4.9
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Franklin Phillips is a fictional character portrayed by Michael Tomlinson in the TV series The L Word.
They appear in 9 episodes out of a total of 70 aired

Franklin Phillips

by Michael Tomlinson

character

Episodes9

  • 7.5
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    Longing
    episode S1.E3 february 2004
    Bette takes a step to win her battle of wills with the chairman of the art gallery board; Jenny struggles with her feelings for Marina; Alice tries to regain her self-respect after a run-in with an ex; Dana finally gets a date with Lara.
  • 7.6
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    Lies, Lies, Lies
    episode S1.E4 february 2004
    Bette greets Tina's pregnancy with delight despite problems at work; Jenny's affair with Marina threatens her relationship with Tim; Dana's paranoia about the possibility of being out continues; the problems of Alice's mother escalate.
  • 8
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    Liberally
    episode S1.E10 march 2004
    Tina's grief is eased by volunteer work; Bette defends the gallery against a right-wing attack; Marina has a fight with Francesca.
  • 7.6
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    Locked Up
    episode S1.E12 april 2004
    Bette lands in jail thanks to a near-riot at the gallery; Marina contemplates life without Francesca as Tim and Jenny discuss divorce.
  • 7.6
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    Loneliest Number
    episode S2.E3 march 2005
    Kit preps The Planet for its grand reopening. Shane becomes Jenny's new roommate and Bette's emotional tailspin continues.
  • 7.5
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    Lagrimas de Oro
    episode S2.E6 march 2005
    Tina moves out and considers her attraction to Helena; Alice gives Dana an ultimatum but Tonya has a shock in store. Jenny and Carmen bond, encouraged by Shane.
  • 7.4
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    Loyal
    episode S2.E8 april 2005
    Bette and Tina agree to forge a new relationship; Jenny loses a chance to ghost-write a macho TV star's autobiography because she's gay; Shane goes to church.
  • 7.6
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    L-Chaim
    episode S2.E12 may 2005
    Bette moves her father, played by Emmy-nominated actor Ossie Davis, into her home for his final days, as Alice struggles with her jealousy over Dana's dinner with an ex, and Jenny confronts a repressed memory.
  • 7.6
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    Lacuna
    episode S2.E13 may 2005
    Melvin's memorial service is attended by a surprise guest; Bette is fired by Franklin, then coaches Tina through what turns out to be an unexpectedly difficult labor and delivery; Jenny is in trouble and asks for help.