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The L Word

Pilot

  • Episode aired Jan 18, 2004
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 35m
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The L Word (2004)
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Jenny moves to L.A. and meets her new lesbian neighbors.Jenny moves to L.A. and meets her new lesbian neighbors.Jenny moves to L.A. and meets her new lesbian neighbors.
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  • Director
    • Rose Troche
  • Writers
    • Ilene Chaiken(story)
    • Kathy Greenberg(story)
    • Michele Abbott(story)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Beals
    • Erin Daniels
    • Leisha Hailey
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  • Director
    • Rose Troche
  • Writers
    • Ilene Chaiken(story)
    • Kathy Greenberg(story)
    • Michele Abbott(story)
  • Stars
    • Jennifer Beals
    • Erin Daniels
    • Leisha Hailey
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Jennifer Beals and Laurel Holloman in The L Word (2004)
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    Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals
    • Bette Porteras Bette Porter
    Erin Daniels
    Erin Daniels
    • Dana Fairbanksas Dana Fairbanks
    Leisha Hailey
    Leisha Hailey
    • Alice Pieszeckias Alice Pieszecki
    Laurel Holloman
    Laurel Holloman
    • Tina Kennardas Tina Kennard
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Jenny Schecteras Jenny Schecter
    Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard
    • Marina Ferreras Marina Ferrer
    Eric Mabius
    Eric Mabius
    • Tim Haspelas Tim Haspel
    Katherine Moennig
    Katherine Moennig
    • Shane McCutcheonas Shane McCutcheon
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Kit Porteras Kit Porter
    Tammy Lynn Michaels
    Tammy Lynn Michaels
    • Lacey Harawayas Lacey Haraway
    Landy Cannon
    Landy Cannon
    • Harrisonas Harrison
    Preston Cook
    Preston Cook
    • Jamesas James
    Nicole McKay
    Nicole McKay
    • Trish Peverellas Trish Peverell
    Alana Husband
    Alana Husband
    • Marcyas Marcy
    Robyn Ross
    Robyn Ross
    • Marnieas Marnie
    Morgan Brayton
    Morgan Brayton
    • Martias Marti
    Daryl Shuttleworth
    Daryl Shuttleworth
    • Dan Foxworthyas Dan Foxworthy
    Judith Maxie
    Judith Maxie
    • Dr. Wilsonas Dr. Wilson
    • Director
      • Rose Troche
    • Writers
      • Ilene Chaiken(story) (teleplay)
      • Kathy Greenberg(story)
      • Michele Abbott(story)
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    Bette Porter and Tina Kennard have been a couple for seven years and want to start a family. Their next-door neighbor, Tim Haspel, is about to form a couple when his girlfriend, talented young writer Jenny Schecter, moves in. Soon, mixing with Bette and Tina's circle of lesbian friends, Jenny learns that her mid-west university may not have prepared her for what she will learn about life, lust and love in Los Angeles. —Anonymous
    • lesbian couple
    • lesbian sex
    • sex scene
    • title directed by female
    • artificial insemination
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      • Drama
      • Romance
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      • TV-MA
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    • Trivia
      Co-creator Ilene Chaiken said that many of Bette and Tina's experiences looking for a donor are based on Chaiken and her partner's.
    • Quotes

      Bette: [holding a specimen cup of sperm] God, it's repugnant, I can't believe I used to swallow that stuff.

    • Connections
      References And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003)
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      At The Speed Of Light
      Written by Mark Lazeski and Mary Ancheta
      Performed by Mark Lazeski and Mary Ancheta

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2004 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Anonymous Content
      • Dufferin Gate Productions
      • Showtime Networks
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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