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Californication(TV show/series, 2007-2014)

FSK: 18+ years
| 28min per episode | Genres: Comedy, Drama

Scripted Reality in 7 seasons with 84 episodes

CalifornicationRating: 3.8/5 (with 507 votes)
Californication is an American comedy-drama television series, created by Tom Kapinos, which aired for seven seasons on Showtime from August 13, 2007, to June 29, 2014. The show follows New Yorker Hank Moody (David Duchovny), a troubled novelist who moves to California and suffers from writer's block. His drinking, womanizing, and drug abuse complicate his relationships with his longtime lover, Karen (Natascha McElhone), and their daughter, Becca (Madeleine Martin).The show's other main characters are Hank's best friend and agent Charlie Runkle (Evan Handler) and Charlie's wife Marcy (Pamela Adlon). Recurring themes are sex, drugs, and rock and roll, all of which are featured regularly, as well as the seedier side of Los Angeles. The show won several awards, including two Emmy Awards (nominated for two others) and one Golden Globe Award (no... ()
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Awards & Nominations for Californication

Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

About Californication

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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Californication | Official Trailer (Season 1) | David Duchovny SHOWTIME Series(Trailer, 2:45)

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Californication Seasons and Episodes

04/13/2014Season 7 - 12 episodes
He’s come a long way. After blowing every chance at love and happiness – and burning every bridge in Hollywood – Hank Moody is finally ready to put the past to bed. But as always, old indiscretions turn up to bite him squarely in the ass. Could it be too late to pull off a happy ending?
#1 | 04/13/2014Levon
3.5/5 (with 16 votes)
Hank's reunion with Karen doesn't go quite as he planned. Meanwhile, Hank gets hired by the "Santa Monica Cop" showrunner, and a reporter asks to interview Hank for his college paper.
#2 | 04/20/2014Julia
3.3/5 (with 14 votes)
Hank 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 visits Levon's apartment. Meanwhile, Charlie meets Rath's new assistant; and Karen gets an unexpected surprise.
#3 | 04/27/2014Like Father Like Son
3.5/5 (with 14 votes)
Hank gets his first episode assignment, much to the dismay of coworkers Terry and Hugh. Meanwhile, Levon tries to bond with Rath's assistant; Charlie attempts to patch things up with Marcy; and Karen considers giving up on Hank.
#4 | 05/04/2014Dicks
3.6/5 (with 13 votes)
Hank and Levon help Julia celebrate her new role. Meanwhile, financial trouble adds to Charlie and Marcy's marital unrest, but a new client may put Charlie back in the black; and Levon tries to get some alone time with Melanie, but the Director keeps getting in the way.
#5 | 05/11/2014Getting the Poison Out
3.4/5 (with 14 votes)
Levon enjoys a night with Nikki, while Karen, Hank and Marcy are forced to endure the company of Nikki's creepy friend. Meanwhile, Charlie gets in over his head with a new client.
#6 | 05/18/2014Kickoff
3.2/5 (with 14 votes)
A "Santa Monica Cop" kickoff party is hosted by Rath, where Hank conducts an intimate notes session with the show's leading lady, and Hashtag Black eyes Julia. Meanwhile, Charlie manages head-case client Goldie; and Stu makes Charlie an offer.
#7 | 05/25/2014Smile
3.3/5 (with 13 votes)
Rath 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 other ideas. Charlie and Marcy consider Stu's offer - until Atticus' old rock 'n' roll butler Krull offers an alternative solution to their money woes.
#8 | 06/01/201430 Minutes or Less
3.3/5 (with 13 votes)
Hank has problems with Hashtag Black. Stu's offer leads to fisticuffs.
#9 | 06/08/2014Faith, Hope, Love
3.0/5 (with 12 votes)
Hank recalls turbulent times with Karen, a confused Becca, and their days with a happier Charlie and Marcy. Meanwhile, a nun helps Hank put things into perspective.
#10 | 06/15/2014Dinner with Friends
3.2/5 (with 13 votes)
Hank entices Karen to have dinner with him, but Julia interrupts their romantic evening. Later, Charlie, Marcy, Krull, Levon and his new friend bring even more drama to the night; and chaos ensues when Stu assaults Charlie's manhood.
#11 | 06/22/2014Daughter
3.1/5 (with 12 votes)
Hank might soon be out of a job. Becca makes a big announcement.
#12 | 06/29/2014Grace
3.4/5 (with 12 votes)
Hank makes a life-altering decision. Series finale.
01/13/2013Season 6 - 12 episodes
01/08/2012Season 5 - 12 episodes
01/09/2011Season 4 - 12 episodes
09/27/2009Season 3 - 12 episodes
09/28/2008Season 2 - 12 episodes
08/13/2007Season 1 - 12 episodes
?Specials - 7 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 29 languages: Bulgarian (BG), Bosnian (BS), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Persian (FA), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Georgian (KA), Korean (KO), Lithuanian (LT), Latvian (LV), Dutch (NL), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 08/13/2007
Last episode released on: 06/29/2014
Appearing Characters: Hank Moody
Creator: Tom Kapinos
Producer: David Duchovny
Executive Producer: David Duchovny
Art Director: David Duchovny
Composer: Tyler Bates
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"カリフォルニケーション"
"Калифорнийский блудник"
"Калифорникейшн"
"Калифрения"
"Плейбой из Калифорнии"
"Хтива Каліфорнія"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:437, Added: 05/10/2018, Last updated: 03/19/2024