The L Word

Name: The L Word
Genre: Drama, Soap
Released: 2004-01-18
Cast: Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, Mia Kirshner, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman

2004 | 6 seasons | 50 min | Drama, Soap

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 6 seasons and 71 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 59 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
A big time investment at 6 seasons.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 292K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12004 · 14 episodes · 7.3 out of 10
Sunday
Season 22005 · 13 episodes · 6.4 out of 10
Weeknight
Season 32006 · 12 episodes · 6.1 out of 10
Monday
Season 42007 · 12 episodes · 4.2 out of 10
Monday
Season 52008 · 12 episodes · 3.0 out of 10
Monday
Season 62009 · 8 episodes · 2.4 out of 10
Monday

Cast & crew

Created by Ilene Chaiken

Jennifer BealsBette Porter
Kate MoennigShane McCutcheon
Mia KirshnerJenny Schecter
Leisha HaileyAlice Pieszecki
Laurel HollomanTina Kennard
Daniel SeaMoira/Max Sweeney
Pam GrierKit Porter
Rose RollinsTasha Williams
Marlee MatlinJodi Lerner
Rachel ShelleyHelena Peabody