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The Best Episodes of The L Word Season 4

Every episode of The L Word Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The L Word Season 4!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The L Word Season 4 Episode 6 - Luck Be a Lady
    8.2/10(271 votes)

    S4:E6

    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:Unknown

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  2. The L Word Season 4 Episode 7 - Lesson Number One
    8.1/10(239 votes)

    S4:E7

    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

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  3. The L Word Season 4 Episode 8 - Lexington and Concord
    8.1/10(239 votes)

    S4:E8

    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

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  4. The L Word Season 4 Episode 12 - Long Time Coming
    8.1/10(248 votes)

    S4:E12

    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

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  5. The L Word Season 4 Episode 4 - Layup
    8.0/10(241 votes)

    S4:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The L Word Season 4 Episode 5 - Lez Girls
    8.0/10(228 votes)

    S4:E5

    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

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  7. The L Word Season 4 Episode 9 - Lacy Lilting Lyrics
    7.8/10(234 votes)

    S4:E9

    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

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  8. The L Word Season 4 Episode 3 - Lassoed
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  9. The L Word Season 4 Episode 11 - Literary License to Kill
    7.7/10(234 votes)

    S4:E11

    Bette finds out that Jodi's been offered a job at an art center on the East Coast. Tasha's memories of the war continue to haunt her, and she is ordered to keep her sexual orientation a secret. Meanwhile, Shane plans a surprise for Paige, Helena is kicked out of the hotel, and Max comes to a decision regarding his job.

    Director:John Stockwell
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  10. The L Word Season 4 Episode 1 - Legend in the Making
    7.6/10(235 votes)

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  11. The L Word Season 4 Episode 2 - Livin' La Vida Loca
    7.6/10(224 votes)

    S4:E2

    Alice meets Papi, a girl who lights up on The Chart even more than Shane. Jenny is interviewed by a gay writer. Bette's new boss has some surprising news for her. After Helena's departure, a new guy takes the reins at the studio as Tina's new boss. Meanwhile, Max goes out on a date with a straight girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The L Word Season 4 Episode 10 - Little Boy Blue
    7.6/10(231 votes)

    S4:E10

    The girls spend a day at the horse tracks where Catherine and Helena risk it all. Max takes Grace home to meet his estranged family. Bette hosts a dinner party but her obsession over every detail gets on Jodi's nerves. Meanwhile, Jenny and Tina agree on a director, Kate Arden, who quickly becomes interested in Tina.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Luck Be a Lady" is the best rated episode of "The L Word" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 271 votes. Directed by Angela Robinson and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/11/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lesson Number One".