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The L Word· Season 1 · Episode 5

Lies, Lies, Lies

S01E05·7.3·February 8, 2004·1h·Paramount+ with Showtime

Bette greets Tina's pregnancy with apparent delight despite problems at work; Jenny's affair with Marina threatens her relationship with Tim; Dana's paranoia about the possibility of being out continues; the problems of Alice's mother escalate.

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#8In Season 1of 14 rated episodes
#38All-timeof 71 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.6
2004First airedFebruary 8, 2004

Guest stars

Lauren Lee SmithLauren Lee Smithas Lara Perkins
Preston Cookas James
Michael TomlinsonMichael Tomlinsonas Franklin Phillips
Holland TaylorHolland Tayloras Peggy Peabody
Judith MaxieJudith Maxieas Dr. Wilson
Kwesi AmeyawKwesi Ameyawas Randy Jackson
Nicole McKayNicole McKayas Trish Peverell
Anne ArcherAnne Archeras Lenore PieszeckiDevon GummersallDevon Gummersallas Lisa
Christine Antonas Xandra
Julian SandsJulian Sandsas Nick Barashkov
Camille SullivanCamille Sullivanas HelenBruce HarwoodBruce Harwoodas Hotel Clerk

Crew

Clement VirgoDirector
Josh SenterWriter

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