Isn't It Romantic (Season 2, Episode 5)

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In Season 2, Episode 5, Dorothy's old friend, Jean, is coming to town. And guess what? SHE'S A LESBIAN!! Shenanigans ensue when Jean realizes she's falling in love with Rose. Oh, and Sophia is renting porn and watching it on the living room TV.
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