The BEST episodes written by Tom Kapinos

True Love
star
8.31
160 votes

#1 - True Love

Dawson's Creek - Season 3 - Episode 23

Dawson realizes that he is the one who stands in the way of Joey's happiness; Grandma insists that Jen and Jack repair their love lives before it's too late.

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The Apartment
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8.21
3557 votes

#2 - The Apartment

Californication - Season 3 - Episode 8

Hank'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.

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The Last Waltz
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8.15
2823 votes

#3 - The Last Waltz

Californication - Season 1 - Episode 12

As Karen's wedding to Bill nears, Hank struggles with accepting what appears to be inevitable. Bill informs Mia that he will not allow her book to be published and Hank has a unique solution to dealing with Becca's surprise visitor.

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Stolen Kisses
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8.12
168 votes

#4 - Stolen Kisses

Dawson's Creek - Season 3 - Episode 19

A spring break trip to see Dawson's aunt brings Pacey and Joey even closer; Andie falls in love with Pacey's old friend, while Jen becomes jealous when another woman chases Henry.

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...And Justice for All
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8.04
4159 votes

#5 - ...And Justice for All

Californication - Season 4 - Episode 12

As 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 he feels stirrings of passion for the actress hired to play Karen.

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I'll Lay My Monsters Down
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8.02
2324 votes

#6 - I'll Lay My Monsters Down

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 12

Hank makes a big decision about his future, which affects Faith. Charlie and Marcy also make a decision. The troops are rallied to ensure Atticus makes it to the Greek Theatre for his co-headlining gig with Marilyn Manson. A call from Becca and a visit from a dearly departed friend set Hank in motion.

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Escape from Witch Island
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7.97
133 votes

#7 - Escape from Witch Island

Dawson's Creek - Season 3 - Episode 7

Dawson summons his friends to make a documentary about a local witch legend.

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Mia Culpa
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7.96
3184 votes

#8 - Mia Culpa

Californication - Season 3 - Episode 12

As 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 PAUL 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. gives Charlie a career opportunity of a lifetime, but Charlie must confront the fact that he might be losing Marcy for good.

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The Devil's Threesome
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7.94
3251 votes

#9 - The Devil's Threesome

Californication - Season 1 - Episode 10

A 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 decide to surprise Hank and Charlie.

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The Abby
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7.90
2369 votes

#10 - The Abby

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 11

Hank 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 little tied up and Charlie's response to a curious message reveals the true feelings between the two exes. Karen has an epiphany about Becca.

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Pilot
star
7.89
7347 votes

#11 - Pilot

Lucifer - Season 1 - Episode 1

Upon leaving hell, Lucifer Morningstar retreats to Los Angeles for a more exciting life. When the murder of a friend connects him with LAPD detective Chloe Decker, Lucifer becomes intrigued with the idea of punishing criminals, sending the devil himself into a struggle between good and evil.

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In The Clouds
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7.86
2405 votes

#12 - In The Clouds

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 6

Karen 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 Broadway adaptation of "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Charlie faces a serious case of aerophobia. Atticus is surprised by Faith, while his wife surprises Hank.

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The Ride-Along
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7.85
3940 votes

#13 - The Ride-Along

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 5

Charlie's boyhood dream is realized and Hank's worst nightmare comes true when Samurai Apocalypse invites the boys on a ride-along with the Santa Monica Police Department and takes them on a joyride that goes sexually awry for Charlie; Richard hits the bottle at a crowded Venice restaurant but Hank and the boys arrive to save the day for Karen and Becca, and Tyler realizes he's seen Sam somewhere before.

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Raw
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7.85
3710 votes

#14 - Raw

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 8

Hank is stuck reading Tyler's screenplay but discovers some talent under that head of hair, even though the script appears to be disturbingly autobiographical account of the author's relationship with Becca. Charlie and Lizzie's love quadrangle with Stu and Marcy heats up, but when their bedroom games hit too close to home for Charlie, it may be off to therapy for all four of them.

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Pilot
star
7.85
4812 votes

#15 - Pilot

Californication - Season 1 - Episode 1

We meet 30ish year old Hank Moody in a church asking God to help him get his life back on track. He is then distracted by a hot nun. Moody also has to interact with ex-wife Karen who might still love him. With her, they share the custody of their 12 year old daughter Becca who is wise beyond her years but is starting to have a sex life, which freaks out both of her parents.

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Exile on Main St.
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7.84
4686 votes

#16 - Exile on Main St.

Californication - Season 4 - Episode 1

Just 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&P with Mia becoming public and dropped into a meeting with a young actress that wants to capitalize on the publicity, and make a movie out of F&P. whom which he later re-enacts F&P in her hotel room. The episode ends with Hank hearing from his lawyer that the assault charges have been dropped and he is then arrested for statutory rape.

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Grace
star
7.81
2127 votes

#17 - Grace

Californication - Season 7 - Episode 12

Hank makes a life-altering decision. Series finale.

