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Showtime's Lesbian Series "The L Word"

You can read recaps of the fifth and fourth seasons below, and access older, archived recaps here: Season 1 / Season 2 / Season 3

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The L Word Episode Recaps

lword608_img048dotz.jpg"The L Word" Recaps: Episode 6.08 "Last Word"Say good-bye to six seasons of lovely ludicrousness. I think we're going to miss you most of all, Schecter.
lword607_dotz.jpg "The L Word" Recaps: Episode 6.07 "Last Couple Standing"With only two episodes left and many story lines to tie up, why not have a gimmicky dance competition?
lword606_dotz2.jpg"The L Word" Recaps: Episode 6.06 "Lactose Intolerant"Oompa, Loompa, doo-pa-dee-doo: all your worst nightmares are coming true. Oompa, Loompa, doo-pa-dee-dee: nobody's crueler than Mama C.

The L Word on the Blog

Jennifer Beals gives us a sneak peek at her "L Word" photography bookTibette.com has released several shots from behind-the-scenes of the Showtime show, care of one of series' leading actresses.
Kate Moennig misses ShaneThe actress told The Los Angeles Times that she loved playing the lesbian bad girl, and likes that her new 'do on Three Rivers is removable at the end of the day.
"The Real L Word" looks for lesbians like in that other "L Word"The producers of the new reality series about lesbians want Bettes and Shanes. Could you be one of them?
Catching up with the cast of "The L Word" From appearances in Atlantic City to guest spots on Castle, the women who were once together on Showtime Sundays are doing their own things (most of the time).
Let's get real about "The Real L Word"The new reality series from Ilene Chaiken sounds like a joke. Too bad it's not.
Ilene Chaiken mentions plans for "The L Word" movie At the BlogHer conference in Chicago over the weekend, the creator of the Showtime series discussed her new projects, including a big-screen version of the lesbian series.
"Sorority Row" borrows from "The L Word"The poster for the new slasher film remake looks strangely familiar — just switch out the sisters for fictional L.A. lesbians.
GLAAD Awards recognize Ellen and Portia and "The L Word" Ellen brings her wife to the stage to accept an award, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus wins for kissing Megan Mullally in an episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Quiz: How well do you know "The L Word"?Test your memory of the first three seasons with these quizzes designed to put the fun back in The L Word!
Ilene talks Times – are we ready to listen?Jennifer Beals joins Ilene Chaiken in a conversation about life after The L Word for an upcoming live discussion with The New York Times.

The L Word Articles and Interviews

Ask AfterEllen.com (September 29, 2009)Updates on Linda Villarosa, L.P., Rachel Shelley, Angela Robinson's new comic book, and more!
09-01-09-l-word-los-angeles-ilene-70x53.jpgShowtime Announces "The Real L Word: Los Angeles" Reality SeriesIlene Chaiken will co-exec produce the series revolving around the lives of six lesbians in L.A.
mia-kirshner-interview-70x53.jpgInterview with Mia KirshnerThe actor who gave us Jenny Schecter opens up about her experience on The L Word, the series finale, and her humanitarian project, I Live Here.
guestbians-08-09-70x53.jpg11 Memorable TV GuestbiansFrom Jennifer Aniston to Sonia Braga to Chloe Sevigny, a look at some of the more entertaining guest lesbian/bi roles played by high-profile actresses.
top-11-sidekicks-70x53.jpgTop 11 Lesbian/Bi SidekicksFrom Shane to Velma to Toshiko Sato, the best queer confidants, assistants, and accomplices in TV, film, comics and cartoons.
marlee-matline-06-09-70x53.jpgInterview with Marlee MatlinThe Oscar-winning actress talks about her new memoir, her career, gay rights, addiction, that Seinfeld episode, and the one thing she regrets about The L Word.
clementine-ford-linda-perry-05-09-70x53.jpgClementine Ford Confirms Relationship with Linda PerryThe former L Word actress talks to Soap Opera Digest about dating Perry, growing up with a famous mom, and joining Y&R.

L Word Vlogs

GLAAD Awards Interviews: Jennifer Beals, Jane Lynch and moreAlexi interviews women in entertainment, including stars of The L Word and South of Nowhere.
Come With Me If You Want to Live: "The L Word" Episode 6.8Jenn and Dee discuss the unfinished business that is The L Word, including the all-too-brief Carmen cameo.
Come With Me If You Want to Live: "The L Word" Episode 6.7Jenn and Dee discuss the awful fashions from this week's episode, as well as how to get rid of the Jenny Schecters in your life.
Come With Me If You Want to Live: "The L Word" Episode 6.6Jenn and Dee can't help but discuss rattails and other questionable hair styles, as featured on this week's episode.
Alexi's Closet: Fashioning "The L Word," Part 2 (Episode 19)Alexi gives her opinions on Jenny's and Bette's wardrobes from seasons one through six.
Come With Me If You Want To Live: "The L Word" Episode 6.5Jenn and Dee discuss how tacky Elizabeth Berkley is, and review Tasha's dance moves.
Alexi's Closet: Fashioning "The L Word" (Episode 18)Alexi takes on the personal fashion of two of the show's recognizably stylish characters.
Come With Me If You Want To Live: "The L Word" Episode 6.4Jenn and Dee wonder why Max wears dirty underwear and why Bette and Tina stay at a motel.
Come With Me If You Want To Live: "The L Word" 6.2Jenn and Dee enlist some furry pals to discuss the future of Alice and Tasha.
Come With Me If You Want To Live: "The L Word" 6.1Jenn and Dee re-cap the first episode of the Showtime series and why they feel like it's a game of lesbian Clue.