Dana Fairbanks is a fictional character portrayed by Erin Daniels in the TV series The L Word.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 30 years old.
They appear in 39 episodes out of a total of 70 aired and have accumulated 17993 positive votes.
The character of Dana Fairbanks is mainly associated with Alice Pieszecki, Shane McCutcheon and Marina Ferrer.
Episodes39
Pilot
episode S1.E1 january 2004Jenny moves to L.A. and meets her new lesbian neighbors.-
Let's Do It
episode S1.E2 january 2004Bette and Tina wait eagerly to see if Tina will get pregnant; Tim, unaware of her encounter with Jenny, invites Marina to a dinner party, while Kit tries to make amends with Bette. -
Longing
episode S1.E3 february 2004Bette takes a step to win her battle of wills with the chairman of the art gallery board; Jenny struggles with her feelings for Marina; Alice tries to regain her self-respect after a run-in with an ex; Dana finally gets a date with Lara. 
Lies, Lies, Lies
episode S1.E4 february 2004Bette greets Tina's pregnancy with delight despite problems at work; Jenny's affair with Marina threatens her relationship with Tim; Dana's paranoia about the possibility of being out continues; the problems of Alice's mother escalate.-
Lawfully
episode S1.E5 february 2004Tim discovers Jenny's affair with Marina - leading to a disastrous choice for the couple's shaky relationship; the reaction of Bette's father to Tina's pregnancy devastates Bette and leads Kit to confront him on her behalf. -
Losing It
episode S1.E6 february 2004Bette's commitment is tested, while Tina is harassed by the sperm donor's girlfriend; Tim and Jenny return home separately. -
L'Ennui
episode S1.E7 february 2004Rejection stings everyone as Tim pushes Jenny away, Marina's other lover is revealed, Dana runs from Lara and Kit is hurt when her son doesn't show up for their meeting. 
Listen Up
episode S1.E8 march 2004Identities are in question as Jenny tries to explain her situation to an old friend, Dana comes out to her conservative parents, and Bette considers her self-image.
Luck, Next Time
episode S1.E9 march 2004Jenny is more confused and torn than ever between Marina and Tim; fame and all its complications find Shane; Kit rehearses for a hip hop music video.-
Liberally
episode S1.E10 march 2004Tina's grief is eased by volunteer work; Bette defends the gallery against a right-wing attack; Marina has a fight with Francesca. -
Looking Back
episode S1.E11 march 2004Bette hires an attractive contractor to set up for the gallery's new show; Tina, Jenny, Shane, Alice and Dana take an eventful trip to Palm Springs. -
Locked Up
episode S1.E12 april 2004Bette lands in jail thanks to a near-riot at the gallery; Marina contemplates life without Francesca as Tim and Jenny discuss divorce. -
Limb From Limb
episode S1.E13 april 2004Tina learns the truth about Candace; Dana loses a friend but gains a fiancee; Jenny finds herself in another romantic quandary involving Marina that pushes Tim further away. 
Life, Loss, Leaving
episode S2.E1 february 2005Tina rebuffs Bette's attempts at reconciliation while Jenny prepares for an emotional farewell with Tim.
Lap Dance
episode S2.E2 february 2005Tina hires a famous lawyer to represent her in the split with Bette; Jenny has a serious heart-to-heart with Robin; Kit's purchase of The Planet is finalized.
Loneliest Number
episode S2.E3 march 2005Kit preps The Planet for its grand reopening. Shane becomes Jenny's new roommate and Bette's emotional tailspin continues.-
Lynch Pin
episode S2.E4 march 2005Jenny and Shane search for a third roommate and choose Mark, a straight boy very intrigued by the lesbian lifestyle, while Kit becomes attracted to a motivational self-help guru. -
Labyrinth
episode S2.E5 march 2005Mark launches a new video project: taping Jenny and Shane; Bette and Tina's brief reunion is marred when Bette gets some bad professional news from Helena Peabody. 
