OH MY GOD.

oh my god.

I got a dick like a mule...with a big dick.

what the HELL was that?
was anyone else more than just a little unhappy about that ending?

jenny: i think she's psychotic. what do i do?

LORD could they have trashed that ending any more?  What in the hell was IC thinking?

The only redeeming parts were Helen's return and TiBette together again.  The rest was garbage, predictable, irresponsible and unconscionable, not to mention senseless.  Shall I tell you how I really feel?

Way too over the top for Shane to hook up with Nikki...And THERE at the closing party even.

I'm not sure where all of these problems arose with Alice and Tasha.  Very little foreshadowing there.  I guess PMSing is all the foreshadowing needed...

I loved seeing Bette and Tina together again as a couple.  That was the most redeeming thing about this episode.  Oh, and sticking it to Dawn Denbo.

Jodi.  [sighs]  Well, I bet we won't see her next season after this ending.  It was obvious early on that she would do something shocking to get back at Bette -- But this was just too much for me.  And seeing her in the background grinning at Bette's discomfort.  God. 

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that is wondering WTF that was. I was terribly bored through most of the episode.

I don't see ANY chemistry between Alice and what's her face (she'll always be the unstable little girl that killed her mother in Heavenly Creatures to me). I feel like the gave up on alice and tasha. I don't have much to say... I guess if saw any sparks between Aice and what's her face, it would make sense.

Shane and Nikki? whatever. Shane would not do that to her friend. She wouldn't. That was the only consistency in her character (well, besides being a ho I guess)...she was a good friend. or so I thought.

Ooohhh..Adele and Begonia are a couple. She changed the end of the movie...oohhh. Was that it with the Adele thing? I was still expecting more...not sure what, just something more.

Helena coming back was great. Maybe she can return to her type A, kick ass self. Did we ever find out if Peggy was ok? The quirky ending to the Shebar thing was ok...predictable, but it was cute (read: Seeing Dawn Dembo was a relief considering how the rest of the show dragged on).

Bette and Tina - I love seeing them together. Especially seeing each of them having their own life and coming home to each other. I liked that. but baby talk? already? come on...speaking of babies...angelica saying, "are you going to honk the horn?" was typical adorableness from Miss Olivia.

Jodi's show. alright...I was expecting a little more discussion from the friends about what happened. Kinda like Helena showing up...no one seemed surprised to see her or anything.

I blinked and therefore almost missed Max. Why wasn't he at the wrap party?

I'm going to bed.

Ok, what was that about Jenny saying "I gave you nothing. (dramatic pause as the camera pans to her) You stole it from me." And then she blabbers about having a great time etc. etc. What was that?! I have a theory that she was being "professional." I also have a feeling that Adele and Begonia (a star?!) had this deal going right from the start. As much as I detest Adele, that was pure genius.

Clap for Jodi.Way to humiliate Bette. That's exactly what she deserves, a true humbling experience. Bam! That too, was pure genius.

HELENA!! Helena...omg helena...she looks so tan, so gorgeous, so exotic, so Tahitian?! That--that is TOO humble! But she's back, and given that Mummy is coughing up what seems to be her last breaths (hope not), it looks like she's back for good. Whew!

SHANE?! That was so not Shane there. First, she gets her girlfriend to dump her, next, she hooks up with her bestfriend's girlfriend? Hell! Shane didn't even touch Carmen when she and Jenny were together. No no no no. Shane's not like that. Are they trying to make us hate the most lovable character of the show? I think that bong was shared around too much. What were they thinking?!

Dragon. Grrowl!

I was happy to see Bette and Tina get back together, i saw it coming from last season and this season it just came together, they just have a chemistry that goes unmatch. The way the move together on the dance floor, was soo, HOT, Hot. It was just how i wanted to see them again.

So for Helena I am happy that she is back and in good form, back to old self again. Alice and Tasha I think is a great couple, i dont see them breaking up, they too have a good connection, i hopes it work out.

