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Series · Showtime

The L Word

2004–20096 seasons70 episodes50 min

The L Word is a American series that premiered on Showtime in 2004 and ran until 2009. 6 seasons and 70 episodes. Created by Ilene Chaiken.

Showtime logoOriginal networkShowtimecable channel · 132 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 2004–2009: 6 years

Key facts

Network
Showtime
Format
Series
Premiere
January 18, 2004
Finale
March 8, 2009
Years on air
6
Seasons
6
Episodes
70
Running time
50 minutes
Genre
LGBTQ, Erotic, Drama
Language
English
Production
Showtime
Distributor
Hulu, Netflix
Set in
Los Angeles

Credits

Created byIlene Chaiken

Cast 10 of 23 on record

Cast memberRole
Marlee MatlinJodi Lerner
Jennifer BealsBette Porter
Cybill ShepherdPhyllis Kroll
Kristanna Loken—
Sarah ShahiCarmen de la Pica Morales
Katherine MoennigShane McCutcheon
Mia KirshnerJenny Schecter
Eric MabiusTim Haspel
Karina LombardMarina Ferrer
Janina GavankarPapi

Before and after

Followed byThe Real L Word2010–2012