• The L Word was a television drama about a group of Los Angeles lesbians and their complicated love lives. The women navigated their lives in search of love, success and happiness together. The show dealt with a wide array of topics from monogamy, alcoholism, self mutilation, fallout from a robbery and the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

  Rumors of a spin off series have circulated during the show's final two seasons, and in the winter of 2008, a pilot was made. According to a statement from the network, the new show follows Alie Pieszecki (played by series regular Leisha Hailey) and her experiences in prison.BandC: ...Details on L Word Spin-off (January 14, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Season 6 premiere: January 18, 2009 at 9/8c
  2. Final episode: March 8, 2009
  3. New episodes: Fridays at 9/8c
  4. Writer and producer: Ilene Chaiken
  5. Network: Showtime
  6. The 2009 season was the current and final season
  7. First aired: January 18, 2004
  8. In an interview, Ilene Chaiken said she may consider making The L Word into a movieSheWired.com: Ilene Chaiken on the End... (February 11, 2009)

• Little Known Fact

  Kit and Bette were not originally cast as sisters. Showtime didn't like Kitt's character when they viewed the pilot but Ilene Chaiken loved a scene where the two women were relating to each other. She suggested that instead of removing Kitt's character, they would develop a sister bond and explore that relationship.SheWired.com: Ilene Chaiken on the End... (February 11, 2009)

• Cast Information

  • Jennifer Beals as Bette Porter
  • Leisha Hailey as Alice Pieszecki
  • Laurel Holloman as Tina Kennard
  • Mia Kirshner as Jenny Schecter
  • Katherine Moennig as Shane McCutcheon
  • Pam Grier as Kit Porter
  • Cybill Shepherd as Phyllis Kroll
  • Marlee Matlin as Jodi Lerner
  • Sarah Shahi as Carmen de la Pica Morales

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