Californication
A writer tries to juggle his career, his relationship with his daughter and his ex-girlfriend, as well as his appetite for beautiful women.
Cast:David Duchovny , Natascha McElhone , Evan Handler , Pamela Adlon , Madeleine Martin , Stephen Tobolowsky , Madeline Zima , Callum Keith Rennie , Jason Beghe , Rachel Miner , Michael Imperioli , Oliver Cooper , Carla Gallo , Kathleen Turner , Scott Michael Foster , Embeth Davidtz , Carla Gugino , Tim Minchin
S1.E1 ∙ Pilot
Hank is dismayed when he sees the film version of his acclaimed novel, agrees to a blind date arranged by his agent, and learns that his ex-girlfriend Karen is engaged to another man. Series premiere.
S1.E2 ∙ Hell-A Woman
Hank reluctantly accepts a blogger gig for a hip L.A. web site, and endures a dinner party with Karen and her finance Bill that yields a scandalous romp with a sexy Scientologist.
S1.E3 ∙ The Whore of Babylon
Hank ponders whether to continue his blogging job after he discovers the identity of the web site's owner, and reconnects with Meredith, his one-time blind-date disaster; Charlie's relationship with his assistant takes a surprising turn.
S1.E4 ∙ Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser
The fiercely apolitical Hank is dragged to an environmental fundraiser at Charlie's agency, where he briefly displays his gallant side to both Meredith and Karen, and inadvertently discovers his agent's dirty little assistant secret.
S1.E5 ∙ LOL
A point of modern linguistic style comes between Meredith and Hank, who also guest-lectures Mia's creative writing class; Becca and Karen both crush on a cool guitar teacher but Mia breaks both their hearts.
S1.E6 ∙ Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Becca's impressive musical performance at a rock concert leads to a romantic, booze-fueled moment for Hank and Karen, but it doesn't last; Charlie's dalliance with his assistant is nearly discovered by Marcy.
S1.E7 ∙ Girls, Interrupted
Hank makes peace with his archenemy Todd and lands Karen a designing gig, but a dilemma with Mia interrupts their temporary bliss; Charlie attempts a disastrous threesome with his wife and assistant.
S1.E8 ∙ California Son
Hank receives bad news about his father and embarks on a grief-stricken bender of booze, drugs and even a prostitute as he remembers the last time they saw each other.
S1.E9 ∙ Filthy Lucre
A manuscript for a new novel and a royalty check from his movie inspire Hank to go on a spending spree, but his purchases don't have the desired effect on his life; Marcy drops a bombshell on Charlie.
S1.E10 ∙ The Devil's Threesome
A creative meeting about a gig writing a female boxing movie turns into a mini-orgy for Hank and his new "roommate" Charlie, but their ecstasy soon turns to agony; Dani and Mia have a creative meeting of their own.
S1.E11 ∙ Turn the Page
Bombshells drop on all fronts: Hank discovers Mia is peddling his book as her own, and she threatens to reveal their one-night stand if he reclaims his work; Becca tells Karen she wants to go live with her father.
S1.E12 ∙ The Last Waltz
The wedding of Karen and Bill provides the impetus for emotional revelations that threaten to derail the entire ceremony unless Hank can put everything right. Season finale.
