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Episode title
director
writer
orig. Airdate
story
101
Pilot (1/2)
Rose Troche
Ilene Chaiken
01-18-2004 (SHO)
102
Pilot (2/2)
Rose Troche
Ilene Chaiken
01-18-2004 (SHO)
103
Let's Do It
Rose Troche
Susan Miller
01-25-2004 (SHO)
104
Longing
Lynnee Stopkewich
Angela Robinson
02_01-2004 (SHO)
105
Lies, Lies, Lies
Clement Virgo
Josh Senter
02-08-2004 (SHO)
106
Lawfully
Dan Minahan
Rose Troche
02-15-2004 (SHO)
107
Losing It
Clement Virgo
Guinevere Turner
02-22-2004 (SHO)
108
L'Ennui
Tony Goldwyn
Ilene Chaiken
02-29-2004 (SHO)
109
Listen Up
Kari Skogland
Mark Zakarin
03-07-2004 (SHO)
110
Luck, Next Time
Rose Troche
Rose Troche
03-14-2004 (SHO)
111
Liberally
Mary Harron
Ilene Chaiken
03-21-2004 (SHO)
112
Looking Back
Rose Troche
Guinevere Turner
03-21-2004 (SHO)
113
Locking Up
Lynne Stopkewich
Ilene Chaiken
04-04-2004 (SHO)
114
Limb From Limb
Tony Goldwyn
Ilene Chaiken
04-11-2004 (SHO)
 
201
Life, Loss, Leaving
Dan Minahan
Ilene Chaiken
02-20-2005 (SHO)
202
Lap Dance
Lynne Stopkewich
Ilene Chaiken
02-27-2005 (SHO)
203
Loneliest Number
Rose Troche
Lara Spotts
03-06-2005 (SHO)
204
Lynch Pin
Lisa Cholodenko
Ilene Chaiken
03-13-2005 (SHO)
205
Labyrinth
Burr Steers
Rose Troche
03-20-2005 (SHO)
206
Lagrimas De Oro
Jeremy Podeswa
Guinevere Turner
03-27-2005 (SHO)
207
Luminous
Ernest Dickerson
Ilena Chaiken
04-03-2005 (SHO)
208
Loyal
Alison Maclean
A. H. Homes
04-10-2005 (SHO)
209
Late, Later, Latent
Tony Goldwyn
David Stenn
04-17-2005 (SHO)
210
Land Ahoi
Tricia Brock
Ilene Chaiken
04-24-2005 (SHO)
211
Loud And Proud
Rose Troche
Elizabeth Hunter
05-01-2005 (SHO)
212
L'Chaim
John Curran
Ilene Chaiken
05-08-2005 (SHO)
213
Lacuna
Ilene Chaiken
Ilene Chaiken
05-15-2005 (SHO)
 
x
x
x
301
Labia Majora
Rose Troche
Ilene Chaiken
01-08-2006 (SHO)
302
Lost Weekend
Bille Eltringham
A. M. Homes
01-15-2006 (SHO)
303
Lobsters
Bronwen Hughes
Ilene Chaiken
01-22-2006 (SHO)
304
Light My Fire
Lynne Stopkewich
Cherien Dabis
01-29-2006 (SHO)
305
Lifeline
Kimberly Peirce
Ilene Chaiken
02-05-2006 (SHO)
306
Lifesize
Tricia Brock
Adam Rapp
02-12-2006 (SHO)
307
Lone Star
Frank Pierson
EZgirl
02-19-2006 (SHO)
308
Latecomer
Angela Robinson
Ilene Chaiken
02-26-2006 (SHO)
309
Lead, Follow Or Get Out Of The Way
Moises Kaufman
Ilene Chaiken
03-05-2006 (SHO)
310
Losing The Light
Rose Troche
Rose Troche
03-12-2006 (SHO)
311
Last Dance
Allison Anders
Ilene Chaiken
03-19-2006 (SHO)
312
The Left Hand Of The Goddess
Ilene Chaiken
Ilene Chaiken
03-26-2006 (SHO)
 
w
w
w
w
401
Legend In The Making
Brownen Hughes
Ilene Chaiken
01-07-2007 (SHO)
402
Living La Vida Loca
Marleen Gorris
Alexand. Kondracke
01-14-2007 (SHO)
403
Lassoed
Tricia Brock
Ilene Chaiken
01-21-2007 (SHO)
404
Layup
Jessica Sharzer
Elisabeth Ziff
01-28-2007 (SHO)
405
Lez Girls
John Stockwell
Ilene Chaiken
02-04-2007 (SHO)
406
Luck Be A Lady
Angela Robinson
Angela Robinson
02-11-2007 (SHO)
407
Lesson Number One
Moises Kaufman
Ariel Schrag
02-18-2007 (SHO)
408
Lexington & Concord
Jamie Babbit
Ilene Chaiken
02-25-2007 (SHO)
409
Lacy Lilting Lyrics
Bronwen Hughes
Cherien Dabis
03-04-2007 (SHO)
410
Little Boy Blue
Karyn Kusama
Elisabeth Ziff
03-11-2007 (SHO)
411
Literary Licence To Kill
John Stockwell
Ilene Chaiken
03-18-2007 (SHO)
412
Long Time Coming
Ilene Chaiken
Ilene Chaiken
03-25-2007 (SHO)
501
LGB Tease
Angela Robinson
Ilene Chaiken
01-06-2008 (SHO)
502
Look Out, Here They Come!
