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The Best Episodes of The L Word Season 6

Every episode of The L Word Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The L Word Season 6!

A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

Genre:Drama
Network:Showtime

Season 6 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The L Word" season 6 is "Long Nights Journey Into Day", rated 7.4/10 from 212 user votes. It was directed by Ilene Chaiken and written by Ilene Chaiken. "Long Nights Journey Into Day" aired on 1/18/2009 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Least Likely".

  • Long Nights Journey Into Day
    7.4/10 212 votes

    #1 - Long Nights Journey Into Day

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2009

    Shane tries to deal with her betrayal to Jenny as they both attempt to figure out their feelings for one another. Shane awkwardly tries to apologize to Jenny, who responds by threatening to evict Shane from her house. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina get worried when Angelica comes down with a fever which gradually gets worse. Alice and Tasha cannot decide whether to break up or stay together since their different views on life strain their romance to the breaking point. Elsewhere, Helena and Kit celebrate after taking over SheBar nightclub and formally rename the place, 'HIT!'

    Director: Ilene Chaiken

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken

  • Least Likely
    7.5/10 177 votes

    #2 - Least Likely

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2009

    Bette and Tina talk about expanding their family and beginning a new life but the plan could be ruined when Bette bumps into an old friend with dangerous potential; Alice and Tasha ponder their compatibility as they seek counseling; an old flame appears, sending Helena reeling; and Max is faced with an extraordinary situation.

    Director: Rose Troche

    Writer: Rose Troche

  • LMFAO
    7.7/10 189 votes

    #3 - LMFAO

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2009

    The negative of “Lez Girls” goes missing; Shane’s incessant apologizing to Jenny finally gets noticed; Alice’s feelings are hurt when Jenny denounces her desire to write a screenplay; Phyllis lets Bette in on a suppressed secret; and it’s opening night at Kit and Helena’s new club, HIT!

    Director: Angela Robinson

    Writer: Alexandra Kondracke

  • Leaving Los Angeles
    7.2/10 180 votes

    #4 - Leaving Los Angeles

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2009

    Shane and Jenny are still melting over each other; Bette and Tina go to Nevada to meet a potential birth mother; Max is trying to deal with being pregnant; Alice and Tasha play matchmaker; and Kelly Wentworth may have what Bette needs.

    Director: Rose Troche

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken

  • Litmus Test
    7.5/10 181 votes

    #5 - Litmus Test

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2009

    Jenny writes another script that sells; Bette and Kelly go into business; Alice and Tasha have a third-wheel crush; the girls plot a sting operation to test Dylan; and, Jenny encroaches more on Shane.

    Director: Angela Robinson

    Writer: Angela Robinson

  • Lactose Intolerant
    7.4/10 168 votes

    #6 - Lactose Intolerant

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/2009

    Jenny throws a baby shower for Max; Bette and Tina hit a roadblock in the adoption process; Bette goes solo to her gallery’s opening night celebration leading Kelly to go in for the kill; Shane is feeling boxed in by Jenny; and Alice starts to feel like three is a crowd.

    Director: John Stockwell

    Writer: Elizabeth Ziff

  • Last Couple Standing
    7.9/10 177 votes

    #7 - Last Couple Standing

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2009

    The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center dance marathon is on; someone is moving to the Big Apple; rumors fly fast around the dance floor that Alice and Tasha may be in couple trouble; The HIT!’s Sunset Blvd makes a shocking revelation to Kit; and there’s a no-show at the bus station.

    Director: Rose Troche

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken

  • Last Word
    6.1/10 305 votes

    #8 - Last Word

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2009

    In the final episode of the series, what starts out as a celebration of friendship quickly ends in a web of betrayal and deceit; the girls find themselves in the slammer with Sergeant Duffy; and the investigation into ? ? death begins…

    Director: Ilene Chaiken

    Writer: Ilene Chaiken