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1. Pilot
First aired: 1/18/2004 Production Code: 101-102Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years, and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor, Tim Haspel, is excited that his girlfriend, a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter, is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends, Jenny learns that her Mid-West university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust, and love in Los Angeles
Director: Rose Troche
Guest star: Luciana Carro (Lisa), Kwesi Ameyaw (Randy Jackson), Judith Maxie (Dr. Wilson), Daryl Shuttleworth (Dan Foxworthy), Nicole McKay (Trish Peverell), Preston Cook (James), Landy Cannon (Harrison), Tammy Lynn Michaels (Lacey) , Mark Houghton (Robin Bookman), Sandra-Jessica Couturier (Shane's Friend (uncredited)), Rekha Sharma (Lori), Peter Kelamis (Movie Type), Jacqueline Samuda (Movie Type), Jennifer Jasey (Kerry), Mark Gibson (Marcus Allenwood), Bill Mondy (Movie Type), Dan Payne (Policeman), Gina Holden (New Girl at Milk), Bruno Verdoni (Sean Heaney), Leanne Adachi (Gay Girl), Alonso Oyarzun (Eduardo), Laurie Papou (Artist), Aynsley Amy (Shane's Redhead), Samantha Simmonds (Mandy), Jim Shield (Simon Frunn-Bonham), Antonio Cupo (Beck Bishop), Robert Gauvin (Jean-Paul Chamois), Janine Cox (Susan), Jana Mitsoula (Luca), Jason Gaffney (Mark), Jennifer Copping (Carolyn), Eliza Norbury (Technician), Morgan Brayton (Marti), Apollonia Vanova (Renee), Robyn Ross (Marnie), Alana Husband (Marcy)
2. Let's Do It
First aired: 1/25/2004 Production Code: 103Tina tries to get over her concerns about the new sperm donor. Tim decides to throw a dinner party and invites Marina, making Jenny feel uncomfortable. Alice runs into her abusive ex-girlfriend. Dana has her eye on a chef, but is hesitant to make a move on her.
Director: Rose Troche
Guest star: Luciana Carro (Lisa), Kwesi Ameyaw (Randy Jackson), Lauren Lee Smith (Lara Perkins), Tammy Lynn Michaels (Lacey), Guinevere Turner (Gabby Deveaux) , Ali Liebert (Rebecca), Tony Alcantar (Man in Suit), Michael Benyaer (Marc), Sarah Cole-Burnett (Teenage Girl), Woody Jeffreys (Dana's Coach), Rekha Sharma (Lori), Peter Shinkoda (Subaru Art Director/Rep), Stephen Park (Waiter), Jennifer Copping (Carolyn), Ari Cohen (Conrad Voynow)
3. Longing
First aired: 2/1/2004 Production Code: 104Bette engages in a battle with the chairman of the gallery board who wants to close down the gallery. Alice rekindles her relationship with an ex-girlfriend, despite the objections of her friends. Jenny tries to deny her feelings for Marina, and Dana finally gets a date with Lara.
Director: Lynne Stopkewich
Guest star: Preston Cook (James), Holland Taylor (Peggy Peabody), Tammy Lynn Michaels (Lacey), Guinevere Turner (Gabby Deveaux), Michael Tomlinson (Franklin), Lauren Lee Smith (Lara Perkins) , Natasha Khadar (Nadia), Christine Anton (Xandra Rosenman), Maya Massar (The Artist), Nahanni Arntzen (The Model), Craig March (Concierge), Tara Hungerford (Clarissa)
4. Lies, Lies, Lies
First aired: 2/8/2004 Production Code: 105Jenny confides in her old college professor about her affair with Marina. Bette receives some delightful news. Dana's fears of being outed continue as she juggles between her tennis career and Lara. Alice's mother comes to stay with her daughter.
Director: Clément Virgo
Guest star: Nicole McKay (Trish Peverell), Kwesi Ameyaw (Randy Jackson), Preston Cook (James), Holland Taylor (Peggy Peabody), Anne Archer (Lenore Pieszecki), Devon Gummersall (Lisa), Michael Tomlinson (Franklin), Lauren Lee Smith (Lara Perkins) , Christine Anton (Xandra Rosenman), Irene Karas (Assistant), Judith Maxie (Dr. Wilson), Bruce Harwood (Manager), Marion Eisman (Elderly Woman), Heidi Iro (Stacy), Camille Sullivan (Helen), Audra Ricketts (Tess), Julian Sands (Nick Barashkov)
5. Lawfully
First aired: 2/15/2004 Production Code: 106Dana 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.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Guest star: Matthew Currie Holmes (Clive), Landy Cannon (Harrison), Nicole McKay (Trish Peverell), Kwesi Ameyaw (Randy Jackson), Anne Archer (Lenore Pieszecki), Ari Cohen (Conrad Voynow), Ossie Davis (Melvin Porter), Lauren Lee Smith (Lara Perkins) , Woody Jeffreys (Dana's Coach), Erwin Rosales (Mexican Employee), Ivan Vance (Hive Employee), John Innes (Jerry), Deanne Henry (Minister), Adrian Hough (Waiter), Colin Cunningham (Harry), Brad Dryborough (Stephen Green), Phil Hayes (Sheriff Sammy Craff), Anthony Sherwood (Roger)
6. Losing It
Community Score
| 8.6 Great |
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.
