Series synopsis
The L Word is an American drama soap television series that premiered on Showtime on January 18, 2004. It ended on March 8, 2009. It was created by Ilene Chaiken. It stars Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, Mia Kirshner and Erin Daniels.
A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.
Premise
A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.
Premise: L hath no fury...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jennifer Beals as Bette Porter
- Kate Moennig as Shane McCutcheon
- Mia Kirshner as Jenny Schecter
- Erin Daniels as Dana Fairbanks
- Leisha Hailey as Alice Pieszecki
- Laurel Holloman as Tina Kennard
- Daniel Sea as Moira/Max Sweeney
- Eric Mabius as Tim Haspel
Supporting cast
- Dallas Roberts as Angus Patridge
- Pam Grier as Kit Porter
- Karina Lombard as Marina Ferrer
- Rose Rollins as Tasha Williams
- Marlee Matlin as Jodi Lerner
- Sarah Shahi as Carmen de la Pica Morales
- Rachel Shelley as Helena Peabody
- Eric Lively as Mark Wayland
- Janina Gavankar as Eva "Papi" Torres
Guest cast
- Garry Marshall as Self
- Mimi Kuzyk as Isabel
- Kelly McGillis as Colonel Gillian Davis
- Laura Mennell as Toni
- Cobie Smulders as Leigh Ostin
- Tygh Runyan as Gene Feinberg
- Alex Ferris as Wilson
- Callum Keith Rennie as Danny Wilson
- Chelsea Hobbs as Brooke
- Élodie Bouchez as Claude Mondrian
- Winston Rekert as Bon Sweeney
- Anne Archer as Lenore Pieszecki
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | March 8, 2009 | |
| Season 1 | 14 | January 18, 2004 | April 11, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 13 | February 20, 2005 | May 15, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 12 | January 8, 2006 | March 26, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 12 | January 7, 2007 | March 25, 2007 |
| Season 5 | 12 | January 6, 2008 | March 23, 2008 |
| Season 6 | 8 | January 18, 2009 | March 8, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All L Breaks Loose A 15-minute special about season 2. |
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| 2 |
Who Killed Jenny? Preview for Season 6. Who has a reason to kill Jenny? What person has she been? Why does she alienate everyone around her? |
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| 3 |
Finale Special Take a nostalgic look back at the past five years of the lives, loves and losses of the women of "The L Word" in this series finale special. |
March 8, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Part 1 Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years, and they want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor, Tim Haspel, is excited that his girlfriend, a talented young writer named Jenny Schecter, is moving in with him. But soon mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends, Jenny learns that her midwest university education may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust, and love in Los Angeles. |
January 18, 2004 |
| 2 | Pilot Part 2 | January 18, 2004 |
| 3 |
Let's Do It Tina tries to get over her concerns about the new sperm donor. Tim decides to throw a dinner party and invites Marina, making Jenny feel uncomfortable. Alice runs into her abusive ex-girlfriend. Dana has her eye on a chef, but is hesitant to make a move on her. |
January 25, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life, Loss, Leaving As Bette desperately begs for Tina's forgiveness, Tina herself is hiding a shocking secret from Bette and all her friends. Alice and Dana continue to hide their romantic trysts from the others, and Jenny finds herself saying goodbye to Tim as he prepares to leave. |
February 20, 2005 |
| 2 |
Lap Dance Acting on Alice's advice, Tina decides to hire a famous lawyer. Dana and Alice struggle to stay away from each other, Ivan gives Kit the cold shoulder, and Jenny decides to have a serious discussion with Robin regarding their relationship. |
February 27, 2005 |
| 3 |
Loneliest Number When she is rejected from the writing class, Jenny sets out to win over her intimidating professor. Tina is devastated when she finds an email from Candace on Bette's computer, Dana and Alice continue to hide their attraction for each other, and Kit tries to find an opening act for her new club. |
March 6, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Labia Majora Bette and Tina deal with parenting Angelica while attempting to rekindle their relationship and handle an obnoxious social worker. Alice has a traffic accident, Helena gets into the movie business, Carmen and Shane's relationship gets more serious as Carmen takes her to meet the parents, and Jenny, recovering at her parents', has had enough with the Midwest and ponders moving back to L.A. with her new girlfriend Moira. |
