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Season 1
Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot
18 January 2004Art gallery manager Bette Porter and social worker Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor, Tim Haspel, who works as the assistant coach of a girls swim team at UCLA, is about to form a couple when his girlfriend, a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter, moves in after graduating from college in Iowa with the desire to start writing her first novel. Soon, after mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends at a party where Jenny has a brief sexual encounter with Marina Ferrer, an attractive European woman who runs The Planet, their local coffeehouse hangout, Jenny learns that her mid-west university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust and love in Los Angeles among the lesbian community. Bette and Tina's other friends include; Dana Fairbanks, a prim and proper, conservative tennis player who dreams of making it big, but who is closeted; Alice Pieszecki, a liberal and 'out-of-the-closet' magazine writer who has not had any luck in the dating service for some time and sets in motion a 'conquest chart' to see who has been with who; Shane McCutcheon is an unkempt, sexually aggressive, hairstylist who's unapologetic lifestyle of one-night stands begins to catch up with her when one conquest, Lacey, refuses to take no for an answer to get lost. Rounding out the group is Bette's older, straight, half-sister Kit Porter, whom has problems dealing with her sagging singing career and alcoholism.
Season 1, Episode 2: Let's Do It
25 January 2004Bette and Tina wait eagerly to see if Tina will get pregnant via artificial insemination. Dana becomes interested in a woman, named Lara Perkins, who works as the chef at the tennis club she is practicing at. Unable to know if Lara is gay or straight, all of Dana's friend go to the club's restaurant to try out a series of amusing 'tests' to see if Lara 'is or isn't'. Meanwhile, Tim, unaware of her encounter with Jenny, invites Marina to a dinner party at his house which stirs up tension between both women. Bette notices the air of tension and in an angry tone, tells Marina to stay away from Jenny. Kit tries to make amends meet to Bette. While doing research at a women's clinic for a news story, Alice meets a former flame, named Gabby, and considers rekindling the flame despite protests from her friends about the way Gabby treated her in the past. Also, Shane continues to be harassed by Lacey who tries to destroy Shane's reputation.
 | Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
 | Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
 | Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
 | Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
 | Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
 | Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
 | Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
 | Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
 | Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Tammy Lynn Michaels | ... | Lacey Haraway |
 | Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
 | Guinevere Turner | ... | Gabby Deveaux |
 | Ari Cohen | ... | Conrad Voynow |
 | Michael Benyaer | ... | Marc |
 | Sarah Cole Burnett | ... | Teenage Girl (as Susan Cole-Burnett) |
 | Tony Alcantar | ... | Man in Suit |
 | Kwesi Ameyaw | ... | Randy Jackson |
| Jennifer Copping | ... | Carolyn Varajian |
 | Ali Liebert | ... | Rebecca |
 | Stephen Park | ... | Waiter |
 | Rekha Sharma | ... | Lori |
 | Luciana Carro | ... | Lisa |
| Woody Jeffreys | ... | Dana's Coach |
 | Peter Shinkoda | ... | Subaru Art Director / Rep |
Season 1, Episode 3: Longing
1 February 2004Bette engages in a battle of wills with the board of directors whom oppose a new set of artwork called 'Provocations' at the California Art Center, and she takes a desperate step by traveling to Santa Barbara to see Peggy Peabody, an eccentric and notorious art collector, to ask for help in funding for setting up the event. Meanwhile, Jenny struggles with her feelings for Marina and finds herself unable to resist the temptation. Alice tries to regain her self-respect by going out with Gabby, but learns that Gabby has not changed her selfish ways. Dana finally asks Lara out on a date. Also, Shane finally makes amends to her stalker Lacey.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Holland Taylor | ... | Peggy Peabody |
| Tammy Lynn Michaels | ... | Lacey Haraway |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
| Guinevere Turner | ... | Gabby Deveaux |
 | Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Christine Anton | ... | Xandra Rosenman |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
 | Natasha Khadr | ... | Nadia |
| Tara Hungerford | ... | Clarissa |
 | Craig March | ... | Concierge |
| Nahanni Arntzen | ... | The Model |
 | Maya Massar | ... | The Artist |
 | Aaron Grain | ... | Hamilton Green |
Season 1, Episode 4: Lies, Lies, Lies
8 February 2004Bette greets Tina's pregnancy with apparent delight despite her work problems with the gallery in trying to keep her job. Jenny's continuing lustful relationship with Marina endangers her life with Tim when she visits her old college professor, Nick Barashkov, whom she confides about her involvement with Marina, while Tim thinks Jenny's cheating on him with Nick. Dana's insecurity about her romantic involvement with Lara continues. Also, Alice has mother problems when her irresponsible and pompous actress mother, Lenora, is evicted from her hotel suite and asks to stay with her while she fibs a little about her sagging acting career.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Holland Taylor | ... | Peggy Peabody |
 | Anne Archer | ... | Lenore Pieszecki |
 | Julian Sands | ... | Nick Barashkov |
 | Devon Gummersall | ... | Lisa |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
| Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Audra Ricketts | ... | Tess |
 | Camille Sullivan | ... | Helen |
| Heidi Iro | ... | Stacy |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
| Marion Eisman | ... | Elderly Woman |
| Bruce Harwood | ... | Hotel Manager |
| Kwesi Ameyaw | ... | Randy Jackson |
 | Nicole McKay | ... | Trish Peverell |
| Judith Maxie | ... | Dr. Wilson |
 | Irene Karas | ... | Assistant |
| Christine Anton | ... | Xandra Rosenman |
| Jennifer Copping | ... | Carolyn Varajian |
Season 1, Episode 5: Lawfully
15 February 2004Alice becomes more neurotic after her mother tells her about a 'tender moment' with Shane at a party the night before. Tim finally finds out about Jenny and Marina when he catches both of them 'in the act.' In a desperate attempt to hold onto him, Jenny tries making up with Tim where he tells her to put their love to the ultimate test by traveling to Lake Tahoe and marring in haste. Meanwhile, Dana is invited to a Subaru dinner party that wants to sponsor her tennis career. But she ends up hurting Lara when Dana takes Harrison, her (male) doubles tennis partner instead. Bette and Tina have dinner with Bette's conservative father where they announce Tina's pregnancy. But Melvin Porter's negative reaction dismays both of them. Hurt that he avoided her, Kit offers Bette a little comfort and then confronts Mr. Porter to accept Bette's lifestyle even if he will always disapproves. Also, Shane runs into Clive, an old friend whom is the personal assistant to Harry Sandchuk, a Hollywood bigwig who has come to see Shane's hairstyling work.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Anne Archer | ... | Lenore Pieszecki |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
 | Anthony Sherwood | ... | Roger |
| Ari Cohen | ... | Conrad Voynow |
 | Ossie Davis | ... | Melvin Porter |
| Kwesi Ameyaw | ... | Randy Jackson |
| Nicole McKay | ... | Trish Peverell |
 | Phil Hayes | ... | Sheriff Sammy Craff (as Philip Maurice Hayes) |
 | Brad Dryborough | ... | Stephen Green |
 | Colin Cunningham | ... | Harry Samchuk |
 | Matthew Currie Holmes | ... | Clive |
 | Landy Cannon | ... | Harrison |
 | Adrian Hough | ... | Waiter |
| Deanne Henry | ... | Minister |
| John Innes | ... | Jerry |
| Ivan Vance | ... | Hive Employee |
| Erwin Rosales | ... | Mexican Employee |
| Woody Jeffreys | ... | Dana's Coach |
Season 1, Episode 6: Losing It
22 February 2004A rising artist in New York tests Bette's commitment while Tina has an unpleasant run-in with Lei Ling, the sperm donor's girlfriend, who begins to harass her. Alice meets a man named Lisa, who claims to be a 'lesbian in a man's body' whom she asks on a date. Meanwhile, Tim, still distrustful of Jenny after their quickie wedding, returns home alone leaving Jenny on her own. While hitchhiking back to Los Angeles, Jenny gets a ride from two disaffected teenagers, named Malcolm and Marnie, where she confides in them about her troubled life and spends the time writing a long, heartfelt letter to Tim describing her emotional pain. Also, Shane gets a big emotional boost when Harry wants to refer her hairstyling techniques to public celebrities.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
 | Lisa Gay Hamilton | ... | Art Show Attendee |
| Kyle Labine | ... | Gus |
| Shannon Munro | ... | Katie |
 | Jessica Lucas | ... | Roxanne |
| Matthew Currie Holmes | ... | Clive |
| Colin Cunningham | ... | Harry Samchuk |
| Michael Tiernan | ... | George |
| Morgan Brayton | ... | Marti |
| Alana Husband | ... | Marcy |
| Robyn Ross | ... | Marnie |
| Andrew McIlroy | ... | John James |
 | Nolan Gerard Funk | ... | Malcolm (as Nolan Funk) |
 | Tahmoh Penikett | ... | Sheriff |
| Jeremy Beck | ... | Gay Boy |
 | Sean Carey | ... | Gay Boy |
| Rachel Hayward | ... | Ellie |
| Marcus Gibson | ... | Marcus Allenwood |
 | Taayla Markell | ... | Lei Ling |
 | Nicki Clyne | ... | Delilah |
 | Colin Foo | ... | Herbalist |
| Aaron Dudley | ... | Alan |
| Kwesi Ameyaw | ... | Randy Jackson |
| Jennifer Copping | ... | Carolyn |
| Ari Cohen | ... | Conrad Voynow |
| Devon Gummersall | ... | Lisa |
Season 1, Episode 7: L'Ennui
29 February 2004After returning home, Jenny is hurt when Tim rejects her and tells her to move out. Jenny then goes to Marina who willingly offers her place and they have a great time together. But it all comes to a sudden head when Marina reveals that she has another lover, named Francesca, living in Italy. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina struggle with their fears of parenthood, especially Tina with her pregnancy. Dana's fears about being outed by her endorsement contract with Subaru wrecks her relationship with Lara. Shane throws a party aboard Harry's boat with all her friends in attendance. Alice, fed up with women, tries a relationship with Lisa, who does not turn out to be as expected. Also, Kit is stung when her estranged son, David Waters, doesn't show up for their meeting after thinking that she's fallen off the wagon again.
Season 1, Episode 8: Listen Up
7 March 2004Jenny tries to explain her situation and her confused sexuality to her one-time college roommate, Annette, who suggests they stalk Marina's girlfriend, Francesca, after she arrives in town. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina attend group therapy in preparation of becoming parents while Bette faces off against a militant writer, named Yolanda, who questions Bette's self-image as a mixed race. With her Subaru endorsement contract in full swing, Dana, with Alice in tow, decides to come out to her right-wing parents during a formal ball for Mrs. Fairbanks despite knowing they will not approve. Kit is offered by an agent to help writing a song for rapper Slim Daddy. Also, Shane throws Clive out of her place after seeing him reverting back to his old criminal self when she catches him pilfering items out of her own apartment to support his drug habit.
