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Premiered

Sunday, January 18, 2004

Ended: Sunday, April 11, 2004

When does The L Word Season 1 come out?

The L Word Season 1 premiered Sunday, January 18, 2004 on Showtime and ended Sunday, April 11, 2004. The season has 14 episodes.

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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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

2. Pilot Part 2

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

14. Limb from Limb Finale

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.

Sunday · 22 years ago

The L Word Season 1 guest stars

  • Tygh Runyan

    Tygh Runyan

    Gene Feinberg

  • Anne Archer

    Anne Archer

    Lenore Pieszecki

  • Tammy Lynn Michaels

    Tammy Lynn Michaels

    Lacey Haraway

  • Joe MacLeod

    Joe MacLeod

    Delivery Man / Young Man

  • Kyle Labine

    Kyle Labine

    Gus

  • Adrian Holmes

    Adrian Holmes

    Duane

  • Helen Shaver

    Helen Shaver

    Faye Buckley

  • Erica Cerra

    Erica Cerra

    Dancer

  • Guinevere Turner

    Guinevere Turner

    Gabby Deveaux

  • Alonso Oyarzun

    Alonso Oyarzun

    Eduardo

  • Heather McEwen

    Sharon at 17

  • LisaGay Hamilton

    LisaGay Hamilton

    Art Show Attendee

  • Anne Ramsay

    Anne Ramsay

    Robin

  • Landy Cannon

    Landy Cannon

    Harrison

  • Michael Benyaer

    Michael Benyaer

    Marc

  • Lolita Davidovich

    Lolita Davidovich

    Francesca Wolff

The L Word Season 1 FAQ

When does The L Word Season 1 come out?

The L Word Season 1 premiered Sunday, January 18, 2004 on Showtime.

How many episodes are in The L Word Season 1?

The L Word Season 1 has 14 episodes.

Are new episodes of The L Word Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The L Word Season 1 finale?

The The L Word Season 1 finale (Episode 14) aired Sunday, April 11, 2004.

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