January 8, 2006 |
| 2 |
Lost Weekend Kit hires a party promoter to get the business up at The Planet. Jenny and Moira run into hateful rednecks on their way back to California. Carmen's mother tries to make Shane more feminine, Bette and Tina try to find a male role model for Angelica, Helena helps Alice get over her obsession with Dana, while Dana herself deals with health problems. |
January 15, 2006 |
| 3 |
Lobsters Shane opens her own styling business, and Bette loses her position as the sole provider for the family, forcing Tina to take up a job under Helena. Now back in L.A., Jenny introduces Moira to her surprised friends. Dana and Lara make plans to visit France while Alice still obsesses over Dana. Meanwhile, Kit is surprised by The Planet's new manager who wants to make some drastic changes to the place. |
January 22, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legend in the Making After the events in Canada, Bette is on the run from authorities with her daughter. Shane reverts back to her old habits but gets a surprise from her father's wife. Meanwhile, Helena tries to get used to living without her mother's money, Max attends a support group, and Kit has trouble with her pregnancy. |
January 7, 2007 |
| 2 |
Livin' La Vida Loca Alice meets Papi, a girl who lights up on The Chart even more than Shane. Jenny is interviewed by a gay writer. Bette's new boss has some surprising news for her. After Helena's departure, a new guy takes the reins at the studio as Tina's new boss. Meanwhile, Max goes out on a date with a straight girl. |
January 14, 2007 |
| 3 |
Lassoed Tina throws a cocktail party to get her gay and straight friends to know each other better. Penniless Helena is looking for a job. Shane takes care of her little brother, Angus' band is on the verge of a breakthrough, and at the art college, Bette's teaching assistant is having feelings for her. Meanwhile, Phyllis attends a ladies-only Texan night at The Planet. |
January 21, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LGB Tease Following the events of the season finale, Helena is imprisoned and no one can get a hold of her mother. Jenny finds a rich investor and schemes her way to directing Lez Girls the movie. Shane is about to sign a lease on a house with Paige. The Planet hosts a coming-out party for Phyllis, where Alice and Shane attempt to hook Tina up with someone who isn't Bette. Meanwhile, Bette is waiting for Jodi to come back home from New York. |
January 6, 2008 |
| 2 |
Look Out, Here They Come! Jenny's boss's daughter is getting married and Shane gets a gig as the hair stylist at her wedding. Kit and Max spot a young girl who's obsessed with Jenny's work and hook her up with her dream job. Alice and Tasha go on a double-date with Bette and Jodi. Meanwhile in prison, Helena is rescued by her cell mate. |
January 13, 2008 |
| 3 |
Lady of the Lake Jodi brings Bette to meet and hang out with her friends but Bette has a hard time letting go of control. Shane decides to give up on sex and instead pours her energy in exercising. Tasha faces new allegations. Meanwhile, Helena finally gets comfortable in prison but things are about to change when her mother turns up. |
January 20, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Long Nights Journey Into Day Shane tries to deal with her betrayal to Jenny as they both attempt to figure out their feelings for one another. Shane awkwardly tries to apologize to Jenny, who responds by threatening to evict Shane from her house. Meanwhile, Bette and Tina get worried when Angelica comes down with a fever which gradually gets worse. Alice and Tasha cannot decide whether to break up or stay together since their different views on life strain their romance to the breaking point. Elsewhere, Helena and Kit celebrate after taking over SheBar nightclub and formally rename the place, 'HIT!' |
January 18, 2009 |
| 2 |
Least Likely Bette and Tina talk about expanding their family and beginning a new life but the plan could be ruined when Bette bumps into an old friend with dangerous potential; Alice and Tasha ponder their compatibility as they seek counseling; an old flame appears, sending Helena reeling; and Max is faced with an extraordinary situation. |
January 25, 2009 |
| 3 |
LMFAO The negative of “Lez Girls” goes missing; Shane’s incessant apologizing to Jenny finally gets noticed; Alice’s feelings are hurt when Jenny denounces her desire to write a screenplay; Phyllis lets Bette in on a suppressed secret; and it’s opening night at Kit and Helena’s new club, HIT! |
February 1, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 18, 2004 |
| Last aired | March 8, 2009 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |