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The L Word

The L Word

Description: This long-running Showtime series features intertwined stories about the lives and loves of a group of lesbians and bisexuals in Los Angeles. The characters date, get into committed relationships, consider having families, hook up, break up, question their sexuality, stay in the closet, come out or sleep around -- sometimes all of the above.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Year Released: 2004
Number of seasons: 6
Number of episodes: 70
First episode air date: January 18, 2004
Network: SHOWTIME
Theme Song: The L Word Theme
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