Californication

64
Metascore
2007-2014
7 seasons
Showtime Networks
Comedy, Drama
TV-MA

Hank Moody- a self loathing, narcissistic author struggles to overcome writer's block while balancing his occasional drug use, alcoholism, and borderline sex addiction all the while trying to get back together with his girlfriend and raise his teenage daughter.

64
Metascore
2007-2014
7 seasons
Showtime Networks
Comedy, Drama
TV-MA

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Wed, Jul 29, 2020

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Californication Series Finale: Did Hank and Karen Get Their Happy Ending?

[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from Sunday's series finale of Californication. Read at your own risk.]Californication's Hank Moody said it best on the Showtime comedy's series finale: "I'm a sucker for happy endings."After seven seasons of breakups, breakdowns, and tons of drug- and alcohol-fueled bad behavior, the love story of Hank (David Duchovny) and Karen (Natascha McElhone) finally came to a close...

Mon, Jun 30, 2014

Californication Series Finale: Did Hank and Karen Get Their Happy Ending?

David Duchovny Shares His Favorite Episodes of Californication

After seven seasons of sexually transmitted comedy, Californication's vice-ridden writer Hank Moody is hanging up his black T-shirt (Sunday, June 29, 9:30/8:30c, Showtime). While Golden Globe—winning star David Duchovny admits "there's some sadness" to saying goodbye to the role, "I feel good. [Executive producer] Tom Kapinos did a great job pulling everything together." Next month, Duchovny begins shooting NBC's Aquarius, playing a cop tracking Charles Manson, which marks the X-Files vet's return to creepy TV. "We'll be pushing the limit," he says. "It will be as dark as...

Fri, Jun 27, 2014

David Duchovny Shares His Favorite Episodes of Californication

Heather Graham: Hollywood Is "Totally Sexist"

Heather Graham is the latest actress to speak out about the problems of misogyny in Hollywood. During a discussion about being typecast in "sexy" roles, the Boogie Nights rollergirl and Californication "MILF" told Esquire that the movie business is "totally sexist." "If you look at all the movies being made these days, eighty percent of them are about men," Graham said.

Fri, Apr 25, 2014

Heather Graham: Hollywood Is "Totally Sexist"

Californication's Final Season: Will Hank and Karen Get Their Happy Ending?

David Duchovny knows a thing or two about saying goodbye to a long-running TV show.Because the actor previously walked away from The X-Files after nine seasons, Duchovny says he knew what to expect when the time came to say goodbye to Californication, which kicks off its final season Sunday at 9:30/8:30c on Showtime. But knowing what to expect didn't necessarily make it any easier to leave the show behind.Spring Preview: Get scoop on your favorite returning shows"When the X-Files ended... I was ready to go off and try new things. I felt like I was ready to move on," Duchovny tells TVGuide.com...

Sat, Apr 12, 2014

Californication's Final Season: Will Hank and Karen Get Their Happy Ending?

Weekend TV: Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, Bletchley Return

And so the unnecessarily long goodbye begins for AMC's breakout, breakthrough signature series Mad Men, its final 14 hours being unconscionably broken into two halves over two years, starting Sunday at 10/9c. (Yes, it worked for Breaking Bad, but this isn't that kind of show.) While prolonging the inevitable, and potentially blunting whatever narrative momentum still exists in a most inelegant and desperate-seeming way, it's no wonder the often dazzling opening episode — titled "Time Zones," in a nod to the firm's now-bicoastal focus — is so preoccupied with time.

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Weekend TV: Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, Bletchley Return

Deception's Meagan Good Lands Leading Role in NBC's Babylon Fields

Deception star Meagan Good is sticking with NBC. The actress has landed a leading role on NBC's Babylon Fields pilot, TVGuide.com has learned. On the drama...

Fri, Feb 14, 2014

Deception's Meagan Good Lands Leading Role in NBC's Babylon Fields

Susan Sarandon Discusses Split from Tim Robbins, Hints at New Relationship

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have kept relatively quiet about the end of their 23-year relationship, but the actress is now opening up about what may have been the catalyst. The Oscar-winning actress recalls...

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

Susan Sarandon Discusses Split from Tim Robbins, Hints at New Relationship

Showtime Boss on Homeland's "Big Reset" and the Plan for What's Next

Showtime President David Nevins didn't waste any time addressing the elephant in the room — aka awards darling Homeland's uneven third season — during the Television Critics Association winter press tour on Thursday. "From what I've read on Twitter, there were a lot of different opinions about the show this year," Nevins told reporters. "All I can say is thank you for being so invested." When asked more directly about the critical reaction, Nevins praised the season, but...

