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The L Word S4E11 — Literary License to Kill
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The L Word•Season 4•Episode 11

Literary License to Kill

7.7/10 · 234 votesMar 18, 200752 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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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

Directed byJohn Stockwell
Written byIlene Chaiken
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Cast12

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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John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Director

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Episode Summary

"Literary License to Kill" is episode 11 of The L Word season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 234 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by John Stockwell and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on March 18, 2007.

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