The Real L Word : Season 1

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SHOWTIME | Season Premiere Date: June 20, 2010

Starring: Mikey Koffman, Rose Garcia, Whitney Mixter

Summary: Ilene Chaiken's latest project is a reality show about the lives of six lesbians in Los Angeles.

Genre(s): Drama, Reality, Health & Lifestyle

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E9. Dinah Or Bust
Air Date: August 15, 2010
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S1:E8. Runaway Bride
Air Date: August 8, 2010
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S1:E7. It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To
Air Date: August 1, 2010

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Linda Stasi

Unlike the other phony "Housewives," when these L-women party, it's for real. The dialogue is gritty, funny and real. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

At a full, commercial-free hour, this can all start to drag a bit. But L.A. is strongly evoked as a casually sensual backdrop and-thank you!-that awful L Word theme music is gone.

Benjamin Svetkey

Do you miss Shane? Stay up nights worrying about Bette and Tina? This reality version of the defunct lesbian drama is just what the homeopathic West Hollywood doctor ordered. Read full review

Tim Goodman

It could spark discussion or debate. But it's mostly just a reality series. And that means manufactured scenarios, big drama, tears, tattoos, drinking, sex, swearing and lots of arguing and playing to the camera. Straight people have been making fools of themselves on TV like this for ages. Read full review

Brian Lowry

It's pretty clear The Real L Word is just another reality show that's only moderately real --the further adventures of "The L Word" with a non-SAG cast. Read full review

Ginia Bellafante

Too often The Real L Word feels like sitting in a restaurant and hearing about some incredible specials that happen to be sold out. Anything genuinely interesting seems to have already taken place. Read full review

David Hinckley

We've seen that moment many times before, from gays and straights. That doesn't mean we can't see it again. It just means The Real L Word needs to feel like more than a Facebook post. Read full review

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 12, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2011
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 20, 2010
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  S1:E9. Dinah Or Bust
  Air Date: August 15, 2010
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  S1:E8. Runaway Bride
  Air Date: August 8, 2010
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  S1:E7. It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To
  Air Date: August 1, 2010
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  S1:E6. Family Ties
  Air Date: July 25, 2010
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  S1:E5. Free Pass
  Air Date: July 18, 2010
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  S1:E4. Gambling With Love
  Air Date: July 11, 2010
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  S1:E3. Bromance
  Air Date: July 4, 2010
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  S1:E2. Game On!
  Air Date: June 27, 2010
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  S1:E1. Power Of The Clam
  Air Date: June 20, 2010