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Californication is a series based around the writer Hank Moody. He moves to California and suffers a writers block as well as many other family and personal issues. His drinking and generally unhealthy lifestyle interrupts his relationships with his long term lover Karen and his daughter Becca as he struggles with his manager Charlie Runkle.
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- 01
The ApartmentHank's in for a hedonistic night to remember when Jackie and two stripper friends arrive at his doorstep, unannounced. The next morning, before Hank can escort his new friends from the apartment, Charlie shows up with a verbally abusive Rick Springfield. Hank's forced to hide the hung over party girls all over the house after Jill and Felicia pay surprise visits. The charade reaches its boiling point when Dean Koons arrives on the scene, resulting in a messy catharsis by fire. - 02
Suicide SolutionHank is told he faces 3 years in prison because the DA wants to make an example of him. There are signs Marcy is pregnant. Hank tries to fix things with Becca. The episode ends as Hank, high on drugs and liquor, writes a letter to Becca and then passes out. - 03
Mia CulpaAs the Moodys at last prepare to move to New York, Becca tells Hank about an intimate coming of age experience she had. Hank's stunned when Mia shows up at the house unannounced, in town with her slimy boyfriend/manager for a book signing. Hank fails to prevent Mia and Paul from hatching a devious publicity stunt, forcing Hank to finally share the long buried heartbreaking secret with Karen. Meanwhile, Charlie must come to the realization that his relationship with Marcy may be over.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotAugust 13, 2007A transplanted author suffers from writer's block and is disappointed that his novel has been turned into a romantic comedy for the big scre - S01E02
Hell-A WomanAugust 20, 2007Hank 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 fami - S01E03
The Whore of BabylonAugust 27, 2007At 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 - S01E04
Fear and Loathing at the FundraiserSeptember 3, 2007Meredith convinces Hank to escort her to an environmental fundraiser. Coincidentally Bill and Karen are at the same event, where Karen makes - S01E05
LOLSeptember 10, 2007Bill 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 mot - S01E06
Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow FonderSeptember 17, 2007Hank 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 off - S01E07
Girls, InterruptedSeptember 24, 2007Hank 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 - S01E08
California SonOctober 1, 2007Hank'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 g - S01E09
Filthy LucreOctober 8, 2007After 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 p - S01E10
Season's bestThe Devil's ThreesomeOctober 15, 2007A 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 de - S01E11
Turn the PageOctober 22, 2007Charlie 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 K - S01E12
The Last WaltzOctober 29, 2007As Karen's wedding to Bill nears, Hank struggles with accepting what appears to be inevitable. Bill informs Mia that he will not allow her b
Season02
- S02E01
Slip of the TongueSeptember 28, 2008After reuniting at the end of Season One, Hank and Karen decide to pack up and head to New York. As part of the reconciliation, Hank undergo - S02E02
The Great AshbyOctober 5, 2008Hank finds himself in jail after assaulting a mouthy police officer. Karen, still upset at Hank for his accident at the party, refuses to ba - S02E03
No Way to Treat a LadyOctober 12, 2008Charlie wants to help Daisy with her porn career, while Hanks starts writing Lew Ashby's biography. Becca has her first day at a private sch - S02E04
The Raw & the CookedOctober 19, 2008Hank proposes to Karen right before a dinner party, to which Mia, Charlie, Marcy, Lew Ashby, Sonja and Julian are invited. Drugs and special - S02E05
