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The L Word

2004–2009 · Drama, Soap Opera · 6 seasons · ★ 7.7

CanceledShowtime+18
Where to watchSeasons

Synopsis of The L Word

The L Word follows a group of lesbian and bisexual women, along with their friends, families and lovers, in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been together for seven years and want to have a child. Jenny Schecter has just moved to the city to live with her boyfriend, Tim Haspell, and begins crossing paths with this circle of friends. Around them are Marina Ferrer, owner of the café The Planet; Shane McCutcheon, a larger-than-life stylist; and Alice Pieszecki, a bisexual journalist who runs The Chart. Created by Ilene Chaiken, the series airs on Showtime and stars Jennifer Beals. A couple's plans to start a family and the arrival of a newcomer with a partner of her own drive the early storyline.

«L hath no fury...»

6seasons
71episodes
50 minper episode
7.7audience scoreTMDB · 870 votes
7.7IMDb rating30,974 votes

Seasons of The L Word

Season 1Season 12004 · 14 ep. · ★ 7.3Season 2Season 22005 · 13 ep. · ★ 6.4Season 3Season 32006 · 12 ep. · ★ 6.1Season 4Season 42007 · 12 ep. · ★ 4.2Season 5Season 52008 · 12 ep. · ★ 3.0Season 6Season 62009 · 8 ep. · ★ 2.4

Cast by The L Word

Jennifer BealsJennifer BealsBette Porter71 episodes
Kate MoennigKate MoennigShane McCutcheon71 episodes
Mia KirshnerMia KirshnerJenny Schecter71 episodes
Leisha HaileyLeisha HaileyAlice Pieszecki71 episodes
Laurel HollomanLaurel HollomanTina Kennard71 episodes
Pam GrierPam GrierKit Porter71 episodes
Rachel ShelleyRachel ShelleyHelena Peabody57 episodes
Daniel SeaDaniel SeaMoira/Max Sweeney44 episodes
Erin DanielsErin DanielsDana Fairbanks40 episodes
Rose RollinsRose RollinsTasha Williams32 episodes
Marlee MatlinMarlee MatlinJodi Lerner32 episodes
Sarah ShahiSarah ShahiCarmen de la Pica Morales25 episodes
Dallas RobertsDallas RobertsAngus Patridge24 episodes
Janina GavankarJanina GavankarEva "Papi" Torres20 episodes
Lauren Lee SmithLauren Lee SmithLara Perkins19 episodes
Eric MabiusEric MabiusTim Haspel16 episodes
Karina LombardKarina LombardMarina Ferrer16 episodes
Eric LivelyEric LivelyMark Wayland13 episodes
Jane LynchJane LynchJoyce Wischnia12 episodes
Kristanna LokenKristanna LokenPaige Sobel10 episodes
Kate FrenchKate FrenchNiki Stevens / Jessie10 episodes
Steven EckholdtSteven EckholdtHenry8 episodes
Holland TaylorHolland TaylorPeggy Peabody8 episodes
Alexandra HedisonAlexandra HedisonDylan Moreland8 episodes
Alicia Leigh WillisAlicia Leigh WillisCindi Annabelle Tucker7 episodes
Clementine FordClementine FordMolly Kroll7 episodes
Alan CummingAlan CummingBillie Blaikie6 episodes
Sandrine HoltSandrine HoltCatherine Rothberg5 episodes
Anne RamsayAnne RamsayRobin5 episodes
Kelly LynchKelly LynchIvan Aycock5 episodes
Patricia VelásquezPatricia VelásquezBegoña / Karina5 episodes
Kwesi AmeyawKwesi AmeyawRandy Jackson5 episodes
Ion OvermanIon OvermanCandace Jewell5 episodes
Sandra BernhardSandra BernhardCharlotte Birch5 episodes
Nicole McKayNicole McKayTrish Peverell5 episodes
Judith MaxieJudith MaxieDr. Wilson5 episodes
Cobie SmuldersCobie SmuldersLeigh Ostin4 episodes
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonBenjamin Bradshaw4 episodes
Heather MatarazzoHeather MatarazzoStacy Merkin4 episodes
Guinevere TurnerGuinevere TurnerGabby Deveaux4 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Ilene Chaiken
Address
Rose Troche, Angela Robinson, Ilene Chaiken, Lynne Stopkewich, Tricia Brock
Writing
Ilene Chaiken, Cherien Dabis, Guinevere Turner, Angela Robinson, Elizabeth Ziff
Production companies
Coast Mountain Films Studios
Network or Platform
Showtime
Country
Canada, United States, Mexico
Original Language
English
Premiere
January 18, 2004
Last Episode
March 8, 2009 (6x08)
Status
Canceled
Type
Fiction
Awards
Nominated for 1 Emmy Awards; 5 wins and 24 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The L Word

In 2006, The L Word won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series, and in 2009 it received a special honor from the same organization.
The band Betty wrote and performed the theme song, which is heard for the first time in the second season.
Although the story is set in Los Angeles, the series was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, at Coast Mountain Film Studios.
In the second season, Ossie Davis posthumously received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Melvin, father of Bette and Kit Porter.
Three of Leisha Hailey's bands appear in the series, and a song by The Murmurs was already heard in the first season.
The L Word was the first television series with an ensemble cast made up of lesbian and bisexual female characters.
During casting, some actresses turned down roles because they feared the potential multi-season commitment would hurt their film careers; filming took about nine months.
The series drew criticism for its lack of racial diversity and for casting cisgender woman Daniela Sea as Max, a transmasculine character; Ilene Chaiken later acknowledged that the casting was a mistake.

Sources: Wikipedia (English) · Wikipedia (Spanish)

Where to Watch The L Word

It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The L Word have?

The L Word has 6 seasons and 71 episodes in total.

Where to Watch The L Word in Spain?

The L Word is not currently available on any subscription streaming service in the United States. It originally aired on Showtime.

Has The L Word ended?

Yes. The L Word was canceled, and its final episode aired on March 8, 2009.

Who is in The L Word?

The main cast includes Jennifer Beals (Bette Porter), Kate Moennig (Shane McCutcheon), Mia Kirshner (Jenny Schecter) and Leisha Hailey (Alice Pieszecki).

Who created The L Word?

The L Word is a creation of Ilene Chaiken.

How long does it take to watch all of The L Word?

With episodes of about 50 minutes, watching all 71 episodes takes approximately 59 hours.

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