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We're Getting Nowhere: "The L Word" Season 1 Finale, "Limb From Limb"

It's the final episode of Season One of The L Word, and the stage is set for even more drama to come in Season Two (and all of those that follow).

Bette and Candace check into a motel (and probably should never check out), then Tina figures it all out and goes nuts. A heartbroken Shane gets the big boot from Cheri, and Alice makes a midnight confession to Dana. Meanwhile, Jenny watches Gene and Robin sleep. Will they still be sleeping when Season Two begins? If they are, the arrival of Ms. Carmen de la Pica Morales should wake their asses up. (I speak from personal experience!)

It's also the final episode of WGN. We've kept our little v-log running for over a year and have had the privilege of being joined on the sofa by some amazing women, including Liz Feldman, Maile Flanagan, Maeve Quinlan, Jane Lynch, Elizabeth Keener, Bridget McManus, Mandy Musgrave, Coley Sohn and Meredith Scott Lynn. We send them each a tip of the hat for gracing us with their presence and having the good humor (but perhaps not the good sense) to go along with our antics.

Most importantly, we would like to thank the WGN viewers who have been so kind as to loyally watch each week, send us comments and make some pretty amazing tribute videos.

Lastly, we apologize to everyone we mocked in our re-enactments. Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. (And if you believe that, then Bette is taking bids for a new contracting job and would love to talk to you about your, ahem, "specs.")

When considering our final episode, Dara Nai specifically wanted to say, "I thought of Oscar Wilde's deathbed quip, "Either those curtains go or I do." As a gay writer, there's really no topping that. Plus, we may be going nowhere, but we're not dead.

Thanks to all the fans who noticed every last, weird bit of minutia; raced to leave the first comment, before they've even watched the episode; gave cheers and jeers to our shirts, our hair, our beverages and our pets; and gave us big love for doing something that was way too much fun.

In the immortal last words of Sylvia Plath, "I can fix this oven."

So thanks for the memories, and watch the last episode here now...

We're Getting Nowhere: The L Word S1 Finale "Limb From Limb"

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  • JasmeenKru's picture

    Off to watch :D.

    First :)

    Off to watch :D.

    This is the last one :(

    Butt4dayz's picture

    AE gives Jill the shaft?

    Keith Sweat wrote a song about it and my post is based off the same sentiment......... 'Something Just Ain't Right.'  No more WGN, no notice, no good bye, thanks for the support, kiss our asses - nothing!  Karmen addressed the finale in her editoral bite but no mention in the actually video that this is it.  The final v-blog was very dry and kinda boring.  Karman seemed disengaged, Dara was rude, talking over Jill numerous times and Jill, well un-JillieB like - sorta timid, very un-Leo-ish.

    I stumbled onto this site unintentionally, seeking some spoilers for TLW when my eyes landed on a green tank top! Once I was able to bring my eyes upward to my great delight I saw her face and from there my crush began.  For someone who was only 'sitting in' for Dara, Jill turned what would have been a mediocre blog into an instant hit.  I watched every week, became a member and I'm not even gay.  It's ashame, I will miss the reenactments, Luna, the puppets and the stories, but most of all Jill. 

    Jill you are a Rock Star, you deserve your Own show!  I wish you the best of everything!

    briemillman's picture

    Jill?

    Yeah seriously, what the F is up with the lack of acknowledgement? WGN was the most popular v-log on AE and suddenly they're just like "bla bla bla...the end." Something's up. Is anyone else noticing that it's been a full month since Jill's been on anything on AE? I'm kinda getting a vibe that she's...not exactly bored but trying to do other things maybe? We all know she's a rockstar, but she doesn't seem to have gotten anything out of WGN appart from fans. Bridget got her own show pretty quick, maybe Jill's out there looking for hers? I hope so, or there are gonna be a lot of lesbians (and evidently straight people) kicking up a shit-storm!
    Alyssa12's picture

    i sing:

    So long
    Farewell
    Aufwiedersehn
    Goodbye
    I leave and heave a sigh and say goodbye

    Goodbye!

    Jei's picture

    Salute to the Terrible Three!