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Showtime Boss on Homeland's "Big Reset" and the Plan for What's Next

Showtime's Californication Set to End Its Run This Spring

Showtime's dreams of Californication will come to a close after one final season, TV Guide Magazine has learned. The network has confirmed that the upcoming seventh season of the David Duchovny series will be its last.

Mon, Dec 9, 2013

Showtime's Californication Set to End Its Run This Spring

New Girl Exclusive: Angela Kinsey and Eva Amurri to Mess with Jess and Schmidt

Angela Kinsey and  Eva Amurri will be stirring up trouble on New Girl this year! The Office alum and the Californication actress will both pop up in the second episode of Season 3 to spar with Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Schmidt (Max Greenfield), TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Sat, Aug 10, 2013

New Girl Exclusive: Angela Kinsey and Eva Amurri to Mess with Jess and Schmidt

Showtime Renews Shameless, House of Lies and Californication

Showtime has renewed its entire Sunday night lineup, the network announced Tuesday. Shameless, House of Lies and Californication will all return with new seasons in 2014.

Tue, Jan 29, 2013

Showtime Renews Shameless, House of Lies and Californication

Ratings: Golden Globes Hit Six-Year High

Can Tina Fey and Amy Poehler host every year?The funny ladies' Golden Globe Awards hosting debut posted huge double-digit growths over last year's show.Check out all the Golden Globes fashion hits and missesSunday's three-hour ceremony averaged 19.7 million viewers and a 6.4 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic, up ...

Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Ratings: Golden Globes Hit Six-Year High

Exclusive Californication First Look: Is Hank Ready to Rock?

Season 5 of Californication ended in a bit of a dark place: Hank (David Duchovny) was (possibly fatally) drugged by a bitter ex-girlfriend. Showtime sets premiere dates for Shameless, House of Lies and CalifornicationBased on the exclusive first look at Season 6 below, things will remain dark when the show resumes — at least for a little while. "We pick up days after that in the hospital, where Hank has survived but she hasn't," Duchovny says. "This season kind of begins with Hank spiraling down."Next stop: rehab! And with that comes the return of comedy...

Fri, Nov 30, 2012

Exclusive Californication First Look: Is Hank Ready to Rock?

Showtime Sets Premiere Dates for Shameless, House of Lies and Californication

Showtime series Shameless, Californication and House of Lies will return to the airwaves on Sunday, Jan. 13, the cable network announced Monday.

Mon, Sep 17, 2012

Showtime Sets Premiere Dates for Shameless, House of Lies and Californication

Camilla Luddington Books Recurring Role on Grey's Anatomy

Camilla Luddington has been cast in a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy, Deadline reports. Luddington will play a young doctor on the ABC medical drama. The role has the potential to become a series regular gig.

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Camilla Luddington Books Recurring Role on Grey's Anatomy

Marilyn Manson to Guest-Star on Californication

Things are about to get even stranger than usual on Californication. Rocker Marilyn Manson will guest-star on the show's upcoming sixth season, Showtime announced Friday.

Fri, Jun 22, 2012

Lost Reunion! Jorge Garcia Joins Maggie Grace on Californication

Jorge Garcia is finally getting off the island. The Lost and Alcatraz alum has landed a guest-starring role on Californication, where he'll be reunited...

Thu, Jun 7, 2012

Lost Reunion! Jorge Garcia Joins Maggie Grace on Californication

Californication Spin-off About an Ex-Catholic School Girl in the Works at Showtime

Showtime is working on a possible spin-off of Californication for a character to be introduced next season, Entertainment Weekly reports. Tom Kapinos, writer and executive producer on the David Duchovny-starring series, has created a new professional groupie character named Faith who will be featured in...

Fri, Apr 13, 2012

Californication Spin-off About an Ex-Catholic School Girl in the Works at Showtime

Criminal Minds Scares up Robert Englund for a Guest Spot

Freddy Krueger is coming to Criminal Minds. Robert Enguld, who has long portrayed the razor-handed villain in A Nightmare on Elm Street, will guest-star in an upcoming episode of the CBS procedural, Entertainment Weekly reports. The 64-year-old actor...

Tue, Feb 21, 2012

Criminal Minds Scares up Robert Englund for a Guest Spot

Showtime Renews Shameless, House of Lies, Californication

Shameless, House of Lies and Calfornication have all been picked up for new seasons, Showtime announced Wednesday.

