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The L Word S4E1 — Legend in the Making

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The L Word•Season 4•Episode 1

Legend in the Making

7.6/10 · 235 votesJan 7, 200750 min

Ranked #10 of 12 in Season 4•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byBronwen Hughes

Written byIlene Chaiken

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Jennifer Beals

Jennifer Beals

Bette Porter

Kate Moennig

Kate Moennig

Shane McCutcheon

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Jenny Schecter

Leisha Hailey

Leisha Hailey

Alice Pieszecki

Laurel Holloman

Laurel Holloman

Tina Kennard

Daniel Sea

Daniel Sea

Moira/Max Sweeney

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

Angus Patridge

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Kit Porter

Rose Rollins

Rose Rollins

Tasha Williams

Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin

Jodi Lerner

Rachel Shelley

Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody

Janina Gavankar

Janina Gavankar

Eva "Papi" Torres

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Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken

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Bronwen Hughes

Bronwen Hughes

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Episode Summary

"Legend in the Making" is episode 1 of The L Word season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 235 votes, ranking #10 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Bronwen Hughes and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on January 7, 2007.

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