This list includes 41 TV shows that start with L, from “L Word” to “Luther”. They span decades, countries, and genres, with many dramas, comedies, and crime series. Use the list to browse, research, or find shows for watching and reference.
TV shows that start with L are series whose official titles begin with the letter L, ignoring leading articles. Titles like “The L Word” helped spark cultural conversations about representation.
Below you’ll find the table with Title, Original network/platform, First aired, and Genre.
Title: Shows the canonical series title as used on official listings, so you can identify and search for a series quickly.
Original network/platform: Lists the first network or streaming service that aired the show, helping you find its original distribution and context.
First aired: Gives the initial air year or date so you can place the show in a historical and production timeline.
Genre: Names the primary and an optional secondary genre to quickly signal tone, themes, and likely audience interest.
TV shows that start with L
| Title | Original outlet | First aired | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leftovers | HBO (US) | 2014-06-29 | Drama/Mystery |
| Lost | ABC (US) | 2004-09-22 | Drama/Mystery |
| Lucifer | Fox (US) / Netflix (US) | 2016-01-25 | Fantasy/Crime |
| Law & Order | NBC (US) | 1990-09-13 | Crime/Drama |
| L.A. Law | NBC (US) | 1986-09-15 | Drama |
| Luther | BBC One (UK) | 2010-05-11 | Crime/Drama |
| Longmire | A&E (US) / Netflix (US) | 2012-06-03 | Crime/Drama |
| Little House on the Prairie | NBC (US) | 1974-09-11 | Drama/Family |
| Life | NBC (US) | 2007-09-26 | Drama/Crime |
| Life on Mars | BBC One (UK) | 2006-05-09 | Drama/Sci‑Fi |
| Legion | FX (US) | 2017-02-08 | Sci‑Fi/Fantasy |
| Lois & Clark | ABC (US) | 1993-09-12 | Action/Drama |
| Line of Duty | BBC Two (UK) | 2012-06-26 | Crime/Drama |
| Larry Sanders Show | HBO (US) | 1992-08-14 | Comedy |
| L Word | Showtime (US) | 2004-01-18 | Drama |
| Last Man Standing | ABC (US) | 2011-10-11 | Comedy |
| Last Week Tonight | HBO (US) | 2014-04-27 | Comedy/News |
| Last Ship | TNT (US) | 2014-06-22 | Drama/Action |
| Last Kingdom | BBC Two (UK) / Netflix (US) | 2015-10-10 | Drama/Historical |
| Last Man on Earth | Fox (US) | 2015-03-01 | Comedy/Sci‑Fi |
| Last Dance | ESPN/Netflix (US) | 2020-04-19 | Documentary/Sports |
| Louie | FX (US) | 2010-06-29 | Comedy/Drama |
| Loud House | Nickelodeon (US) | 2016-05-02 | Animation/Comedy |
| Love Island | ITV2 (UK) | 2015-06-07 | Reality/Dating |
| Love, Death & Robots | Netflix (US) | 2019-03-15 | Animation/Sci‑Fi |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | NBC (US) | 1999-09-20 | Crime/Drama |
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | NBC (US) | 2001-09-30 | Crime/Drama |
| Life Goes On | ABC (US) | 1989-09-12 | Drama |
| Life in Pieces | CBS (US) | 2015-10-27 | Comedy |
| Living Single | Fox (US) | 1993-08-22 | Comedy |
| Little Britain | BBC Three (UK) | 2003-09-29 | Comedy/Sketch |
| Little Fires Everywhere | Hulu (US) | 2020-03-18 | Drama |
| Lipstick Jungle | NBC (US) | 2008-11-07 | Drama |
| Lethal Weapon | Fox (US) | 2016-09-21 | Action/Drama |
| League | FX/FXX (US) | 2009-10-29 | Comedy |
| La Brea | NBC (US) | 2021-09-28 | Drama/Sci‑Fi |
| Lego Masters | Fox (US) | 2020-02-05 | Reality/Competition |
| L Word: Generation Q | Showtime (US) | 2019-12-08 | Drama |
| Love/Hate | RTÉ One (Ireland) | 2010-10-04 | Crime/Drama |
| Listener | CTV (Canada) | 2009-09-03 | Drama/Sci‑Fi |
| Life on Mars (US) | ABC (US) | 2008-10-09 | Drama/Sci‑Fi |
Descriptions
Leftovers
3 seasons, 28 episodes; created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, a critically acclaimed drama about sudden global disappearances and grief.
Lost
6 seasons, 121 episodes; J.J. Abrams–produced cult mystery about plane-crash survivors on a strange island; multiple Emmy wins.
