The L Word

The L Word

The L Word

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The L Word

"L hath no fury..."

2004- 2009

6 Seasons

71 Episodes

7.7(860 votes)

Canceled

Drama

Soap

Overview

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

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Jennifer Beals

Bette Porter

Jennifer Beals

Acting

Kate Moennig

Shane McCutcheon

Kate Moennig

Acting

Mia Kirshner

Jenny Schecter

Mia Kirshner

Acting

Leisha Hailey

Alice Pieszecki

Leisha Hailey

Acting

Laurel Holloman

Tina Kennard

Laurel Holloman

Acting

Daniel Sea

Moira/Max Sweeney

Daniel Sea

Acting

Pam Grier

Kit Porter

Pam Grier

Acting

Rose Rollins

Tasha Williams

Rose Rollins

Acting

Marlee Matlin

Jodi Lerner

Marlee Matlin

Acting

Rachel Shelley

Helena Peabody

Rachel Shelley

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