Lost Weekend (15 Jan. 2006)

Kit 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... See full summary »

Director:

Bille Eltringham

Writers:

Ilene Chaiken (creator), Kathy Greenberg (creator),

Stars:

Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
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
Cynthia Stevenson	...	Roberta Collie
Lauren Lee Smith	...	Lara Perkins
Ann-Marie MacDonald	...	Julia

Storyline

Kit 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.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 2006 (Canada)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

51 min

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Anna: Who does your hair?
Shane McCutcheon: I do it myself.
Anna: Well, some job you do to it. It's all tangled, stringy, when was the last time you washed it?
[Anna takes out a brush and starts brushing Shane's hair]
Anna: Here, I'll just patten it down. If you want me to make it a little more straight I'll...
Shane McCutcheon: [interuptuing] NO! Do not... make it straight.

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