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The L Word S4E12 — Long Time Coming
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The L Word•Season 4•Episode 12

Long Time Coming

8.1/10 · 248 votesMar 25, 200754 min

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

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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

Directed byIlene Chaiken
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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Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken

Director

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Episode Summary

"Long Time Coming" is episode 12 of The L Word season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 248 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Ilene Chaiken and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on March 25, 2007.

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