    Snapple's picture

    Gonna miss this.

    Hmm, I almost don't want to watch this the last episode. That way there will always be one to look forward to and I can save it for a rainy day. We'll see how long I can hold out. Anyways, loved WGN!!! You guys rock!
    latinlizzy's picture

    nooo the end? whyyyy

    oh my god nooooo the last one .

    at least i got to be one of the firsts to post a comment LOL

    im gonna miss you guys!!!!   this was, is ,and is always gonna be my favorite vlog

    LOVE YOUUUUUU

    ps: jill please you need to have a new vlog too !! i get to see karman and dara in their list but its not gonna be the same if i dont get to see you vlogging  pleassse when is ur new vlog coming  !!! WHENNNNN

    emmaxx's picture

    The end :(

    Thanks for everything, ladies.

    It has been way too much fun, and we'll miss you!

    cyn_thedashingheroine's picture

    We love you guys....

     and i wish that you return for the l word season six.  my brother and i have watched every episode and we are sad to see you go, but i understand that we all have to let you go even though we are all going to miss you every thursday afternoon for quite a long while. well, we wish you the best and good luck... 

    WE love you...    goodbye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    SunriseShadow's picture

    I love the terrible three...

    ... and I'll missy you terribly. Thank you so much for the great times I had watching your vlogs. Thanks for the sarcasm, the laughter, the 'apple-juice' and the awesome guestbians.

    But most of all, thank you for being all so beautiful, inside and out!

    Lave-Vaisselle's picture

    Omg

    I'm so sad =( i really loved to see you all weeks, with much fun... I can't believe that is finish... I haven't see the video yet, but i want tell you now, that you help me in my life, now i know, i'm gay and, ANGRY IS SEXY, lol i love you girls(GIRRRRRLS), take care of you, you are nice persons. Don't change your perfect.

    Thank you for all you did for us. THANK YOU!!

    [Jill you'r so hot don't change too :D] [and sorry for mistakes, i'm french]

    btfinreverse's picture

    ohhh no!!!!

    last one?? what will happen to our thursdays???

    "That's it
    There's no way
    It's over, good luck"

    Boa Sorte meninas!

    Robin Jay's picture

    Thank you girls!!

    This vlog made me a member of this site. Thank you so much.

     

    Take a look/listen at myspace (www.myspace.com/robinjayunplugged) and add me as your friend! See ya @ myspace!!!

    Clonchi's picture

    yup

    me too, I became a member thanks to this vlog...

     

    Thank you ladies, for all the good times!! This vlog will be GREATLY missed... 

     

    MySpace

    carmen_tm's picture

    Noooo :( *CRIES* I'm

    Noooo :(

    *CRIES*

    I'm gonna miss you ladies!

     

    Go here for my view on all things lesbian: http://allthingslesbeau.blogspot.com

    Jenie Sullivan's picture

    new horizons

    Jill , Dara and  Karman who are completing a phase I wish them the best and great opportunities that await them

    spottie's picture

    ...

    well, I'm sure you guys know by now what you really meant for many but I still want to put it out there.

    I'm from Turkey, a country that you don't come across any gay people in your daily life, there's not even a single gay person I know. When I finally accepted that I was gay (believe me I took a looong time), I was sure that there was no way I was ever gonna be out. I was gonna live a miserable life hiding my true self from everyone I know.

    there were some examples out there to follow, of course" The L Word" was always great. When I first saw the show I was like, ok, I guess I'm not alone in this world, but still, those are not real people, it's all fiction and it's not always relatable.

    And then I came across your vlog. After watcing a few episodes, I became addicted. And not so long after, it changed the way I was feeling about myself. It was like, hey those are the kind of people that I'd like to be friends with. they're really cool. I guess I can be gay and still be cool. I have to make it clear tough, I was never a homophobic until I realized that I was gay. 

    Anyway, you were real and relatable. I was no longer ashamed of myself. And I'm happy to inform all of you that I'm no longer in the closet and I feel pretty good about it. 

    In my case, I owe all this to you guys.

    So Karman, Dara and Jill, I feel like you guys saved my life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and wish you guys the happiness of a lifetime. That's the least I can do...

    kuffnstuff's picture

    Wow....

    Good for you!  I am glad to hear that you are finally comfortable in your own skin---something that many of us go through at the beginning.  But, living in the states does make it easier, so I am here to say CONGRATULATIONS!  :) 

     Even if you can't shout it from the rooftops (yet), rest assured that there really ARE millions of us out here and that you're not alone.  Also, being gay isn't WHO you are, it's just a part of the bigger, terrific picture.  

     Way to go.  :)   

    JerseyGirl's picture

    So Sad

    This is so sad that I almost can't bring myself to watch it knowing its the end. I'm going to miss seeing you three once a week. Good luck with everything!
    smarti's picture

    Thank you

    Thank you very much WGN, I watched right from the begining, from the first SoN recap, when you didn't even have a name, and I have sincerely enjoyed every single episode and will be eternally grateful for your presence in my life ( that sounds awefully corny, but I mean it!) Best of luck with all future endevours, I'm sure we'll be seeing you around.

    Smartie - South Africa

    *don't judge*

    invisiblegrrrl's picture

    I'm sure there are loads of

    I'm sure there are loads of people like me who've never commented on this vlog but have enjoyed every single one.

    I think you're all brilliant and hysterical and thank you muchly for all the entertainment and help with procrastination and avoiding reality...

    Hope to see you all around AE (and elsewhere?) in the future.
    Susi's picture

    You will be missed

    I was going to write a long comment about how much I've enjoyed this year and how it's meant a lot to me (because I really have and it really has) but you know I'm not really all that elocuent so I'll just say thank you, it's been amazing and I'll miss you.
    sqeemy's picture

    i'm gunna miss u

    love the blog! watching south of nowhere and the l word without thinking about what you are going to say (or re-enact) it is not going to be as fun! thanks for the laughs!
    Berna's picture

    Thank you

    very much for this wonderful vlog. It was a joy to watch every week. You made me laugh so much and gave me a really good time. I'm definetly gonna miss you ladies a lot. Same goes for the hilarious reenactments, the snarky and funny comments, Karman's Tina-act, Jill's lovely cats and all the other stuff. 

    Wow, this was a really good and fun journey. I'll miss you. Thank you all big time! :)

    *takes a bow*

    Berna

     

    jordan-writes's picture

    This is so sad

    I can't believe this is the end of WGN. This is so sappy but its true: You guys were there for me when I didn't have anyone. And recently I may not have looked forward to your posts as much as I had in the past, but I can still remember when a new vlog would come out my heart would race in excitement. (This is actually making me seem really lame) But I just wanted you ladies to know that you helped me get through many things this past year, and even helped me come out to more people. Thanks for never getting anywhere. You will be missed.
    PetitCitron's picture

    Last mak... hmm

    So here it is. Last episode.

    About the L word episode itself, I'm glad that everyone was as happy as me when Alice made her beautiful awkward and dangerous move towards Dana at the end of the episode. And it also reminded of how violent this last scene with Tina and Bette was, and how I thought "What the f. does this mean ? Really ? Does this make any sense ?". And Gene IS the most useless character that was ever in this show !!

     

    About the WGN episode, I wish (probably like many of us viewers) that you had the opportunity to make a proper goodbye at the end of the episode, but that's life... I'll follow you in your future projects with as much pleasure as I had watching these video blogs. And I wish you three all the best !

     

    Thank you for the time and energy you put in this blog !

    Mak mak

    PetitCitron's picture

    Un petit oubli

    Oh, and you ARE international superstars as well now :0P (at least for us !)
    Juliancaliope's picture

    Petit Citron ?

    It's french , no ? where do you come from , petit citron ?

    x-tina_pt's picture

    don't leave us.... please :(

    Thanks for vlogging this last months... hoppe to see you soon...


    i <3 you all...

    beijos de portugal...

    vou sentir  saudades...
    ping93's picture

    I can't believe it's over :(

    You ladies were great, and this was an awesome year of vlogging goodness.