Season 1, Episode 9: Luck, Next Time
14 March 2004Bette faces serious personal and professional problems when the art gallery comes under attack for it's radical art and Tina buys some expensive baby accessories without consulting her. As Dana starts to find herself as she really is, fame (with complications) finds Shane when she does a hairstyle to a has-been actress, named Cherie Jaffe, who makes a pass a her. Alice finds complications with Lisa and turns to another man, named Andrew. Meanwhile, Jenny is in turmoil when she's more confused then ever about being with Tim or Marina after having an unpleasant dinner with Marina and Francesca who defend their open romance. But Tim refuses to take Jenny back when he tells her that he will never forget, nor forgive, her cheating on him. Also, Kit begins to rehearse for Slim Daddy's music video.
Season 1, Episode 10: Liberally
21 March 2004Tina's grief from her sudden miscarriage is eased when an unexpected opportunity arrives in the form of Oscar, a member of her and Bette's therapy group, who asks her to volunteer at his social insurance office and they find some dirt on Fay Buckley, the fanatically conservative leader of a religious right group who's bent on shutting down Bette's art gallery which leads to a live television debate. Shane's relationship with Cherie becomes complicated when Cherie's unsuspecting husband, Steve, wants to invest in Shane opening up her own hair salon while he asks her to spend time with his emotionally distant teenage daughter, Clea, who also makes a pass at Shane. Marina and Francesca have an argument over Francesca wanting to leave town again for a job. Jenny tries to help Tim whom begins to date Trish, one of his swim team students. Dana also gets a new liberal hairstyle and tries a fling with Jenny, but it doesn't work. Alice worries that she might be pregnant after her flings with Lisa and Andrew. Also, Kit makes her return to the stage during a club party with Slim Daddy.
Season 1, Episode 11: Looking Back
28 March 2004Bette prepares for the gallery's 'Provocations' show and hires Candace, an attractive female contractor and the ex-lover of Yolanda, to handle the set-up. Meanwhile, Tina, Jenny, Shane, Alice and Dana share an eventful road trip to Palm Springs to the Diana Shore Golf Classic for women. While there, they tell their 'coming out' stories, and Alice's mother, Lenora, tags along to her home after an acting job. At the hotel, Dana meets her new manager, Tonya, and both hit it off, while Alice suspects that Tonya is just a grifter. Jenny unloads about her tragic life to some of the attendees, and meets a new lady, named Robin, and both hit it off.
Season 1, Episode 12: Locked Up
4 April 2004A near-riot at the art gallery lands Bette, Dana, Shane, and Alice in the L.A. county jail, which puts Bette in dangerous proximity to Candace when they share a cell together. Meanwhile, Kit meets Ivan, an auto mechanic and ultra-butch drag king that she finds herself strangely attracted to. Marina contemplates life without Francesca, and beings to flirt with Robin, knowing that she has a dinner date with Jenny. While attending the local aquarium for working on her new book, Jenny meets an attractive marine biologist named Gene, whom she too asks out. As Tim and Jenny discuss divorce, Shane's relationships spin out of control when Clea refuses to take no for an answer to back away. Also, Dana remains oblivious to Tonya's hidden agenda for her.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Ion Overman | ... | Candace Jewell |
 | Kelly Lynch | ... | Ivan |
| Anne Ramsay | ... | Robin |
| Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Samantha McLeod | ... | Clea Jaffe |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
| Luvia Petersen | ... | Cowboy |
 | Meredith McGeachie | ... | Tonya |
| Scott Logie | ... | Graham |
| Leslie Hopps | ... | Marilyn |
| Carmen Aguirre | ... | Isabella Pernao |
 | Biski Gugushe | ... | Protester |
| John Murphy | ... | Protester |
| Nicola Cavendish | ... | Prison Matron |
 | Tristin Leffler | ... | Policewoman |
 | Brenda Campbell | ... | Policewoman (as Brenda L. Campbell) |
 | Tygh Runyan | ... | Gene Feinberg |
 | Claude Duhamel | ... | Tim's Friend |
| Winston Brown | ... | Tim's Friend |
 | Zak Santiago | ... | Oscar |
 | Veena Sood | ... | Reporter |
| Marco Soriano | ... | Gallery Curator (uncredited) |
Season 1, Episode 13: Limb from Limb
11 April 2004The 'Provocations' art show finally premieres at the CAC with mixed reviews, while Bette can no longer resist the temptation and begins a sordid fling with Candace. Meanwhile, Marina continues to flirt with Robin despite knowing she's dating Jenny, who begins to have a lustful fling of her own with Gene. Shane's life turns from bad to worse when her attempts to let down Clea easy turns disastrous, and Cherie abandons Shane when their affair is finally discovered which leads to Steve terminating his business arrangement with Shane. Tina finds out about Bette's fling with Candace. Dana loses a friend when her pet cat dies and gains a fiancée when Tonya proposes marriage. Also, Kit tries to make sense of Ivan's attention and her reaction to it.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Karina Lombard | ... | Marina Ferrer |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Ion Overman | ... | Candace Jewell |
| Anne Ramsay | ... | Robin |