Jenny will be jenny and Shane will be shane as we all no her to be the lover of the gang. I am happy that it is coming back again, cant wait.

I'm sorry people. But Angelica stole the WHOLE damn show. I wasn't even paying attenting to Bette and Tina in the beginning b/c she is just too damn adorable.

Moving along, I don't really expect much intellect or reasonable expectation of consistency or continuity. Character assassinations going on left and right. That is the only thing consistent about this show.

I would never expect Jodi to do THAT. She has lot more dignity than that. And give me a break with the baby talk ALREADY between Bette and Tina. Seriously? Are you f*cking serious? Whatever.

Helena looked HOTTT! Really happy to see her return with her badass, but humbled, self. Too bad Dusty didn't trek it back with her. Sigh.

I don't know...is it just me or did this season treat the implication of a DV-like relationship between DB and Lover C a bit too flippantly? Not amused at all.

As for Shane and Nikki. Dunno. Peope *do* things in the heat of the moment. Even loyal friends like Shane. It happens. People make mistakes. I find it credible. The scene was obviously a nod to when Tim walked in on Jenny and Marina from season 1. I wonder whether the implication is, by way of this scene and the Lez Girls movie ending, that Jenny will go back to men because she can no longer trust women, who only seem to break her heart.

Alice and Tasha are unraveling -- came out of nowhere so not much to say about that. And I'm sorry but why the f*ck is Alice dressed like a nun? Weird.

Adele -- um, anyway. (i have to admit she does look sexy when she smokes. hot.)

Molly -- probably a better, more complex, mature person than I thought she would be.

Kit needs a better storyline. Hope she gets some next season.

And of course I loved the waltz scene between Bette and Tina. I was opposed to these two getting back together at the beginning of the season. But like the f*cking fool that I am, I couldn't help but melt at the sight of these two damned fools waltzing. Lectrifying, indeed.

Fun season. Hard to believe it's been 5 seasons. Looking forward to the last 8 episodes. Cheers and good night.

I can honestly say (and agree with everyone else) that the ending to the season finale was SUCH a disappointment!  I thought maybe, just MAYBE IC would decide that Shane had worked through at least *some* of her issues, realized she made a huge mistake with Molly, and actually tried to right her wrong.  Of course not.  Her relationship ended it the way it will always ends until IC realizes it's okay for Shane to have a healthy, long term relationship and that the fans will STILL love her! 

 Jenny is psychotic but I can't help but feel sad for her.  :-/  Shane was one of the few people she had left and as she said....Shane broke her heart.  I hate waiting so long for a new season.  It better be good!  Let's hope they bring Carmen back like some people are saying because that would make it all worth it ;-)

I actually had to RANT after this episode. Does anyone else care about character continuity AT ALL?! GAH.

1. Alice and Tasha's story has become a complete disaster. They hinted at a racial "issue" in one of the last episodes... and maybe some stress with moving in.. but c'mon since when does sassy Alice want some stammering chick with a scooter? She giggled and Alice thought... screw my relationship. I'm gay and therefore the gods/IC can't allow me to deal with this in a healthy adult manner. I'd talk to Tasha but I'm too busy holding some random girl's hand on a bridge for no obvious reason.

2. Did they have to crucify Shane's character by making her hook up with Nikki? Shane may be "slutty" but she has some sense of decency, not to mention the fact that she loves Jenny. She was taking artsy pictures of Molly 2 seconds ago. GAH. What was that!?! AND WHO HOOKS UP AT A PARTY LIKE THAT?!! Christ. Not even Shane.

3. Jenny wimping out on Adele like that? Isn't crazy Jenny more fun.. and always crazy? She was just ordering everyone around and making people do her chores, and now she is some Betty Letsbefriends all of a sudden at the exact moment she should be kicking ass and taking names... just no.