Lagrimas de Oro
episode S2.E6 march 2005Tina moves out and considers her attraction to Helena; Alice gives Dana an ultimatum but Tonya has a shock in store. Jenny and Carmen bond, encouraged by Shane.-
Luminous
episode S2.E7 april 2005Alice and Dana tentatively begin dating, while Tina comes between Helena and her ex, Bette rejoins the singles scene, and Shane dulls her pain over Jenny and Carmen. -
Loyal
episode S2.E8 april 2005Bette and Tina agree to forge a new relationship; Jenny loses a chance to ghost-write a macho TV star's autobiography because she's gay; Shane goes to church. -
Late, Later, Latent
episode S2.E9 april 2005Alice's sex-toy request freaks out Dana; Jenny learns the truth about TV star Burr - and about Carmen's feelings for Shane; Bette and Tina have a brief encounter. -
Land Ahoy
episode S2.E10 april 2005A lesbian cruise in the Caribbean proves eventful for Dana, Alice, Shane, Jenny and Carmen, while Bette and Kit struggle to connect with their aging father Melvin during a visit. -
Loud & Proud
episode S2.E11 may 2005Against the backdrop of a gay-pride parade, shocking secrets are revealed about Dana's brother and Jenny's past, while Bette and Kit deal with their rapidly deteriorating father. -
L-Chaim
episode S2.E12 may 2005Bette moves her father, played by Emmy-nominated actor Ossie Davis, into her home for his final days, as Alice struggles with her jealousy over Dana's dinner with an ex, and Jenny confronts a repressed memory. -
Lacuna
episode S2.E13 may 2005Melvin's memorial service is attended by a surprise guest; Bette is fired by Franklin, then coaches Tina through what turns out to be an unexpectedly difficult labor and delivery; Jenny is in trouble and asks for help. 
Labia Majora
episode S3.E1 january 2006Bette and Tina try to rekindle their sexual groove after having a child; Helena purchases a movie studio; Jenny leaves the mid-west and heads back to L.A. with a new girlfriend in tow.
Lost Weekend
episode S3.E2 january 2006Party promoter Billie Blaikie sets up shop at The Planet; Alice refuses to let Helena throw out a life-size cut-out of Dana; Jenny wants to be more than friends with Moira; Bette feels her life is out of her control.
Lobsters
episode S3.E3 january 2006Shane goes to work at a cool new skate shop; Jenny introduces Moira to the girls; Kit befriends Bette and Tina's nanny, Angus; Alice continues her emotional tailspin over losing Dana; Tina goes to work for Helena.
Light My Fire
episode S3.E4 january 2006Bette takes on Washington; Kit wonders if she has made the right choice by hiring Billie; Helena falls for a straight documentary filmmaker.
Lifeline
episode S3.E5 february 2006Dana gets the results of her biopsy; Alice meets a lesbian "vampire;" Bette finds an open door into Tina's chat room; ex-flame Cherie drops into WAX - and Shane's chair; Jenny gets word a publisher is interested in her book about Moira/Max.
Lifesize
episode S3.E6 february 2006Tina continues to struggle with her feelings for men; Kit gives in to Angus; the girls rush to the hospital to be by Dana's side; New York comes calling to Jenny; Moira finds a shortcut to getting male hormones.
Lone Star
episode S3.E7 february 2006Jenny injects hormones into Moira; Dana undergoes chemotherapy; Shane and Carmen get matching tattoos; Alice frantically searches for her Dana cut-out; the B52's perform at The Planet; Kit fires Billie; Tina takes a step toward Josh.
Latecomer
episode S3.E8 february 2006Moira informs everyone she is to be called Max; Kit gets a helping hand from Nona Hendryx; Helena takes Dana and the girls to a basketball game; Jenny gets busy trying to throw a party; Tina moves out of Bette's bed; Dana gets a new look.
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
episode S3.E9 march 2006Dana's on the road to recovery; Carmen comes out to her family; Helena gets slapped with a lawsuit; Jenny attends a transsexual support group meeting to help her deal with Max; Bette continues her struggle to find inner peace.
