions run high on election night as Bette and Dani await the results, Shane and Quiara go through their most difficult challenge yet, and Alice takes a big swing on her show. Meanwhile, Sophie and Dani consider another big step in their relationship, Finley is forced to stop running from her past and confront her feelings, and Micah is dealt an unexpected bombshell about José. Season finale
Director: Marja-Lewis Ryan
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
8.5/10204 votesLoading...#5 - Last Dance
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/4/2021
Tensions rise between Bette, Tina and Angie on the day Angie’s set to meet her donor; Shane struggles with a secret. Alice questions how open she should be about her personal life during her press tour. Meanwhile, Sophie is forced to confront some harsh realities about Finley. Dani’s personal and professional life are both thrown into further turmoil by what’s happening at Nùñez Inc. Micah navigates his changing relationship with Maribel during a visit with her family.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10345 votesLoading...#6 - LA Times
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/29/2019
Dani is forced to get involved in Bette’s personal life, Shane grapples with a big decision, Alice is profiled by a newspaper, Sophie worries that Dani is pulling back, Finley struggles with her growing feelings for Rebecca, and Micah still doesn't know where things stand with José.
Director: Steph Green
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
8.4/10203 votesLoading...#7 - Last Call
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/11/2021
Bette is forced to make a huge decision as Tina and Carrie’s wedding quickly approaches; Shane and Tess reach a crossroad in their relationship; and the release of Alice’s book has a ripple effect on her personal life. Meanwhile, things between Sophie and Finley reach a potential breaking point; Dani finally has to decide once and for all whether to defend her father; and Angie grapples with the outcome of what happened with her donor.
Director: Marja-Lewis Ryan
Writer: Marja-Lewis Ryan, Christina Brosman
8.4/10256 votesLoading...#8 - Quiet Before the Storm
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 1/15/2023
Alice’s past mistakes blow up in her face, forcing Sophie and Dani to pick up the pieces. Shane drops a bombshell at Angie’s class reading. Meanwhile, Finley helps Carrie seduce Misty, but can Carrie check her baggage and get the girl?
Director: Katherine Moennig
Writer: Melody Derloshon
8.3/10308 votesLoading...#9 - Late to the Party
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2021
Bette is forced to navigate some major changes. Shane gets pulled into LA's poker scene as Alice and Nat readjust to couple-hood. Sophie, Dani and Finley all must deal with the fallout of Sophie's decision. Micah navigates his new normal.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10283 votesLoading...#10 - Labels
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2020
Bette feels guilty about lying to Angie; some unexpected news throws Shane for a major loop. Alice, Gigi and Nat find common ground. Dani and Sophie deal with a bombshell dropped on them by Dani's father. Finley bonds with Tess and Micah grows closer to José.
Director: Erica A. Watson
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
8.2/10216 votesLoading...#11 - Lobsters, Too
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/5/2021
Bette, Tina and Carrie are all forced together to support Angie. Shane is shocked when someone from her past re-enters her life. Alice and Tom question what they are to each other now that her book is finished. Meanwhile, Dani pushes Rodolfo to come clean with her; Sophie’s new assignment at work allows her to see her relationships in a different light; Finley must face some harsh truths in her personal life; and Micah’s friendship with Maribel continues to evolve.
Director: Sarah Pia Anderson
Writer: Nancy C. Mejia
8.2/10218 votesLoading...#12 - Love Shack
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/13/2021
During an explosive karaoke night at Dana’s, Bette is pushed to be honest about what she really wants, Shane deals with the fallout from an ex’s visit and Alice confronts her true feelings for Tom. Meanwhile, everything left unsaid among Sophie, Dani and Finley threatens to finally come out and Micah struggles to figure out where he stands with Maribel.
Director: Katrelle N. Kindred
Writer: Marja-Lewis Ryan, Lisa Quintela, Julia Hannafin
8.2/10216 votesLoading...#13 - Light
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/20/2021
Bette takes a big swing with Pippa, Shane leans on Tess when she’s suddenly forced to harbor a secret, and Alice’s run-in with someone from her past throws her for a loop. Meanwhile, Dani must examine what’s holding her back in her personal life as Sophie is pushed to question Finley’s maturity and Angie worries that things have taken a turn between her and Jordi.
Director: Rose Troche
Writer: Maisha Closson
8.2/10202 votesLoading...#14 - Launch Party
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/27/2021
A fallout occurs between Bette and Dani. Shane confronts her feelings for Tess.
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour
Writer: Melody Derloshon
8.1/10256 votesLoading...#15 - Lose It All
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/19/2020
Bette is conflicted about old feelings, Shane is tested by her relationship with Quiara, and Alice gets blindsided at home and work. Meanwhile, with Dani busy with the election, Sophie feels relieved to have Finley around. Micah introduces José to his mother.
