''The Real L Word'' is an American

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series aired on the cable station

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, where it premiered on June 20, 2010. The show was created by executive producer

Ilene Chaiken Ilene Chaiken (born June 30, 1957) is an American television producer, director, writer, and founder of Little Chicken Productions. Chaiken is best known as being a co-creator, writer and executive producer on the television series ''The L Word' ...

and Magical Elves Productions, following the success of the television drama ''

The L Word ''The L Word'' is a television drama that aired on Showtime from January 18, 2004 to March 8, 2009. The series follows the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who live in West Hollywood, California. The premise originated with Ilene Ch ...

'' also created by Chaiken. ''The Real L Word'' follows a group of lesbians in their daily lives in

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, and as of the third season,

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. With seasons 1 and 2 being successful, Showtime commissioned a third and final season, which premiered on July 12, 2012.

Cast

Episodes

Season 1 (2010)

Season 2 (2011)

Season 3 (2012)

External links

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