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The Best Episodes of The L Word: Generation Q Season 3

Every episode of The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The L Word: Generation Q Season 3!

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In this sequel to The L Word, we continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter, Alice Pieszecki and Shane McCutcheon, along with a new generation of diverse, self-possessed LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 2 - Los Angeles Traffic
    8.6/10(390 votes)

    S3:E2

    Bette and Shane break new ground with Tina and Tess, respectively, but old habits come back to bite them. Sparks fly with Alice’s latest prospect until an unexpected revelation, while Angie heals her heartbreak with a new flame. Meanwhile, Finley competes for Maribel's favor until Maribel drops a bomb about Sophie that threatens to tear them apart, and Dani puts hurt feelings aside for Gigi, but is it too late? 

    Director:Katrelle N. Kindred
    Writer:Julia Hannafin

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  2. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 1 - Last Year
    8.5/10(387 votes)

    S3:E1

    Bette and Tina struggle to reconcile their past and future selves as Angie is dealt a shocking blow on her first day of college. Meanwhile, Shane adjusts to a domestic life with Tess, and Alice questions what she wants in a partner. At the bungalow, Finley returns from rehab and works to pick up the pieces of the life she left behind with Sophie, while Dani and Micah take big swings with Gigi and Maribel.

    Director:Katrelle N. Kindred
    Writer:Marja-Lewis Ryan

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  3. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 9 - Quiet Before the Storm
    8.4/10(267 votes)

    S3:E9

    Alice’s past mistakes blow up in her face, forcing Sophie and Dani to pick up the pieces. Shane drops a bombshell at Angie’s class reading. Meanwhile, Finley helps Carrie seduce Misty, but can Carrie check her baggage and get the girl?

    Director:Kate Moennig
    Writer:Melody Derloshon

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  4. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 10 - Looking Ahead
    7.6/10(207 votes)

    S3:E10

    Shane and Sophie challenge old patterns, while Alice discovers "The One" may be closer than she thinks. Dani distracts herself from Dre, until a surprising reveal force her to choose what she really wants. Micah and Maribel make moves toward becoming parents, while Finley takes a big step into adulthood as all of the season’s love, lust, loss, laughs and longing come to a head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Courtney Edwards, Scout Comm

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  5. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 8 - Quality Family Time
    6.6/10(226 votes)

    S3:E8

    Chosen families come together at Thanksgiving when an unwelcome visitor brings Finley to her breaking point. Sophie realizes the price of her indecisiveness, while Maribel plans a grand gesture for Micah, and Carrie lets her true feelings slip. Across town, Dani kicks back for a solo holiday until unexpected circumstances push her and Dre closer and Shane and Angie volunteer together when a surprise sighting forces them to confront Angie’s feelings.

    Director:Em Weinstein
    Writer:Allie Romano

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  6. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 3 - Quiz Show
    6.3/10(368 votes)

    S3:E3

    Alice leverages her 100th episode as an opportunity to find “The One” with help from a special appearance from guest host Margaret Cho. Dani cares for Gigi until old wounds drive them apart. Meanwhile, Shane competes for Tess’s attention. Finley and Carrie make big moves, while Angie discovers a troubling revelation about her new flame.

    Director:Em Weinstein
    Writer:Melody Derloshon

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  7. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 4 - Last to Know
    6.3/10(321 votes)

    S3:E4

    Micah finds a queer role model with a familiar face, while a new face comes to town and helps Dani and Sophie break out of their funk. Meanwhile, Alice tests the waters of her new relationship, until scary movie night becomes a little too scary. Shocking truths come to light when the masks come off.

    Director:Em Weinstein
    Writers:Marja-Lewis Ryan, NOVA CYPRESS BLACK

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  8. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 6 - Questions for the Universe
    6.2/10(279 votes)

    S3:E6

    Alice, Shane and Sophie grapple with their biggest questions on the path to finding “The One.”

    Director:Nancy C. Mejía
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 7 - Little Boxes
    6.1/10(222 votes)

    S3:E7

    Alice wonders whether someone from her past could be "The One." Dani tries to hide her true feelings and keep things professional with Dre while Angie confronts a hard truth in order to take the next step with Hendrix. Sophie jeopardizes Micah and Maribel's chance at parenthood. Finley channels all of her energy into being Carrie's wingman.

    Director:Em Weinstein
    Writer:María Renée Prudencio

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  10. The L Word: Generation Q Season 3 Episode 5 - Locked Out
    5.7/10(288 votes)

    S3:E5

    Tensions run high as Alice and Tess uncover the lies in their relationships and awkward circumstances leave Shane with nowhere to run. Dani lives her romcom fantasy with a sexy stranger until she discovers some serious baggage that threatens Sophie and Finley’s newfound trust. Meanwhile, Micah and Maribel struggle to take the first step into parenthood as Angie helps her roommate through a sticky situation.

    Director:Nancy C. Mejía
    Writers:Melody Derloshon, Nina Kim

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Los Angeles Traffic" is the best rated episode of "The L Word: Generation Q" season 3. It scored 8.6/10 based on 390 votes. Directed by Katrelle N. Kindred and written by Julia Hannafin, it aired on 11/27/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Last Year".