4. Jodi might be pissed and all, but she has always been a classy lady and an artist. I'm not buying it at all. Not even a little bit. Stupid writing.

5. I don't want to watch tv that reinforces the negative stereotypes about lesbians so blatantly. So basically being a lesbian gives you, statistically speaking, a 0.0343% chance at a healthy adult relationship. Great. Oh and your friends will chase after the women you fall in love with, with their blind dyky lust. Fantastic. They even had to hint that it wasn't working out with Dusty and Helena on the island paradise because god knows the lesbians can't work it out.

IC, you are on my sh*t list. I said it after you took Dana away and I'm saying it again. Ridiculous. Totally ridiculous. Why don't you go ahead and spend season 6 on lesbians in a desperate search for sperm... because really it can't get much worse.

Whew.

You kids really need to take your panties out of that humungo knot and give IC a freakin' break. Seriously, if you REALLY hate everything that she does with this show.. then why the frick are you still watching it?

And especially all of you who are still whining about Dana - it was bound to happen! Breast cancer is a huge issue with women in our society. To have some random character with no heart die of breast cancer would be incredibly inconvenient and uneffective. It helped raise tremendous awareness and we all cared deeply that someone we LOVED dearly passed on due to this cancer. This is very much like real life.

If you didn't know - we don't get to pick and choose who dies of cancer in our life.

These characters all have reasons why they did what they did in this episode. Maybe we'll all have answers in the 6th season. And to whoever said Shane would never do what she did with Niki.... dude... what she did with Niki doesn't hold a candle to what she did to Carmen.

That's the end of my rant. Thank you.

Glad to see I'm not the only one who was disappointed. Perhaps I expected too much for a SEASON FINALE?...not that that's gonna stop me from tuning in next season. I really will miss this show despite its glaring inconsistencies and questionable storylines. Shane and Nikki? Really?

I admit to loving TiBette, the hopeless romantic in me melts during the scenes with the two people who genuinely seem to belong together. Did anyone else think "High Art" with Shane's little photography session? That seemed pretyy random. Helena's back! And tougher than ever apparently...yum ;)

But really WGN has stripped Kit of any respect I may have had for her. Now when she speaks all I hear is "girl? giiiirrrl! girrrl." (Although I think she might've actually said that in this episode - just like Ms. Bennett does it HAH!)

I can't believe I've gotta wait till next year (2009?!?!) to see how this all works out......and here's hoping Carmen will somehow return for the final season ::crosses fingers:: 

Lil Drummer Girl - I was thinking the SAME thing!

~ I can resist everything but temptation~

Mama Cee saved the knockout punch for the end and I liked it.

Some comments are saying essentially "that's so not Shane" but she humilated both Carmen and Paige, so why wouldn't she do it to Jenny? It made sense. Shane had feelings for Molly but it didn't work out and Shane shifted back into "Promiscuous Girl" mode to heal her wounds. At the restaurant, Shane was only thinking of herself. Did she mean to hurt Jenny? No but sex is Shane's therapy...   

I can only hope IC doesn't even think of entertaning a "Shenny" hook-up. *roll eyes* *yawn* Shane's true love is Cherie Jaffe because reckless knows reckless and Cherie will let Shane have her one night stands.

P.S. Venting: Please stop hoping for the return of Carmen. I know Sarah Shahi's hot but it's like you don't care that "Carmen" was f*cked over by Shane. 

Aside from everything that everyone has already said about this finale, did anyone else think that the way Dawn Denbo got the rug pulled from under her was just...not satisfying?  With everything she did, with everything she put Kit through, that was it?  That's how it ends? 

It was the same when Adele blackmailed production into letting her direct the movie.  With all that build-up, when the blackmail finally happened, it felt thoroughly incomplete. 

My prediction was that we would find out that it was Denbo who had Kit robbed in the beginning, that she and her lover Cindi were playing "good cop, bad cop" with the group, and that they somehow got Adele involved in their plans after the party at Shenny's house to get back at the entire group.  And that later on, they would not count on Helena to come back and whoops their butts.  That outcome may have been way too dramatic, but what came out instead...it all felt anticlimactic. 