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Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
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7.80
3348 votes

#18 - Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 12

Hank 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 announcement about Hank and Karen. Hank tries to make things right with Becca, but her news about Tyler leaves him stunned. On the set of "Santa Monica Cop," Sam's jealousy and fondness for firearms give Charlie an opportunity to show how much he loves his best friend and number-one client; Hank's arsonist ex-girlfriend surprises him with a way for them to be together forever.

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The Party
star
7.80
3425 votes

#19 - The Party

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 11

Hank overstays his welcome at the house of Karen and Richard and hits the road with one last stop at Malibar, where he runs into Lizzie, who uses her newly acquired acting chops to lure him back to the Runkle Manor. Once there, Hank is surprised by everyone he loves and loathes: Karen, Becca, Charlie, Marcy, Stu, Richard and his creepy sponsor, Gabriel. Even Sam and Kali show up, but it's not a party until someone gets hurt and luckily for these partygoers, Hank has it in him for one final run-in with Tyler.

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Here I Go Again
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7.77
3798 votes

#20 - Here I Go Again

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 7

Hank saves Karen from embarrassment with a drunk Richard, then covers for Richard by pretending to be dating a stripper named Holly, who takes a liking to Tyler and offends his girlfriend, Becca. Meanwhile, when she's fired after an inappropriate encounter with Stu, nanny Lizzie calls on Charlie and allows their relationship to progress, only to have Marcy beg for her return.

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JFK to LAX
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7.77
3581 votes

#21 - JFK to LAX

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 1

A 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 invitation from Charlie to come to Los Angeles for a job writing a film starring rapper/actor Samurai Apolcaypse, then reunites with Karen, her former professor and now-husband Richard, and his daughter Becca, who now has a boyfriend named Tyler that is the spitting image of Hank himself ... in the worst possible way.

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La Petite Mort
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7.76
3010 votes

#22 - La Petite Mort

Californication - Season 2 - Episode 12

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.

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The Raw and the Cooked
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7.76
2999 votes

#23 - The Raw and the Cooked

Californication - Season 2 - Episode 4

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.

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Zoso
star
7.76
3472 votes

#24 - Zoso

Californication - Season 3 - Episode 4

Hank objects to Becca's adult fashion sense; Hank and Charlie visit a strip club to discover the secret life of a talented student; Charlie and Marcy's house sale goes awry.

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Julia
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7.76
2265 votes

#25 - Julia

Californication - Season 7 - Episode 2

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.

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The Way of the Fist
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7.75
4031 votes

#26 - The Way of the Fist

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 2

Hank 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 Berg, where they discover that Hank and Peter have shared more than just a love of the written word. Sam takes it on himself to get rid of Tyler, which makes things worse between Hank and Becca. Co-parents Charlie, Marcy and Stu have their hands full when Little Stuart exposes himself to a preschool classmate, and Charlie takes it upon himself to mend fences with the offended girl's attractive mother.

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Waiting for the Miracle
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7.75
4010 votes

#27 - Waiting for the Miracle

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 4

Hank receives an unwelcome surprise in the form of Carrie, ex-girlfriend and arsonist that he's forced to invite along when Karen and Becca show up to invite him to a dinner party. Stu, Marcy and Bates' talk of sexual proclivities leaves the Moodys searching for the nearest exit, but the party gets even more out of control when Carrie has a realization about Hank. Meanwhile, Charlie goes on a blind date with Mary, a "nice girl" who's more than a little inexperienced.

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Slip of the Tongue
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7.74
3349 votes

#28 - Slip of the Tongue

Californication - Season 2 - Episode 1

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.

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Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
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7.74
3232 votes

#29 - Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Californication - Season 1 - Episode 6

Hank 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 offers her to help her with her own writing. Charlie wants to spice up the sex life with his wife, but she is not as fond of spanking as Dani is.

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Suicide Solution
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7.73
4712 votes

#30 - Suicide Solution

Californication - Season 4 - Episode 2

Hank 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.

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Blind Faith
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7.73
2325 votes

#31 - Blind Faith

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 10

Hank 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 has some big news.

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The Long Goodbye
star
7.72
92 votes

#32 - The Long Goodbye

Dawson's Creek - Season 5 - Episode 4

Lifelong friends Dawson, Joey and Pacey put past grudges behind them in the wake of the tragic death of one of their fathers. Along with Jack, Jen and Grams, each tries to find the words and actions to comfort their friend.

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Mad Dogs & Englishmen
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7.72
2467 votes

#33 - Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 9

Atticus throws a party. Faith provides the girls, The Dealer provides the recreation and Hank's old friend provides the entertainment. Hank gets a taste of his own medicine with Karen. Atticus tries to recreate rock and roll folklore with one of his biggest fans while Charlie reunites with The Widow.

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Lights. Camera. Asshole
star
7.72
4193 votes

#34 - Lights. Camera. Asshole

Californication - Season 4 - Episode 8

Hank 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's female lead; Marcy tells Stu she's pregnant but not that the baby may be Charlie's.

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Wish You Were Here
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7.71
3523 votes

#35 - Wish You Were Here

Californication - Season 3 - Episode 1

With Karen gone, Hank has to deal with a more and more rebellious Becca. Meanwhile, Charlie and Marcy move back together though they still plan to divorce each other.

