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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The L Word Season 6 Episode 7 - Last Couple Standing
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Last Couple Standing

    S6:E7

    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

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  2. The L Word Season 5 Episode 7 - Lesbians Gone Wild
    2.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Lesbians Gone Wild

    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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  3. The L Word Season 5 Episode 8 - Lay Down the Law
    2.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Lay Down the Law

    S5:E8

    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. Shane and Molly continue to play mind games with each other. Jodi throws a dinner party to some couples, and Bette is devastated to learn Tina and her date are also invited. Meanwhile, Tasha goes on trial and Alice delivers a shocking statement.

    Director:Leslie Libman
    Writer:Alexandra Kondracke

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  4. The L Word Season 6 Episode 2 - Least Likely
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Least Likely

    S6:E2

    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

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  5. The L Word Season 6 Episode 3 - LMFAO
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - LMFAO

    S6:E3

    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

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  6. The L Word Season 6 Episode 4 - Leaving Los Angeles
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Leaving Los Angeles

    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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  7. The L Word Season 6 Episode 5 - Litmus Test
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Litmus Test

    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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  8. The L Word Season 6 Episode 6 - Lactose Intolerant
    2.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Lactose Intolerant

    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 5 Episode 1 - LGB Tease
    2.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - LGB Tease

    S5:E1

    Following the events of the season finale, Helena is imprisoned and no one can get a hold of her mother. Jenny finds a rich investor and schemes her way to directing Lez Girls the movie. Shane is about to sign a lease on a house with Paige. The Planet hosts a coming-out party for Phyllis, where Alice and Shane attempt to hook Tina up with someone who isn't Bette. Meanwhile, Bette is waiting for Jodi to come back home from New York.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  10. The L Word Season 5 Episode 4 - Let's Get This Party Started
    2.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Let's Get This Party Started

    S5:E4

    Tina and Jenny squabble over casting the lead role in Lez Girls. An incident at Alice's place triggers a change in Captain Beech's view on Tasha's defense. Being celibate takes its toll on Shane and she reaches a breaking point. Alice encourages Tasha to go with her to a "Secret Love" party for closeted gays and lesbians. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang attends the opening of the city's hottest new lesbian club, SheBar.

    Director:John Stockwell
    Writer:Elizabeth Ziff

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  11. The L Word Season 5 Episode 5 - Lookin' at You, Kid
    2.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Lookin' at You, Kid

    S5:E5

    Jenny throws a party for the girls to get to meet their movie counterparts -- with mixed results. Shane stirs up drama between Dawn and Cindi, which escalates into bitter rivalry between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Alice is stunned by a basketball star's gay-bashing on national TV.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  12. The L Word Season 4 Episode 1 - Legend in the Making
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Legend in the Making

    S4:E1

    After the events in Canada, Bette is on the run from authorities with her daughter. Shane reverts back to her old habits but gets a surprise from her father's wife. Meanwhile, Helena tries to get used to living without her mother's money, Max attends a support group, and Kit has trouble with her pregnancy.

    Director:Bronwen Hughes
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  13. The L Word Season 4 Episode 3 - Lassoed
    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Lassoed

    S4:E3

    Tina throws a cocktail party to get her gay and straight friends to know each other better. Penniless Helena is looking for a job. Shane takes care of her little brother, Angus' band is on the verge of a breakthrough, and at the art college, Bette's teaching assistant is having feelings for her. Meanwhile, Phyllis attends a ladies-only Texan night at The Planet.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  14. The L Word Season 4 Episode 7 - Lesson Number One
    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Lesson Number One

    S4:E7

    Tina's boss orders her to get the movie rights for Jenny's Lez Girls. Helena considers whether she should take up on Catherine's offer to pay off her gambling debt. Paige and Shane volunteer at Shay's school to teach the kids about tolerance. Meanwhile, Alice and Tasha take it slow, and Bette learns something about Jodi's past that puts kinks in their relationship.

    Director:Moisés Kaufman
    Writer:Ariel Schrag

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  15. The L Word Season 5 Episode 6 - Lights! Camera! Action!
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Lights! Camera! Action!

    S5:E6

    The production of Lez Girls starts and Jenny runs into unexpected difficulties. When Adele impresses her on location scouting, Jenny treats her to a makeover. Dawn and Cindi try their best to sabotage Kit's business. Phyllis' daughter Molly catches Shane's eye. Meanwhile, Tina and Bette rekindle their passion.