Director: Clément Virgo
Guest star: Jennifer Copping (Carolyn), Kwesi Ameyaw (Randy Jackson), Matthew Currie Holmes (Clive), Robyn Ross (Marnie), Alana Husband (Marcy), Morgan Brayton (Marti), Lauren Lee Smith (Lara Perkins) , Aaron Dudley (Alan), Colin Foo (Herbalist), Nicki Clyne (Delilah), Taayla Markell (Lei Ling), Mark Gibson (Marcus Allenwood), Rachel Hayward (Ellie), Sean Carey (Gay Boys), Jeremy Beck (Gay Boys), Tahmoh Penikett (Sheriff), Nolan Funk (Malcolm), Andrew McIlroy (John James), Michael Tiernan (George), Colin Cunningham (Harry), Jessica Lucas (Roxanne), Shannon Munro (Katie), Kyle Labine (Gus), Lisa Gay Hamilton (Art Show Attendee)
7. L'Ennui
First aired: 2/29/2004 Production Code: 108Tina 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.
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Guest star: Robyn Ross (Marnie), Alana Husband (Marcy), Colin Lawrence (David Waters), Landy Cannon (Harrison), Matthew Currie Holmes (Clive), Devon Gummersall (Lisa), Ari Cohen (Conrad Voynow), Lolita Davidovich (Francesca Wolff), Lauren Lee Smith (Lara Perkins) , Tina L. Klassen (Chanters), Peter Shinkoda (Subaru Rep/Art Director), Donna-Lea Ford (Chanters), Jo-Ann Fernandes (Chanters), Maria Louisa Figura (Chanters), Charlotte Chalmers (Chanters), Mark Oliver (I) (Photographer), Nicole Oliver (Chanters), Heidi Iro (Hot Tub Girls (Stacy)), Diana Pavlovska (Heterosexual Woman), Audra Ricketts (Hot Tub Girls (Tess)), Ivan Cermak (Heterosexual Male), Michael Daingerfield (Security Guard), Brent Chapman (Hotel Bartender), Michael Soltis (Desk Clerk), Erica Cerra (Dancer), Babz Chula (Gurudev)
8. Listen Up
Community Score
| 8.8 Great |
When Jenny's old roommate (guest star Sarah Strange) 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.
Director: Kari Skogland
Guest star: Michael Hogan (Irwin Fairbanks), Susan Hogan (Sharon Fairbanks), Preston Cook (James), Morgan Brayton (Marti), Alana Husband (Marcy), Robyn Ross (Marnie), Zak Santiago (Oscar), Daryl Shuttleworth (Dan Foxworthy), Matthew Currie Holmes (Clive), Andrew Francis (Howie Fairbanks), Lolita Davidovich (Francesca Wolff) , Aaron Douglas (Citizen), Beverly Breuer (Marian), Clint Carleton (Cyclist), Lori Ann Triolo (Gallery Worker), Adrian Holmes (Duane), Devon Casagrande (Leslie), Claude Knowlton (Charlie), Jonathan Scarfe (Matt), Roger Haskett (Harley), Sherry Thoreson (Karen), Camille Martinez (Alma), Heather McEwen (Sharon at 17), Lynda Boyd (Fiona Shaw), Sean Allan (Dick Shaw), Sarah Strange (Annette Bishop), Kim Hawthorne (Yolanda Watkins)
9. Luck, Next Time
First aired: 3/14/2004 Production Code: 110Shane 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.