I'm still checking out the final season to see how it ends, though.

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"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities"

That crap they pulled with Shane was just evil.  Besides that, all I really care about is Bette and Tina.  That dance scene was so romantic, it made my night.  Unlike most people here, the selfish part of me did not want a sixth season.  I didn't want IC to get the opportunity to cause me angst by messing up Bette and Tina's relationship again. Oh well, I'll still be watching when it comes back on.

So now that i'm not in shock/brain dead from thet episode...

TiBette - i don't have much to say about TiBette. I cared about them maybe 7 episodes ago. Then they took too long, so now i did'nt give a damn what happened to them. I'm also starting to get re-irritated with Tina again.

Jodi - Man. That piece. I understood why she did it, but it made no sense HOW. So you mean to tell me she videotaped/recorded Bette on the sly all those times? Where the hell did that come from? That whole scene made me say 'AwWwwW DEEEEEEEe-AAaaaaAAAaaammmmN!!!!!!' I agree it was harsh and let very very personal not just for Jodi but for Bette too (duh) but that..is art, i suppose. However I think she could have made the piece and kept it private, or at least not show it at an entire show. but DEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMNah!

Kit - I sweardaGod if i heard her say 'GiiIIiiRrrrrrrllLll!." onemore time in that 3 minute span I was gonna find that gun in the dumpster and start shootin. Kit was NOT that hood before!! COME ON!! Like, it's getting insulting now. I'm not saying give her a Scotish accent or something but damn.

Tasha y Alice - They really fucked me up with alice this season. Like, she turned into a complete bitch. Hasn't she always been the main one to fight for a relationship??!? Since when was it a good idea to take advice from SHANE? Bitch is you on the pipe!? While they look good together, it doesn't seem as though they had much in common from the jump, and just. ugh.

Denbo - I was expecting more of a production out of the fact that they bought out SheBar and got The Planet back, however seeing Denbo get pwned was funny, albiet totally expected. I didn't expect Helena to be back to aid in the pwnage, so that was awesome. The scene ran a little long though and was kinda anti-climatic as a result.

Shane and Molly - Ok I understand she felt all intimidated by Phyllis and felt the need to leave Molly but man that was shittily written. That was NOT the way to end it. Send her off for a drink and break up with her while she's on her way back? Weak, homeboy.

Shane and Nikki - of course. nikki's triflin, Shane's triflin. They had to hook up. At one point I thought Nikki was gonna fall over the edge and they were gonna have a murder case on their hands. Then i decided who needs an extra unfinished storyline?

Shane in general (lol) - really they've done everything possible with her character. I don't know where else they could go. And this is the SECOND time she's done some sht like that to Jenny..didn' she steal Carmen from her too?! You had to know something bad was gonna happen,. they spent too much extra time with Jenny/Shane BFF moments.

Jenny - Oh Ms. Schecter. She showed a GREAT deal of composure during all that. I felt So bad for her. Such a fragile creature. Oh yeah Shane..weren't you just congratulating her on how she really got through all the shit that happened and then you turn and do that? Man. Really what can you do but walk away from a friend that stole not one, but TWO women you were genuinely interested in?

Adele - that was it? I was still expecting more. Like a kidnapping/identity theft, or perhaps some sort of Jenny statue made out of ground turkey.

One thinf i noticed on this show is how people get their friends to handle their shit, then they show up confronting the people with their friends (while hiding behind said friend) then come out at the end to say something like 'Yeah! And STAy out!'. Really bad.

All in all, a rather disappointing season finale, But. I woulda been REALLY pissed had it been the Series Finale. I know I'll be back in 2009 to watch the last 8 episodes and hope that Alice gets her fucking act together Jesus Christ!!!