| Kelly Lynch | ... | Ivan |
 | Rosanna Arquette | ... | Cherie Jaffe |
| Meredith McGeachie | ... | Tonya |
| James Purcell | ... | Steve Jaffe |
| Samantha McLeod | ... | Clea Jaffe |
| Tygh Runyan | ... | Gene Feinberg |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
| Zak Santiago | ... | Oscar |
| Michael-Ann Connor | ... | Mikela |
| Nicole McKay | ... | Trish Peverell |
| Sean Campbell | ... | Cop |
| Duncan Minett | ... | Reporter |
 | Miles Meadows | ... | 'Cooper' The Waiter (uncredited) |
Season 2
Season 2, Episode 1: Life, Loss, Leaving
20 February 2005Five months later. Bette desperately begs for forgiveness from Tina over her affair with Candace, but it falls on deaf ears. But Tina is revealed to be hiding a shocking secret from her friends that she happens to be pregnant again. Meanwhile, Alice and Dana continue to hide their romantic tryst from the others, including Tonya. Jenny finds herself with writers block, and saying an emotional goodbye to Tim as he prepares to leave town for a teaching job back in Ohio. Shane lands a new lover, named Carmen de la Morales, whom she meets at a movie studio while doing hairstyling for her latest client. With Marina gone after learning of her nervous breakdown and her attempted suicide, Kit decides to buy The Planet and continues to have mixed feelings over hanging out with Ivan.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Eric Mabius | ... | Tim Haspel |
| Kelly Lynch | ... | Ivan Aycock |
| Anne Ramsay | ... | Robin |
| Arianna Huffington | ... | Herself |
| Ion Overman | ... | Candace Jewell |
| Meredith McGeachie | ... | Tonya |
| Tygh Runyan | ... | Gene Feinberg |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
| Judith Maxie | ... | Dr. Wilson |
 | Matty Finochio | ... | Staffer |
| Brenda Crichlow | ... | Loan Officer (as Brenda M. Crichlow) |
| Nina Pousette | ... | Hipster Waitress |
| Debra Donohue | ... | Diner |
 | Lydia Castro | ... | Farmer Woman |
| Angela Bohn | ... | Hollywood Woman |
 | Alison Matthews | ... | Associate Producer |
 | Cassandra Sawtell | ... | Jane - Age 8 |
| Luciana Carro | ... | Lisa |
Season 2, Episode 2: Lap Dance
27 February 2005Acting on Alice's advice, Tina decides to hire a famous, but ruthless, feminist lesbian lawyer named Joyce Wischnia, to support and help with her separation from Bette. Meanwhile, Dana and Tonya have a get together with Dana's parents to discuss their upcoming nuptials. Ivan gives Kit the cold shoulder as she prepares to finalize her purchase of The Planet coffeehouse from Marina's visiting estranged husband. Jenny enrolls in a creative writing class at UCLA taught by the stern and cynical Charlotte Birch which the latest writing assignment makes Jenny decide to have a serious discussion with Robin regarding their relationship. Also, Dana and Tonya take Alice, Shane, and Tina for a night on the town to a strip club.
Season 2, Episode 3: Loneliest Number
6 March 2005When she is rejected from the writing class of Charlotte Birch, Jenny sets out to win over her intimidating professor by deciding to write a page based on her life story. Shane moves in with Jenny at the house, where Jenny meets Carmen for the first time, and a kind of attraction develops almost at once. Meanwhile, Bette goes on a downward spiral over Tina's lawsuit. Joyce also offers Tina a place to stay at her guest house during her legal battle. Dana and Alice continue to hide their attraction, while Toyna decides to make a show of her impending marriage to Dana. Kit tries to find an opening act for The Planet's grand re-opening, and things heat up, then cool down, between Shane and Carmen. Also, Tina is devastated when she finds an e-mail love letter from Candace on Bette's computer.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Sandra Bernhard | ... | Charlotte Birch |
 | Jane Lynch | ... | Joyce Wischnia |
| Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Chris William Martin | ... | Hunter Kirby |
| Meredith McGeachie | ... | Tonya |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
 | Barclay Hope | ... | Bert Guber |
| Gary Jones | ... | Eric Beener |
| Samantha Kaine | ... | Vanessa (as Samantha Banton) |
 | Michael Karl Richards | ... | Roman Brown |
| Peter Shinkoda | ... | Bryan Karikawa - Subaru Rep |
 | Fabrice Grover | ... | Aaron Engleberg |
 | Tony Abatemarco | ... | Mad Man |
| Victoria Billingsley | ... | Young Jenny |
| Alyson Palmer | ... | BETTY Member |
| Amy Ziff | ... | BETTY Member |
| Elizabeth Ziff | ... | BETTY Member |
| Ted 'Mino' Gori | ... | BETTY Member |
| Ted Salvatore | ... | BETTY Memeber |
Season 2, Episode 4: Lynch Pin
13 March 2005Bette travels to New York on business to ask for continued funding for the California Art Center from Helena Peabody, the ruthless daughter of Peggy Peabody, who takes over her mother's business and refuses to give anymore funds. Later, Bette finds herself lonely and has a one-night-stand with a woman she meets in a nightclub. Meanwhile, Tina is shocked and angry when her lawyer, Joyce, makes a pass at her. Jenny and Shane search for a new roommate. But they have no luck with interviews until a dashing young film maker, named Mark Wayland, drops by and charms both of them. Kit bonds with an inspirational speaker named Benjamin Bradshaw. Also, Shane has a run-in with a movie producer, named Veronica Bloom whom, after seeing Shane's quick wit and determination, offers her a job.