Director: Rose Troche
Guest star: Judith Maxie (Dr. Wilson), Preston Cook (James), James Purcell (Steve Jaffe), Devon Gummersall (Lisa), Lolita Davidovich (Francesca Wolff), Rosanna Arquette (Cherie Jaffe) , Rebecca Harker (Stephanie), Ecstasia Sanders (Dancers), Cole Walliser (Dancers), Jay Williams (Dancers), Obi Edwards (Dancers), Vicky Lambert (Dancers), Karen Holness (Dancers), Richard O'Sullivan (Choreographer), Charles Payne (Triple), Kennedy Goodkey (Guard), Gerry South (A.D.), Donny Lucas (Director), Gwenm Eyre (Young Woman), Joe MacLeod (Delivery Man/Young Man), Mikka Dargel (Lather Receptionist), Carmen Aguirre (Isabella), Sonia Mais (Housekeeper), Darrin Klimek (Andrew), Andrew McIlroy (John James), Snoop Dogg (Slim Daddy), Helen Shaver (Fae Buckley)
10. Liberally
First aired: 3/21/2004 Production Code: 111Bette 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.
Director: Mary Harron
Guest star: Samantha McLeod (Clea Jaffe), James Purcell (Steve Jaffe), Zak Santiago (Oscar), Daryl Shuttleworth (Dan Foxworthy), Barclay Hope (Bert Gruber), Nicole McKay (Trish Peverell), Preston Cook (James), Lolita Davidovich (Francesca Wolff), Rosanna Arquette (Cherie Jaffe), Michael Tomlinson (Franklin), Ion Overman (Candace Jewell) , Russell Zishiri (DJ/Emcee), Charles Payne (Triple), David Berner (George Parson), Alfonso Quijada (Esai), Roger Haskett (Harley), Sherry Thoreson (Karen), Claude Knowlton (Charlie), Jonathan Scarfe (Matt), Camille Martinez (Alma), Damon Johnson (Video Director), Joseph Marshall (Bronc), Michaela Mann (China), Jade Robertson (Amber), Snoop Dogg (Slim Daddy), Helen Shaver (Fae Buckley), Kim Hawthorne (Yolanda Watkins)
11. Looking Back
First aired: 3/28/2004 Production Code: 112Tina, 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.
Director: Rose Troche
Guest star: Preston Cook (James), Meredith McGeachie (Tonya), Anne Archer (Lenore Pieszecki), Anne Ramsay (Robin), Ion Overman (Candace Jewell) , Andrea Whitburn (Dana (16 years)), Sarah Widdows (Young Tiffany), Kate Robbins (Older Lesbian), Dorothy Fehr (Semi-Drunk Lesbian), Tara Wilson (Ralph), Jennifer Kitchen (Party Animals), Penelope Corrin (Party Animals), Kirsten Williamson (Nervous Lesbian), Harley Reiner (Young Shane (8 years)), Maggie Blue O'Hara (Lesbians), Alison Fraser (Party Animals), Robin Nielsen (Greg), Tiffany Sweeney (Bunnies), Shira Moss (Bunnies), Marta Jaciubek (Tayo), Kyle Cassie (Eric), Leanne Jijian Hume (Lesbians), Ron Chartier (Ralph's Dad), Jeremiah Klein (Drummer), Cindy Maines (Ralph's Mom), Rhys Lloyd (Cheering Guys), Christopher Gauthier (Cheering Guys)
12. Locked Up
First aired: 4/4/2004 Production Code: 113After 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.
Director: Lynne Stopkewich
Guest star: Zak Santiago (Oscar), Tygh Runyan (Gene Feinberg), Samantha McLeod (Clea Jaffe), Preston Cook (James), Meredith McGeachie (Tonya), Michael Tomlinson (Franklin), Anne Ramsay (Robin), Kelly Lynch (Ivan Aycock), Ion Overman (Candace Jewell) , Luvia Petersen (Cowboy), Tristin Leffler (Policewoman), Marco Soriano (Gallery Curator), Veena Sood (Reporter), John Murphy (Protester), Scott Logie (Graham), Biski Gugushe (Protester), Claude Duhamel (Tim's Friend), Nicola Cavendish (Prison Matron), Winston Brown (Tim's Friend), Carmen Aguirre (Isabella Pernao), Leslie Hopps (Marilyn), Brenda Campbell (Policewoman)
13. Limb from Limb
First aired: 4/11/2004 Production Code: 114As 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.
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Guest star: Kelly Lynch (Ivan Aycock), Nicole McKay (Trish Peverell), Zak Santiago (Oscar), Tygh Runyan (Gene Feinberg), Samantha McLeod (Clea Jaffe), James Purcell (Steve Jaffe), Preston Cook (James), Meredith McGeachie (Tonya), Anne Ramsay (Robin), Ion Overman (Candace Jewell), Rosanna Arquette (Cherie Jaffe) , Michael-Ann Connor (Mikela), Miles Meadows (Cooper the Waiter (uncredited)), Duncan Minett (Reporter), Sean Campbell (Cop)
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