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The L Word Episode: "Layup"

Season 4, Episode 4
Episode Synopsis: A resident artist (Marlee Matlin) angers a wealthy donor whom Bette is trying to impress; Alice accepts Papi's challenge to a pickup basketball game; Max opens up to Brooke, with disastrous results; Alice enjoys a liaison with an “older vintage” lover; Shay has an accident, leaving Shane with a huge hospital bill; Jenny plots revenge against a magazine critic. Original Air Date: Jan 28, 2007

January 28, 2007: Like a Fine Wine

The opening scene of tonight's L Word had to have been one of the funniest “O” scenes ever, even funnier than "Sally's" "I'll have what she's having!" Once Alice and Phyllis' explosive uh... lesson was over, I thought to myself, "OK, they're my favorite couple now!" Unfortunately, Alice is just playing to play and not for keeps. This makes me sad for Phyllis, nervous for Bette and a little bit peeved at Alice. But I'm holding out hope that we'll get some more great scenes with Alice and Phyllis together. Of course, Helena came through once again with a perfect comedic comment on the situation.I really hope that we'll get to see Helena cater Phyllis' event, and that maybe Helena will kick some major booty at it, too. I want her to suddenly realize that she's gifted at something really amazing (beyond "backwards basketball") and catering could possibly be it. I mean, as "Miz Peabody," she knew how to coordinate amazing parties and events; maybe she could actually be good at ... read more

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Premiered: January 18, 2004, on Showtime
Rating: TV-MA
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