R.I.P.

As the fifth season is set to debut later this month…

Showtime has announced that their very successful lesbionically delicious drama The L Word will end its run on the network next year.

By the time the last episode airs, the show will be one of the longest running programs in cable TV history with six seasons.

According to the net, fan input will play a part in wrapping up the series' story lines, noting the role that viewer input has played in the past.

Goodbye ladies and good run!

Posted: Mar 10, 2008 at 4:30 pm / Email this »

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taryn says – reply to this

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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!
mitlezzie says – reply to this

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NO WAY. i am heartbroken.
Anna says – reply to this

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FIRST
marisa says – reply to this

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my thoughts exactly taryn! that blows, it was a really good season!
suckass says – reply to this

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am i the only one that never cared for jennifer beals character?
Compulsive says – reply to this

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Ouch! Only 5 seasons?!
elise says – reply to this

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nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Lisa of Littleton says – reply to this

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Lesbo's unite!!!! Tell me you're lying, Perez?!!!
leah says – reply to this

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the fifth season is already happening you stupid fucker.
hfkgkhg says – reply to this

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1st
Lisa says – reply to this

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NOOOOO I LOVE THIS SHOW.

=(
tibette says – reply to this

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5th season ENDS this month, but begins.
selia says – reply to this

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Aw I loved this show.
mariana says – reply to this

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FINALLY.
Who cares anyway?
m says – reply to this

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never saw it
Edit says – reply to this

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Um… there's only two shows left in the fifth season. it DEBUTED a while ago.
There will be an 8 episode season six next year.
Thanks,
Sho.com
mimi says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOO! I love the L word. That's okay.
Melissa says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO They cant not do this to me I am sooo sad this is total BS
KARLAR says – reply to this

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i am heartbroken, the best show i have ever seen…..thanks ladies you made my Sundays fun!!
Dana says – reply to this

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WHY??!! I just got into this show two seasons ago….! I guess I understand but it is such a good show and its the only one about lesbians. As a straight girl I live vicariously through them…Shane is my FAVORITE! Then Bette, then Alice. I LOVE YOU L WORD!!!
Emster says – reply to this

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Actually, the fifth season is already in progress. We're about 9 episodes in or so.
k says – reply to this

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ummm i watch the l word the season 5 is not premiering later this month its on air n its almost over dumbass
fangirl says – reply to this

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The fifth season FINALE is later this month…not debut later this month as Perez said…facts facts facts
factchecker says – reply to this

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Actually Season 5 is almost done - not debuting next week. They are in the 10th episode or so
Leo says – reply to this

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don't you mean "As the fifth season is set to CONCLUDE later this month…"??
TAKE THE L OUT OF LOVER AND IT'S OVER!! says – reply to this

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Yes! Congrats on a great run!!
Chloe says – reply to this

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This seriously sucks ASS, such a great show.

p.s. I'm just WAITING for all the gay bashing to start on this post.
lala* says – reply to this

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Lesbianlicious–lol,
i never watched tht show…
BUT it was on 6 seasons-W0W!!!
kel says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i may just up a cry, work sucked today an now THIS…..i gotta hit up a happy hour
jjjjjs says – reply to this

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this sucks, we want more lezbots!!!!!!!!!
dayna says – reply to this

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the 5th season began in January and will end at the end of march. The show will be missed - cant wait to see whats next for Kate Moennig!
Amanda says – reply to this

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Six seasons - the longest by any series on Showtime - by a lesbian centric drama? Great achievment. :]
MAGGIE..UK says – reply to this

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NO WHY THE FCK ARE THE GOING TO END SUCH A GREAT SHOW
happykappy says – reply to this

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That sucks! I JUST fell in love with the show this season!
woot! says – reply to this

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OMG…NOOOOOOOO!!!! I love this show, it's the best Showtime show EVER!! Please don't take it away…PLEASE!!!
Rey says – reply to this

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I heard Otep Shamaya is going to be on an upcoming episode!!
jenny says – reply to this

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are you on crack? it's almost done the 5th season already
Carlag_1 says – reply to this

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NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO,,,,,,,WHY?????????????????????????????????????????????? FUCK!!!!! I LOVE THEM
jules says – reply to this

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longest running programs? give me a fucking break its just another good show coming to an end. you didnt have to throw in that last part piggy
Marx 10 says – reply to this

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OKay idiot! We need email addresses and phone numbers who do we contact this absolutely can not happen.
Zina says – reply to this

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:-(
Icy says – reply to this

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Oh the day has suddenly turned sinister… i was just singing the show's praises too…. But i had a feeling this was comming… sadness….

