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The L Word S5E8 — Lay Down the Law

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The L Word•Season 5•Episode 8

Lay Down the Law

7.7/10 · 204 votesFeb 24, 200850 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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.

Directed byLeslie Libman

Written byAlexandra Kondracke

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Jennifer Beals

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Bette Porter

Kate Moennig

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Shane McCutcheon

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Jenny Schecter

Leisha Hailey

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Alice Pieszecki

Laurel Holloman

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Tina Kennard

Daniel Sea

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Pam Grier

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Kit Porter

Rose Rollins

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Tasha Williams

Marlee Matlin

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Jodi Lerner

Rachel Shelley

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Helena Peabody

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Leslie Libman

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Alexandra Kondracke

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Episode Summary

"Lay Down the Law" is episode 8 of The L Word season 5. It scored 7.7/10 from 204 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Leslie Libman and written by Alexandra Kondracke, it aired on February 24, 2008.

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