    Director:Ilene Chaiken
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  16. The L Word Season 5 Episode 9 - Liquid Heat
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Liquid Heat

    S5:E9

    Jenny gets jealous on the set when a love scene between Niki and her on-screen boyfriend looks too realistic. Dawn Denbo invites the girls to a mafia-themed night to settle the dispute between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina decide to go see a couples counselor when they're interrupted by a rolling blackout due to a heat wave.

    Director:Rose Troche
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  17. The L Word Season 5 Episode 10 - Lifecycle
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Lifecycle

    S5:E10

    The girls attend the Subaru Pink Ride to support breast cancer research. Tina is furious for Niki blowing her cover with Jenny but Adele assures her the two won't be seen together publicly. Meeting old friends prompts Tasha to ponder her long-term plans in life. A campfire game of "I never" turns into a discussion on cheating -- with devastating results.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Angela Robinson

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  18. The L Word Season 5 Episode 11 - Lunar Cycle
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Lunar Cycle

    S5:E11

    After the revelation at the Pink Ride, Jodi vows to fight for Bette. Tasha and Alice look for a house together, and at work, Alice meets a New Zealander fashion designer. Adele finally reveals her master plan: to take over the movie. Finally, Dawn Denbo and lover Cindi deliver a blow that pushes Kit over the edge.

    Director:Robert Aschmann
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  19. The L Word Season 5 Episode 12 - Loyal and True
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Loyal and True

    S5:E12

    The two Peabody ladies return to L.A. and Helena makes a tempting offer to lover Cindi. While Tasha has trouble fitting in in her new job, Alice has a fun day out with fashion designer Clea Mason. Bette gives a speech in honor of Jodi at the opening of her latest exhibition, but she is shocked by Jodi's new media installation. Phyllis demands Shane not to ruin her daughter's future. Finally, at the wrap-up party for Lez Girls, Jenny thanks the girls for their loyalty and friendship but is about to get a nasty surprise.

    Director:Ilene Chaiken
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  20. The L Word Season 6 Episode 1 - Long Nights Journey Into Day
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Long Nights Journey Into Day

    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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  21. The L Word Season 3 Episode 4 - Light My Fire
    3.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Light My Fire

    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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  22. The L Word Season 4 Episode 6 - Luck Be a Lady
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Luck Be a Lady

    S4:E6

    The girls attend a movie premiere sponsored by Shane's underwear campaign. Papi teaches Helena and Alice how to play poker for a high-stakes private game hosted by a high-profile female gambler. Bette disagrees with Tina about Angelica's education, and goes on a date with Jodi. Meanwhile, Phyllis is having trouble letting go of Alice.

    Director:Angela Robinson
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The L Word Season 2 Episode 13 - Lacuna
    3.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Lacuna

    S2:E13

    A surprise guest shows up at a sad event as Bette gets stunning news about her job. Tina goes into a surprisingly difficult labor, Jenny finally reaches breaking point over her painful childhood memory, Alice struggles with her jealousy, and Peggy Peabody lays down the laws with her daughter, Helena.

    Director:Ilene Chaiken
    Writer:Ilene Chaiken

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  24. The L Word Season 4 Episode 2 - Livin' La Vida Loca
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Livin' La Vida Loca

    S4:E2

    Alice meets Papi, a girl who lights up on The Chart even more than Shane. Jenny is interviewed by a gay writer. Bette's new boss has some surprising news for her. After Helena's departure, a new guy takes the reins at the studio as Tina's new boss. Meanwhile, Max goes out on a date with a straight girl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The L Word Season 4 Episode 10 - Little Boy Blue
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Little Boy Blue

    S4:E10

    The girls spend a day at the horse tracks where Catherine and Helena risk it all. Max takes Grace home to meet his estranged family. Bette hosts a dinner party but her obsession over every detail gets on Jodi's nerves. Meanwhile, Jenny and Tina agree on a director, Kate Arden, who quickly becomes interested in Tina.

    Director:Karyn Kusama
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Last Couple Standing" is the worst rated episode of "The L Word". It scored 1/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Rose Troche and written by Ilene Chaiken, it aired on 3/1/2009. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lesbians Gone Wild".