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COLLECTION · Series · 2004

The L Word

A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.

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* 7.7 (857)DramaCanada · United States
Creators
Ilene Chaiken
Countries
Canada · United States · Mexico
Studios
Showtime · Coast Mountain Films Studios
Runtime
50 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
18/01/2004
Score
7.7 / 10 (857)
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
4 episodes
Episode 1. All L Breaks Loose
50 min

A 15-minute special about season 2.

Episode 2. Who Killed Jenny?
50 min

Preview for Season 6. Who has a reason to kill Jenny? What person has she been? Why does she alienate everyone around her?

Episode 3. Finale Special
2009-03-08 · 50 min

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.

Episode 4. Season 3 Premiere Special
50 min

No synopsis

Season 1
Season 1
14 episodes · 2004
Pilot Part 1
Episode 1. Pilot Part 1
2004-01-18 · 50 min

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.…

Pilot Part 2
Episode 2. Pilot Part 2
2004-01-18 · 50 min

No synopsis

Let's Do It
Episode 3. Let's Do It
2004-01-25 · 50 min

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…

Longing
Episode 4. Longing
2004-02-01 · 50 min

Bette engages in a battle with the chairman of the gallery board who wants to close down the gallery. Alice rekindles her relationship with an ex-girlfriend, despite the objections of her friends. Jenny tries to deny her feelings for…

Lies, Lies, Lies
Episode 5. Lies, Lies, Lies
2004-02-08 · 50 min

Jenny confides in her old college professor about her affair with Marina. Bette receives some delightful news. Dana's fears of being outed continue as she juggles between her tennis career and Lara. Alice's mother comes to stay with her…

Lawfully
Episode 6. Lawfully
2004-02-15 · 50 min

Dana is invited to a dinner party for Subaru, who want to sponsor her tennis career, but Lara is hurt when Dana takes her male doubles partner instead of her. Meanwhile, Tim is shocked when he catches Marina and Jenny in a compromising…

Losing It
Episode 7. Losing It
2004-02-22 · 50 min

After arriving home, Tim starts to worry when he learns that Jenny has vanished. Bette travels to New York for an art opening and her relationship with Tina is put to the test. Back in Los Angeles, the sperm donor's girlfriend discovers a…

L'Ennui
Episode 8. L'Ennui
2004-02-29 · 50 min

Tina and Bette are stunned when their friends say their impending parenthood has made them boring. Jenny stays at Marina's when Tim throws her out but she is shocked to learn the truth about Marina's personal life. Dana rejects Lara as…

Listen Up
Episode 9. Listen Up
2004-03-07 · 50 min

When Jenny's old roommate (guest star Sarah Strange) from college comes to stay, Jenny decides to use the opportunity to reveal the details about her affair with Marina. Bette and Tina join a group in preparation for becoming parents, and…

Luck, Next Time
Episode 10. Luck, Next Time
2004-03-14 · 50 min

Shane gets the opportunity to style a high-profile client's hair, Bette and Tina receive some devastating news, Jenny goes to dinner with Marina and Francesca, and Alice decides that her relationship with Lisa is too complex.

Liberally
Episode 11. Liberally
2004-03-21 · 50 min

Bette is worried about Tina when she throws herself into volunteer work, Marina and Francesca get into an argument, Alice thinks she may be pregnant by Lisa, and Dana and Jenny try to console each other.

Looking Back
Episode 12. Looking Back
2004-03-28 · 50 min

Tina, Jenny, Shane, Alice and Dana all share an eventful trip to Palm Springs. While on the road, they all share their "first love" stories. Back in Los Angeles, Bette hires Candace, an attractive carpenter, to handle the set-up of the…

Locked Up
Episode 13. Locked Up
2004-04-04 · 50 min

After a riot at the gallery, the entire gang ends up in jail. Shane rejects Clea's affections, Jenny goes on a date, and Marina makes a move on Robin as she prepares for Drag King night at The Planet.

