Ep 6. Lawfully
- TVMA
- February 15, 2004
- 53 min
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8.0 (299)
The L Word season 1 episode 6, titled "Lawfully," follows the inner workings of several different relationships. Tina and Bette are having a hard time keeping their personal and professional lives separate, as Bette is now Tina's boss and they are trying to keep their affair a secret. When Bette has to work late one night, Tina becomes jealous and calls her repeatedly until finally showing up at the office. But when they are caught in a moment of intimacy by their co-worker Joyce, they must quickly come up with a cover story to avoid trouble.
Elsewhere, Jenny is struggling with her attraction to Marina and trying to keep it a secret from Tim. When they all go out to dinner together, things become increasingly complicated as Marina flirts with both Jenny and Tim. Later, at a party, Jenny finally succumbs to her feelings and kisses Marina. But when Tim finds out, he confronts Jenny and their relationship may never be the same.
Shane is surprised when she meets Dylan, a woman who is not only uninterested in her usual playboy ways, but seems to challenge Shane in a way no one else has before. Despite their initial attraction, Shane struggles with her feelings and ultimately decides to end things before they even begin.
Meanwhile, Alice is dealing with her own relationship drama as she discovers that her girlfriend Lisa is still married. After a confrontation with Lisa's husband, Alice decides to break things off with Lisa, but the situation becomes even more complicated when Lisa reveals that she is pregnant with Alice's child.
Overall, "Lawfully" delves into the intricacies of navigating love and relationships in the LGBTQ community, exploring themes of infidelity, jealousy, and self-discovery. The episode continues to develop the characters and their relationships, building towards a dramatic and emotional season finale.