Season 2, Episode 5: Labyrinth
20 March 2005Bette tries to fix her relationship with Tina who temporarily settles in the house, but she gets a rude awakening with some bad news at work when Helena Peabody arrives in Los Angeles to stay, and maliciously withdraws her grant from the CAC and gives a $100,000 grant to Tina's social work office. Things go from bad to worse for Bette when she later finds out that she was the last to know about Tina's pregnancy. Meanwhile, Alice and Dana try taking their secret relationship to a different level with new sexual positions. Tonya throws a bachelorette party at The Planet with Dana's and Tonya's mothers in attendance, and Carmen as the DJ. Shane starts her new job as the PA to the egotistical Veronica Bloom who does not pass up any opportunity to exploit Shane's personal wit to get what she wants. Jenny gets some confidence from her new shortened hairstyle, while Mark launches a new video project, with both Jenny and Shane being the center of it. But when they both back out, Mark and his sleazy friend, Gomey, install hidden cameras all over the house to get the footage needed.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
 | Eric Lively | ... | Mark Wayland |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
 | Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Camryn Manheim | ... | Veronica Bloom |
| Meredith McGeachie | ... | Tonya |
 | Charles S. Dutton | ... | Dr. Benjamin Bradshaw |
 | Sam Easton | ... | Gomey |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
| Ruth Nichol | ... | Dotty |
 | Terence Kelly | ... | Phil |
| Susan Hogan | ... | Sharon Fairbanks |
 | Jeff Ellingson | ... | Veronica's Assistant |
 | Kyle Downes | ... | Aaron Sanborn (as Kyle J. Downes) |
 | Alisen Down | ... | Priscillia |
| Bruce James | ... | Mark |
 | Monique Ganderton | ... | Woman in Stairwell |
| Josephine Jacob | ... | Cute Girl |
| Wendy Morrow Donaldson | ... | Mother |
| Kim Paris | ... | Teenage Daughter Freak |
 | Sefton Fincham | ... | Teenage Son Freak |
| Gina Doty | ... | Nelly |
 | Marsha Regis | ... | Maria |
| Cameron MacDonald | ... | Director (uncredited) |
Season 2, Episode 6: Lagrimas de Oro
27 March 2005Alice pushes Dana to break up with Tonya after a major tennis tournament. But Dana isn't prepared for when Tonya reveals her own secret about being involved with Melissa Rivers, one of Dana's sponsors. Meanwhile, Tina considers her new attraction to Helena as she moves out of Bette's place for the second time. Tina also ignores Bette's warnings that Helena is dangerous and does anything to get what she wants. Kit finally hooks up with Benjamin and persuades a lonely Bette to attend one of his seminars. Following Charlotte Birch's advice, Jenny decides to bond more with Carmen. Also, Mark becomes more obsessed with Shane when he hires a prostitute, named Kelly, to seduce her so he can secretly videotape it.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Eric Lively | ... | Mark Wayland |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Sandra Bernhard | ... | Charlotte Birch |
| Melissa Rivers | ... | Herself |
| Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Chris William Martin | ... | Hunter Kirby |
| Meredith McGeachie | ... | Tonya |
| Charles S. Dutton | ... | Dr. Benjamin Bradshaw |
| Heather Douglas | ... | Baby Dyke |
| Leanne Adachi | ... | Baby Dyke |
| Sam Easton | ... | Gomey |
 | Stefanie von Pfetten | ... | Kelly |
| Vangelis Stolidis | ... | Handsome Man |
 | Bob Glouberman | ... | Older Man |
| Eileen Bui | ... | Jun Ying (uncredited) |
Season 2, Episode 7: Luminous
3 April 2005Shane tries to dull her pain by a day at a health spa with Veronica in the hopes that she can forget about Carmen and Jenny's blossoming relationship. Later, Shane gets stoned in which she gets beaten up, and is rescued by Mark. Meanwhile, Tina comes between Helena and her ex lover, Winnie Mann, over custody of their two young children. Bette also sees a glimmer of hope in her life when she meets Leo Herrera, the California Art Center's new sponsor, and word gets around of her single status. Jenny continues writing her novel for Charlotte's writing class and comes into issues with her classmate Hunter. Also, Dana and Alice call everyone to The Planet to announce their romantic relationship where Kit throws them a party for them.
