#1
S5E10
I Love You
Cyndi Lauper makes a guest appearance as Babylon plays host to the Stop Prop14 Benefit – an event that changes everyone's lives.
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#2
S1E22
Full Circle
Brian turns 30; Michael and David prepare for their move to Portland; Ted faces the truth about Blake; Justin and Daphne attend their prom where a big surprise awaits; On his way to the airport, Michael receives a call from Brian.
#3
S3E14
The Election
Brian risks everything to bring down Stockwell on the eve of the election. Ted finally hits rock bottom. Hunter's mother arrives to take him away from Ben and Michael. Lindsay learns of Melanie's superstitions about getting through her first trimester.
#4
Pride
S2E4
#5
We Will Survive!
S5E13
#6
Surprise!
S1E11
#7
Fuckin' Revenge
S5E11
#8
The King of Babylon
S1E20
#9
Home Is Where the Ass Is
S2E1
#10
Smells Like Codependence
S1E7
Lowlights
With Brian's help Stockwell takes the lead in the polls. Ted readies Jerk-at-work.net for any surprise police raids. Michael confronts Ben about his steroid use; Ethan gives Justin a surprise performance.
#82
Excluding and Abstemiousness
S5E5
#81
Back in Business
S5E2
#80
Starting a Whole New Life
S4E3
#79
Stand Up for Ourselves
S4E2
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