Director: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
8.1/10228 votesLoading...#16 - Lean On Me
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/15/2021
Bette takes huge strides at her new job as Shane vies to get Tess on board with a new idea for the bar. Alice suspects Nat is hiding something from her. Meanwhile, Sophie, Dani and Finley are all left to deal with the fallout of a shocking event as Micah grapples with the true nature of his relationship with José.
Director: Marja-Lewis Ryan
Writer: Jonell Lennon
8.1/10218 votesLoading...#17 - Luck Be a Lady
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/22/2021
Bette’s passion is ignited at work while Angie receives some big news that complicates things at home. Shane and Tess’s business venture doesn’t go as planned and Alice resists facing the truth of her situation with Nat. Meanwhile, Finley, Sophie and Dani all struggle to adjust to their new normal as Micah leans on Maribel for support when he starts a new job.
Director: Marja-Lewis Ryan
Writer: Maisha Closson
7.9/10343 votesLoading...#18 - Less is More
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/15/2019
Bette weathers continued fallout as she prepares for an LGBTQIA Center talk. Shane helps Finley, while Alice is annoyed when the network forces her to bring on a new staff member. Dani and Sophie celebrate good news as Dani begins a new job. Micah pursues a new crush.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
7.9/10317 votesLoading...#19 - Lost Love
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/22/2019
Bette prepares for an important mayoral debate. Alice lands a huge guest and encourages Nat to branch out. Shane visits a bar and gets embroiled in the lives of two of its employees. Dani and Sophie's families clash, Micah is unsure of where he stands with his crush, and a budding relationship forces Finley to confront some complicated aspects of her past.
Director: Sarah Pia Anderson
Writer: Ilene Chaiken, Marja-Lewis Ryan
7.9/10208 votesLoading...#20 - Lake House
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2021
Bette goes on a mission to find and win over revered artist Pippa Pascal as Angie learns more about her donor. Shane’s relationship with Tess continues to deepen; Alice is pushed by Tom to get in touch with her emotions. Meanwhile, Sophie, Finley and Micah are all affected by the way Dani chooses to deal with the fallout of Rodolfo’s actions.
Director: Sarah Pia Anderson
Writer: Thomas Page McBee
7.8/10467 votesLoading...#21 - Let's Do It Again
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/8/2019
Ten years after we last left them, we find Bette running for mayor of Los Angeles; Shane as she returns to the city after a setback; and Alice learning to balance co-parenting with her fiancée Nat and Nat’s ex-wife Gigi and the rising success of her talk show. We meet PR exec Dani Núñez, her girlfriend and TV producer Sophie Suarez, their best friend and roommate Micah Lee, and the charming former Olympic swimmer-turned-assistant, (Sarah) Finley.
Director: Steph Green
Writer: Ilene Chaiken
7.5/10196 votesLoading...#22 - Looking Ahead
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/22/2023
Shane and Sophie challenge old patterns, while Alice discovers "The One" may be closer than she thinks. Dani distracts herself from Dre, until a surprising reveal force her to choose what she really wants. Micah and Maribel make moves toward becoming parents, while Finley takes a big step into adulthood as all of the season’s love, lust, loss, laughs and longing come to a head.
Director: N/A
Writer: Courtney Edwards, Scout Comm
6.6/10215 votesLoading...#23 - Quality Family Time
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 1/8/2023
Chosen families come together at Thanksgiving when an unwelcome visitor brings Finley to her breaking point. Sophie realizes the price of her indecisiveness, while Maribel plans a grand gesture for Micah, and Carrie lets her true feelings slip. Across town, Dani kicks back for a solo holiday until unexpected circumstances push her and Dre closer and Shane and Angie volunteer together when a surprise sighting forces them to confront Angie’s feelings.
Director: Em Weinstein
Writer: Allie Romano
6.3/10358 votesLoading...#24 - Quiz Show
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 12/4/2022
Alice leverages her 100th episode as an opportunity to find “The One” with help from a special appearance from guest host Margaret Cho. Dani cares for Gigi until old wounds drive them apart. Meanwhile, Shane competes for Tess’s attention. Finley and Carrie make big moves, while Angie discovers a troubling revelation about her new flame.
Director: Em Weinstein
Writer: Melody Derloshon
6.3/10311 votesLoading...#25 - Last to Know
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2022
Micah finds a queer role model with a familiar face, while a new face comes to town and helps Dani and Sophie break out of their funk. Meanwhile, Alice tests the waters of her new relationship, until scary movie night becomes a little too scary. Shocking truths come to light when the masks come off.
Director: Em Weinstein
Writer: Marja-Lewis Ryan, NOVA CYPRESS BLACK
The Best Episodes of The L Word: Generation Q
Every episode of The L Word: Generation Q ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The L Word: Generation Q!
In this sequel to The L Word, we continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter, Alice Pieszecki and Shane McCutcheon, along with a...
Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime
Best Episodes Summary
"Los Angeles Traffic" is the best rated episode of "The L Word: Generation Q". It scored 8.7/10 based on 379 votes. Directed by Katrelle N. Kindred and written by Julia Hannafin, it aired on 11/27/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Last Year".