: In one of the season’s most criticized subplots, Tina catches Angus Partridge in a compromising position with Hazel the nanny, marking the beginning of the end for his relationship with Kit Porter. Cultural Impact and Critique
" Lez Girls ," the fifth episode of The L Word 's fourth season, serves as a pivotal bridge for the series, cementing the "new era" of the show while delivering the signature drama that defined its mid-run. Premiering on February 4, 2007, the episode is most notable for introducing and for being the namesake of Jenny Schecter's upcoming (and highly controversial) novel and film project. Plot Breakdown: Secrets and Breakups [S4E5] Lez Girls
: Alice Pieszecki’s fling with the older, newly-out Phyllis Kroll reaches a breaking point. After meeting Phyllis's husband, Leonard, Alice realizes she cannot sustain being the "homewrecker" and ends the affair, leaving Phyllis devastated. : In one of the season’s most criticized