The L Word
“L hath no fury...”
Creator
Ilene Chaiken
In the tight-knit lesbian social circle of Los Angeles, Bette Porter's museum-director ambition and her partner Tina's desire for a child collide with the chaos surrounding them - Shane McCutcheon's serial seductions, Alice Pieszecki's gossip-fueled matchmaking, and Jenny Schecter's slow unraveling as a writer testing the group's loyalty. Jennifer Beals brings controlled intensity to Bette, while Kate Moennig's Shane became an era-defining icon of queer swagger on network television. Mia Kirshner's Jenny functions as both outsider and mirror, her arrival exposing how insular and unforgiving this found family can be to newcomers. Groundbreaking for putting lesbian lives at the center of a soapy ensemble drama, it remains a touchstone for how mainstream TV first tried to depict queer community.
Seasons
6
Episodes
71
Country
United States of America
Status
Canceled
Cast
Jennifer Beals
Bette Porter · 71 eps
Kate Moennig
Shane McCutcheon · 71 eps
Pam Grier
Kit Porter · 71 eps
Mia Kirshner
Jenny Schecter · 71 eps
Laurel Holloman
Tina Kennard · 71 eps
Leisha Hailey
Alice Pieszecki · 71 eps
Rachel Shelley
Helena Peabody · 57 eps
Daniel Sea
Moira/Max Sweeney · 44 eps
Erin Daniels
Dana Fairbanks · 40 eps
Marlee Matlin
Jodi Lerner · 32 eps
Rose Rollins
Tasha Williams · 32 eps
Sarah Shahi
Carmen de la Pica Morales · 25 eps
Dallas Roberts
Angus Patridge · 24 eps
Janina Gavankar
Eva "Papi" Torres · 20 eps
Lauren Lee Smith
Lara Perkins · 19 eps
Eric Mabius
Tim Haspel · 16 eps
Karina Lombard
Marina Ferrer · 16 eps
Eric Lively
Mark Wayland · 13 eps
Jane Lynch
Joyce Wischnia · 12 eps
Kristanna Loken
Paige Sobel · 10 eps
Kate French
Niki Stevens · 10 eps
Holland Taylor
Peggy Peabody · 8 eps
Steven Eckholdt
Henry · 8 eps
Alexandra Hedison
Dylan Moreland · 8 eps
Alan Cumming
Billie Blaikie · 6 eps
Alicia Leigh Willis
Cindi Annabelle Tucker · 7 eps
Clementine Ford
Molly Kroll · 7 eps
Cobie Smulders
Leigh Ostin · 4 eps
Sandrine Holt
Catherine Rothberg · 5 eps
Kelly Lynch
Ivan Aycock · 5 eps
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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.
2
Pilot Part 2
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.
4
Longing
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 Marina, and Dana finally gets a date with Lara.
5
Lies, Lies, Lies
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 daughter.
6
Lawfully
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 position, Alice tries to sort out the problems with her mother, and Bette tells her father about Tina's pregnancy, but is upset by his reaction.
7
Losing It
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 lonely Tina and starts to harass her.
8
L'Ennui
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 her sponsorship contract hangs on the line.
9
Listen Up
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 Dana faces a tough time when she must come out to her conservative parents.
10
Luck, Next Time
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.
11
Liberally
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.
12
Looking Back
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 "Provocations" exhibit opening at the gallery.
13
Locked Up
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.
14
Limb from Limb
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.
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