Season 2, Episode 8: Loyal
10 April 2005When Alice tries to catch up on her latest journalism assignment, she accidentally runs into her ex, Gabby, and is more surprised to find out that Gabby is now dating Dana's ex-girlfriend Lara. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina try to reach an agreement over their relationship, as Tina goes house-hunting with Helena who comes on board the CAC's board of directors. Bette meets Winnie who wants to recruit Bette over helping her win her custody battle over Winnie and Helena's kids. Jenny is worried that she may have lost the job of ghost-writing a TV star, named Burr Connor's, autobiography because she lets it slip out about her lesbianism. Mark and Gomey meet with a sleazy producer for their reality video, while Mark continues to obsess over Shane, who finds some comfort in a church over her recent emotional setbacks.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Eric Lively | ... | Mark Wayland |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Tony Goldwyn | ... | Burr Connor |
 | Melissa Leo | ... | Winnie Mann |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
| Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Sara Botsford | ... | Allen Barnes |
| Guinevere Turner | ... | Gabby Deveaux |
 | Christopher Shyer | ... | Rod Sebring |
 | Brendan Penny | ... | Young PA |
 | David Richmond-Peck | ... | Eric Sonnenberg |
| Sam Easton | ... | Gomey |
 | Michelle Harrison | ... | Mara Atwood |
| Dion Luther | ... | Real Estate Agent |
| Warren Christie | ... | Leo Herrera |
 | Alex Ferris | ... | Wilson |
| Eileen Bui | ... | Jun Ying |
| Pablo Coffey | ... | Priest |
| Sarah Hayward | ... | Mimi |
| Guy Demong | ... | Engineer |
| Cameron MacDonald | ... | Director |
Season 2, Episode 9: Late, Later, Latent
17 April 2005Dana is stunned when Alice requests a bold sexual favor from her: a new strap-on. Meanwhile, Charlotte Birch sets up Jenny with another meeting with Burr Connor to ghost write his autobiography where he privately reveals to Jenny that he too happens to be gay, and does not want to come out of the closet. Jenny also finds out about Mark's voyeurism when she accidentally discovers his videotape collection where on one, Carmen's reveals her real feelings for Shane. In the meantime, Mark finally completes his reality video. But his sleazy and narrow-minded producer, dissatisfied that there still isn't enough sex or nudity in it, terminates Mark's employment. Kit plans a romantic night for Benjamin, but it doesn't end well when Benjamin cancels and Kit ends up at an AA meeting where Ivan is in attendance. Also, Bette and Tina have an intimate encounter as they bond over their unborn baby, but it goes no further. Tina then goes back to renew her relationship with Helena.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Eric Lively | ... | Mark Wayland |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Tony Goldwyn | ... | Burr Connor |
| Sandra Bernhard | ... | Charlotte Birch |
| Camryn Manheim | ... | Veronica Bloom |
| Kelly Lynch | ... | Ivan Aycock |
 | Daryl Shuttleworth | ... | Dan Foxworthy |
| Judith Maxie | ... | Dr. Wilson |
| David Richmond-Peck | ... | Eric Sonnenberg |
 | Tammy Hui | ... | Assistant |
| Sam Easton | ... | Gomey |
 | Graem Beddoes | ... | Ryan |
 | Agam Darshi | ... | Waitress |
 | Mikela J. Mikael | ... | Iris |
 | Lori Ann Triolo | ... | Curator (as Lori Triolo) |
 | Kelly-Ruth Mercier | ... | Go-Getter |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
| Roy Duquette | ... | Burr's Trainer |
Season 2, Episode 10: Land Ahoy
24 April 2005Dana, Alice, Shane, Carmen and Jenny take an eventful Olivia Cruise on a ship around the Caribbean. During it, Alice and Dana attempt to roll-play as characters from "the Love Boat" only to end up with Dana becoming seasick. Both Carmen and Shane question Jenny's moody behavior throughout the trip, in which after wards, Jenny confronts Mark and forces him to come clean to them about his video project and Carmen's feelings for Shane. Back in Los Angeles, Bette and Kit struggle to reconcile with their estranged father, Melvin, who comes for a visit. Also, Tina attends a formal dinner banquet with Helena to receive a prestigious award for Tina's social work.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Eric Lively | ... | Mark Wayland |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Katy Selverstone | ... | Phoebe Sparkle |
| Sara Botsford | ... | Allen Barnes |
| Charles S. Dutton | ... | Dr. Benjamin Bradshaw |
| Ossie Davis | ... | Melvin Porter |
| Amy Ziff | ... | Herself - Cellist |
 | Shawn Colvin | ... | Herself |
| Torie Osborn | ... | Herself |
| Joy Walker | ... | Girl #1 |
| Kelly Parks | ... | Girl #2 |
| Sylvia Rhue | ... | Owl |
 | Angela Uyeda | ... | Sales Clerk |
 | Ron Selmour | ... | Security Guard |
| Tosca Baggoo | ... | Security Guard |
| Daryl Shuttleworth | ... | Dan Foxworthy (scenes deleted) |
| Saskia Gould | ... | Mark's Club Date |
| Jeremy Crittenden | ... | Customer |
| Preston Cook | ... | James |
 | Rose Sias | ... | Seminar Attendee (uncredited) |
Season 2, Episode 11: Loud & Proud
1 May 2005Dana is stunned when she learns a big secret about her younger brother, Howie, when he tags along with her and Alice at the annual Gay Pride Parade of 2005. Meanwhile, Mark tries to make amends with Jenny and Shane about his videotaping of them, and Jenny eventually tells him that he can stay with them, but on the condition that they cannot be friends. Kit and Bette keep a hospital bedside vigil for their father, Melvin, after learning that he has terminal prostate cancer but worse still, is refusing treatment. Tina also brings Helena along to the Gay Pride Parade, while Shane decides to try to open up to Carmen. At the end, Jenny uncovers a long-repressed and shocking memory about her childhood after visiting a bondage club.
Season 2, Episode 12: L'Chaim
8 May 2005Bette reaches out to Tina as she and Kit decide to take her father home to Bette's house from the hospital for his final days. Meanwhile, Jenny struggles to compose herself after recalling a difficult memory from her childhood which leads her to a strip club where she decides to perform. Alice becomes jealous when Dana agrees to have dinner with her ex-girlfriend, Lara Perkins. Also, Shane continues to reach out to Carmen.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Eric Lively | ... | Mark Wayland |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
| Michael Tomlinson | ... | Franklin Phillips |
| Ossie Davis | ... | Melvin Porter |
| Ryan Booth | ... | Moving Man |
 | Linda Ko | ... | Shelly Greenlee |
 | Cobie Smulders | ... | Leigh Ostin |
| Jenn Forgie | ... | Aimee |
 | Don Thompson | ... | Victor |
 | Sonya Salomaa | ... | Emma (as Sonya Saloma) |
 | Emily Holmes | ... | Lola |
| Peaches | ... | Herself |
Season 2, Episode 13: Lacuna
15 May 2005Melvin's funeral service is attended by a surprise guest, Gloria Steinem, as Bette gets stunning news about her job when her boss, Franklin, fires her over the board keeping Leo Herrera as the manager. Meanwhile, Tina goes into a surprisingly difficult labor and is forced to go to the hospital as the situation gets more difficult, and dangerous. Jenny finally reaches her breaking point over her painful childhood memory of being gang raped at age 8 at a carnival by a group of four degenerate teens. Alice continues to struggle with her jealousy over Dana being around Lara. Also, Peggy Peabody arrives in Los Angeles and lays down the laws with Helena over her custody battle with Winnie for their two kids. Shane finally decides to try out a relationship with Carmen, and Mark gets renewed confidence when he gets another video taping job.