Season's bestVaginatownOctober 26, 2008In order to distract Hank from his heartbreak, Ashby arranges a sex session with popular, yet incredibly annoying, celebrity chef, Chloe Met - S02E06
Coke Dick & the First KickNovember 2, 2008Hank decides to seek out Lew Ashby's long lost love, Janie Jones. Hank accidentally walks in on Julian going at it with a rocker chick he's - S02E07
In a Lonely PlaceNovember 9, 2008Hank attempts to find a love interest for Becca's teacher. Charlie uncovers Marcy's secret which could have fatal effects on their finances. - S02E08
Going Down and Out in Beverly HillsNovember 16, 2008Hank tries to get the truth about Ashby; Karen confronts the record producer; Marcy detoxes at her mother's house; Charlie succumbs to tempt - S02E09
La RondeNovember 23, 2008Hank turns down an offer of sex which is unthinkable (for him). Karen gives in to Ashby's asking and agrees to date him. Charlie and Daisy h - S02E10
In UteroNovember 30, 2008Hank nervously awaits medical test results while reflecting on the early days of his romance with Karen, which coincided with a famous grung - S02E11
Blues from Laurel CanyonDecember 7, 2008Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book; Charlie announces to Marcy, who has just completed rehab, that he wants a di - S02E12
La Petite MortDecember 14, 2008Hank completes his biography of Ashby; Charlie is reduced to working at a car dealership; Sonja gives birth; Karen accepts a job offer back
Season03
- S03E01
Wish You Were HereSeptember 27, 2009With Karen gone, Hank has to deal with a more and more rebellious Becca. Meanwhile, Charlie and Marcy move back together though they still p - S03E02
The Land of Rape and HoneyOctober 4, 2009Hank starts working as college professor and soon gets into trouble while Charlie interferes with Marcie's romantic life. - S03E03
Verities & BalderdashOctober 11, 2009Hank attends a university mixer and consoles his jilted assistant; Charlie celebrates his first talent signing. - S03E04
ZosoOctober 18, 2009Hank objects to Becca's adult fashion sense; Hank and Charlie visit a strip club to discover the secret life of a talented student; Charlie - S03E05
Slow Happy BoysOctober 25, 2009Hank has the apartment all to his bad self when Becca visits Karen in New York. Hank's old buddy from Long Island pays a visit. Hank shows h - S03E06
Glass HousesNovember 1, 2009Karen hatches a plan to move the family back to New York for good. Hank's mighty pleased, but Becca's crestfallen about leaving her new best - S03E07
So Here's the Thing...November 8, 2009Hank's attempts to set things right with Karen lead to even deeper entanglements with the campus ladies. In the meantime, Charlie tries to p - S03E08
Season's bestThe ApartmentNovember 15, 2009Hank's in for a hedonistic night to remember when Jackie and two stripper friends arrive at his doorstep, unannounced. The next morning, bef - S03E09
Mr. Bad ExampleNovember 22, 2009When Becca and her friend Chelsea get into a brawl on campus, it leads to the revelation of one of Hank's affairs. In the meantime, Charlie - S03E10
DogtownNovember 29, 2009Hank takes Charlie out on the town to drown his sorrows after Sue Collini fires him for causing client Rick Springfield to leave the agency. - S03E11
Comings & GoingsDecember 6, 2009Karen drags Hank to an end of the semester goodbye luncheon at Felicia's. Hank realizes he's walked into a hornet's nest as Felicia, Jackie - S03E12
Mia CulpaDecember 13, 2009As the Moodys at last prepare to move to New York, Becca tells Hank about an intimate coming of age experience she had. Hank's stunned when
Season04Best season
- S04E01
Exile on Main St.January 9, 2011Just as Hank is released from a 72 hour jail period for assault he is picked up by Charlie and dragged off to show the recent events of F&am - S04E02
Season's bestSuicide SolutionJanuary 16, 2011Hank is told he faces 3 years in prison because the DA wants to make an example of him. There are signs Marcy is pregnant. Hank tries to fix - S04E03
