The Best Episodes of The L Word Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.5/10(282 votes)

   #1 - Life, Loss, Leaving

   S2:E12/20/2005

   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.

   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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   Director:Daniel Minahan

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken
2. 

   7.5/10(246 votes)

   #2 - Lap Dance

   S2:E22/27/2005

   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.

   Director:Lynne Stopkewich

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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   Director:Lynne Stopkewich

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken
3. 

   7.7/10(231 votes)

   #3 - Loneliest Number

   S2:E33/6/2005

   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.

   Director:Rose Troche

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Rose Troche

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   7.4/10(272 votes)

   #4 - Lynch Pin

   S2:E43/13/2005

   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.

   Director:Lisa Cholodenko

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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   Director:Lisa Cholodenko

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken
5. 

   7.8/10(243 votes)

   #5 - Labyrinth

   S2:E53/20/2005

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   7.5/10(230 votes)

   #6 - Lagrimas de Oro

   S2:E63/27/2005

   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.

   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Guinevere Turner

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   Director:Jeremy Podeswa

   Writer:Guinevere Turner
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7. 

   7.5/10(243 votes)

   #7 - Luminous

   S2:E74/3/2005

   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 their new relationship.

   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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   Director:Ernest R. Dickerson

   Writer:Ilene Chaiken
8. 

   7.5/10(235 votes)

   #8 - Loyal

   S2:E84/10/2005

   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.

   Director:Alison Maclean

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Alison Maclean

   Writer:Unknown
9. 

   7.8/10(236 votes)

   #9 - Late, Later, Latent

   S2:E94/17/2005

   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:Unknown

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   Director:Tony Goldwyn

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.9/10(225 votes)

    #10 - Land Ahoy

    S2:E104/24/2005

    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

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    Director:Tricia Brock

    Writer:Ilene Chaiken
11. 

    7.6/10(221 votes)

    #11 - Loud & Proud

    S2:E115/1/2005

    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.

    Director:Rose Troche

    Writer:Elizabeth Hunter

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    Director:Rose Troche

    Writer:Elizabeth Hunter
12. 

    7.6/10(242 votes)

    #12 - L'Chaim

    S2:E125/8/2005

    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.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Ilene Chaiken
13. 

    7.7/10(249 votes)

    #13 - Lacuna

    S2:E135/15/2005

    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.

    Director:Ilene Chaiken

    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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    Director:Ilene Chaiken

    Writer:Ilene Chaiken