    We'll miss ya.

    jill-bennett-fan's picture

    wgn rocks

    thanks for all the laughs ladies     you three are awesome 

      wgn best.vlog.ever.    for serious

     

     

     

    Im not crazy, my reality is just different then yours.

    3Libras's picture

    I'm one of those...

    who never commented on one of your vlogs(mainly because I'm lazy as hell), but I've been following wgn since the day it started, I got obsessed with it in short time (to be exact when Dara made a joke about Bangs being Cher, I still laugh whenever I remember that) and I watched every episode and I enjoyed every single one of them. I absolutely adore all three of you, you all are beautiful, smart and funny and you just inspired all of us from around the world this past year. I'm also from Turkey like "Spottie" and although I was already out of the closet, I definitely agree with what she said about you making us feel good about ourselves. Since we don't have any role models in where we live, it was so moving and inspiring to see lesbians who were so confident and happy with themselves. I can't thank you enough for what you've given me this past year, all I can say is I hope to see more of you (I'm already watching Karman&Dara's lists :)) I'm really sad and I didn't watch it yet but I'm sure I'm gonna cry at the end:( Just wanted to let you know that you've reached so many people from around the world and we all just love you:) Cheers!
    rainbowchick's picture

    Thank You.

    Thank you for spending so much time doing this. These vlogs have helped me get through a prety rough year.

    DerangedBeanie's picture

    Thanks

    I heart the Terrible Three. I have enjoyed watching these vlogs for countless hours. I laughed a lot. One time so hard that I cried. I'll miss this show but I'm excited for what you all will do next.

     

    Dearlylovedaimee's picture

    Thanks for the memories...

    Ladies, it's so hard to say goodbye.You were the main reason I became addicted to AE. It's been a great ride! I appreciate all the hard work you three put into this vlog. You won't be forgotten. *Bows to the greats* 

     

    "I hate people, they hate me. So doesn't that classify as a healthy, functioning relationship?"

    lamp's picture

    You three [as a three] will

    You three [as a three] will be sooooooooooo missed!  And Jill  <:[  .  I crack open a drink and raise my glass to you all [ok so it’s a mug of tea but the sentiment’s there].  You’ve all brought a little more sunshine to the internet world, thank you!  And I leave everyone with this…                                                                    

    ‘When you are sorrowful, look again in

    your heart, and you shall see that in truth

    you are weeping for that which has

    been your delight.’  - Kahlil Gibran
    Ania_PL's picture

    Thank you

    Thank you guys !! Your vlog really ment a lot to me :) 
    twejlgaard's picture

    You guys are international

    You guys are international superstars!

    This v-log has made a difference.

    Thank you so much.

     

     

    jandra-cs's picture

    Good bye Ladies

    God I'm still crying over here. I can't believe that is really over now. No more WGN, no more terrible three talk again :___(  

    My lovely ladies Jill, Karman and Dara, it's been a pleasure to see you all this time. Thank you so much for your work and more important, your time. You are the reason why I'm addicted to  AE.

    I won't never forget this past year thanks to all of you. You have helped me more that you can imagine, and I've learned about so many things with you.. that I would never stop being grateful enough to all of you, so I'll keep saying THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!!

    Good luck with all your new projects, and please try not to disappear, please.

    Take care all of you

    . LOVE YOU LADIES SO MUCH!!!

    Natazzz's picture

    Thanks for the laughs ladies

    It's been such fun watching these Vlogs week after week.

    Your enthusiasm for all things gay (and not so gay) has been inspiring.

    I'll always remember you as those AE women who did a reenactment with a blowdryer and some broccoli ;-)

    P.S. I thought Candace was extremely hot, especially in her overalls...

    - - - - - - - - - -

    -Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.