Limb from Limb
Episode 14. Limb from Limb
2004-04-11 · 50 min

As the "Provocations" opening approaches, Bette struggles with a temptation. After some sad news, Dana turns to Tonya, leaving Alice unhappy. Shane tries to let Clea down gently but it backfires in her face.

Season 2
Season 2
13 episodes · 2005
Life, Loss, Leaving
Episode 1. Life, Loss, Leaving
2005-02-20 · 50 min

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…

Lap Dance
Episode 2. Lap Dance
2005-02-27 · 50 min

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.

Loneliest Number
Episode 3. Loneliest Number
2005-03-06 · 50 min

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…

Lynch Pin
Episode 4. Lynch Pin
2005-03-13 · 50 min

Bette travels to New York on a business trip. Tina is shocked and angry about her lawyer's true intentions. Jenny and Shane search for a new roommate, and Kit bonds with an inspirational speaker.

Labyrinth
Episode 5. Labyrinth
2005-03-20 · 50 min

Bette tries to fix her relationship with Tina, but she gets a rude awakening with some bad news both at home and work. Alice and Dana try taking their relationship to a different level, Shane starts her new job as a PA to Veronica Bloom…

Lagrimas de Oro
Episode 6. Lagrimas de Oro
2005-03-27 · 50 min

Alice pushes Dana to break up with Tonya, but Dana isn't prepared for when Tonya reveals her own secret. Tina considers her new attraction to Helena, Kit finally hooks up with Benjamin, and Jenny and Carmen continue to enjoy each other's…

Luminous
Episode 7. Luminous
2005-04-03 · 50 min

Shane tries to dull her pain in the hopes that she can forget about Carmen and Jenny's blossoming relationship. Tina comes between Helena and her ex over the custody of their kids and offers a glimmer of hope to Bette. Dana and Alice call…

Loyal
Episode 8. Loyal
2005-04-10 · 50 min

When Alice runs into her ex, she is surprised to find out that she is now dating Dana's ex-girlfriend. Bette and Tina reach an agreement over their relationship, Jenny is worried that she may have lost a writing job, and Shane finds some…

Late, Later, Latent
Episode 9. Late, Later, Latent
2005-04-17 · 50 min

Dana is stunned when Alice requests a bold sexual favor from her. Burr Connor (guest star Tony Goldwyn) reveals a secret to Jenny. Jenny learns about Carmen's real feelings for Shane, Kit plans a romantic night for Benjamin, and Bette and…

Land Ahoy
Episode 10. Land Ahoy
2005-04-24 · 50 min

A lesbian cruise in the Caribbean proves eventful for Dana, Alice, Shane, Jenny and Carmen. Bette and Kit struggle to reconcile with their estranged father, Melvin, during his visit.

Loud & Proud
Episode 11. Loud & Proud
2005-05-01 · 50 min

Dana is stunned when she learns a big secret about her brother, Howie, at Gay Pride 2005. Mark tries to make amends with Jenny and Shane, Kit and Bette learn that their father, Melvin, is refusing treatment for his illness, and a shocking…

L'Chaim
Episode 12. L'Chaim
2005-05-08 · 50 min

Bette reaches out to Tina as she decides to take her father home for his final days. Jenny struggles after recalling a difficult memory from her childhood, and Alice becomes jealous when Dana agrees to have dinner with her ex-girlfriend,…

Lacuna
Episode 13. Lacuna
2005-05-15 · 50 min

A surprise guest shows up at a sad event as Bette gets stunning news about her job. Tina goes into a surprisingly difficult labor, Jenny finally reaches breaking point over her painful childhood memory, Alice struggles with her jealousy,…

Season 3
Season 3
12 episodes · 2006
Labia Majora
Episode 1. Labia Majora
2006-01-08 · 50 min