Season 3
Season 3, Episode 1: Labia Majora
8 January 2006Six months later. Bette and Tina, now back together, try to deal with parenting Tina's newborn daughter, Angelica, while trying to handle an obnoxious, wheelchair-bound, social worker, named Roberta Collie, who disapproves of their unorthodox parenting methods. Meanwhile, Alice, hosting her own radio show, The Chart on KZWA in Santa Monica, cannot get over her breakup with Dana who has gotten back together with Lara Perkins, leading to a hilarious 'road rage' chase through the streets... ending when Alice hits Roberta Collie's car. Helena decides to go into the movie business by purchasing a small and struggling studio, and decides on a chance on her personality being the only one whom tries to comfort Alice with her emotional setbacks. With Mark having moved out of the house, Carmen has moved in, and her romantic relationship with Shane gets a little more serious when Carmen wants to take Shane to meet her parents, and she asks Shane to act 'straight'. Kit goes to her son, David, over a medical condition of hers. Jenny, recovering at her parents house in Illinois from her nervous breakdown, decides that she has had enough with Midwest life in dealing with her emotionally barren mother and ungrateful stepfather, and ponders moving back to Los Angeles with her new ultra-butch girlfriend, Moira.
Season 3, Episode 2: Lost Weekend
15 January 2006Kit hires Billie Blaikie, a transvestite party promoter to get the business up at The Planet with a gambling night, while her son, David, quickly disapproves of Billie's presence. Meanwhile, Jenny wonders where she stands with Moira as they take an eventful road trip back to California, where they pose as a man-woman couple, encounter hateful redneck teens, and dance at a out-of-the-way gay bar for women. Back in Los Angeles, Carmen's overbearing mother attempts to turn Shane into a more feminine person prior to a family gathering. Following Mrs. Collie's advice, Bette and Tina try to find a male role model for Angelica leading them to hire Angus Partridge, a struggling musician to help. Helena tries to help Alice get over her obsession with Dana and becomes more depressed and dependent on anti-depressant pills after learning that everyone has forgotten about her birthday. Also, Dana deals with health problems after Lara feels a lump in her breast during a session of their lovemaking.
Season 3, Episode 3: Lobsters
22 January 2006Shane finally gets her dream of opening her own hair styling business at a skateboarding shop called WAX owned by the gay and friendly Chase. Control freak Bette loses her position as the sole provider for the family, forcing Tina to take a job at the studio under Helena. Meanwhile, Jenny and Moira finally arrive back in Los Angeles where Jenny introduces Moira to her surprised friends. Although everybody is casually nice to Moria, she correctly senses their awkwardness and leaves during a welcome-back dinner that Bette takes everyone out to. Dana and Lara make plans to visit France while Alice still obsesses over Dana leading to friction with her radio show job. Kit is surprised by Billie Blaikie who wants to make some drastic changes to the Planet in favor of the local gay crowd. Also, Angus begins to develop an attraction to Kit while continuing to babysit for baby Angelica.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
 | Dallas Roberts | ... | Angus Partridge |
 | Daniela Sea | ... | Moira Sweeney |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
 | Alan Cumming | ... | Billie Blaikie |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
 | Keram Malicki-Sánchez | ... | Chase |
 | Laura Mennell | ... | Sister Toni |
| Naomi Joy Gallagher | ... | Sister Agatha |
| Frazey Ford | ... | Sister Christine |
 | Chelah Horsdal | ... | Psychic |
| John Gray | ... | Teenage Boy |
 | Susan Mosher | ... | Ruth |
| Judith Maxie | ... | Dr. Wilson |
| Patricia Idlette | ... | Technician |
| Elizabeth Weinstein | ... | Receptionist |
| Tommy Danielowski | ... | Waiter |
 | Jill Morrison | ... | Randa (uncredited) |
 | Tarita Virtue | ... | Gorgeous Actress (uncredited) |
Season 3, Episode 4: Light My Fire
29 January 2006While Tina and Helena attend a documentary screening of up-and-coming film maker Dylan Moreland, Bette travels to Washington D.C. to speak at a Senate hearing about asking for increased funding for left-wing artwork and afterwords, she meets with Senator Barbara Grisham who makes a move on her. Back in Los Angeles, Jenny, in an attempt to provide for both herself and Moira, puts her dreams of becoming a writer on hold and starts working as a waitress at The Planet. Jenny and Moira are also invited to a party hosted by Billie Blaikie where Moira meets like-minded people. Meanwhile, Carmen has to decide whether to give up Shane's opening party at WAX in exchange for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to DJ at an exclusive VIP party that Russell Simmons is throwing. Alice has an emotional meltdown on-the-air during her radio show and giving her boss, Ruth, a migraine. Also, Dana plays at a tennis tournament and declares her love for Lara in front of TV cameras.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Dallas Roberts | ... | Angus Partridge |