Lucifer
6 seasons, 93 episodes; Tom Kapinos-created urban-fantasy crime series about the Devil solving crimes; moved from Fox to Netflix.
Law & Order
20 seasons, 456 episodes (1990–2010); Dick Wolf’s flagship procedural pairing police investigations and courtroom drama; revived in 2022.
L.A. Law
8 seasons, 172 episodes; Steven Bochco legal drama that became an Emmy powerhouse in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Luther
5 seasons, 20 episodes; Neil Cross-created thriller starring Idris Elba as a brilliant, troubled detective.
Longmire
6 seasons, 63 episodes; modern Western based on Craig Johnson’s novels; continued on Netflix after A&E.
Little House on the Prairie
9 seasons, 204 episodes; period family drama adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books; long-running network staple.
Life
2 seasons, 44 episodes; starred Damian Lewis as an ex-detective rebuilding his life after wrongful imprisonment.
Life on Mars
2 series, 16 episodes; time-travel police drama that inspired international remakes, including a U.S. version.
Legion
3 seasons, 27 episodes; Noah Hawley’s surreal, visually bold Marvel-adjacent series about a powerful mutant.
Lois & Clark
4 seasons, 88 episodes; romantic-action take on Superman focusing on Lois Lane and Clark Kent.
Line of Duty
6 series, 36 episodes; Jed Mercurio’s tense police-corruption thriller became a U.K. ratings phenomenon.
Larry Sanders Show
6 seasons, 89 episodes; Garry Shandling-created workplace satire set behind the scenes of a late-night talk show.
L Word
6 seasons, 70 episodes; Ilene Chaiken’s landmark ensemble drama about the lives of lesbian and bisexual women.
Last Man Standing
9 seasons, 194 episodes; Tim Allen–led family sitcom that later moved networks and enjoyed a long run.
Last Week Tonight
Ongoing satirical news show hosted by John Oliver; multiple Emmy wins and wide cultural impact.
Last Ship
5 seasons, 58 episodes; post-apocalyptic naval drama based loosely on William Brinkley’s novel.
Last Kingdom
5 seasons, 46 episodes; adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories, later continued by Netflix.
Last Man on Earth
4 seasons, 67 episodes; post-apocalyptic comedy starring Will Forte with a surreal tone.
Last Dance
1 season, 10 episodes; high-profile Michael Jordan and 1990s Bulls documentary series.
Louie
5 seasons, 61 episodes; Louis C.K.’s idiosyncratic, critically praised comedy-drama about a comedian’s life.
Loud House
Multiple seasons, 200+ episodes; animated family sitcom about a boy growing up with ten sisters.
Love Island
Ongoing U.K. original with many series; summer dating reality format that spawned global versions.
Love, Death & Robots
Anthology series with multiple volumes and dozens of short episodes; notable for varied animation and adult themes.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Long-running Law & Order spinoff led by Mariska Hargitay; decades-long run with 20+ seasons and 500+ episodes.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
10 seasons, 195 episodes; focused on high-profile criminal investigations, starring Vincent D’Onofrio.
Life Goes On
4 seasons, 83 episodes; family drama notable for its inclusion of a leading character with Down syndrome.
Life in Pieces
4 seasons, 79 episodes; family sitcom structured as short vignettes across episodes.
Living Single
5 seasons, 118 episodes; influential ensemble sitcom about six friends in Brooklyn.
Little Britain
3 series, specials; sketch show by David Walliams and Matt Lucas that achieved UK and international popularity.
Little Fires Everywhere
1 season, 8 episodes; adaptation of Celeste Ng’s novel starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.
Lipstick Jungle
2 seasons, 20 episodes; Candace Bushnell–inspired drama about career women in New York.
Lethal Weapon
3 seasons, 55 episodes; TV adaptation of the film series following two mismatched detectives.
League
7 seasons, 84 episodes; ensemble sitcom about friends involved in fantasy football and offbeat antics.
La Brea
2 seasons, 28 episodes; mystery sci‑fi series about a sinkhole that transports people to a prehistoric world.
Lego Masters
Competition series where teams build complex LEGO creations; spawned multiple international editions.
L Word: Generation Q
2 seasons, 18 episodes; sequel series to The L Word, reviving legacy characters and new storylines.
Love/Hate
5 seasons; gritty Dublin crime drama that became a major cultural hit in Ireland.
Listener
5 seasons, 65 episodes; Canadian series about a telepathic paramedic who helps police investigations.
Life on Mars (US)
1 season, 17 episodes; U.S. remake of the British time-travel cop drama.