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  • Episode aired May 15, 2005
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  • 56m
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The L Word (2004)
DramaRomance

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 i... Read allMelvin'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.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.

  • Director
    • Ilene Chaiken
  • Writer
    • Ilene Chaiken
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Beals
    • Erin Daniels
    • Leisha Hailey
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    • Director
      • Ilene Chaiken
    • Writer
      • Ilene Chaiken
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Beals
      • Erin Daniels
      • Leisha Hailey
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    • Bette Porter
    Erin Daniels
    Erin Daniels
    • Dana Fairbanks
    Leisha Hailey
    Leisha Hailey
    • Alice Pieszecki
    Laurel Holloman
    Laurel Holloman
    • Tina Kennard
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Jenny Schecter
    Eric Lively
    Eric Lively
    • Mark Wayland
    Kate Moennig
    Kate Moennig
    • Shane McCutcheon
    • (as Katherine Moennig)
    Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi
    • Carmen de la Pica Morales
    Rachel Shelley
    Rachel Shelley
    • Helena Peabody
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Kit Porter
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Peggy Peabody
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Winnie Mann
    Gloria Steinem
    Gloria Steinem
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    Lauren Lee Smith
    Lauren Lee Smith
    • Lara Perkins
    Michael Tomlinson
    Michael Tomlinson
    • Franklin Phillips
    Preston Cook
    Preston Cook
    • James
    Warren Christie
    Warren Christie
    • Leo Herrera
    Judith Maxie
    • Dr. Wilson
    • Director
      • Ilene Chaiken
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      • Ilene Chaiken
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    1TheFearmakers

    Gloria Steinem at the funeral... talk about forced!

    Having feminist robot Gloria Steinem and her horrible acting at Bette's father's funeral made no sense. Her dad was a Christian man who did NOT understand lesbians, and here's Gloria saying how great he was. Then they show a picture of Ossie Davis with Bill Clinton after Gloria. Which is funny because Clinton is the only man Gloria ever gave a pass to (a clumsy pass at that) for abusing women. She believes all accusations except those against Bill. So funny. Anyhow, having her on this episode was just forced and silly. Other than that, along with a contrived song by the band Heart, this was a Special Guest Star episode that didn't move the overall story forward much. And watching Jenny rocking to Heart was just sickening. She's gross!

    Anyhow, Ossie Davis was a groundbreaking African American actor, and he was friends with people like Bill Clinton because of that, and the fact he was a famous celebrity. Putting that onto this character is just using Ossie's legacy in vain. Stoopid.
    10jabshire-62113

    Melvin's Memorial Song

    The memorial song is Tracy Chapman's Say Hallelujah. Someone else asked this question and I found the song. Don't know if anyone else is going to appreciate it. Gotta write more to submit this because I don't want it to get deleted. Loved this show and this episode. Cried a little bit not gonna lie. Lesbians man, they're pretty dramatic human beings. Point is, the song is amazing and now everyone can know the name hopefully. Still not long enough. Sorry everyone who's read this far, there's no useful information at this point, just typing to even get this posted.
    benbow78

    Melvin's Memorial Song....

    I just want to find something out - but I have to fill this with 10 lines and possibly get blacklisted for spam. It's not spam, it's a legitimate question. OK is that enough fluff to get this posted?. Well I tried again to post and apparently not. So let me add that, Bette, is the epitome of femininity and strength in one embodiment.

    Everyone seems to be able to tell me who wrote this song, or has done the best cover - but not who ACTUALLY did the cover of the song sang at Melvin's Memorial.

    Love it. Re watched season 2 yesterday and can't get this Woman's soulful voice out of my head. Perfect. HELP.

    Thanks in advance.

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    • Trivia
      When Gloria Steinem introduces herself to Bette at Bette's father's funeral, a picture of Gloria and Ossie Davis is shown, followed quickly by a picture of Davis with Bill Clinton. Ironically, in the wake of the MeToo Movement, Steinem received critique for the 1997 essay she wrote saying that Clinton's behavior towards women who accused him of misconduct was (in each case) only a "clumsy pass".
    • Quotes

      Shane: [laughs] I like a girl with ambition.

      Carmen de la Pica Morales: [also laughs] Fuck you!

      Shane: Okay, if you want.

      [they kiss]

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Anonymous Content
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    • Runtime
      • 56m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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