The L Word

Legend in the Making

Season 4, Episode 1, Aired 1/7/07

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After the events in Canada, Bette is on the run from authorities with her daughter. Shane reverts back to her old habits but gets a surprise from her father's wife. Meanwhile, Helena tries to get used to living without her mother's money, Max attends a support group, and Kit has trouble with her pregnancy.moreless

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Daniela Sea

Moira/Max Sweeney (Season 3-)
Dallas Roberts

Angus Partridge (Season 3-)
Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody (Season 2-)

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Not impressed.

8.7

"Great"

By shoegal83, Mar 02, 2011 Report Abuse

I have to say this episode did nothing for me. I was really disappointed the writers didn't make the Bette/Tina baby stealing thing more prevalent, and they didn't even have Carmen in it!! I feel they should have at least had a scene between her and Shane. The only good thing I liked about this episode was how Shane got stuck with her little brother. I can see how that storyline will work for Shane. But overall, not impressed.moreless

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Nice start. Looks like this season will hit it off again. Looking forward a lot...

9.0

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By luplik, Jan 16, 2007 Report Abuse

I've enjoyed this episode a lot although I have to admit that I'm not sure if I like Shane's storyline. Well. We'll see what's gonna come out of it for her in the future.

And what about the Bette and Tina relationship...? I don't think they gonna reunite any soon. It's quite good storyline to show how the group of lesbians is dealing with the fact that one of them switched the teams and is trying to build 'normal' family. I think we will have a lot of fun this season, especially thanks to Alice and Helena. I don't know if it's just me but I think Helena is sooo cute while trying to deal with her poorness.moreless

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Finally The L Word returns with Season 4! I know this season will be awesome, just like the other ones were!

9.3

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By markamarka123, Jan 14, 2007 Report Abuse

For start, I want to say that I was waiting impatiently for the new season to start!
I'm very happy for Alice, she's looking great and happy. I like what the writers did for Helena, I'm looking forward to seeing her live a normal life, without her mother's money and try to earn her living on her own - this should be interesting. Jenny published her book and looks happy with her girlfriend. I don't really like Max but I hope he'll have an interesting storyline this season. I really miss Dana, but I am so glad they brought Marina back! She brings a lot of twists and turns into the story of the show. Shane gets quite a surprise from her father's wife. Now she has to take care of her little brother and herself. Bette and Tina are constantly fighting over Angelica, I wonder how this plotline turns out. All in all, I wasn't disapointed in this episode. I liked it very much and hope to see some great writing further through the season.moreless

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I STILL MISS DANA!!

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By xblvr, Jan 11, 2007 Report Abuse

The girls are backwell most of them. I am upset that Carmen isn't back, but I knew there was no way that they could have her deal with what Shane did to her, she just needed to disappear. I hate that Shane ran off to Cherie, I really don't like her now, she is just bad for Shane. I am glad that Bette and Tina seemed to solve some of the custody issues, I still think it was crazy of Bette to drive off with their daughter, she could have ended up in prison. I am indifferent about Marina being back, she was part of the reason Jenny went all crazy and her coming back is going to cause some problems. Personally I think she is the Papi from the chart. I really hate Max and hope that he is off the show soon. At least Helena is still there...moreless

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Nice start, but I'm expecting more this season!

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By diecaro, Jan 11, 2007 Report Abuse

It feels like I've been waiting forever to get The L Word back and I wasn't disappointed with the new season's premiere. Especially that ending with little Shane leaves me breathless and waiting for more!

I was a little surprised that Bette and Tina seemed to sort out their problems so soon, but I'm guessing there'll be more fighting along the way. Right now I don't want either one of them to have Angelica, they are both just thinking of themselves...
I especially liked the return of Marina in this episode and I'm excited to see more of her for a while!moreless

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Trivia
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- In episode 1-12: Locked Up, it was said that Shane has slept with 950–1200 people since the age of 14. In this episode, the OurChart website shows that the figure is 963. It's of course possible that not everyone has given their permission to be included in The Chart. Papi, on the other hand, has slept with 1151 people, and within 20 hours, the figure rises to 1377. Edit
- Opening Teaser: In an underwater scene, we see large water plants. Amidst the bubbles and leaves we see someone in black pants and a white shirt, floating under the surface. It's Shane. The connection: Shane has been spending time at Cherie's beach house, trying to dull her pain in various ways. Edit
- Carmen has moved back home to the Morales house. Jenny packs up Carmen's belongings and wants Max to move in in Carmen's old room (Jenny's ex-writing studio/Tim's shack). Edit
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- This episode won the 2007 Leo Award for "Best Overall Sound in a Dramatic Series". Edit
- Music Featured in This Episode: - President's Choice by Sweatshop Union - Any Way You Look at It by The Emotions - Ma Romance D'Hiver by Kid Moxie - Ganesha Sharanam (Preston Klik Remix) by Devi 2000 - Black Powder by Motor - Theme from Wide Angle by Hybrid - If You Feel It by Ms. Tyree "Sugar" Jones - Le Disko by Shiny Toy Guns - Runnin' Back (And Forth) by The Emotions - Washington, We're Watching You by The Staple Singers - Your Sweet Lovin' by Margie Joseph - Shakedown by Sierra Swan - Save Me by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity Edit
- Janina Gavankar's character Papi is mentioned but she first appears in the next episode. Edit
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- Alice: Helena, you need to start thinking differently, you can't just take a limousine home from the airport anymore. Helena: Alice, I'm actually quite a practical person. I'll take a taxi. Edit
- Max: I don't expect Carmen to forgive Shane anytime soon, but I do. So you should, too. I mean, I forgive you. Jenny: What? What the fuck do you forgive me for? I haven't changed who I am. Max. Edit
- Helena: But what are you gonna do in a situation like that? Kit: I'll give 'em a situation. I wanna burn that clinic down. Bette: (chanting) Arson! Arson! Arson! Alice: Alright, alright. But why don't you do like a benefit for planned parenthood? It's something positive and it doesn't carry a sentence of 30 to life. Edit
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- Jenny: Oh, guess what. We got a mention on MySpace and we took out an ad on OurChart. MySpace is a popular blogging/Internet community/social networking website owned by News Corporation. OurChart on the show is supposedly founded for Alice's radio show and the concept of The Chart. In reality, show creator Ilene Chaiken launched the OurChart website just a few weeks before the Season 4 premiere as a way for lesbians to build their own connections and communities on the Internet. Edit
- Bette: (to Tina) Are you still using iCal? iCal is a calendar application for Apple Mac computers. Edit