| Daniela Sea | ... | Moira Sweeney |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Alan Cumming | ... | Billie Blaikie |
 | Russell Simmons | ... | Himself |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
 | Alexandra Hedison | ... | Dylan Moreland |
| Billie Jean King | ... | Herself |
| Keram Malicki-Sánchez | ... | Chase |
 | Dana Delany | ... | Senator Barbara Grisham |
| Susan Hogan | ... | Sharon Fairbanks |
| Stephen Powell | ... | Chair Umpire |
| Elise Lelorun | ... | Ivanova |
 | Paul Anthony | ... | Felix - Young Waiter |
| Michael Ryan | ... | Senator Horsey |
| Duncan Minett | ... | Reporter |
| Carl McDonald | ... | Ginger Vitus |
| Bif Naked | ... | Cynthia |
| Nicholas Treeshin | ... | Tom |
| Derek McIver | ... | Pastor Frank |
 | Gillian Hutchison | ... | Margie Adams |
| Naomi Joy Gallagher | ... | Sister Agatha |
| Susan Mosher | ... | Ruth |
| Lisa Howell | ... | Girl |
Season 3, Episode 5: Lifeline
5 February 2006As Tina finds herself attracted to men once again by going onto Internet sex chat rooms, Bette explores Buddhism and also hears good news on the work front. Both Alice and Kit try out the Planet's Bisexual speed-dating hosted by Billie; Kit with Angelica's male nanny Angus, and Alice with a lesbian vampire named Uta. Meanwhile, Dana receives devastating news that she has cancer which calls for surgery. Helena pursues the documentary film maker Dylan Moreland despite her claims that she's straight. Moira goes out on the town as her male alter-ego Max. Also, Shane's ex-lover, Cherie Peroni Jaffe, now divorced and out-of-the-closet, drops by WAX to see her to talk about her new life which causes instant anger and jealousy in Carmen over their past and the way Cherie treated Shane.
Season 3, Episode 6: Lifesize
12 February 2006Bette discovers Tina's Internet sex-chat messages and gives her consent (and a possible ultimatum) to explore her feelings for men. Meanwhile, Jenny meets with a publisher about her manuscript for a book, while Billie makes Moira a tempting, but shady offer to give her testosterone drugs. Kit gives in to Angus' advances, and an angry Carmen lays down the law to Shane regarding their relationship over Shane's one-night fling with Cherie. Helena comes face-to-face with Dylan over where they stand where Dylan wants to continue their fling, despite Dylan claiming that she's straight and has a boyfriend, named Danny. Dana checks herself into the hospital for her breast cancer surgery while Lara contacts Dana's parents to update them on Dana's condition. Also, a new and improved Alice offers her support to Lara who confides in her the truth about Dana's condition which leads to the girls rushing to the hospital to be by Dana's side.
| Jennifer Beals | ... | Bette Porter |
| Erin Daniels | ... | Dana Fairbanks |
| Leisha Hailey | ... | Alice Pieszecki |
| Laurel Holloman | ... | Tina Kennard |
| Mia Kirshner | ... | Jenny Schecter |
| Katherine Moennig | ... | Shane McCutcheon |
| Dallas Roberts | ... | Angus Partridge |
| Daniela Sea | ... | Moira Sweeney |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Carmen de la Pica Morales |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Helena Peabody |
| Pam Grier | ... | Kit Porter |
| Alan Cumming | ... | Billie Blaikie |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Lara Perkins |
| Alexandra Hedison | ... | Dylan Moreland |
 | Callum Keith Rennie | ... | Danny Wilson |
| Susan Hogan | ... | Sharon Fairbanks |
 | Michael Hogan | ... | Irwin Fairbanks |
 | Barbara Kottmeier | ... | Young Bette |
| Brendan Penny | ... | Coleman Alt |
| P. Lynn Johnson | ... | Jan Martin |
 | Ellie Harvie | ... | Janice |
 | Andrew Airlie | ... | Dr. Shapiro |
 | Richard Keats | ... | Anesthesiologist |
 | Suzanne Bastien | ... | Nurse |
 | Geoff Gustafson | ... | Male Nurse |
| Pamela Diaz | ... | Rosie |
| Carrie Brownstein | ... | Herself |
| Janet Weiss | ... | Herself |
| Corin Tucker | ... | Herself |
| Sleater-Kinney | ... | Herself |
Season 3, Episode 7: Lonestar
19 February 2006Tina takes a business trip to Vancouver, Canada to a movie shoot location and has a chance to explore her feelings for the opposite sex with her producer Josh. Back in Los Angeles, Dana's cancer treatments put a strain on hers and Lara's relationship with Dana starting to lose her spirits, her sanity, and her will to live, and begins to lash out at Lara and everyone else. Helena continues her secret romance with Dylan. Meanwhile, Jenny helps Moira in her gender transformation to Max with the testosterone injects. Jenny then travels to New York to meet with an editor over her book being published, and she instantly clashes with the editor over the book's contents and of Jenny's continuing insecurity and mental instability over her childhood trauma for Jenny's both unwilling and unable to get past. Carmen and Shane decide to get matching tattoos out of their renewed love for each other. After a talk with the goth vamp Uta, Alice reverts back in her obsession over Dana by trying to find the life-size Dana cut-out she threw out. Also, Kit finally takes control over the situation at the Planet by firing the self-destructive Billie, while she continues her romance with Angus, and also gets B-52s to perform at The Planet.