Home Sweet HomeJanuary 23, 2011Hank takes advantage of the misperception that he tried to commit suicide and moves back home with Karen and Becca, but his daughter knows t - S04E04
Monkey BusinessJanuary 30, 2011Hank Moody is notified by his attorney Abby that he will be going to trial for statutory rape. But not before Hank hands the completed F& - S04E05
Freeze-FrameFebruary 6, 2011After a personal grooming mishap, Charlie discovers that his vasectomy was botched and that Marcy's baby could be his; Hank's relationship w - S04E06
Lawyers, Guns and MoneyFebruary 13, 2011A sensational photo derails Hank's case and threatens to destroy his movie project until his sincere love for Becca rescues his career, whil - S04E07
The RecusedFebruary 20, 2011Forced by her relationship with Hank to recuse herself as his lawyer, Abby pitches the case to a senior partner on the golf course; Hank is - S04E08
Lights, Camera, AssholeFebruary 27, 2011Hank takes a gig rewriting dialogue on a zombie sequel but threatens his job when he hooks up with a sexy woman with close ties to the film' - S04E09
Another Perfect DayMarch 6, 2011Evicted from his apartment, Hank moves back in with Karen and Becca while he prepares for his trial and teaches his daughter to drive; while - S04E10
The TrialMarch 13, 2011A nervous Hank discovers that he's got good reason to panic when his trial turns into an all out character assassination, with even friendly - S04E11
The Last SupperMarch 20, 2011Found guilty of statutory rape, Hank buys a used Porsche and considers fleeing from Los Angeles, but instead enjoys one last night in the co - S04E12
...And Justice for AllMarch 27, 2011As Hank awaits sentencing, the lines between his real life and the movie based on his life blur as the film's star hits on his ex-wife and h
Season05
- S05E01
Season's bestJFK --> LAXJanuary 8, 2012A few years have passed and Hank is living in New York but looking for a ticket out of town after his latest breakup. He accepts an invitati - S05E02
The Way of the FistJanuary 15, 2012Hank passes on writing Samurai Apocalypse's new movie but Sam won't take no for an answer and drags Hank to a meeting with director Peter Be - S05E03
Boys & GirlsJanuary 22, 2012Hank hands a completed draft of "Santa Monica Cop" over to Samurai Apocalypse, but he still finds himself stuck in L.A. when he's asked to t - S05E04
Waiting for the MiracleJanuary 29, 2012Hank receives an unwelcome surprise in the form of Carrie, ex-girlfriend and arsonist that he's forced to invite along when Karen and Becca - S05E05
The Ride-AlongFebruary 5, 2012Charlie's boyhood dream is realized and Hank's worst nightmare comes true when Samurai Apocalypse invites the boys on a ride along with the - S05E06
Love SongFebruary 12, 2012When Samurai Apocalypse hits a lyrical roadblock with his protege, he calls on the best writer he knows: Hank Moody, who unites with Kali to - S05E07
Here I Go AgainFebruary 19, 2012Hank saves Karen from embarrassment with a drunk Richard, then covers for Richard by pretending to be dating a stripper named Holly, who tak - S05E08
RawMarch 4, 2012Hank is stuck reading Tyler's screenplay but discovers some talent under that head of hair, even though the script appears to be disturbingl - S05E09
At the MoviesMarch 11, 2012On the first day of production on Hank Moody's latest movie "Santa Monica Cop," Stu has brought back his "F--king and Punching" director in - S05E10
Perverts & WhoresMarch 18, 2012Minus one agent and best friend, Hank crashes with his two favorite ladies, Karen and Becca. Looking for new representation, he meets with H - S05E11
The PartyMarch 25, 2012Hank overstays his welcome at the house of Karen and Richard and hits the road with one last stop at Malibu, where he runs into Lizzie, who - S05E12
Hell Ain't a Bad Place to BeApril 1, 2012Hank discovers the bartender at a local watering hole is his late friend Lew Ashby and wonders if he's in Hell. Richard makes a startling an
Season06
- S06E01