    I blog, therefore, I am

    ellenrules's picture

    Thanks for the laughs and

    Thanks for the complete hilarity and witty geniusness, good luck for all of your future projects, I know they'll be successful cause you're all superstars - and well I've already seen episode one of Karman and Dara's new vlog and that was awesome too!! MUCH LOVE <3

    EDIT:P.S if the sock puppets are still around would you be interested in making us do silly things to win them or auction them off to finance the next season of 3-Way? Please :)

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There is too much love in this world to have to deal with hate.

    marilyne's picture

    *we're not worthy*

    I'm going to miss the Vlog, it's been a pleasure to watch it every week, you ladies rocked the place and definetly made history. I can see myself in a few years saying "i've seen them where it all started with WGN" but by this time you'll all be huge stars ;-)

    Bow to you Karman, Dara and Jill, good luck with all the new projet, it will always be a pleasure to watch you on screen and like all good shows i'll definetly do a WGN marathon every once in a while :-)

    Thank you so much :-D

    <3

    falsealarm715's picture

    Mmm Doritos...

    I'm going to miss your looney L Word commentaries so much ladies. Can't believe you three are disbanding ... or at least the vlog is disappearing. Thankfully we've got plenty of past episodes to fall back on.

    "Limb from Limb" means doll cannibalism? I was constantly distracted by the doll parts, especially Dara flicking us off with the torso (very nice) and Karman's oral fixation on the leg (I blame Jill for that one). 

    I'm really going to miss those puppet re-enactments, who knew googly-eyed Jenny was such a monster in bed ... maybe she's the one that pulled apart the Robin doll? On to watch previous episodes!!

    Thanks for giving us such a good run, I miss you spastic ladies already.

    ___//♫♪ let your girlfriend do what your boyfriend can't

    lunakiss's picture

    Gonna Miss WGN

    www.myspace.com/lunakiss7

    Changes,Changes and more Goodbyes at Afterellen. It's nice that the three of you graced  us with your presences here on Afterellen with your coolness,style, and wackiness. Great commentators and vbloggers ever. I'm so gonna miss you. Good luck on your careers and be blessed daily.

     

    chloe121212's picture

    Wow...

    I know I haven't commented on this site in a while ( that doesn't mean that I don't check it everyday... because I still do), it's just I haven't felt the need to say something that most had already said.  However, I found out a couple of weeks ago that this V-log was done after the season 1 finale of the L Word.   *Sniff*  I still remember back to last summer when I was strolling Veoh.com for nothing in particular and stumbled upon the 2nd episode of this V-log and was immediately hooked.  In fact it was because of this V-Log, (I love saying that), that I've become a member of Afterellen. And it only kept getting better with "spin-off" vlogs like Brunch with Bridget and This Just Out, and I'd even go as far as to put 3Way in that category as well.  So naturally, I've tried my hardest to keep that stiff upper lift because we all know "All good things must come to an end." But, as I'm sure you've been hearing this for weeks now, YOU ALL WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.

    Much Love

    Chloe

     

     

    "I don't kiss girls who wear doilies"

     

    Fires's picture

    I can't watch it..

    I can't believe this is the last WGN episode.

    Maybe I'll watch it next week or something.

    Or never ><

    lng's picture

    I'm sad that it's over -

    I'm sad that it's over - you will be missed!

    but glad that we'll still see karman and dara in their new vlog.

    good luck with everything!

    sukebind's picture

    Good night and Good Luck!

     Thanks for the entertainment this past year, I am especiallly sad that you won't be up for the final season as you really resurrected the show for this jaded L-Word viewer! I'll miss Dara'a caustic wit, Karman's effortless charm and Jill's all-round charisma and smarts. Good luck with all your projects. x

    ----------------------------------------------------

     "There is less in this than meets the eye”

    Corky153's picture

    We’ll always have WGN…

    Thanks for a great year of vlogging!
    I already said my goodbyes of WGN in other comments/messages. 

    Anyway, to stay on the subject of The L Word;
    The scene with Alice and Dana at the end of this episode really was great!
    I now have to re-watch my compilation of Alice and Dana in Season 2 (and last episode of season 1).
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Xm2yDRZY0 

    Again THANKS!
    atticusgirl's picture

    Thanks

    For all the laughs, sarcasm, and snarky remarks - about anything and everything...and sometimes even nothing.  You will definitely (and obviously) be missed.  Best of luck and good wishes to all of you.  And keep us laughing in one way or another...you guys all crack me up!

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