Jamie Babbit
Cherien Dabis
01-13-2008 (SHO)
503
Lady Of The Lake
Tricia Brock
Ilene Chaiken
01-20-2008 (SHO)
504
Let's Get This Party Started
John Stockwell
Elizabeth Ziff
01-27-2008 (SHO)
505
Lookin' At You Kid
Angela Robinson
Angela Robinson
02-03-2008 (SHO)
506
Lights! Camera! Action!
Ilene Chaiken
Ilene Chaiken
02-10-2008 (SHO)
507
Lesbians Gone Wild!
Angela Robinson
Elizabeth Ziff
02-17-2008 (SHO)
508
Lay Down The Law
Leslie Libman
Alex. Kondracke
02-24-2008 (SHO)
509
Liquid Heat
-
-
03-02-2008 (SHO)
510
Lifecycle
-
-
03-09-2008 (SHO)
511
Lunar Cycle
-
-
03-16-2008 (SHO)
512
Loyal And True
-
-
03-23-2008 (SHO)

 
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episode guide
Pilot (101 & 102) Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor, Tim Haspel, is about to form a couple when his girlfriend, talented young writer Jenny Schecter, moves in. Soon, mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends, Jenny learns that her mid-west university may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust and love in Los Angeles.
Let's Do It (103) Tim throws an engagement party for Jenny and invites Marina... with disastrous results. Alice creates a chart that links the entire lesbian community through their past and present ties, but neither the chart nor the foolproof "Shane Test" - which identifies lesbians - can help Dana chrack the sexual orientation of a pretty sous-chef.
Longing (104) When Bette finds herself losing a battle with the chairman of the museum's board, she takes the risky step of approaching heiress an art lover Peggy Peabody to secure an exhibition. Jenny, trying to push Marina away, may instead be pushing Tim. Dana is ecstatic to have finally a date with the sous-chef.
Lies, Lies, Lies (105) Alice's mother comes to town for an acting job. She's driving Alice nuts, but soon gives her reason to really worry. When Jenny meets with a former professor - and lover - for advice, Tim isn't happy. And the writing may be on the wall for Bette at work, dampening her joy about Tina's big news.
Lawfully (106) Dana is invited to a Subaru dinner party, 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.
Losing It (107) 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.
L'Ennui (108) 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.
Listen Up (109) When Jenny's old roommate 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.
Luck, Next Time (110) Shane gets the opportunity to style a high-profile client's hair, Bette and Tina receive some devastating news, Jenny goes to dinner with Marina and Francesca, and Alice decides that her relationship with Lisa is too complex.
Liberally (111) Bette is worried about Tina when she throws herself into volunteer work, Marina and Francesca get into an argument, Alice thinks she may be pregnant by Lisa, and Dana and Jenny try to console each other.
Looking Back (112) 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.
Locked Up (113) After a riot at the gallery, the entire gang ends up in jail. Shane rejects Clea's affections, Jenny goes on a date, and Marina makes a move on Robin as she prepares for Drag King night at The Planet.
Limb From Limb (114) 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.
Life, Loss, Leaving (201) 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.
Lap Dance (202) 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.
Loneliest Number (203) When she is rejected from the writing class, Jenny sets out to win over her intimidating professor. Tina is devastated when she finds an email from Candace on Bette's computer, Dana and Alice continue to hide their attraction for each other, and Kit tries to find an opening act for her new club.
Lynch Pin (204) 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.
Labyrinth (205) Bette tries to fix her relationship with Tina, but she gets a rude awakening with some bad news both at home and work. Alice and Dana try taking their relationship to a different level, Shane starts her new job as a PA to Veronica Bloom, and Jenny gets some confidence from her new hairstyle.
Lagrimas De Oro(206) 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.
Luminous (207) 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 the details of their new relationship.
Loyal (208) 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.
Late, Later, Latent (209) Dana is stunned when Alice requests a bold sexual favour from her. Burr Connor reveals a secret to Jenny. Jenny learns about Carmen's real feelings for Shane, Kit plans a romantic night for Benjamin, and Bette and Tina have an intimate encounter as they bond over their unborn baby.