Wed, Feb 1, 2012

Showtime Renews Shameless, House of Lies, Californication

Cheers & Jeers: Justified, My Love

Cheers to Natalie Zea for giving double-timing a good name. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! The dazzling actress has returned to her regular role on FX's Justified as Winona Hawkins, the now-pregnant ex-wife of Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant). Meanwhile, she also appeared on the recent season opener of Showtime's Californication as Carrie, the bitter ex-girlfriend of David Duchovny's Hank Moody. Clearly, Zea's got the ex factor.

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

Cheers & Jeers: And the Winner is….

Cheers to Saturday Night Live for earning the most Cheers this year!Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!The venerable NBC skitcom received nine Cheers in 2011, for breakouts ...

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Susan Sarandon's Daughter Eva Amurri Marries Former Pro Soccer Player

Eva Amurri, the daughter of Susan Sarandon, has married former Major League Soccer player Kyle Martino, People reports. The couple, who got engaged in December, was married in Charleston, S.C. by Sister Helen Prejean, the woman Sarandon portrayed in Dead Man Walking. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by both Sarandon and her former partner Tim Robbins, who helped raise Amurri.

Sat, Oct 29, 2011

Susan Sarandon's Daughter Eva Amurri Marries Former Pro Soccer Player

Braveheart's Angus Macfadyen Joins Chuck as Final Villain

Scottish actor Angus Macfadyen has joined the cast of Chuck in its final season, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Check out the rest of today's news The Braveheart star, whose TV credits include Alias, Californication and Lie to Me, will portray...

Tue, Oct 25, 2011

Braveheart's Angus Macfadyen Joins Chuck as Final Villain

Carla Gugino Lands Recurring Role on FX's Justified

Carla Gugino has landed a recurring role on the third season of Justified, TVGuide.com has confirmed. Gugino will play...

Tue, Oct 18, 2011

Carla Gugino Lands Recurring Role on FX's Justified

Exclusive: SNL and Californication Actresses Head to New Girl

Fresh off of its full season pickup, Fox's breakout comedy New Girl is about to welcome a new pair of funny ladies. Former Saturday Night Live cast member Michaela Watkins and Californication's Eva Amurri will guest star at the end of November to cause trouble in Schmidt's...

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Exclusive: SNL and Californication Actresses Head to New Girl

Showtime Sets House of Lies Premiere, Dexter Crosses With Dan Brown

Showtime's raunchy comedy House of Lies will premiere on Sunday, Jan. 8, between the returns of Shameless and Californication, Showtime's president of entertainment announced to TV critics during fall previews Thursday. "We're not an advertiser environment, so we have the ability to push the limits," David Nevins said. "Beneath [the show]'s glossy, fancy prettiness is a really subversive show. It's an R-rated comedy that's really addictive in a way that no one else can get away with."

Thu, Aug 4, 2011

Showtime Sets House of Lies Premiere, Dexter Crosses With Dan Brown

Natalie Zea Signs On for More Justified, Will Recur on Californication

Natalie Zea has locked in not one, but two jobs.The actress signed a deal for Season 3 of Justified and has booked a recurring role on Californication, Deadline reports.VIDEO: Justified's Natalie Zea says women don't like her "getting on their man"Zea plays Winona Hawkins, the ex-wife of ...

Fri, Jun 24, 2011

Natalie Zea Signs On for More Justified, Will Recur on Californication

William & Kate Star Camilla Luddington Joins Californication

Hot on the heels of the news that the real-life Kate Middleton will be visiting California, comes the report that the actress who portrayed her in the Lifetime film is heading to Californication. Camilla Luddington, who played the Duchess of Cambridge in William & Kate, has signed on to the Showtime series in a recurring capacity, Deadline.com reports. Showtime renews Californication; sets returns for Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara Luddington will play...

Sat, May 7, 2011

William & Kate Star Camilla Luddington Joins Californication

Cheers & Jeers: Californication Hits a New (Rob) Lowe

Jeers to Californication for letting Hank Moody get off—so to speak.Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine.The fourth-season finale of Showtime's smut-com (which, despite its flaccid ratings, has inexplicably been picked up for Year 5) opened ...

Mon, Mar 28, 2011

Cheers & Jeers: Californication Hits a New (Rob) Lowe

Californication Finale: Is Hank Heading to the Big House?

Now that Californication's Hank Moody has been convicted of statutory rape, it's time for him to face the music. Sunday's season finale (9/8c on Showtime) finds Hank (David Duchovny) awaiting his sentencing, and the outcome floors him. But you shouldn't necessarily expect the show's next season to resemble Oz.With Hank's secret revealed, how much Californication is left?"The consequences were never about the true legal repercussions," creator and executive producer Tom Kapinos tells TVGuide.com...