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…

Lost Weekend
Episode 2. Lost Weekend
2006-01-15 · 50 min

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…

Lobsters
Episode 3. Lobsters
2006-01-22 · 50 min

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…

Light My Fire
Episode 4. Light My Fire
2006-01-29 · 50 min

While Tina and Helena attend a documentary screening, Bette leaves for Washington D.C. to speak at a Senate hearing and meets with Senator Barbara Grisham. Attempting to provide for both herself and Moira, Jenny puts her dreams of…

Lifeline
Episode 5. Lifeline
2006-02-05 · 50 min

As Tina finds herself attracted to men, Bette explores Buddhism and also hears good news on the work front. Both Alice and Kit try out speed-dating; Kit with Angelica's male nanny Angus and Alice with a lesbian vampire. Meanwhile, Dana…

Lifesize
Episode 6. Lifesize
2006-02-12 · 50 min

Bette gives Tina her consent -- and a possible ultimatum -- to explore her feelings for men. Jenny meets with a publisher about her manuscript for a book, Billie makes Moira a tempting, but shady offer, Kit gives in to Angus' advances,…

Lone Star
Episode 7. Lone Star
2006-02-19 · 50 min

Tina takes a business trip to Canada and has a chance to explore her feelings for the opposite sex. Dana's treatment puts a strain on her and Lara's relationship. Meanwhile, Jenny helps Moira in her transformation to Max, Carmen and Shane…

Latecomer
Episode 8. Latecomer
2006-02-26 · 50 min

Jenny plans a charity event to support Max when they find out he can't pay for the top surgery. Helena takes the girls to a surprise trip to honor Dana in her recovery, and Carmen is still dealing with the aftermath of Shane's ex.…

Lead, Follow, Or Get Out of the Way
Episode 9. Lead, Follow, Or Get Out of the Way
2006-03-05 · 50 min

As Bette has hard time adjusting to the ascetic lifestyle at the Buddhist retreat, Tina goes on a date with a divorced man. Dana, friends again with Alice, is looking forward to a new career. Jenny throws a benefit party for Max but is…

Losing the Light
Episode 10. Losing the Light
2006-03-12 · 50 min

While Lara is vacationing in Paris, oblivious, Dana's condition takes a turn for the worse. Alice runs into Dana's ex, Jenny introduces Max to a man from her past, Carmen evens the score with Shane, and Peggy Peabody flies to town to help…

Last Dance
Episode 11. Last Dance
2006-03-19 · 50 min

After Dana's family treats the girls coldly, Alice is determined to arrange a special event to commemorate their friend. While Helena's lawsuit is resolved with a surprising outcome, Bette is willing to fight for Angelica's custody. Max…

Left Hand of the Goddess
Episode 12. Left Hand of the Goddess
2006-03-26 · 50 min

Wedding plans occupy the girls, and Shane is reunited with her family. Helena pitches in to have Carmen's family flown to Canada, Jenny and Max drift apart, and Kit has stunning news. Peggy Peabody reconnects with her daughter -- but does…

Season 4
Season 4
12 episodes · 2007
Legend in the Making
Episode 1. Legend in the Making
2007-01-07 · 50 min

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,…

Livin' La Vida Loca
Episode 2. Livin' La Vida Loca
2007-01-14 · 50 min

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…

Lassoed
Episode 3. Lassoed
2007-01-21 · 50 min

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…

Layup
Episode 4. Layup
2007-01-28 · 50 min

Bette meets the new resident artist, Jodi, but a controversial arts project in her class upsets a potential donor for the college. Papi challenges Alice and the girls to a basketball game. Max reveals a secret to his girlfriend. Jenny…

Lez Girls
Episode 5. Lez Girls
2007-02-04 · 50 min

Bette's forbidden relationship with her TA, Nadia, could jeopardize her career. Alice, on the other hand, ends her affair with a married woman after meeting her husband. She also gets upset by one of Jenny's short stories which gets…