Oh yeah and I love some Isaac Hayes as much as anyone else but um...que?

I got a dick like a mule...with a big dick.

This episode really did drag for me.  sorry!  It just wasn't a good episode.  I'm not buyin' this season, man.

Tibette - WTH!!!  I agree with everyone.  Baby talk?  Y'all haven't even decided where you're gonna be living! (ie. the conversation in traffic)  You've been back together for like... 12 minutes!  Chill out Bette.  Also.  That scene where Bette is in the bed with Tina and she's kinda clinging to her.  Ok.  That image stood out for me.  It was desperation.  Like Tina was her anchor.  kinda sad. Bette said "How could she do that to me ... in front of my friends, students, people I care about."  Wow.  How selfish can you be Bette.  What the hell do you think Jodi was feeling when she found out about your cheatin' heart?  hmMmMmm???  However.  I must say that I find it quite odd that Jodi would have all that Bette audio just ... layin around somewhere but.  whatever.

Adele - booo.  I wanted fireworks!  SPiCE!!! Somethin' MAJOR.  I really wanted her to lose.  But it looks like Adele came out on top.  who knew.

Shane - ::singing::  Wheeeeeeeeeeeere DO I begin?!?!!!!!
Ok.  The conversation she had with Phyl in the gallery really did come off like that conversation Shane had with her father before she dumped Carmen. Some parental figure comes along ... tells Shane what her "nature" is.  Shane gives them the wounded blank stare.  Goes off and breaks someone's heart because she been reminded of what she is.  "Not worthy."  a "McCutcheon."  Personally.  I thought that was some lazy writing. 

Shane & Nikki - wrong.  all freakin' wrong.  WTH?!  WHY in the DEVIL were Shane and Nikki chasin' Jenny yellin' bullshit about friendship?!?!  
"Hey guys?!  Can't we all just be friends?!" -Nikki 
"Jenny.  I swear, I'm your friend."  -Shane says while her face is still shiny from Nikki's love juice.  not ok.

Jenny - I must say.  Jenny won me over this episode.  She really did.  The look on her face when she told Shane she'd broken her heart was just ... wow.  It was all in her eyes.  That DAMN MIA is TALENTED!!!!

Alice and Tasha - ummm...  WHEN THE HELL DID THEY MOVE?!?!!!  I mean.  Last time we heard they were arguing about how much their new place should be.  Now.  They're all settled in!  ER?  I knew they probably wouldn't last... but I was hoping IC would show the unraveling...  instead of.  One day they just weren't happy anymore and Alice meets this chick with a weird Scottish-British-Chinese accent and holds hands.  MAN!  I am gonna MISS TASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  OMG she was hott.  Guess she's goin' to visit Papi and Ivan.

2009.  SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeesh.

"Pessimism of the intellect must be accompanied by optimism of the will."
Angela Davis

I can't wait for scribegrrrl to make it all better. Kiss the hurties away.

cant beleive the whole season led up to this....serious let down to say the least.

 i was actually yelling at the screen during the Nikki / Shane scene.  Train wreck all the way.

I am bummed to say the least to see how this season ended.  Arent they supposed to build up and create cliff hangers for the next season?  didnt see one at all.  but as devoted and addicted as i am, i will be tuned in waiting for the final season.  Just hope its not as lame as the past few have been.

Leave it to Shane to do something destructive at the end of a season. I expected this from Nikki but not Shane. I really thought she had turned a corner by letting Molly go. This betraying a friend really seems inconsistent with her character but hey maybe Molly's the one who actually pushed her completely off the edge. And I really thought Nikki would fall over the balcony.

Poor Jenny. She ended in a completley different place than where she started this season. Mia SOLD that last line.

Adele and Lez Girls WTF? who would have thought Begona was involved?

Tibbetters got their ending and all I wanted was for them to get off the dance floor . But way to go Jodi. Low and a bit unlike her but she went out with a bang.

Alice Alice Alice.. omg this is so tragic. Who wants to bet next season Tasha dissapears and Clea and Alice are together. I know this is TV and stability doesn't sell but i'm getting the message that no relationship actually lasts.

Wow the return of Helena. She's looking especially wow for some reason.

Bye Bye DD. Finally Cindy Tucker gets her own.

I can't wait for next season.

Again WOW i'm speechless.

PS. It occured to me that if this had been the series finale then IC's message came out pretty clear: 1) there are no happy endings and shit really does happen- people breakup and friends betray you. 2) Bette and Tina are meant to be together and 3) Shane will be Shane- you can't fix people.

Holy-ca-molee, someone put me in a sleeper hold and take the pain away. I'm sorry but they've done my girl all wrong with no justice. And as much as I love Alice.... 

Alice, Tasha gave up her whole military career, military rep and identity, GOOD ASS BENEFITS, veteran benefits, friendship with Papi to be with you! Bitch, iz you really gonna start cheatin on her with some pokemon lookin broad?  Dana didn't even give that type of commitment!  And then the L word is gonna play Tasha like she has an alcoholic problem, no life and let her have some lame azz job?  Tasha? Bitch iz you really gonna sit there and not go fill out some more apps and apply to schools?  Get yo azz off the grass and go find your soul! I think you left it in Long Beach! No, you left it with the 2 cocoa girls at the bike ride... 

Bette! Bitch, iz you already talkin about having another child?! You still need to get yo' life together! You still need to learn how to do your baby's hair!  We can't have two porter kids walkin around lookin all garbage pail!  With all that "gyrrrrlness" you'd think auntie Kit would know how to braid, or slap some vaseline, bows, and barrets on the child's head! And Kit stop doin me with all that "gyrrrrlness" because it is so T!

Shane and Nikki. For real? That was TOTALLY out of character! It would of made more sense if Shane went back to Cherie J's crib and jumped in the pool, come out, and snort a line of coke!  And everyone's on Shane, what about Nikki's behavior?  She came on to Shane first! And outside on a ledge? Really? Is that like, supposed to be sexy? Cuz it looked freakin stupid...And then Shane popped up with Nikki's shagging godiva all on her face? Set the reel on fire, someone please!
 

.... I'll save the rest of the rant for scrbgrrrls blog

a few have already beein pointed out - but thought I'd add some comments:

- Isn't Jodi and Industrial Sculpturist? All of her artwork that we've seen has been huge sculptures- right? where did the video art come from? When my TLW watching buddy asked how Jodi got the video - I said, "she stole it from the show" - cause where else would she get it, right?

- I thought it was very unlike Jodi to be that vengeful as well.

- I agree that Shane's one consistent feature is that she values her friends over all else (i.e. walked out with Jenny when she got fired). Even though Shane was in "that destructive place" I don't think she would have done that to Jenny. I was yelling at the screen too!

- Alice has been off all season, especially now with Tasha. She has no reason to be thinking about anyone else. Tasha needs some time to find her footing after the Army, usually Alice would be right there in support. It looks like they are manufacturing reasons for Alice to be unhappy - i.e. $$ differences, Tasha's old friends, the Police force, etc.  It might be the clothes. If I had to wear what Alice has been wearing this season I'd probably take it out on whoever got in the way.

- Kit never was a "just take it" or "get a gun" kind of character. I totally expected her to have started drinking again.

- Jenny - well she's just crazy in a new way this season so I guess that's a form of consistency. At least we didn't have to have circus flashbacks or manatees.

- back to Shane - I thought that since Molly didn't give her the normal response when she so intentionally tried to upset her she would have reacted differently. But she went right out and did the same thing. Why give Molly a mature reaction to that flirting - and not have Shane think twice??

That's all.  Oh, except that YEA!!! Helena is back and in jeans and Tahiti-shirt. WOW! she looks good that way.  "its Tucker....not her lover cindi..." HA!