As the fifth season opens, Helena's adjustment to prison life is not exactly a smooth one, while Bette and Tina sweat their way through the rigorous preschool admissions process for Angelica; a lonely Tina ponders the rigors of seeking a new relationship.
Not long after extolling the virtues of Joyce during Alice's podcast, Phyllis begins to have doubts about their relationship and wonders if she should explore other sexual and romantic options, even as Joyce plans a festive "coming out" party for her at The Planet.
Classically unable to avoid temptation, Shane hooks up with a sexy real estate agent, but is discovered in the act by Paige, who furiously puts an end to their relationship.
The L Word是讲述一群生活在洛杉矶的女同性恋者的爱和生活的亲密故事。从芝加哥大学刚毕业的Jenny (Mia Kirshner)搬去了洛杉矶和她男朋友Tim一起居住,也开始了她的职业作家生涯。一些连续的事情,使她生活变得沮丧,当她参加了她男朋友邻居, Bette (Jennifer Beals) and Tina (Laurel Hollomon),一对经历7年约会而走到一起的同性恋夫妇举办的晚会。在晚会上的一些遭遇也使Jenny确信进入这个女同性恋团体,一个新的世界。