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Weeds (TV series)

Weeds is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Jenji Kohan that aired on Showtime from 2005 to 2012.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Weeds is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Jenji Kohan that aired on Showtime from 2005 to 2012. It follows Nancy Botwin, a widowed mother who begins selling marijuana to support her family and maintain her suburban lifestyle. The series starred Mary-Louise Parker and ran for eight seasons.

Premise

Weeds centers on Nancy Botwin, a suburban widow who begins dealing marijuana to support her family. The story follows her increasingly complicated involvement in the drug trade and its effects on her household and community.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Jenji Kohan for Showtime and originally aired in the United States from 2005 to 2012. It became an eight-season series with 102 episodes.

Cast

Mary-Louise Parker starred as Nancy Botwin. The series also featured Hunter Parrish and Alexander Gould as Nancy's sons.

Reception and legacy

Weeds is widely described as a dark comedy-drama and became one of Showtime's notable scripted series. Later sources describe it as critically acclaimed and influential in female-led television drama.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Jenji Kohan and aired on Showtime.
  • Its central character is Nancy Botwin, a widowed mother who turns to selling marijuana after her husband's death.
  • Mary-Louise Parker played Nancy Botwin.
  • Weeds ran for eight seasons and 102 episodes.
  • The series premiered in 2005 and ended in 2012.
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Canadian context

Weeds was available to Canadian viewers through television distribution and later cable/syndication outlets noted in non-English source material, but no Canada-specific production or setting connection is established in the provided sources.[8]

Frequently asked questions

What is Weeds?
Weeds is an American dark comedy-drama television series about a widow who sells marijuana to support her family.
Who created Weeds?
Weeds was created by Jenji Kohan.
Who stars in Weeds?
Mary-Louise Parker stars as Nancy Botwin, the main character.
When did Weeds air?
It aired on Showtime from August 8, 2005, to September 16, 2012.
How many episodes does Weeds have?
The series has 102 episodes across eight seasons.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeds_(TV_series)
    Supports: Creator, premise, starring cast, original network, and original run.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0439100/
    Supports: Series format, dates, creator, runtime, and premise.
  3. Simple Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeds_(TV_series)
    Supports: Plain-language confirmation of premise, cast, and broadcast dates.
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeds
    Supports: Eight seasons, 102 episodes, and premise.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeds_season_8
    Supports: Final season premiere and total episode count.
  6. TheTVDB — https://www.thetvdb.com/series/weeds
    Supports: Status, dates, runtime, country, language, and genres.
  7. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/List_of_Weeds_episodes
    Supports: Total episodes, season count, and series overview.