~icy~

PS.

Season 5 is almost over Perez, two eppisodes left. it Debuted in January.
Wonder Years says – reply to this

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Well, I always watched the L word and really like to see whats on there mind if they see a real women.
Ash says – reply to this

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So sad. This season is sooo good too!
Last season was absolutely pointless but this season really redeemed the show!
So sad that they are going to end the show
Kristi says – reply to this

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NOOOOO!
*breaks down in tears and runs to emo corner*
i cant believe it!
i love this show SOOOO much.

Im gonna miss it.
nooooo! says – reply to this

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say it isn't so…I love this show!!! damnit…now what will I watch janurary through march? always ending the good shows…
marissa says – reply to this

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im so sad..what can we do as fans to change this
shaneishot says – reply to this

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I am completely heartbroken over this. We need another lesbian series…PRONTO!
callan says – reply to this

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BUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I'm not gonna have anything to watch on TV once this is over.
caroline says – reply to this

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i'm quite upset about this. i've been downloading this show for quite some time and i have the first three seasons on dvd so i guess i could be called a fan. i guess all good things must come to an end though.
Shane forever!!!!!!!!!!!
carrie anne says – reply to this

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seasons 1 and 2 were the best.
akim says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This is the hottest show on tv and one of the best scripted.
I need my weekly dose of Shane.
shaneishot says – reply to this

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Exes and Ohs just doesn't cut it…:-X. We need another L Word!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shizdoodles says – reply to this

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That sucks. I'm so sad…

(Pssst, P-Dawg! As everyone has already pointed out, the 5th season is currently in progress. The sixth season will be the last one…)
YESSE says – reply to this

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=[

THIS SUCKS. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!
larray says – reply to this

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thank god! do any of you know any lesbians that look like the ladies on this show? HELL NO! that's because they didn't want to portray the big ole bull-dyke image that seems to permeate lesbians worldwide. i think lipstick lesbian is a fantasy created by str8 guys. what fools!
BRITNIE says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! THAT'S MY FAVORITE SHOW.. EVER. AND LAST NIGHT'S EPISODE WAS ONE OF THE BEST I'VE SEEN.. FINALLY TINA AND BETTE ADMIT THEY STILL LOVE EACH OTHER… UGH … THEY CAN'T TAKE IT OFF. I'M SAD NOW LOL
Jess says – reply to this

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No, No, No, this is the worst news ever! I love that show so much!! Can't we start up a petition to bring it back. I know it has a strong fan base, and it's not like the plot lines were getting stale, they brought in a bunch of new characters this season.
S. says – reply to this

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NOOOOOO !! JENNY, my love i will miss you!!!!!!!!!
and shane, and bette, and tina and ALICE boohoo i love you girls!!
Anna Bowie says – reply to this

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Maybe all of the girls want to move on with their carreers, maybe they already got other new projects.

I am soooo going to miss the show.

i am a big fan, damn!
OH NOOOOO says – reply to this

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OH NO OH NO OH NO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

DEVASTATION!
Joanne says – reply to this

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Its a shame a show like this has to end but in my opinion it went downhill as soon as Sarah Shahi left
shaneishot says – reply to this

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PEREZ???? Can't you do something about this??? Help! lol
Jes says – reply to this

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NO!! I am not happy and I will not accept
BRING BACK CARMEN FOR LAST SEASON says – reply to this

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ALL IM SAYING IS THEY BETTER BRING BACK CARMEN FOR THE LAST SEASON.
Kris says – reply to this

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Um wrong there. 5th season is already almost over and they've just signed for a 6th. Go check out the L word fansite : l-word.com
Grace Jones says – reply to this

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"By the time the last episode airs, the show will be one of the longest running programs in cable TV history with six seasons."

Uhh i think you should check you facts there Perez, because there are about 100 shows that take that prize before the L Word.
Ronnell says – reply to this

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This show must stay on. The cast is way too great. I am heartbroken. This is fucked up. I love the plot line. I love the characters. I love the message about relationships. This show is great for society. This is ridiculous.
amypoo says – reply to this

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aw no thats cack. WHYYYYYYYYYYY!
The Drunken Russian says – reply to this

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Oh No…..I love Shane!!! That's too bad. I am a straight chick, but loved it!!
Monica says – reply to this

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NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that really really really really really really really sucks!!

