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The L Word: Generation Q
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The L Word: Generation Q

Sun, Dec 8, 2019
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Synopsis

In this sequel to The L Word, we continue to follow the intermingled lives of Bette Porter, Alice Pieszecki and Shane McCutcheon, along with a new generation of diverse, self-possessed LGBTQIA+ characters experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success in L.A.

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Cast

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  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    as Bette Porter
  • Kate Moennig
    Kate Moennig
    as Shane McCutcheon
  • Leisha Hailey
    Leisha Hailey
    as Alice Pieszecki
  • Arienne Mandi
    Arienne Mandi
    as Dani Nùñez
  • Leo Sheng
    Leo Sheng
    as Micah Lee
  • Jacqueline Toboni
    Jacqueline Toboni
    as Sarah Finley
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Episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes

Ended · 28 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Let's Do It Again
    Aired · Mon, Dec 9, 2019 · 55m

    Ten 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 Alice learning to balance co-parenting with her fiancée Nat and Nat's ex-wife Gigi and the rising success of her talk show. We meet PR exec Dani Núñez, her girlfriend and TV producer Sophie Suarez, their best friend and roommate Micah Lee, and the charming former Olympic swimmer-turned-assistant, (Sarah) Finley.

  • E2
    Less Is More
    Aired · Mon, Dec 16, 2019 · 56m

    Bette weathers continued fallout as she prepares for an LGBTQIA Center talk. Shane helps Finley, while Alice is annoyed when the network forces her to bring on a new staff member. Dani and Sophie celebrate good news as Dani begins a new job. Micah pursues a new crush.

  • E3
    Lost Love
    Aired · Mon, Dec 23, 2019 · 56m

    Bette prepares for an important mayoral debate. Alice lands a huge guest and encourages Nat to branch out. Shane visits a bar and gets embroiled in the lives of two of its employees. Dani and Sophie's families clash, Micah is unsure of where he stands with his crush, and a budding relationship forces Finley to confront some complicated aspects of her past.

  • E4
    LA Times
    Aired · Mon, Dec 30, 2019 · 60m

    Dani is forced to get involved in Bette's personal life, Shane grapples with a big decision, Alice is profiled by a newspaper, Sophie worries that Dani is pulling back, Finley struggles with her growing feelings for Rebecca, and Micah still doesn't know where things stand with José.

  • E5
    Labels
    Aired · Mon, Jan 6, 2020 · 60m

    Bette feels guilty about lying to Angie; some unexpected news throws Shane for a major loop; Alice, Gigi and Nat find common ground; Dani and Sophie deal with a bombshell dropped on them by Dani's father; Finley bonds with Tess and Micah grows closer to José.

  • E6
    Loose Ends
    Aired · Mon, Jan 13, 2020 · 60m

    Bette and Dani reckon with the fallout of a recent scandal; Shane spends the day with Angie; Alice, Gigi, and Nat have conflicting ideas about their family life; Sophie and Finley spend a raucous night out in an effort to get their mind off of things.

  • E7
    Lose It All
    Aired · Mon, Jan 20, 2020 · 60m

    Bette is conflicted about old feelings, Shane is tested by her relationship with Quiara, and Alice gets blindsided at home and work. Meanwhile, with Dani busy with the election, Sophie feels relieved to have Finley around. Micah introduces José to his mother.

  • E8
    Lapse in Judgement
    Aired · Mon, Jan 27, 2020 · 60m

    Bette and Dani await the election results; Shane and Quiara go through a difficult challenge.

Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Late to the Party
    Aired · Mon, Aug 9, 2021 · 59m

    Bette is forced to navigate some major changes in both her personal and professional life, including a big request from Angie. Shane gets pulled into LA's high stakes, underground poker scene as Alice and Nat readjust to couple-hood. Meanwhile, Sophie, Dani and Finley all must deal with the fallout of Sophie's decision at the airport and Micah navigates his new normal following José's bombshell revelation. Season premiere.

