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Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   5,708 votes
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list
Release Date:
18 January 2004 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
L hath no fury... more
Plot:
Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbians living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loath them. full summary
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 23 nominations more
User Comments:
I Love "The L Word". more (100 total)

Cast

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Jennifer Beals ... Bette Porter (70 episodes, 2004-2009)

Leisha Hailey ... Alice Pieszecki (70 episodes, 2004-2009)

Laurel Holloman ... Tina Kennard (70 episodes, 2004-2009)

Mia Kirshner ... Jenny Schecter (70 episodes, 2004-2009)

Katherine Moennig ... Shane McCutcheon (70 episodes, 2004-2009)

Pam Grier ... Kit Porter (70 episodes, 2004-2009)

Rachel Shelley ... Helena Peabody / ... (54 episodes, 2005-2009)

Daniela Sea ... Max Sweeney / ... (44 episodes, 2006-2009)

Erin Daniels ... Dana Fairbanks (39 episodes, 2004-2007)

Marlee Matlin ... Jodi Lerner (29 episodes, 2007-2009)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Earthlings (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
50 min
Country:
Canada | USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Finland:K-15 (DVD rating) (2006) | Germany:16 (DVD rating) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (DVD rating) | Canada:18A (Manitoba/Ontario) (DVD rating) | Argentina:16 | Brazil:18 | Portugal:M/16 (DVD rating) | Hungary:16 | South Korea:18 | UK:18 (some episodes) | UK:15 (some episodes) | USA:TV-MA | Australia:MA

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Trivia:
This show was renewed for a second season one day after the pilot episode aired and it was renewed for a third season before the second season even began airing. more
Quotes:
[Jenny and Annette are in the bathroom at Tim's house having a light conversation about Jenny's affair. Jenny is on the floor sipping a cup of water, while Annette gets ready in the mirror]
Annette: So Jen... were you always a lesbian?
Jenny: [Takes a sip of water] I never said I was a lesbian.
Annette: So it just came outta no where and bit you on the ass like that? Cause I mean... I love women... yeah I mean, for the companionship. I figure I could do without the company of men entirely except dude
[turns to Jenny]
Annette: I can't get down with the puss... I love a dick.
Jenny: I think I'm bisexual.
Annette: Oh brother...
Jenny: [interrupting] I do... I really do.
Annette: Jenny, is this just your way of telling me that you had a crush on me in college?
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Big Red (2009) (TV) more

FAQ

Why did Helena go to prison?
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52 out of 85 people found the following comment useful.
I Love "The L Word"., 23 November 2004
Author: Schmackie910 from Schenectady, New York

I was excited to learn of the new Lesbian drama to come out last January as a new Showtime original series. Already being a big fan of QAF I was interested in seeing a show focused primarily on gay women instead of gay men. I believe Showtime made a good choice bringing "The L Word" to its viewers because it now balances out for both gay and lesbian individuals. Although I watched QAF I always felt I had not a lot to relate to. Mel and Lindsey are two great characters but the show does not focus a lot on them. "The L Word' fills that void. Each character brings new life to the show and the actresses and actors who play them are all very talented and intriguing. With each episode you find yourself more and more captivated and developed into the characters and their lives. It is sometimes frustrating having to wait a whole week just to find out what will happen next. This is without a doubt my Favorite show and I am so happy to finally have something to watch and be able to identify with to some degree. My life is really nothing like what is presented in the show, but it is fiction. It is not meant to be like real life. That would be too boring. The show touches base with many serious issues facing gays and lesbians today in our country and at the same time makes you laugh. These women are HOT and SEXY and Alice(Leisha Haley) brings just the right amount of humor to the show. All of the actresses bring such an energy across the screen. They work well together and you can tell they all have fun making each scene. This applies more to Leisha Haley, Kate Moening and Erin Daniels (Alice, Shane and Dana) Every scene which involves the three of them is sure to have you laughing. Bette and Tina (Jennifer Beals)(Laurel Hollowman)do a great job bring their characters to life and it is their characters, I feel, which make the show interesting. Through the season you see their relationship grow and change. Every week I had to watch and see what was going on with them. Jenny and Marina (Mia Kirshner)(Karina Lombard)display the thrill and and fear of two women coming together. I enjoyed watching these two because it reminded me of my own coming out story, watching Jenny go through all of the emotions. Through the first season you see Jenny grow and develop more than any other character. This is a great show and I believe many people can relate.

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