Losing the Light
episode S3.E10 march 2006When Dana takes a turn for the worse, Alice keeps vigil at her bedside; Carmen drops the unexpected on Shane; Bette finds inner peace elusive; Jenny introduces her ex-husband to Max; Tina settles in with Henry.
Last Dance
episode S3.E11 march 2006Alice steals some of Dana's ashes; Bette thinks about fighting for sole custody of Angelica; Lara arrives home too late; Max finally lands a job - one for which Moira was rejected.
Left Hand of the Goddess
episode S3.E12 march 2006Still grieving the loss of Dana, the girls plan for Shane and Carmen's wedding; Kit discovers she's pregnant; Bette considers her options for obtaining sole custody of Angelica; Jenny realizes the truth about Max.
Long Time Coming
episode S4.E12 march 2007Tina returns to lesbian life while Bette seeks her advice on wooing Jodi back; Shane's relationship with single-mom Paige gets serious; Tasha must return to Iraq; Phyllis pursues a divorce; Jenny may get fired from her own movie.
- Pilot
- Let's Do It
- Longing
- Lies, Lies, Lies
- Lawfully
- Losing It
- L'Ennui
- Listen Up
- Luck, Next Time
- Liberally
- Looking Back
- Locked Up
- Limb From Limb
- Life, Loss, Leaving
- Lap Dance
- Loneliest Number
- Lynch Pin
- Labyrinth
- Lagrimas de Oro
- Luminous
- Loyal
- Late, Later, Latent
- Land Ahoy
- Loud & Proud
- L-Chaim
- Lacuna
- Labia Majora
- Lost Weekend
- Lobsters
- Light My Fire
- Lifeline
- Lifesize
- Lone Star
- Latecomer
- Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
- Losing the Light
- Last Dance
- Left Hand of the Goddess
- Long Time Coming
Best moments10
- When Dana takes a turn for the worse, Alice keeps vigil at her bedside; Carmen drops the unexpected on Shane; Bette finds inner peace elusive; Jenny introduces her ex-husband to Max; Tina settles in with Henry.
- Dana gets the results of her biopsy; Alice meets a lesbian "vampire;" Bette finds an open door into Tina's chat room; ex-flame Cherie drops into WAX - and Shane's chair; Jenny gets word a publisher is interested in her book about Moira/Max.
- Alice steals some of Dana's ashes; Bette thinks about fighting for sole custody of Angelica; Lara arrives home too late; Max finally lands a job - one for which Moira was rejected.
- Rejection stings everyone as Tim pushes Jenny away, Marina's other lover is revealed, Dana runs from Lara and Kit is hurt when her son doesn't show up for their meeting.
- Tina continues to struggle with her feelings for men; Kit gives in to Angus; the girls rush to the hospital to be by Dana's side; New York comes calling to Jenny; Moira finds a shortcut to getting male hormones.
- Jenny is more confused and torn than ever between Marina and Tim; fame and all its complications find Shane; Kit rehearses for a hip hop music video.
- Tina returns to lesbian life while Bette seeks her advice on wooing Jodi back; Shane's relationship with single-mom Paige gets serious; Tasha must return to Iraq; Phyllis pursues a divorce; Jenny may get fired from her own movie.
- Identities are in question as Jenny tries to explain her situation to an old friend, Dana comes out to her conservative parents, and Bette considers her self-image.
- Tina moves out and considers her attraction to Helena; Alice gives Dana an ultimatum but Tonya has a shock in store. Jenny and Carmen bond, encouraged by Shane.
- Moira informs everyone she is to be called Max; Kit gets a helping hand from Nona Hendryx; Helena takes Dana and the girls to a basketball game; Jenny gets busy trying to throw a party; Tina moves out of Bette's bed; Dana gets a new look.
- Losing the Light
- Lifeline
- Last Dance
- L'Ennui
- Lifesize
- Luck, Next Time
- Long Time Coming
- Listen Up
- Lagrimas de Oro
- Latecomer