  • E2
    Lean on Me
    Aired · Mon, Aug 16, 2021 · 59m

    Bette makes big moves at her new job as she also navigates a surprising new relationship, Shane vies to get Tess on board with a fresh idea for the bar, and Alice is met with an unexpected roadblock on the way to releasing her book as she tries to figure out whether Nat's hiding something from her. Meanwhile, Sophie, Dani and Finley are all left to deal with the fallout of a shocking event as Micah grapples with the true nature of his relationship with José.

  • E3
    Luck be a Lady
    Aired · Mon, Aug 23, 2021 · 55m

    Bette's passion is ignited at work while Angie receives some big news that complicates things at home. Shane and Tess's business venture doesn't go as planned and Alice resists facing the truth of her situation with Nat. Meanwhile, Finley, Sophie and Dani all struggle to adjust to their new normal as Micah leans on Maribel for support when he starts a new job.

  • E4
    Lake House
    Aired · Mon, Aug 30, 2021 · 52m

    Bette goes on a mission to find and win over revered artist Pippa Pascal as Angie learns more about her donor. Shane's relationship with Tess continues to deepen; Alice is pushed by Tom to get in touch with her emotions. Meanwhile, Sophie, Finley and Micah are all affected by the way Dani chooses to deal with the fallout of Rodolfo's actions.

  • E5
    Lobsters, Too
    Aired · Mon, Sep 6, 2021 · 60m

    Bette, Tina and Carrie are all forced together to support Angie. Shane is shocked when someone from her past re-enters her life. Alice and Tom question what they are to each other now that her book is finished. Meanwhile, Dani pushes Rodolfo to come clean with her; Sophie's new assignment at work allows her to see her relationships in a different light; Finley must face some harsh truths in her personal life; and Micah's friendship with Maribel continues to evolve.

  • E6
    Love Shack
    Aired · Tue, Sep 14, 2021 · 53m

    During 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 ex's visit and Alice confronts her true feelings for Tom. Meanwhile, everything left unsaid among Sophie, Dani and Finley threatens to finally come out and Micah struggles to figure out where he stands with Maribel.

  • E7
    Light
    Aired · Tue, Sep 21, 2021 · 52m

    Bette 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 her past throws her for a loop. Meanwhile, Dani must examine what's holding her back in her personal life as Sophie is pushed to question Finley's maturity and Angie worries that things have taken a turn between her and Jordi.

  • E8
    Launch Party
    Aired · Tue, Sep 28, 2021 · 55m

    A surprising revelation leads to a fallout between Bette and Dani. Shane is forced to confront her true feelings for Tess, while Alice questions whether to reveal a secret to Tom during the launch party for her book. Meanwhile, Sophie and Finley struggle to move forward in the wake of a shocking event; and Micah's run-in with a coworker has a very unexpected outcome.

  • E9
    Last Dance
    Aired · Tue, Oct 5, 2021 · 50m

    Tensions rise between Bette, Tina and Angie on the day Angie's set to meet her donor; Shane struggles with a secret; and Alice questions how open she should be about her personal life during her press tour. Meanwhile, Sophie is forced to confront some harsh realities about Finley; Dani's personal and professional life are both thrown into further turmoil by what's happening at Nùñez Inc; and Micah navigates his changing relationship with Maribel during a visit with her family.

  • E10
    Last Call
    Aired · Tue, Oct 12, 2021 · 50m

    Bette is forced to make a huge decision as Tina and Carrie's wedding quickly approaches; Shane and Tess reach a crossroad in their relationship; and the release of Alice's book has a ripple effect on her personal life. Meanwhile, things between Sophie and Finley reach a potential breaking point; Dani finally has to decide once and for all whether to defend her father; and Angie grapples with the outcome of what happened with her donor. Season finale.

