Weeds Timeline ( Real )

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August 7, 2005

Weeds Premieres on Showtime

The TV show Weeds premiered on the Showtime network, introducing audiences to the story of a suburban mother who turns to selling marijuana to support her family.

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September 16, 2012

Weeds Season 8 Final Episode Airs

The final episode of Weeds aired, concluding the series after eight seasons and wrapping up the storylines of its characters.

Weeds Timeline ( Fictional )

family_tragedy
early 2000s

Death of Nancy's Husband

Nancy Botwin's husband, Judah Botwin, dies unexpectedly, prompting Nancy to start selling marijuana to support her family.

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shortly after Judah's death

Nancy Begins Selling Marijuana

Nancy begins her clandestine career as a marijuana dealer to maintain her suburban lifestyle after Judah's death.

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early 2000s

Introduction of the Botwin Children

Silas and Shane Botwin are established as Nancy's teenage sons who become involved, to varying degrees, in her business and the complexities it brings.

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first season

Nancy Partners with Conrad

Nancy teams up with Conrad, a assistant to a drug supplier, to expand her marijuana business.

conflict
early seasons

Nancy’s Rivalry with Heylia James

Nancy encounters and navigates a complicated relationship with Heylia James, another marijuana supplier and rival.

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seasons 2-3

Nancy’s Business Expansion

Nancy successfully expands her business operations beyond the initial neighborhood, increasing profits and risks.

character_introduction
early seasons

Introduction of Doug Wilson

Doug Wilson, Nancy's neighbor and real estate agent, becomes a recurring character influencing Nancy's personal and professional life.

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mid-series

Nancy’s Arrest and Court Trial

Nancy faces legal consequences for her drug dealing activities, putting her family and business under threat.

relocation
mid-series

Move to Ren Mar

Nancy relocates her operations and family to the Ren Mar neighborhood, confronting new challenges and competitors.

family_drama
mid to late series

Silas and Shane’s Growing Involvement

Nancy's sons become more entangled in the drug business and its dangers, highlighting the family's internal conflict.

relationship
mid-series

Nancy’s Relationship with Dean

Nancy embarks on a significant relationship with Dean, who becomes involved with her and the family's complicated lifestyle.

relocation
later seasons

Nancy Moves to Seattle

Due to increased pressure and danger in Agrestic, Nancy moves her family to Seattle to restart their lives and drug business.

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later seasons

Nancy's Involvement with Mexican Cartel

Nancy becomes entangled with a Mexican drug cartel, escalating her business's risk and scope.

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final seasons

Nancy Leaves the Drug Business

After numerous dangerous events, Nancy decides to quit the drug trade to protect her family.

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series finale

Conclusion and Reconciliation

Nancy seeks to reconcile with her family and establish a new, safer life away from crime.