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Californication
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A self-loathing, alcoholic writer attempts to repair his damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother while combating sex addiction, a budding drug problem, and the seeming inability to avoid making bad decisions.
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- E1 PilotNext upAug 13, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
A transplanted author suffers from writer's block and is disappointed that his novel has been turned into a romantic comedy for the big screen. He also learns his ex is engaged and that their 12-year-old daughter is acting on her “emerging sexuality.”
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Camille Langfield (Sandy Carr), Amy Price-Francis (Meredith), Michele Nordin (Nun / Heather), Philip Shahbaz (Man on Cell Phone), Chase Penny (Tattooed Millionaire), Miriam T. Green (Penny Lyons), Alison Mei Lan (Hot Woman)
- E2 Hell-A WomanAug 20, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Hank begins his blogging job at Hell-A-Magazine. Karen is able to set Hank up with her friend Sonja by disguising the get together as a family dinner. At dinner, Becca reveals how Hank met Karen.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Rachel Miner (Dani), Lucy Davis (Nora), Paula Marshall (Sonja), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Brooke Banner (The Blonde), E.C. McMullen Jr. (Party Attendee)
- E3 The Whore of BabylonAug 27, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
At a book signing, Hank gets into a scrap with the disgruntled director of the film based on his novel, and later runs into a woman whom he embarrassed and insulted on a blind date. Mia attempts to steal some of Hank's work to use for her high-school creative-writing class.
Guest stars: Rachel Miner (Dani), Robert Merrill (Jonathan Mandel), Chris Williams (Todd Carr), Paula Marshall (Sonja), Kathy Christopherson (Nikki Mandel), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Amy Price-Francis (Meredith)
- E4 Fear and Loathing at the FundraiserSep 3, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Meredith convinces Hank to escort her to an environmental fundraiser. Coincidentally Bill and Karen are at the same event, where Karen makes a scene. Also, Hank runs into Dani and Charlie while they are in his office.
Guest stars: Rachel Miner (Dani), Robert Merrill (Jonathan Mandel), Camille Langfield (Sandy Carr), Chris Williams (Todd Carr), Kathy Christopherson (Nikki Mandel), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Amy Price-Francis (Meredith), John Scarangello (Hollywood Jerk)
- E5 LOLSep 10, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Bill asks Hank to step in as a guest speaker at Mia's creative writing class. During a radio interview, Hank talks about his writing and motivations. Meanwhile, Becca develops a crush on her guitar teacher Dave, but he ends up with Mia.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Rachel Miner (Dani), Henry Rollins (Radio Show Host), Lance Barber (Nick Lowry), Amy Okuda (Mia's Classmate), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Amy Price-Francis (Meredith), Joaquin Pastor (Dave)
- E6 Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow FonderSep 17, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Hank spends the night with a sexy surfer girl and in return she robs him. Mia wants more of Hank's writing to pass her class, instead he offers her to help her with her own writing. Charlie wants to spice up the sex life with his wife, but she is not as fond of spanking as Dani is.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Rachel Miner (Dani), Michelle Lombardo (Surfer Girl), Lance Barber (Nick Lowry), Daisy Gardner (Crusty Cashier), Robert Gilling (Band Member), Jory Glick (Band Member), Shira Kreitenberg (Band Member)
- E7 Girls, InterruptedSep 24, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Hank is disturbed by Becca's negative reaction towards the concept of happy endings, even more so when he finds out that it is partially his fault. Marcy comes up with the idea of a threesome with Charlie and Dani, but it ends unexpectedly.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Rachel Miner (Dani), Lance Barber (Nick Lowry), Chris Williams (Todd Carr)
- E8 California SonOct 1, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Hank's father dies. Despite the memories of his father floating to the surface, he doesn't want to go to the funeral. To ease his pain, he goes to bed with a hooker named Trixie, despite the fact he doesn't have enough money to pay her. Meanwhile, Karen does her best to help him overcome the pain.
Guest stars: Amber Heard (Amber), Judy Greer (Trixie), Chris Williams (Todd Carr), Mark Margolis (Al Moody), Kathryn Adams (Katie), Cooper Barnes (Tom)
- E9 Filthy LucreOct 8, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
After the funeral of Hank's father Al, Hank comes back to L.A. with a new manuscript, that he wants Karen to read. After receiving a bonus paycheck, he buys a new car for himself and a new guitar for Becca.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Rachel Miner (Dani), Brigitte Bako (Car Dealer), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Jory Glick (Band Member), Shira Kreitenberg (Band Member), Ronnie Gene Blevins (Guitar Center Employee), Johnny D'Agostino (Rocker Dude)
- E10 The Devil's ThreesomeOct 15, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
A new threesome including Hank and Charlie evolves from a meeting at the gym, while Karen and Marcy have a girl's night out at which they decide to surprise Hank and Charlie.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Rachel Miner (Dani), Laura Niles (Laura), Luis Moncada (Carjacker)
- E11 Turn the PageOct 22, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Charlie and Dani represent Mia after she wrote a book that seems to have come out of Hank's feather. Becca decides to move out of Bill and Karen's home to live with her dad Hank.
Guest stars: Rachel Miner (Dani), Mo Collins (Victoria), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Mike B. Metz (Temp)
- E12 The Last WaltzOct 29, 2007 · 28 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
As Karen's wedding to Bill nears, Hank struggles with accepting what appears to be inevitable. Bill informs Mia that he will not allow her book to be published and Hank has a unique solution to dealing with Becca's surprise visitor.
Guest stars: Pamela Adlon (Marcy Runkle), Damian Young (Bill Lewis), Christen Sussin (Tampon Lady), Robert Gilling (Band Member), Jory Glick (Band Member), Shira Kreitenberg (Band Member), Myles Trifon (Band Member), Lyn Alicia Henderson (Female Minister)
Cast & crew
Created by Tom Kapinos
David Duchovny
Natascha McElhone
Evan Handler
Pamela AdlonVideos
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