The UnforgivenJanuary 13, 2013Hank Moody narrowly survives the aftermath of his scorned ex-lover Carrie; her attempted suicide to see them both together, free from the co - S06E02
QuittersJanuary 20, 2013Hank reluctantly heeds the advice from his family and friends, but Faith, muse to many rock stars, may be his light at the end of the tunnel - S06E03
Season's bestDead Rock StarsJanuary 27, 2013Hank and Faith attend a funeral. Later, Karen finds Hank in a compromising position. Robbie Mac and Ken take Charlie out on the town, which - S06E04
Hell Bent for LeatherFebruary 10, 2013Hank and Charlie's meeting with Robbie Mac isn't as promising as they hoped; and later, Hank reconnects with an entertainment exec he'd work - S06E05
Rock and a Hard PlaceFebruary 17, 2013Ken discovers Charlie's secret. Atticus sends Hank and Charlie on a hunt, so they enlist the help of Faith. Marcy makes a decision about Stu - S06E06
In the CloudsFebruary 24, 2013Karen asks Hank to intervene with Becca. Later, the boys board Air Force 69 with Atticus Fetch to fly to NYC to present the songs for the Br - S06E07
The Dope ShowMarch 3, 2013Hank returns from his trip to find Becca spiraling, but his plan to help her backfires when they go to visit Atticus and meet his current ho - S06E08
Everybody's a Fucking CriticMarch 10, 2013The reviews are in for the first draft of "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love: The Musical." Hank looks for inspiration from Faith to help get - S06E09
Mad Dogs & EnglishmenMarch 17, 2013Atticus throws a party. Faith provides the girls, The Dealer provides the recreation and Hank's old friend provides the entertainment. Hank - S06E10
Blind FaithMarch 24, 2013Hank seeks comfort from Faith, only to find her with Beckett. Hank meets two very important people in Faith's life. On the home front, Becca - S06E11
The AbbyMarch 31, 2013Hank and Faith join forces to track down Atticus, but Becca is the only person who can really help. Marcy's outing with Ophelia leaves her a - S06E12
I'll Lay My Monsters DownApril 7, 2013Hank makes a big decision about his future, which affects Faith. Charlie and Marcy also make a decision. The troops are rallied to ensure At
Season07
- S07E01
LevonApril 13, 2014Hank's reunion with Karen doesn't go quite as he planned. Meanwhile, Hank gets hired by the "Santa Monica Cop" showrunner, and a reporter as - S07E02
JuliaApril 20, 2014Hank gets frustrated with his "Santa Monica Cop" coworkers on his first day in the show's writer's room, and he gets a surprise when he visi - S07E03
Like Father Like SonApril 27, 2014Hank gets his first episode assignment, much to the dismay of coworkers Terry and Hugh. Meanwhile, Levon tries to bond with Rath's assistant - S07E04
DicksMay 4, 2014Hank and Levon help Julia celebrate her new role. Meanwhile, financial trouble adds to Charlie and Marcy's marital unrest, but a new client - S07E05
Season's bestGetting the Poison OutMay 11, 2014Levon enjoys a night with Nikki, while Karen, Hank and Marcy are forced to endure the company of Nikki's creepy friend. Meanwhile, Charlie g - S07E06
KickoffMay 18, 2014A "Santa Monica Cop" kickoff party is hosted by Rath, where Hank conducts an intimate notes session with the show's leading lady, and Hashta - S07E07
SmileMay 25, 2014Rath demands a rewrite of Hank's 'Santa Monica Cop' script. Julia's new boss, Dr. Dan, gives her some career advice, but Levon and Hank have - S07E08
30 Minutes or LessJune 1, 2014Hank has problems with Hashtag Black. Stu's offer leads to fisticuffs. - S07E09
Faith, Hope, LoveJune 8, 2014Hank recalls turbulent times with Karen, a confused Becca, and their days with a happier Charlie and Marcy. Meanwhile, a nun helps Hank put - S07E10
Dinner with FriendsJune 15, 2014Hank entices Karen to have dinner with him, but Julia interrupts their romantic evening. Later, Charlie, Marcy, Krull, Levon and his new fri - S07E11
DaughterJune 22, 2014Hank might soon be out of a job. Becca makes a big announcement. - S07E12
GraceJune 29, 2014Hank makes a life-altering decision. Series finale.
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