Weeds

Weeds is a dark American comedy series created by Jenji Kohan and produced by Tilted Productions in association with Lionsgate Television. The central character is Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker), a widowed mother of two boys who begins selling Cannabis to support her family after her husband dies suddenly of a heart attack. Over the course of the show, she and her family become more entangled in illegal activities. The primary locale of the fi... More

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  • Aug 7, 2005

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  • 7

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  • 50

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Program creator

Jenji Kohan

Jenji Leslie Kohan (born July 5, 1969) is an American television writer, producer and director. Kohan was born in Los Angeles, California and is Jewish. Her family members are Buz Kohan, Rhea Kohan, and David Kohan. Kohan is the creator, executive producer, show runner, and head writer of the...

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Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series Nominees

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Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 2006
  • Role: Nancy Botwin

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Comedy or Musical Series Winners

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