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The Best Episodes of The L Word Season 5

Every episode of The L Word Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The L Word Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The L Word Season 5 Episode 9 - Liquid Heat
    8.1/10(242 votes)

    S5:E9

    Jenny gets jealous on the set when a love scene between Niki and her on-screen boyfriend looks too realistic. Dawn Denbo invites the girls to a mafia-themed night to settle the dispute between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina decide to go see a couples counselor when they're interrupted by a rolling blackout due to a heat wave.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  2. The L Word Season 5 Episode 10 - Lifecycle
    8.1/10(222 votes)

    S5:E10

    The girls attend the Subaru Pink Ride to support breast cancer research. Tina is furious for Niki blowing her cover with Jenny but Adele assures her the two won't be seen together publicly. Meeting old friends prompts Tasha to ponder her long-term plans in life. A campfire game of "I never" turns into a discussion on cheating -- with devastating results.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  3. The L Word Season 5 Episode 5 - Lookin' at You, Kid
    8.0/10(220 votes)

    S5:E5

    Jenny throws a party for the girls to get to meet their movie counterparts -- with mixed results. Shane stirs up drama between Dawn and Cindi, which escalates into bitter rivalry between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Alice is stunned by a basketball star's gay-bashing on national TV.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  4. The L Word Season 5 Episode 1 - LGB Tease
    7.8/10(244 votes)

    S5:E1

    Following the events of the season finale, Helena is imprisoned and no one can get a hold of her mother. Jenny finds a rich investor and schemes her way to directing Lez Girls the movie. Shane is about to sign a lease on a house with Paige. The Planet hosts a coming-out party for Phyllis, where Alice and Shane attempt to hook Tina up with someone who isn't Bette. Meanwhile, Bette is waiting for Jodi to come back home from New York.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  5. The L Word Season 5 Episode 2 - Look Out, Here They Come!
    7.8/10(227 votes)

    S5:E2

    Jenny's boss's daughter is getting married and Shane gets a gig as the hair stylist at her wedding. Kit and Max spot a young girl who's obsessed with Jenny's work and hook her up with her dream job. Alice and Tasha go on a double-date with Bette and Jodi. Meanwhile in prison, Helena is rescued by her cell mate.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Cherien Dabis

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  6. The L Word Season 5 Episode 6 - Lights! Camera! Action!
    7.8/10(226 votes)

    S5:E6

    The production of Lez Girls starts and Jenny runs into unexpected difficulties. When Adele impresses her on location scouting, Jenny treats her to a makeover. Dawn and Cindi try their best to sabotage Kit's business. Phyllis' daughter Molly catches Shane's eye. Meanwhile, Tina and Bette rekindle their passion.

    Director:Ilene Chaiken
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  7. The L Word Season 5 Episode 11 - Lunar Cycle
    7.8/10(192 votes)

    S5:E11

    After the revelation at the Pink Ride, Jodi vows to fight for Bette. Tasha and Alice look for a house together, and at work, Alice meets a New Zealander fashion designer. Adele finally reveals her master plan: to take over the movie. Finally, Dawn Denbo and lover Cindi deliver a blow that pushes Kit over the edge.

    Director:Robert Aschmann
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  8. The L Word Season 5 Episode 4 - Let's Get This Party Started
    7.7/10(226 votes)

    S5:E4

    Tina and Jenny squabble over casting the lead role in Lez Girls. An incident at Alice's place triggers a change in Captain Beech's view on Tasha's defense. Being celibate takes its toll on Shane and she reaches a breaking point. Alice encourages Tasha to go with her to a "Secret Love" party for closeted gays and lesbians. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang attends the opening of the city's hottest new lesbian club, SheBar.

    Director:John Stockwell
    Writer:Elizabeth Ziff

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  9. The L Word Season 5 Episode 8 - Lay Down the Law
    7.7/10(204 votes)

    S5:E8

    Niki's multi-million dollar action movie opens, but allegations about her sexuality lead Tina and her manager to suggest she take a date -- a male date -- to the premiere. Jenny is banned from the theater causing Adele to take the reins for the evening. Shane and Molly continue to play mind games with each other. Jodi throws a dinner party to some couples, and Bette is devastated to learn Tina and her date are also invited. Meanwhile, Tasha goes on trial and Alice delivers a shocking statement.

    Director:Leslie Libman
    Writer:Alexandra Kondracke

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  10. The L Word Season 5 Episode 12 - Loyal and True
    7.7/10(227 votes)

    S5:E12

    The two Peabody ladies return to L.A. and Helena makes a tempting offer to lover Cindi. While Tasha has trouble fitting in in her new job, Alice has a fun day out with fashion designer Clea Mason. Bette gives a speech in honor of Jodi at the opening of her latest exhibition, but she is shocked by Jodi's new media installation. Phyllis demands Shane not to ruin her daughter's future. Finally, at the wrap-up party for Lez Girls, Jenny thanks the girls for their loyalty and friendship but is about to get a nasty surprise.

    Director:Ilene Chaiken
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  11. The L Word Season 5 Episode 3 - Lady of the Lake
    7.6/10(216 votes)

    S5:E3

    Jodi brings Bette to meet and hang out with her friends but Bette has a hard time letting go of control. Shane decides to give up on sex and instead pours her energy in exercising. Tasha faces new allegations. Meanwhile, Helena finally gets comfortable in prison but things are about to change when her mother turns up.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  12. The L Word Season 5 Episode 7 - Lesbians Gone Wild
    7.5/10(214 votes)

    S5:E7

    Niki's antics off and on set cause nightmares for her agent as well as the production team. Alice learns that in order to land the high-profile talk show gig, she needs to out people on live TV. Bette takes Phyllis' daughter Molly to visit the movie set. She's beyond bored until Shane takes her to SheBar to see lesbian oil wrestling. Meanwhile, Tasha meets the visiting prosecutor who's about to go against her in the trial.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Elizabeth Ziff

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Liquid Heat" is the best rated episode of "The L Word" season 5. It scored 8.1/10 based on 242 votes. Directed by Rose Troche and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on 3/2/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Lifecycle".