Luck Be a Lady
Episode 6. Luck Be a Lady
2007-02-11 · 50 min

The girls attend a movie premiere sponsored by Shane's underwear campaign. Papi teaches Helena and Alice how to play poker for a high-stakes private game hosted by a high-profile female gambler. Bette disagrees with Tina about Angelica's…

Lesson Number One
Episode 7. Lesson Number One
2007-02-18 · 50 min

Tina's boss orders her to get the movie rights for Jenny's Lez Girls. Helena considers whether she should take up on Catherine's offer to pay off her gambling debt. Paige and Shane volunteer at Shay's school to teach the kids about…

Lexington and Concord
Episode 8. Lexington and Concord
2007-02-25 · 50 min

Tina gets introduced to Jodi, and has second thoughts about leaving the lesbian life behind. Alice and Tasha argue heatedly over politics. Max hires an intern to help him with the workload on OurChart. While Shane and Paige steam up the…

Lacy Lilting Lyrics
Episode 9. Lacy Lilting Lyrics
2007-03-04 · 50 min

Jenny and Tina look for the right movie director but butt heads over creative differences. Phyllis' husband drops by unannounced at Alice's place. Bette is falling hard for Jodi and lets her emotions interfere with her work. Kit manages…

Little Boy Blue
Episode 10. Little Boy Blue
2007-03-11 · 50 min

The girls spend a day at the horse tracks where Catherine and Helena risk it all. Max takes Grace home to meet his estranged family. Bette hosts a dinner party but her obsession over every detail gets on Jodi's nerves. Meanwhile, Jenny…

Literary License to Kill
Episode 11. Literary License to Kill
2007-03-18 · 50 min

Bette finds out that Jodi's been offered a job at an art center on the East Coast. Tasha's memories of the war continue to haunt her, and she is ordered to keep her sexual orientation a secret. Meanwhile, Shane plans a surprise for Paige,…

Long Time Coming
Episode 12. Long Time Coming
2007-03-25 · 50 min

Bette seeks Tina's advice on how to get Jodi back, but is surprised to learn that Tina no longer wants to be straight. Alice is devastated when Tasha is called in for another tour in Iraq. Meanwhile, Phyllis seeks divorce, Jenny is…

Season 5
Season 5
12 episodes · 2008
LGB Tease
Episode 1. LGB Tease
2008-01-06 · 50 min

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…

Look Out, Here They Come!
Episode 2. Look Out, Here They Come!
2008-01-13 · 50 min

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…

Lady of the Lake
Episode 3. Lady of the Lake
2008-01-20 · 50 min

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…

Let's Get This Party Started
Episode 4. Let's Get This Party Started
2008-01-27 · 50 min

Tina and Jenny squabble over casting the lead role in Lez Girls. An incident at Alice's place triggers a change in Captain Beech's view on Tasha's defense. Being celibate takes its toll on Shane and she reaches a breaking point. Alice…

Lookin' at You, Kid
Episode 5. Lookin' at You, Kid
2008-02-03 · 50 min

Jenny throws a party for the girls to get to meet their movie counterparts -- with mixed results. Shane stirs up drama between Dawn and Cindi, which escalates into bitter rivalry between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Alice is stunned…

Lights! Camera! Action!
Episode 6. Lights! Camera! Action!
2008-02-10 · 50 min

The production of Lez Girls starts and Jenny runs into unexpected difficulties. When Adele impresses her on location scouting, Jenny treats her to a makeover. Dawn and Cindi try their best to sabotage Kit's business. Phyllis' daughter…

Lesbians Gone Wild
Episode 7. Lesbians Gone Wild
2008-02-17 · 50 min

Niki's antics off and on set cause nightmares for her agent as well as the production team. Alice learns that in order to land the high-profile talk show gig, she needs to out people on live TV. Bette takes Phyllis' daughter Molly to…

