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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The L Word Season 6 Episode 8 - Last Word
    5.9/10(329 votes)

    S6:E8

    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

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  2. The L Word Season 3 Episode 4 - Light My Fire
    7.1/10(230 votes)

    S3:E4

    While Tina and Helena attend a documentary screening, Bette leaves for Washington D.C. to speak at a Senate hearing and meets with Senator Barbara Grisham. Attempting to provide for both herself and Moira, Jenny puts her dreams of becoming a writer on hold and starts waitressing at The Planet. Jenny and Moira are also invited to a party hosted by Billie Blaikie where Moira meets like-minded people. Meanwhile, Carmen has to decide whether to give up Shane's opening party in exchange for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to DJ at an exclusive VIP party, and Dana plays at a tennis tournament and declares her love for Lara in front of TV cameras.

    Director:Lynne Stopkewich
    Writer:Cherien Dabis

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  3. The L Word Season 1 Episode 14 - Limb from Limb
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E14

    As the "Provocations" opening approaches, Bette struggles with a temptation. After some sad news, Dana turns to Tonya, leaving Alice unhappy. Shane tries to let Clea down gently but it backfires in her face.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  4. The L Word Season 6 Episode 4 - Leaving Los Angeles
    7.2/10(194 votes)

    S6:E4

    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

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  5. The L Word Season 1 Episode 6 - Lawfully
    7.4/10(324 votes)

    S1:E6

    Dana is invited to a dinner party for Subaru, who want to sponsor her tennis career, but Lara is hurt when Dana takes her male doubles partner instead of her. Meanwhile, Tim is shocked when he catches Marina and Jenny in a compromising position, Alice tries to sort out the problems with her mother, and Bette tells her father about Tina's pregnancy, but is upset by his reaction.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Guinevere Turner

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  6. The L Word Season 2 Episode 4 - Lynch Pin
    7.4/10(286 votes)

    S2:E4

    Bette travels to New York on a business trip. Tina is shocked and angry about her lawyer's true intentions. Jenny and Shane search for a new roommate, and Kit bonds with an inspirational speaker.

    Director:Lisa Cholodenko
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  7. The L Word Season 3 Episode 3 - Lobsters
    7.4/10(217 votes)

    S3:E3

    Shane opens her own styling business, and Bette loses her position as the sole provider for the family, forcing Tina to take up a job under Helena. Now back in L.A., Jenny introduces Moira to her surprised friends. Dana and Lara make plans to visit France while Alice still obsesses over Dana. Meanwhile, Kit is surprised by The Planet's new manager who wants to make some drastic changes to the place.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  8. The L Word Season 6 Episode 6 - Lactose Intolerant
    7.4/10(182 votes)

    S6:E6

    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

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  9. The L Word Season 1 Episode 8 - L'Ennui
    7.5/10(297 votes)

    S1:E8

    Tina and Bette are stunned when their friends say their impending parenthood has made them boring. Jenny stays at Marina's when Tim throws her out but she is shocked to learn the truth about Marina's personal life. Dana rejects Lara as her sponsorship contract hangs on the line.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The L Word Season 2 Episode 2 - Lap Dance
    7.5/10(260 votes)

    S2:E2

    Acting on Alice's advice, Tina decides to hire a famous lawyer. Dana and Alice struggle to stay away from each other, Ivan gives Kit the cold shoulder, and Jenny decides to have a serious discussion with Robin regarding their relationship.

    Director:Lynne Stopkewich
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  11. The L Word Season 2 Episode 6 - Lagrimas de Oro
    7.5/10(244 votes)

    S2:E6

    Alice pushes Dana to break up with Tonya, but Dana isn't prepared for when Tonya reveals her own secret. Tina considers her new attraction to Helena, Kit finally hooks up with Benjamin, and Jenny and Carmen continue to enjoy each other's company.

    Director:Jeremy Podeswa
    Writer:Guinevere Turner

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  12. The L Word Season 2 Episode 7 - Luminous
    7.5/10(257 votes)

    S2:E7

    Shane tries to dull her pain in the hopes that she can forget about Carmen and Jenny's blossoming relationship. Tina comes between Helena and her ex over the custody of their kids and offers a glimmer of hope to Bette. Dana and Alice call everyone to The Planet to announce their new relationship.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  13. The L Word Season 2 Episode 8 - Loyal
    7.5/10(248 votes)

    S2:E8

    When Alice runs into her ex, she is surprised to find out that she is now dating Dana's ex-girlfriend. Bette and Tina reach an agreement over their relationship, Jenny is worried that she may have lost a writing job, and Shane finds some comfort in a church.

    Director:Alison Maclean
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The L Word Season 3 Episode 7 - Lone Star
    7.5/10(211 votes)

    S3:E7

    Tina takes a business trip to Canada and has a chance to explore her feelings for the opposite sex. Dana's treatment puts a strain on her and Lara's relationship. Meanwhile, Jenny helps Moira in her transformation to Max, Carmen and Shane dedicate parts of their bodies to each other, Alice reverts back in her obsession over Dana, and Kit takes control. In a special appearance the B-52's perform at The Planet.

    Director:Frank Pierson
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. 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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  16. The L Word Season 6 Episode 1 - Long Nights Journey Into Day
    7.5/10(225 votes)

    S6:E1

    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

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  17. The L Word Season 6 Episode 5 - Litmus Test
    7.5/10(194 votes)

    S6:E5

    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

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  18. The L Word Season 1 Episode 3 - Let's Do It
    7.6/10(371 votes)

    S1:E3

    Tina tries to get over her concerns about the new sperm donor. Tim decides to throw a dinner party and invites Marina, making Jenny feel uncomfortable. Alice runs into her abusive ex-girlfriend. Dana has her eye on a chef, but is hesitant to make a move on her.

    Directors:Rose Troche, Lynne Stopkewich
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The L Word Season 1 Episode 4 - Longing
    7.6/10(349 votes)

    S1:E4

    Bette engages in a battle with the chairman of the gallery board who wants to close down the gallery. Alice rekindles her relationship with an ex-girlfriend, despite the objections of her friends. Jenny tries to deny her feelings for Marina, and Dana finally gets a date with Lara.

    Director:Lynne Stopkewich
    Writer:Josh Senter

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  20. The L Word Season 1 Episode 7 - Losing It
    7.6/10(308 votes)

    S1:E7

    After arriving home, Tim starts to worry when he learns that Jenny has vanished. Bette travels to New York for an art opening and her relationship with Tina is put to the test. Back in Los Angeles, the sperm donor's girlfriend discovers a lonely Tina and starts to harass her.

    Directors:Tony Goldwyn, Rose Troche
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  21. The L Word Season 1 Episode 9 - Listen Up
    7.6/10(292 votes)

    S1:E9

    When Jenny's old roommate (guest star Sarah Strange) from college comes to stay, Jenny decides to use the opportunity to reveal the details about her affair with Marina. Bette and Tina join a group in preparation for becoming parents, and Dana faces a tough time when she must come out to her conservative parents.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The L Word Season 1 Episode 12 - Looking Back
    7.6/10(289 votes)

    S1:E12

    Tina, Jenny, Shane, Alice and Dana all share an eventful trip to Palm Springs. While on the road, they all share their "first love" stories. Back in Los Angeles, Bette hires Candace, an attractive carpenter, to handle the set-up of the "Provocations" exhibit opening at the gallery.

    Directors:Rose Troche, Lynne Stopkewich
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  23. The L Word Season 2 Episode 1 - Life, Loss, Leaving
    7.6/10(298 votes)

    S2:E1

    As Bette desperately begs for Tina's forgiveness, Tina herself is hiding a shocking secret from Bette and all her friends. Alice and Dana continue to hide their romantic trysts from the others, and Jenny finds herself saying goodbye to Tim as he prepares to leave.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  24. The L Word Season 2 Episode 11 - Loud & Proud
    7.6/10(234 votes)

    S2:E11

    Dana is stunned when she learns a big secret about her brother, Howie, at Gay Pride 2005. Mark tries to make amends with Jenny and Shane, Kit and Bette learn that their father, Melvin, is refusing treatment for his illness, and a shocking memory about Jenny's childhood is revealed.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Elizabeth Hunter

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  25. The L Word Season 2 Episode 12 - L'Chaim
    7.6/10(254 votes)

    S2:E12

    Bette reaches out to Tina as she decides to take her father home for his final days. Jenny struggles after recalling a difficult memory from her childhood, and Alice becomes jealous when Dana agrees to have dinner with her ex-girlfriend, Lara.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Last Word" is the worst rated episode of "The L Word". It scored 5.9/10 based on 329 votes. Directed by Ilene Chaiken and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on 3/8/2009. This episode scored 1.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Light My Fire".