The BEST episodes of Californication season 2

Every episode of Californication season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Californication season 2!

David Duchovny returns to TV with his Golden Globe-winning portrayal of author Hank Moody in the critically-acclaimed Showtime hit Californication. Author Hank Moody's life is spinning gloriously out of control as he juggles his sex and drug addictions while raising a daughter and trying to win back the love of his life in this edgy new series.

Last Updated: 11/29/2024Network: ShowtimeStatus: Ended
La Petite Mort
star
7.77
3023 votes

#1 - La Petite Mort

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/2008

Hank completes his biography of Ashby. Charlie is reduced to working at a car dealership. Sonja gives birth. Karen accepts a job offer back home in New York, forcing Hank and Becca to make painful choices.

Directors: Bart Freundlich
Writer: Tom Kapinos
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The Raw and the Cooked
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7.76
3014 votes

#2 - The Raw and the Cooked

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2008

Hank proposes to Karen right before a dinner party, to which Mia, Charlie, Marcy, Lew Ashby, Sonja and Julian are invited. Drugs and special circumstances turn the evening in an unexpected direction.

Directors: David Von Ancken
Writer: Tom Kapinos
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Slip of the Tongue
star
7.74
3364 votes

#3 - Slip of the Tongue

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2008

After 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 undergoes a grueling vasectomy at Karen's request. Hank has an accident when he confuses a partygoer for Karen. Hank gets arrested for driving under the influence and assaulting an officer.

Directors: David Duchovny
Writer: Tom Kapinos
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Blues from Laurel Canyon
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7.68
2917 votes

#4 - Blues from Laurel Canyon

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2008

Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book. Becca is devastated to catch Damien cheating on her.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Gina Fattore
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Coke Dick & First Kick
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7.66
2822 votes

#5 - Coke Dick & First Kick

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2008

Hank 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 “mentoring”. Mia spends the day trailed by Rolling Stone reporter Annika Staley. The Runkle residence is transformed into the set of Vaginatown.

Directors: Michael Lehmann
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The Great Ashby
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7.64
3018 votes

#6 - The Great Ashby

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2008

Hank finds himself in jail after assaulting a mouthy police officer. Karen, still upset at Hank for his accident at the party, refuses to bail him out. Meanwhile, Charlie gets fired after his former assistant, Dani, plays the agency president a montage of Charlie’s self-pleasuring office sessions.

Directors: David Von Ancken
Writer: Tom Kapinos
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In a Lonely Place
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7.49
2894 votes

#7 - In a Lonely Place

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2008

Hank attempts to find a love interest for Becca's teacher. Charlie uncovers Marcy's secret which could have fatal effects on their finances.

Directors: Jake Kasdan
Writer: Tom Kapinos
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Vaginatown
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7.47
3072 votes

#8 - Vaginatown

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2008

In order to distract Hank from his heartbreak, Ashby arranges a sex session with popular, yet incredibly annoying, celebrity chef, Chloe Metz. Charlie takes on a new client who’s eager to land the lead in a porn film called Vaginatown. Charlie meets with the film’s director and secures her the part, but only after investing $100,000 of his own savings.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Jay Dyer
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Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills
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7.47
2897 votes

#9 - Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2008

Hank tries to get the truth about Ashby; Karen confronts the record producer; Marcy detoxes at her mother's house; Charlie succumbs to temptation.

Directors: Daniel Ducovny
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No Way to Treat a Lady
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7.46
2845 votes

#10 - No Way to Treat a Lady

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2008

Charlie wants to help Daisy with her porn career, while Hanks starts writing Lew Ashby's biography. Becca has her first day at a private school, while Karen meets Sonja and Julian again.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Gina Fattore
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In Utero
star
7.41
2910 votes

#11 - In Utero

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2008

Hank awaits test results and reflects on his early days with Karen; Charlie begs Daisy to move out.

Directors: David Von Ancken
Writer: Tom Kapinos
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La Ronde
star
7.39
2966 votes

#12 - La Ronde

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2008

Hank 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 have a bonding moment over the film Dirty Dancing, while Marcy is still in rehab.

Directors: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Gina Fattore
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