Lay Down the Law
Episode 8. Lay Down the Law
2008-02-24 · 50 min

Niki's multi-million dollar action movie opens, but allegations about her sexuality lead Tina and her manager to suggest she take a date -- a male date -- to the premiere. Jenny is banned from the theater causing Adele to take the reins…

Liquid Heat
Episode 9. Liquid Heat
2008-03-02 · 50 min

Jenny gets jealous on the set when a love scene between Niki and her on-screen boyfriend looks too realistic. Dawn Denbo invites the girls to a mafia-themed night to settle the dispute between The Planet and SheBar. Meanwhile, Bette and…

Lifecycle
Episode 10. Lifecycle
2008-03-09 · 50 min

The girls attend the Subaru Pink Ride to support breast cancer research. Tina is furious for Niki blowing her cover with Jenny but Adele assures her the two won't be seen together publicly. Meeting old friends prompts Tasha to ponder her…

Lunar Cycle
Episode 11. Lunar Cycle
2008-03-16 · 50 min

After the revelation at the Pink Ride, Jodi vows to fight for Bette. Tasha and Alice look for a house together, and at work, Alice meets a New Zealander fashion designer. Adele finally reveals her master plan: to take over the movie.…

Loyal and True
Episode 12. Loyal and True
2008-03-23 · 50 min

The two Peabody ladies return to L.A. and Helena makes a tempting offer to lover Cindi. While Tasha has trouble fitting in in her new job, Alice has a fun day out with fashion designer Clea Mason. Bette gives a speech in honor of Jodi at…

Season 6
Season 6
8 episodes · 2009
Long Nights Journey Into Day
Episode 1. Long Nights Journey Into Day
2009-01-18 · 50 min

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…

Least Likely
Episode 2. Least Likely
2009-01-25 · 50 min

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…

LMFAO
Episode 3. LMFAO
2009-02-01 · 50 min

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…

Leaving Los Angeles
Episode 4. Leaving Los Angeles
2009-02-08 · 50 min

Shane and Jenny are still melting over each other; Bette and Tina go to Nevada to meet a potential birth mother; Max is trying to deal with being pregnant; Alice and Tasha play matchmaker; and Kelly Wentworth may have what Bette needs.

Litmus Test
Episode 5. Litmus Test
2009-02-15 · 50 min

Jenny writes another script that sells; Bette and Kelly go into business; Alice and Tasha have a third-wheel crush; the girls plot a sting operation to test Dylan; and, Jenny encroaches more on Shane.

Lactose Intolerant
Episode 6. Lactose Intolerant
2009-02-22 · 50 min

Jenny throws a baby shower for Max; Bette and Tina hit a roadblock in the adoption process; Bette goes solo to her gallery’s opening night celebration leading Kelly to go in for the kill; Shane is feeling boxed in by Jenny; and Alice…

Last Couple Standing
Episode 7. Last Couple Standing
2009-03-01 · 50 min

The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center dance marathon is on; someone is moving to the Big Apple; rumors fly fast around the dance floor that Alice and Tasha may be in couple trouble; The HIT!’s Sunset Blvd makes a shocking revelation to…

Last Word
Episode 8. Last Word
2009-03-08 · 50 min

In the final episode of the series, what starts out as a celebration of friendship quickly ends in a web of betrayal and deceit; the girls find themselves in the slammer with Sergeant Duffy; and the investigation into ? ? death begins…

Cast by season
Jennifer Beals
Jennifer Beals
Bette Porter
Kate Moennig
Kate Moennig
Shane McCutcheon
Mia Kirshner
Mia Kirshner
Jenny Schecter
Erin Daniels
Erin Daniels
Dana Fairbanks
Leisha Hailey
Leisha Hailey
Alice Pieszecki
Laurel Holloman
Laurel Holloman
Tina Kennard
Pam Grier
Pam Grier
Kit Porter
Rachel Shelley
Rachel Shelley
Helena Peabody
Eric Lively
Eric Lively
Mark Wayland
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