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The Dope Show
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7.70
2398 votes

#36 - The Dope Show

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 7

Hank 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 house guest (guest star MARILYN MANSON as himself). Hank has an encounter that puts him in a very awkward position with Karen. Charlie takes Stuart out for the day and has an encounter of his own.

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Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption
star
7.70
87 votes

#37 - Joey Potter and the Capeside Redemption

Dawson's Creek - Season 6 - Episode 22

When Dawson gives up his dream of making his film, a strong-minded Joey rallies the old group back to Capeside to help Dawson begin production before pursuing her dream of traveling to Paris. Jen, Jack and Grams must say their goodbyes and leave for New York.

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Slow Happy Boys
star
7.70
3466 votes

#38 - Slow Happy Boys

Californication - Season 3 - Episode 5

Hank 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 him an epic time. Hank and his talented pupil Jackie take their student / teacher relationship to the next level. Charlie and Marcy are finally hitting the sheets again.

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Perverts & Whores
star
7.70
3433 votes

#39 - Perverts & Whores

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 10

Minus one agent and best friend, Hank crashes with his two favorite ladies, Karen and Becca. Looking for new representation, he meets with Hollywood power agent Larry Levine, who quickly sets a meeting with world-class filmmaker and Hank Moody idol Lars Manderhoff. It may be a match made in heaven when Lars surprises Hank with one of his favorite working girls, Trixie (guest star Judy Greer). Distraught over his personal losses, Charlie seeks comfort from Marcy while Lizzie enjoys her big break, a part in "Santa Monica Cop" courtesy of Stu.

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Dead Rock Stars
star
7.68
2624 votes

#40 - Dead Rock Stars

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 3

Hank and Faith attend a funeral. Later, Karen finds Hank in a compromising position. Robbie Mac and Ken take Charlie out on the town, which doesn't sit well with Marcy.

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30 Minutes or Less
star
7.68
2045 votes

#41 - 30 Minutes or Less

Californication - Season 7 - Episode 8

Hank has problems with Hashtag Black. Stu's offer leads to fisticuffs.

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Make-Believe
star
7.67
98 votes

#42 - Make-Believe

White Famous - Season 1 - Episode 8

Floyd buries his pride and accepts a role in Kali's newest music video, directed by Teddy, to spend more time with the singer. Malcolm leverages his job as an agent to bag an ambitious backup dancer with big screen dreams. Meanwhile, Teddy and Floyd have a falling out as Balls battles the blues.

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At the Movies
star
7.67
3708 votes

#43 - At the Movies

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 9

On 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 hopes of creating a cinematic masterpiece, but Hank's rendezvous with the film's leading lady puts his relationship with Sam in jeopardy. Luckily for Hank, Stu and the production's crew, Charlie has a backup plan.

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Hell Bent For Leather
star
7.67
2567 votes

#44 - Hell Bent For Leather

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 4

Hank and Charlie's meeting with Robbie Mac isn't as promising as they hoped; and later, Hank reconnects with an entertainment exec he'd worked with. Meanwhile, Marcy, Ophelia and Karen swap tales over dinner, while Becca proves she's her father's daughter at a reading of her work.

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Everybody's A F**king Critic
star
7.67
2319 votes

#45 - Everybody's A F**king Critic

Californication - Season 6 - Episode 8

The 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 him to the next level. Becca contemplates alternate careers. Charlie and Stu join forces to win back Marcy, but first, they'll have to pry her from the man-hating clutches of Ophelia Robbins.

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Hell-A Woman
star
7.67
4271 votes

#46 - Hell-A Woman

Californication - Season 1 - Episode 2

Becca invites Hank to her Mom and Bill's house for a dinner party with some mutual friends. After he arrives, however, he realizes that Karen has planned a little setup for Hank with a scientologist friend of hers, which doesn't thrill Hank all that much. But, Hank gets a nice laugh out of it after the rest of the party people walk in on him and Sonja in the bedroom. Hank also gets a little news about the job he recently accepted.

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Love Song
star
7.65
3731 votes

#47 - Love Song

Californication - Season 5 - Episode 6

When Samurai Apocalypse hits a lyrical roadblock with his protege, he calls on the best writer he knows: Hank Moody, who unites with Kali to imbibe, bear his soul, and write a song that takes Hank back in time to an era when he, Karen and Charlie were happier and life was simpler before "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love." But the present comes roaring back when Karen shows up at Hank's door, worried that she made a mistake.

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The Great Ashby
star
7.64
3004 votes

#48 - The Great Ashby

Californication - Season 2 - Episode 2

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.

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Freeze-Frame
star
7.64
4541 votes

#49 - Freeze-Frame

Californication - Season 4 - Episode 5

After a personal grooming mishap, Charlie discovers that his vasectomy was botched and that Marcy's baby could be his; Hank's relationship with lawyer Abby gets more personal but a good deed yields a compromising photo that could ruin Hank's life.

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Levon
star
7.63
2260 votes

#50 - Levon

Californication - Season 7 - Episode 1

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.

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