The L Word: Generation Q (2019–2023)

1. S01E01Let's Do It AgainDecember 8, 2019 8.5Ten years after we last left them, we find Bette running for mayor of Los Angeles; Shane as she returns to the city after a setback; and Ali
2. S01E02Less Is MoreDecember 15, 2019 6.4Bette weathers continued fallout as she prepares for an LGBTQIA Center talk. Shane helps Finley, while Alice is annoyed when the network for
3. S01E03Lost LoveDecember 22, 2019 7.9Bette prepares for an important mayoral debate. Alice lands a huge guest and encourages Nat to branch out. Shane visits a bar and gets embro
4. S01E04LA TimesDecember 29, 2019 8.2Dani is forced to get involved in Bette’s personal life, Shane grapples with a big decision, Alice is profiled by a newspaper, Sophie worrie
5. S01E05LabelsJanuary 5, 2020 8.5Bette feels guilty about lying to Angie; some unexpected news throws Shane for a major loop. Alice, Gigi and Nat find common ground. Dani an
6. S01E06Loose EndsJanuary 12, 2020 8.0Bette and Dani reckon with the fallout of a recent scandal. Shane spends the day with Angie. Alice, Gigi, and Nat have conflicting ideas abo
7. S01E07Lose It AllJanuary 19, 2020 8.7Bette is conflicted about old feelings, Shane is tested by her relationship with Quiara, and Alice gets blindsided at home and work. Meanwhi
8. S01E08Season's bestLapse in JudgementJanuary 26, 2020 9.0Tensions run high on election night as Bette and Dani await the results, Shane and Quiara go through their most difficult challenge yet, and

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Late to the PartyAugust 8, 2021 7.2Bette is forced to navigate some major changes. Shane gets pulled into LA's poker scene as Alice and Nat readjust to couple-hood. Sophie, Da
2. S02E02Lean on MeAugust 15, 2021 9.0Bette takes huge strides at her new job as Shane vies to get Tess on board with a new idea for the bar. Alice suspects Nat is hiding somethi
3. S02E03Luck Be a LadyAugust 22, 2021 7.0Bette’s passion is ignited at work while Angie receives some big news that complicates things at home. Shane and Tess’s business venture doe
4. S02E04Lake HouseAugust 29, 2021 8.0Bette goes on a mission to find and win over revered artist Pippa Pascal as Angie learns more about her donor. Shane’s relationship with Tes
5. S02E05Lobsters, TooSeptember 5, 2021 8.7Bette, Tina and Carrie are all forced together to support Angie. Shane is shocked when someone from her past re-enters her life. Alice and T
6. S02E06Love ShackSeptember 13, 2021 8.0During an explosive karaoke night at Dana’s, Bette is pushed to be honest about what she really wants, Shane deals with the fallout from an
7. S02E07LightSeptember 20, 2021 9.0Bette takes a big swing with Pippa, Shane leans on Tess when she’s suddenly forced to harbor a secret, and Alice’s run-in with someone from
8. S02E08Launch PartySeptember 27, 2021 9.0A fallout occurs between Bette and Dani. Shane confronts her feelings for Tess.
9. S02E09Last DanceOctober 4, 2021—Tensions rise between Bette, Tina and Angie on the day Angie’s set to meet her donor; Shane struggles with a secret. Alice questions how ope
10. S02E10Season's bestLast CallOctober 11, 2021 10.0Bette is forced to make a huge decision as Tina and Carrie’s wedding quickly approaches; Shane and Tess reach a crossroad in their relations

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Last YearNovember 20, 2022 5.5Bette and Tina struggle to reconcile their past and future selves as Angie is dealt a shocking blow on her first day of college. Meanwhile,
2. S03E02Los Angeles TrafficNovember 27, 2022 8.0Bette and Shane break new ground with Tina and Tess, respectively, but old habits come back to bite them. Sparks fly with Alice’s latest pro
3. S03E03Quiz ShowDecember 4, 2022 7.0Alice leverages her 100th episode as an opportunity to find “The One” with help from a special appearance from guest host Margaret Cho. Dani
4. S03E04Last to KnowDecember 11, 2022 7.0Micah 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. Meanw
5. S03E05Locked OutDecember 18, 2022 7.8Tensions run high as Alice and Tess uncover the lies in their relationships and awkward circumstances leave Shane with nowhere to run. Dani
6. S03E06Questions for the UniverseDecember 25, 2022 8.0Alice, Shane and Sophie grapple with their biggest questions on the path to finding “The One.”
7. S03E07Little BoxesJanuary 1, 2023 4.7Alice wonders whether someone from her past could be "The One." Dani tries to hide her true feelings and keep things professional with Dre w
8. S03E08Quality Family TimeJanuary 8, 2023 7.2Chosen families come together at Thanksgiving when an unwelcome visitor brings Finley to her breaking point. Sophie realizes the price of he
9. S03E09Season's bestQuiet Before the StormJanuary 15, 2023 8.2Alice’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.
10. S03E10Looking AheadJanuary 22, 2023 7.8Shane and Sophie challenge old patterns, while Alice discovers "The One" may be closer than she thinks. Dani distracts herself from Dre, unt

Season 3 ranked & reviewed