Land Ahoy (210) A lesbian cruise in the Caribbean proves eventful for Dana, Alice, Shane, Jenny and Carmen; Bette and Kit struggle to connect with their aging father Melvin during a visit.
Loud And Proud (211) 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.
L'Chaim (212) 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.
Lacuna (213) A surprise guest shows up at a sad event as Bette gets stunning news about her job. Tina goes into a surprisingly difficult labour, 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.
Labia Majora (301) Bette and Tina deal with parenting Angelica while attempting to rekindle their relationship and handle an obnoxious social worker. Alice has a traffic accident, Helena gets into the movie business, Carmen and Shane's relationship gets a tad more serious as Carmen takes her to meet the parents, and Jenny, recovering at her parents', has had enough with the Midwest and ponders moving back to L.A. with her new girlfriend Moira.
Lost Weekend (302) Kit hires a party promoter to get the business up at The Planet Jenny and Moira run into hateful rednecks on their way back to California, Carmen's mother attempts to turn Shane into more feminine, Bette and Tina try to find a male role model for Angelica, Helena helps Alice get over her obsession with Dana, while Dana herself deals with health problems.
Lobsters (303) Be 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.
Light My Fire (304) 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.
Lifeline (305) As Tina finds herself attracted to men, Bette explores Buddhism and also hears good news on the work front. Both Alice and Kit try out speed-dating; Kit with Angelica's male nanny Angus and Alice with a lesbian vampire. Meanwhile, Dana receives devastating news about her illness, Helena pursues documentarist Dylan Moreland, Moira goes out as Max, and Shane's ex drops by to see her.
Lifesize (306) Bette gives Tina her consent - and a possible ultimatum - to explore her feelings for men. Jenny meets with a publisher about her manuscript for a book, Billie makes Moira a tempting, but shady offer, Kit gives in to Angus' advances, and Carmen lays down the law to Shane regarding their relationship. Alice offers her support to Lara and celebrations are cut short when the girls finally find out the truth about Dana's condition.
Lone Star (307) 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.
Latecomer (308) Jenny plans a charity event to support Max when they find out he can't pay for the top surgery. Helena takes the girls to a surprise trip to honor Dana in her recovery, and Carmen is still dealing with the aftermath of Shane's ex. Meanwhile, Bette kicks Tina out of the bedroom and tries to find peace in Buddhism. In a recording studio, Kit gets help from unexpected sources - but is it too much to handle?
Lead, Follow Or Get Out Of The Way (309) As Bette has hard time adjusting to the ascetic lifestyle at the Buddhist retreat, Tina goes on a date with a divorced man. Dana, friends again with Alice, is looking forward to a new career. Jenny throws a benefit party for Max but is appalled by his increasingly aggressive behavior. Meanwhile, Carmen tells the truth to her family, and Helena is served with a lawsuit.
Losing The Light (310) While Lara is vacationing in Paris, oblivious, Dana's condition takes a turn for the worse. Alice runs into Dana's ex, Jenny introduces Max to a man from her past, Carmen evens the score with Shane, and Peggy Peabody flies to town to help her daughter. Frustrated, Bette leaves the Buddhist retreat but receives a dose of life wisdom from an unexpected source.
Last Dance (311) After Dana's family treats the girls coldly, Alice is determined to arrange a special event to commemorate their friend. While Helena's lawsuit is resolved with a surprising outcome, Bette is willing to fight for Angelica's custody. Max lands a job, giving Jenny something to write about. Dealing with her grief, Shane is willing to make the ultimate commitment to Carmen. Finally, Lara arrives from Paris and is comforted by Alice.
Left Hand Of The Goddess (312) Wedding plans occupy the girls, and Shane is reunited with her family. Helena pitches in to have Carmen's family flown to Canada, Jenny and Max drift apart, and Kit has stunning news. Peggy Peabody reconnects with her daughter -- but does it last? Finally, Tina has second thoughts about Angelica's custody arrangements, leading Bette to take desperate measures to be with her daughter.
Legend Of The Making (401) Bette takes it on the lam with Angelica; Helena has a tough time adjusting to being “poor”; Shane has a drug-and-booze-fueled breakdown; Max seeks help from a transgender support group; a pregnant Kit has a frightful experience at a women's health clinic; Carla leaves a surprise for Shane at the house.
Living La Vida Loca (402) Alice hooks up with the “web-famous” seductress Papi; a gay writer gets Jennifer to open up in an interview; and Bette's new dean confides in her. Also, the new head of the studio orders Tina to do some of his dirty work; Max has a date with the boss's daughter.
