Home > The L Word > Season 1 « TV Series Page The L Word: Season 1 (2004) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 + WANT TO SEE Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 77% Average Rating: 6/10 Season Reviews: 26 Fresh: 20 Rotten: 6 Critics Consensus: Despite some try-hard soapiness, The L Word makes a definitive mark as a pioneering program for a specific type of lesbian representation. 68% Average Rating: 6.0/10 Season Reviews: 16 Fresh: 11 Rotten: 5 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Despite some try-hard soapiness, The L Word makes a definitive mark as a pioneering program for a specific type of lesbian representation. AUDIENCE SCORE 89% Average Rating: 4.2/5 User Ratings: 25 ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Pilot Episode Air date: Jan 18, 2004 Series premiere - part 1. Jenny moves to L.A. and meets her new neighbors. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 2 Pilot Episode (Episode 2) Air date: Jan 18, 2004 Bette and Tina begin to feel the strain in their relationship when potential sperm donors fail to meet their expectations. Meanwhile, Jenny's having a tough time fighting her feelings for Marina, and joins her for dinner. Jennifer Beals, Laurel Holloman. More 3 Let's Do It Air date: Jan 25, 2004 Season 1. Bette and Tina wait on baby news; Tim invites Marina to a party. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 4 Longing Air date: Feb 1, 2004 Season 1. Jenny struggles with her feelings for Marina. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 5 Lies, Lies, Lies Air date: Feb 8, 2004 Season 1. Jenny's affair threatens her relationship with Tim. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 6 Lawfully Air date: Feb 15, 2004 HD Version. Season 1. Tim discovers Jenny's affair, leading to a major decision. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 7 Losing It Air date: Feb 22, 2004 Season 1. Bette's commitment is tested; Tim and Jenny return home. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 8 L'Ennui Air date: Feb 29, 2004 HD Version. Season 1. Tim rejects Jenny, who learns that Marina has another lover. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 9 Listen Up Air date: Mar 7, 2004 Season 1. Jenny explains her situation to a friend; Dana comes out. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 10 Luck, Next Time Air date: Mar 14, 2004 Season 1. Jenny agonizes over Tim and Marina; Shane finds fame. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More Show More Episodes The L Word: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (12) Tv Season Info Genre: Network: Showtime Premiere Date: Jan 18, 2004 Cast Mia Kirshner as Jenny Schecter Jennifer Beals as Bette Porter Karina Lombard as Marina Laurel Holloman as Tina Kennard Pam Grier as Kit Porter Anne Archer Tammy Lynn Michaels Leisha Hailey as Alice Pieszecki Devon Gummersall Erin Daniels as Dana Fairbanks Anne Ramsay Lolita Davidovich Lisa Gay Hamilton Holland Taylor LisaGay Hamilton Katherine Moennig as Shane McCutcheo Rosanna Arquette Eric Mabius as Tim Haspel Kelly Lynch Snoop Dogg as Slim Julian Sands Guinevere Turner Helen Shaver Dan Payne as Policeman Ossie Davis Rosanna Arquette as Cherie Jaffe Lolita Davidovich as Francesca Ion Overman as Candace Devon Gummersall as Lisa Guinevere Turner as Gabby Julian Sands as Nick Anne Archer as Lenore Snoop Dogg as Slim Daddy Helen Shaver as Fae Buckley Holland Taylor as Peggy Peabody Tammy Lynn Michaels as Lacey Anne Ramsay as Robin Lauren Lee Smith as Lara Kelly Lynch as Ivan Ossie Davis as Melvin Porter Lisa Gay Hamilton Catherine Opie Show More Cast Episodes 1 Pilot Episode Air date: Jan 18, 2004 Series premiere - part 1. Jenny moves to L.A. and meets her new neighbors. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 2 Pilot Episode (Episode 2) Air date: Jan 18, 2004 Bette and Tina begin to feel the strain in their relationship when potential sperm donors fail to meet their expectations. Meanwhile, Jenny's having a tough time fighting her feelings for Marina, and joins her for dinner. Jennifer Beals, Laurel Holloman. More 3 Let's Do It Air date: Jan 25, 2004 Season 1. Bette and Tina wait on baby news; Tim invites Marina to a party. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 4 Longing Air date: Feb 1, 2004 Season 1. Jenny struggles with her feelings for Marina. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 5 Lies, Lies, Lies Air date: Feb 8, 2004 Season 1. Jenny's affair threatens her relationship with Tim. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 6 Lawfully Air date: Feb 15, 2004 HD Version. Season 1. Tim discovers Jenny's affair, leading to a major decision. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 7 Losing It Air date: Feb 22, 2004 Season 1. Bette's commitment is tested; Tim and Jenny return home. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 8 L'Ennui Air date: Feb 29, 2004 HD Version. Season 1. Tim rejects Jenny, who learns that Marina has another lover. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 9 Listen Up Air date: Mar 7, 2004 Season 1. Jenny explains her situation to a friend; Dana comes out. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More 10 Luck, Next Time Air date: Mar 14, 2004 Season 1. Jenny agonizes over Tim and Marina; Shane finds fame. (Dolby 5.1) Ends 12/15 More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The L Word Season 1 All Critics (26) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (6) I think this show finds its place as a dramatic substitute for Sex and the City. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… Dennis Cass Slate Top Critic Real, powerful and voyeuristic. Jun 28, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… David Bianculli New York Daily News Top Critic Like "Queer as Folk," "The L Word" is a soap opera, although a higher caliber one. The characters are less like caricatures, and it's easier to get caught up in their predicaments. May 3, 2019 | Full Review… Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette My god it's refreshing to finally see a queer show that focuses on something other than dick. Mar 21, 2019 | Full Review… Byron Beck Willamette Week The characterisations of The L Word affects any TV writer writing a lesbian character now. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… Josie Thaddeus-Johns Dazed and Confused We must pass The L Word on to people who need its optimism, no matter how dated it will continue to seem. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… Amelia Abraham Refinery29 It's neither distinguished nor exotic enough to break much new ground, which would seem almost a prerequisite to justify such a pay TV endeavor. Mar 21, 2019 | Full Review… Brian Lowry Variety Top Critic The L Word is silly, slight and very badly done. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… John Doyle Globe and Mail Top Critic Those aspects of the show that are not about lesbianism are tedious, and those that are, are predictable. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… James Poniewozik TIME Magazine Top Critic It's a bit too smart for its own good, trying so hard to be sexy and sassy, raunchy and risque, that it runs dangerously close to turning its characters into ciphers: all glib talk and good looks. Mar 20, 2019 | Full Review… Age Staff The Age (Australia) Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (26) Audience Reviews for The L Word: Season 1 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about The L Word: Season 1! View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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