The 100 Grooviest LGBT Characters on Television

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Dana Fairbanks 

Erin Daniels

The L Word 

2004-2007

Dana Fairbanks: Lesbian, portrayed by Erin Daniels; main character from seasons 1 through 3.

First lesbian experience was with tennis-mentor "Ralph", when she was sixteen; mentioned during the Pilot episode, episode 1.12: "Looking Back", and episode 3.11: "Last Dance".

Daughter of Sharon and Irwin Fairbanks.

Sister to Howie Fairbanks.

Has a false heterosexual relationship with her doubles partner Harrison Scott; mentioned during the Pilot episode and during episode 3.11: "Last Dance".

Dated Melanie Caplan; mentioned during the Pilot episode.

Attempted to date Jenny Schecter in season 1, before deciding to remain friends.

Dated Lara Perkins during seasons 1 and 3.

Goes to a date with Andrew telling him she is a lesbian.

Committed to Tonya during season 1, but later broke up with her in episode 2.06: "Lágrimas de Oro".

Dated Alice Pieszecki during season 2. According to the storyline, she broke up with Alice six months before chapter 3.01: "Labia Majora".

Died of heart failure in episode 3.10: "Losing the Light", after having discovered she had invasive ductal carcinoma, the most common form of breast cancer in episode 3.05: "Lifeline".