It can't be true! it just can't!

thanks for ruining my day!
jessica says – reply to this

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Nooooooooooo! I LOVE THAT SHOW! I'm so bummed. All the good shows have been canceled or will be soon, blah to the new BS!
Skyler says – reply to this

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Re: larray –
you really think that there are no lesbians in the world that don't fit your ignorant stereotype? you must live in a small town with small minded people like yourself.
Paul says – reply to this

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I'm a gay man, and I love the show. Great writing, acting and awesome, believeable characters. I hope all of the actresses will have long careers in the acting profession.
ANNA says – reply to this

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OHHH MAN! RIP FOR SURE! I LOVE YOU SHANE!
LiZ says – reply to this

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NOOOO!!! i LoOOVE that show!! im gunna cry! :”(
Paul says – reply to this

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Re: Grace Jones – That wasn't Perez's comment — that was from a press release. But saying the 5th season will debut soon … yes, that was a mistake.
M says – reply to this

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The 5th season debuted in January, it is set to conclude later this month. The 6th and final season will head into production in the summer and air in early '09
Rabid Bird says – reply to this

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I'm gonig to cry…

The show gives me hope and fantasies, DON'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME!!!

This is so sad, now where am i going to get my visual pleasure on sundays?
stefanie says – reply to this

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FUCK NOOOOOOOOOOO
DykeAlert says – reply to this

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yo! gay as charged and heartbroken dude i hope shenny comes into being! ahhhhhh
Lauren says – reply to this

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will fan input also determine if the show doesn't end?? i'm pretty flippin' pissed
doobie-doo says – reply to this

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Noooo! How am I going to get my lesbian fix on Sunday night? I am one disapoined hetero-dude.
Kayleigh says – reply to this

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So you mean I will never see shane again!!! (sadface)
Betty says – reply to this

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Ok I lived in SF my whole life. Lesbians do not look like these women. Maybe the L.U.G.s ya know, lesbians until graduation!!!
Zheya says – reply to this

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I am heartbroken! my fav series is comeing to an end ((((
clara says – reply to this

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Going out on top, whilst people stil love.

Go Team L Word!
Tim says – reply to this

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This sucks!!!!!! Shows like L Word and QAF have been epic pioneers of LGBT television…..showtime better find some new show that is just as good as L Word and QAF to replace the sunday night spot
Kristin says – reply to this

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Why must they take the ONE lesiban show off the air??? Damn.
highlander says – reply to this

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Don't you wish you were a pretty woman, Perez? Instead you're an ugly soul trapped in an uglier body.
bored says – reply to this

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Re: Grace Jones –
Um, actually he's right. On Showtime, this is the first EVER show to go past 5 seasons… and even on HBO etc it doesn't happen often. Maybe you're getting mixed up with regular network shows where obviously there are quite a few that have gone to 6 seasons.
Liza says – reply to this

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Shittt,
ds mss cool da programma vintt
Niet te doenn x
inf says – reply to this

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Actually, Perez, the 5th season is already on its 10th episode
Rebekkah says – reply to this

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ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME???? Every damn time I love a show they kick if off the air… Maybe if we all get together and write Showtime we can try to change this.. This blows… And Im confused.. 5th season is on now.. so one more??
brandy says – reply to this

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omg!noooo way!
Alexis says – reply to this

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Well that sucks big time. That's one of the best written and well acted shows on tv right now. I really wish they'd reconsider.
L WORD LOVER says – reply to this

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What a great Show! I love it, and I will be extremely sad to see it end! Although I am straight, I enjoy seeing these sexy, beautiful,fun and smart ladies do their thang!

p.s. - Gaybashers are beyond gross. Grow the eff up! Really.
LatinaZ says – reply to this

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OMG.. this is the worse news I have gotten… ugg.. I'm already suffering.. I NEED MY BETTE FIX.. omg omg omg.. someone help. plus if u go to yahoo news they say only 8 episodes in season 6.

I love the L-Word.. and I love all the friends I have while watching this show.
Em says – reply to this

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Fan input played a part in storyline before?
Fuck you Ilene Chaiken.
You killed off Dana. NO ONE WANTED HER TO DIE.
Kill Max off, no one likes that whiny bitch anywaise. But no apparently killing off everyones favorite character will generate better results.
stfu bitch.
I just feel bad for Leish and Kate.
But this is what happens when you mess with Mighty Erin Daniels.
For me, the show died after Season 3, episode 10.
So fuck ya'll.
joyce says – reply to this

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First South of Nowhere and now the L word!!!
WTF all the great shows get cancelled!!!

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