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Livin' La Vida Loca (Episode Clip)

Alice meets Papi, a girl who lights up on The Chart even more than Shane. Jenny is interviewed by a gay writer. Bette's new boss has some surprising news for her. After Helena's departure, a new guy takes the reigns at the studio as Tina's new boss. Meanwhile, Max goes out on a date with a straight girl. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Alexandra Kondracke

Director:: Marleen Gorris

Stars:: Jennifer Beals (Bette Porter); Katherine Moennig (Shane McCutcheon); Laurel Holloman (Tina Kennard); Pam Grier (Kit Porter); Mia Kirshner (Jenny Schecter); Leisha Hailey (Alice Pieszecki); Daniela Sea (Moira/Max Sweeney (Season 3-)); Janina Gavankar (Eva "Papi" Torres (Season 4-)); Rachel Shelley (Helena Peabody (Season 2-))

Recurring Role:: Cybill Shepherd (Phyllis Kroll); Aidan Jarrar (Shay); Bruce Dawson (Donald); Preston Cook (James)

Guest Star:: Brian Markinson (Aaron Kornbluth); Hugo Ateo (Drag Queens); Adrien Dorval (Trucker); Luis Javier (Latino Man); Gustavo Febres (Drag Queens); Christopher Gaze (Waiter); Nelson Wong (Colorist); Lesley Ewen (Butch Lesbian); Marcia Moulton (Receptionist); Chelsea Hobbs (Brooke); Mark Krysko (Isaac); Nikki Boyer (Students); Shawn Ridout (Skater); Peter Hanlon (Preston Gavin); Rasika Mathur (Students); Matias Hacker (Gustavo); Chilton Crane (Tricia); Tristin Leffler (Marta); James Michael Bobby (Phyllis' Assistant); Alberto Davila Jr. (Students); Alex Rockhill (Chef); Jose Vargas (Mexican Guy); Claire Carreras (Drag King); Jessica Capshaw (Nadia); Lynn A. Henderson (Professor (as Lyn Alicia Henderson)); Shaker Paleja (Eric); Heather Matarazzo (Stacey Merkin); Juan Carlos Velis (Cook (as Juan-Carlos Velis)); Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (Cowboy)

Papi's Rules:
- Rule #1: Papi doesn't do breakfast.
- Rule #2: Never go home with a girl whose roommate you just bopped that same morning. edit »
Deleted Scene:
Like in Season 3, deleted scenes for some of the Season 4 episodes were available on the official The L Word website on SHO.com.

In the deleted scene from this episode, the trucker who picks up Shay calls Shane. The clip is just a few seconds long and only his side of the conversation is heard. He agrees to meet Shane and then gets back in the cabin of his truck. edit »
Opening Teaser:
Alice is in a crowded gay bar where loud Spanish disco music is playing. Girl, guys and transsexuals come up to her and they all introduce themselves as 'Papi'.
The connection: The real Papi turns out to be quite elusive and she has been sending Alice on a wild goose chase to various locations looking for her. edit »
Alice has 23 hits on the OurChart website. edit »
We find out that Kit had an abortion. Tina also says that she had two in her early twenties. edit »

Although credited, Dallas Roberts (Angus) doesn't appear in this episode. edit »
Music Featured in This Episode:
- La Carretilla by Jenny Peer
- Running Out by Mable John
- Short Stoppin' by Veda Brown
- Carry On by Jean Knight
- Champion Lover by Deborahe Glasgow
- Waltz from the ballet Coppelia, composed by L�o Delibes
- Teresita from Five Alarm Music Library
- Never Run from Jah by Queen Omega
- No Me Hables As� by Sol
- Esta Noche Tu Vendras by Chelo Silva
- Salve Me, performed by studio musicians
- Piano Concerto No. 23, composed by Mozart
- Wargasm by L7
- Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill
- Couldn't Leave Her Alone by The Hedrons
- Fallaste Corazon by Ranchera All Stars feat. Maria E. Garcia edit »
In the behind-the-scenes video for this episode on the OurChart website, exec producer Ilene Chaiken and this episode's writer Alex Kondracke say that the idea for Carla dumping Shay on Shane's porch came from Kate Moennig, and the idea for Jenny swearing in the kitchen and Shay spilling milk on her bag came from Mia Kirshner. Mia also ad-libbed the line about merkin meaning a "vagina wig" at the Curve magazine office. edit »
Shots of Cybill Shepherd (Chancellor Phyllis Kroll) have been added to the opening credits although she is credited only as a Special Guest Star. edit »
Janina Gavankar's (Papi) name has been added to the opening credits. edit »

Jenny: Shane, your friends just miss seeing you.
Shane: Jenny, I haven't gone anywhere.
Jenny: Well, I think that you're hiding. edit »
Alice (after Papi grabs a remote in her limousine): What's that, make the bed pop out? edit »
(Shane prepares to leave Shay with Jenny for the day.)
Jenny: Shay, say "Stacey Merkin's a fucking cunt."
Shane: Okay, you know what...
Jenny: Say "Stacey Merkin's a fucking cunt."
Shane: No, you know what, he's not gonna say it.
Jenny: Say it. Say it, say it, say it, say it.
Shane (taking Shay away) Have a great day, Jen.
Jenny: (still talking to Shay as they walk away) Stacey Merkin's a fucking cunt! edit »
Shane: Don't you ever run away from me again, do you hear me? Where do you think you were gonna go?
Shay: Home.
Shane: Look, I'm your home now, okay? And we both have to get used to that. edit »
Alice: (seeing Shane's bruised face) Looks like Carmen found 'ya. edit »

Title: Livin' La Vida Loca
The episode title is taken from the 1999 hit song by the same name, performed by Ricky Martin. edit »

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papaki_74
member since: Jun 15, 2005
Livin' La Vida Loca
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
This season is much anticipated mostly because of last year's disapointment.. ...Continue »
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papaki_74
member since: Jun 15, 2005
Livin' La Vida Loca
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
This season is much anticipated mostly because of last year's disapointment.. ...Continue »
01/21/07 03:17pm | report abuse
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kcbelles
member since: Feb 15, 2006
Livin' La Vida Loca
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
What a character Papi is! Very hot, very self-assured, very beautiful. She's got it all over on Carmen in all depts (now don't attack me - just JMHO). ...Continue »
01/19/07 12:20pm | report abuse
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libelul
member since: Dec 6, 2006
Livin' La Vida Loca
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
FIVE STARS *****
GREAT EPISODE ! ...Continue »
01/18/07 01:42pm | report abuse
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diecaro
member since: Jan 7, 2006
Livin' La Vida Loca
The Bottom Line: "Nothing happened"
Didn't I say I was expecting more? Come on, you gotta do better! ...Continue »
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