Season 3
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Last Year
    Aired · Fri, Nov 18, 2022 · 50m

    Bette and Tina struggle to reconcile their past and future selves as Angie is dealt a shocking blow on her first day of college. Meanwhile, Shane adjusts to domestic life with Tess, and Alice questions what she wants in a partner. At the bungalow, Finley returns from rehab and works to pick up the pieces of the life she left behind with Sophie, while Dani and Micah take big swings with Gigi and Maribel. Season premiere.

  • E2
    Los Angeles Traffic
    Aired · Fri, Nov 25, 2022 · 46m

    Bette and Shane break new ground with Tina and Tess, respectively, but old habits come back to bite them. Sparks fly with Alice's latest prospect until an unexpected revelation, while Angie heals her heartbreak with a new flame. Meanwhile, Finley competes for Maribel's favor until Maribel drops a bomb about Sophie that threatens to tear them apart, and Dani puts hurt feelings aside for Gigi, but is it too late?

  • E3
    Quiz Show
    Aired · Fri, Dec 2, 2022 · 48m

    Alice leverages her 100th episode as an opportunity to find "The One" with help from a special appearance from guest host Margaret Cho. Dani cares for Gigi until old wounds drive them apart. Meanwhile, Shane competes for Tess's attention. Finley and Carrie make big moves, while Angie discovers a troubling revelation about her new flame.

  • E4
    Last to Know
    Aired · Fri, Dec 9, 2022 · 54m

    Micah 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. Meanwhile, Alice tests the waters of her new relationship, until scary movie night becomes a little too scary. Shocking truths come to light when the masks come off.

  • E5
    Locked Out
    Aired · Fri, Dec 16, 2022 · 47m

    Tensions run high as Alice and Tess uncover the lies in their relationships and awkward circumstances leave Shane with nowhere to run. Dani lives her romcom fantasy with a sexy stranger until she discovers some serious baggage that threatens Sophie and Finley's newfound trust. Meanwhile, Micah and Maribel struggle to take the first step into parenthood as Angie helps her roommate through a sticky situation.

  • E6
    Questions for the Universe
    Aired · Fri, Dec 23, 2022 · 44m

    Alice, Shane and Sophie grapple with the big questions on their path to finding "The One" after many missteps, heartbreaks and disappointments. Sent on a journey to understand where they've gone wrong, each of them, by the end, find they're ready to change everything.

  • E7
    Little Boxes
    Aired · Fri, Dec 30, 2022 · 55m

    Alice wonders whether someone from her past could be "The One." Dani tries to hide her true feelings and keep things professional with Dre while Angie confronts a hard truth in order to take the next step with Hendrix. Sophie jeopardizes Micah and Maribel's chance at parenthood. Finley channels all of her energy into being Carrie's wingman.

  • E8
    Quality Family Time
    Aired · Fri, Jan 6, 2023 · 46m

    Chosen families come together at Thanksgiving when an unwelcome visitor brings Finley to her breaking point. Sophie realizes the price of her indecisiveness, while Maribel plans a grand gesture for Micah, and Carrie lets her true feelings slip. Across town, Dani kicks back for a solo holiday until unexpected circumstances push her and Dre closer and Shane and Angie volunteer together when a surprise sighting forces them to confront Angie's feelings.

  • E9
    Quiet Before the Storm
    Aired · Fri, Jan 13, 2023 · 47m

    Alice'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. Meanwhile, Finley helps Carrie seduce Misty, but can Carrie check her baggage and get the girl?

  • E10
    Looking Ahead
    Aired · Fri, Jan 20, 2023 · 54m

    Shane and Sophie challenge old patterns, while Alice discovers "The One" may be closer than she thinks. Dani distracts herself from Dre, until a surprising reveal force her to choose what she really wants. Micah and Maribel make moves toward becoming parents, while Finley takes a big step into adulthood as all of the season's love, lust, loss, laughs and longing come to a head. Season finale.