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The L Word S2E1 — Life, Loss, Leaving
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The L Word•Season 2•Episode 1

Life, Loss, Leaving

7.6/10 · 298 votesFeb 20, 200552 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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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.

Directed byDaniel Minahan
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

Erin Daniels

Erin Daniels

Dana Fairbanks

Leisha Hailey

Leisha Hailey

Alice Pieszecki

Laurel Holloman

Laurel Holloman

Tina Kennard

Pam Grier

Pam Grier

Kit Porter

Sarah Shahi

Sarah Shahi

Carmen de la Pica Morales

Rachel Shelley

Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody

Eric Lively

Eric Lively

Mark Wayland

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Ilene Chaiken

Ilene Chaiken

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Daniel Minahan

Daniel Minahan

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Episode Summary

"Life, Loss, Leaving" is episode 1 of The L Word season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 298 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on February 20, 2005.

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