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The L Word S5E11 — Lunar Cycle
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The L Word•Season 5•Episode 11

Lunar Cycle

7.8/10 · 192 votesMar 16, 200853 min

Ranked #7 of 12 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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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

Directed byRobert Aschmann
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

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Kit Porter

Rose Rollins

Rose Rollins

Tasha Williams

Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin

Jodi Lerner

Rachel Shelley

Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody

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Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken

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Robert Aschmann

Director

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Episode Summary

"Lunar Cycle" is episode 11 of The L Word season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 192 votes, ranking #7 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Robert Aschmann and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on March 16, 2008.

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