The official site of the SHOWTIME Original Series Californication. Find out about new episodes, watch previews, go behind the scenes and more. When novelist Hank Moody leaves New York for the splendours of LA, he thought he'd have fame, fortune and love. Now his personal life is in shambles, his career is on the brink of self-destruction and he just can't stop yielding to every temptation.
When novelist Hank Moody leaves New York for the splendours of LA, he thought he'd have fame, fortune and love. Now his personal life is in shambles, his career is on the brink of self-destruction and he just can't stop yielding to every temptation.
Hank is dismayed when he sees the film version of his acclaimed novel; agrees to a blind date arranged by his agent that goes horribly awry; and learns that his ex-girlfriend and love of his life, Karen, is engaged to another man.
Hank reluctantly accepts a blogger gig for a hip L.A. web site, and endures a dinner party with Karen and her fiance Bill that yields a scandalous romp with a sexy Scientologist.
Hank ponders whether or not 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.
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.
A point of modern linguistic style comes between Meredith and Hank, who also guest-lectures at Mia's creative writing class; Becca and Karen both have a crush on a cool guitar teacher but Mia breaks both their hearts.
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.
Hank makes peace with his archenemy, Todd, and lands Karen a designing gig in the process, but a dilemma with Mia interrupts their temporary domestic bliss; Charlie attempts a disastrous threesome with his wife and assistant.
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.
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.
A 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.
Bombshells start dropping 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.
In the season finale, the wedding of Karen and Bill provides the impetus for emotional crises and revelations that threaten to derail the entire ceremony - unless Hank can put everything right.
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Start your free trialWhen novelist Hank Moody leaves New York for the splendours of LA, he thought he'd have fame, fortune and love. Now his personal life is in shambles, his career is on the brink of self-destruction and he just can't stop yielding to every temptation.
Following Karen's move to New York, Hank Moody does his best to raise daughter Becca by himself. But being a single dad isn't easy, especially with Becca starting to question his authority more than ever.
Newly anointed (and decidedly reluctant) professor Hank Moody grapples with teaching an undergrad creative writing course. A brutally honest assessment of a student's (ED WESTWICK) work lands Hank in hot water.
Hank and Becca attend the annual English Department Fall Mixer hosted by Dean Koons and wife Felicia.
Becca drags Hank to a trendy shopping boutique to pick out some more grown-up attire. But Hank isn't so sure he likes the 'new' Becca's makeover. At work, Hank juggles sexual encounters with teacher's aide Jill and boss Felicia.
Hank has the apartment all to his bad self when Becca visits Karen in New York for the weekend. Meanwhile, Hank's old buddy from Long Island, Mike Zlosowski, pays a visit.
Back in L.A. for a short visit, Karen 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 friend, Chelsea.
Eager to set things right with Karen again, Hank tries to distance himself from the ladies of the university. But after Dean Koons catches Hank in an intimate moment with Jackie, Hank finds himself more entangled than ever.
Hank's in for a hedonistic night to remember when Jackie and two stripper friends arrive at his doorstep, unannounced.
After Becca and Chelsea get into a brawl at school, Hank and Karen are called into the principal’s office along with Felicia and Peter Koons.
Hank takes Charlie out on the town to drown his sorrows after Sue Collini fires him for causing client Rick Springfield to leave the agency.
Karen drags Hank to an end of the semester goodbye luncheon at Felicia’s (EMBETH DAVIDTZ). Hank realizes he’s walked into a hornet’s nest as Felicia, Jackie (EVA AMURRI) and Jill (DIANE FARR) all gang up on him.
As the Moodys at last prepare to move to New York, Becca tells Hank about an intimate coming of age experience she had.
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