Weeds is an American dark comedy television series about an affluent fictional California suburb and its residents, a handful of whom are involved in the distribution and consumption of marijuana. It was the highest rated series for Showtime in 2005. The second season started broadcasting on August 14, 2006, and its finale aired on October 30, 2006. On November 16, 2006, Showtime announced a third season consisting of 15 episodes to premiere on August 13, 2007.