Lassoed (403) Tina hosts “a mixer for [her] gay and straight friends”; Bette's boss invites herself to a “crazy, hot women's party” at the Planet; Shane offers Helena a job at her shop; Angus is offered a record deal; Shane tries to get Shay enrolled in the local public school; Bette's teaching assistant is hot for teacher.
Layup (404) A resident artist angers a wealthy donor whom Bette is trying to impress; Alice accepts Papi's challenge to a pickup basketball game; Max opens up to Brooke, with disastrous results; Alice enjoys a liaison with an “older vintage” lover; Shay has an accident, leaving Shane with a huge hospital bill; Jenny plots revenge against a magazine critic.
Lez Girls (405) Bette's liaison with her teaching assistant poses a threat to her university job; Alice decides to stop seeing Phyllis after meeting her husband; Tina catches Angus with his pants down; Jenny's short story in a magazine ticks off Alice.
Luck Be A Lady (406) A busy Bette engages in a new romance, bangs heads with Tina about their baby's preschool and deals with Alice's split from Bette's boss, Phyllis; Helena, Shane and Alice get a poker lesson.
Lesson Number One (407) Hollywood producers express interest in Jenny's short story about her friends; Helena looks for a way out of her poker debt; Alice's new girlfriend has troubling flashbacks to the war in Iraq; Phyllis is consoled by Bette and her new girlfriend.
Lexington & Concord (408) Jenny plots revenge on a critic; Alice and Tasha become romantically involved despite disagreeing about the war in Iraq; Tina meets Bette's new lover, Jodi; Kit goes public about Angus's infidelity.
Lacy Lilting Lyrics (409) Jenny and Tina look for the right movie director but butt heads over creative differences. Phyllis' husband drops by unannounced at Alice's place. Bette is falling hard for Jodi and lets her emotions interfere with her work. Kit manages to crack through Papi's hard outer shell – with unexpected consequences.
Little Boy Blue (410) Kit hits the bottle in an attempt to get over Angus, who wants desperately to apologize for cheating on her; and Alice finds potential investors in her blog. Elsewhere, Jenny thinks she's found a director for her movie; Bette's control issues rear their ugly head.
Literary Licence To Kill (411) Bette finds out that Jodi's been offered a job at an art center on the East Coast. Tasha's memories of the war continue to haunt her, and she ordered to keep her sexual orientation a secret. Meanwhile, Shane plans a surprise for Paige, Helena is kicked out of the hotel, and Max comes to a decision regarding his job.
Long Time Coming (412) Tina goes back to being a lesbian, which has Bette seeking her advice on how to reconcile with Jodi; Shane's relationship with Paige heats up; Tasha is called back into military service in Iraq; Phyllis seeks a divorce; Jenny is in danger of getting fired from her own movie.
LGB Tease (501) 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.
Look Out, Here They Come (502) Shane accepts a last-minute gig as a wedding hair stylist for the wealthy family of Jenny and Tina's producer William Halsey, and finds herself literally up to her ears in illicit sex with the bridesmaids – and even the mother of the bride. But she's soon dodging the clingiest of her lovers, advising the distraught, reluctant bride to go through with the ceremony, and fleeing for her life when her paramours figure out that she's been double and triple-timing them.
Lady Of The Lake (503) Jodi brings Bette to meet and hang out with her friends but Bette has a hard time letting go of control. Shane decides to give up on sex and instead pours her energy in exercising. Tasha faces new allegations. Meanwhile, Helena finally gets comfortable in prison but things are about to change when her mother turns up.
Let's Get This Party Started (504) After days without sexual gratification, Shane begins to show signs of mental, physical and emotional distress – but an encounter with the debutante party-girl owners of SheBar may provide the relief she needs.
Lookin' At You, Kid (505) 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
Lights! Camera! Action! (506) Shane receives a double-dose of the conniving, greedy, and slightly deranged scheming of SheBar owners Cindy and Dawn – so she's the first to suspect foul play when rats are discovered at The Planet and the restaurant is immediately shut down by the health department.
Lesbians Gone Wild (507) As filming on 'Lez Girls' grows more chaotic and drawn-out, the manic and nasty Jenny grows more crazy and dealing with Niki, who continues slacking off, and both of them end up in the ring of a oil-wrestling match at SheBar. Alice, guest hosting a new TV talk show, inadvertently outs Niki while trying to stay on the good side of the audience. Elsewhere, Bette is stuck looking after Phyllis' uptight daughter, Molly, who has a way with words, both harsh and casual, with Shane now working as the hairstylist for 'Lez Girls.'
Lay Down The Law (508) Shane's dealing with girl troubles of her own, hung up on straight girl Molly. Jodi offers to play wingman and throws a dinner party so that Shane can invite her crush. To Bette's alarm, Jodi also invites Tina who brings her current love interest Sam, the Lez Girls DP.




 
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