Sat, Mar 26, 2011

Californication Finale: Is Hank Heading to the Big House?

Celebrity Watchlist: Writer Michael Connelly's Love of Castle, Justified Is No Mystery

After appearing on Castle twice, it may not be that surprising that The Lincoln Lawyer writer Michael Connelly names the ABC drama as one of his favorite shows. But there's more to his love for the series than a recurring gig."It's a fantasy version of what I do!" Connelly tells TVGuide.com.Are you going to see The Lincoln Lawyer? Tell us!Indeed, the mystery author's most well-known work is his series featuring Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch — not unlike Castle's Nikki Heat series.Castle isn't the only mystery or writing-influenced series on Connelly's watchlist, though. The writer, whose Lincoln Lawyer novel was adapted for the big screen by John Romano, also loves watching Californication ("the dark side of the ...

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Celebrity Watchlist: Writer Michael Connelly's Love of Castle, Justified Is No Mystery

Rick Springfield to Guest-Star on Hawaii Five-0

Following in the footsteps of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Nick Lachey, '80s rocker Rick Springfield will say aloha to Hawaii Five-0 later this season, AOL reports. Check out photos from Hawaii Five-0 The "Jessie's Girl" singer will appear on the show as...

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

Rick Springfield to Guest-Star on Hawaii Five-0

Cheers & Jeers: Californication's Shameless Showtime Promo

Jeers to Californication for sucking up to the hand that feeds it — Showtime. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now! In the inexplicably long-running smutcom's fourth season, the grotesque Marcy Runkle (Pamela Adlon) is being romanced by big-time Hollywood producer Stu Beggs (Stephen Tobolowsky, aka Groundhog Day's Ned Ryerson, wasting his talent).

Tue, Feb 22, 2011

Cheers & Jeers: Californication's Shameless Showtime Promo

Cheers & Jeers: Lost and Found

Cheers to Lost's castaways for washing up all over TV. Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine now!

Wed, Feb 16, 2011

Showtime Renews Californication; Sets Returns for Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara

On the heels of its most-watched series premiere, Californication has been picked up for a fifth season.  The Season 4 debut of the David Duchovny comedy drew 1.2 million viewers between its two airings Sunday. Showtime also announced Friday that Nurse Jackie and United States of Tara will return on Monday, March 28. The Borgias, an upcoming period drama starring Jeremy Irons, will debut with a two-hour premiere on April 3 at 9/8c.

Fri, Jan 14, 2011

Showtime Renews Californication; Sets Returns for Nurse Jackie, United States of Tara

18 Shows Jersey Shore Crushes (We're Looking at You, Vampires, Zombies and Leno)

More than 8.4 million viewers tuned in to last week's third-season premiere of Jersey Shore, shattering ratings records and becoming MTV's most-watched series telecast to date. We thought we'd put that number in perspective and compare it the numbers of some other "popular" shows. See how your favorites stack up!

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

18 Shows Jersey Shore Crushes (We're Looking at You, Vampires, Zombies and Leno)

Showtime's Californication Hits High, Shameless Is Biggest Drama Premiere in 7 Years

The fourth season debut of Californication on Sunday brought in 848,000 viewers — the show's biggest audience for a season premiere. Between the first and encore airings, the episode drew 1.12 million viewers. At 10, the premiere of Shameless drew 982,000 viewers, making it Showtime's biggest drama series debut in seven years. The Matt LeBlanc comedy Episodes premiered to...

Mon, Jan 10, 2011

Showtime's Californication Hits High, Shameless Is Biggest Drama Premiere in 7 Years

Cheers & Jeers: Californication's a No-Go for Carla Gugino

Jeers to Californication for wasting Carla Gugino.Want more Cheers & Jeers? Subscribe to TV Guide Magazine.Showtime's smarmy sex-com strands the gifted actress with a throwaway role as an attorney defending David Duchovny's sleazy writer. It's a pale reprise of her ball-busting turn as a Hollywood agent on Entourage.Gugino deserves a better gig...

Tue, Jan 4, 2011

Cheers & Jeers: Californication's a No-Go for Carla Gugino

The Good Wife's Michael Ealy: You Have to Watch People Like Derrick Bond

Who is Derrick Bond? That's the question fans of The Good Wife were left asking after last week's cliff-hanger regarding the secret link between Bond and Will Gardner (Josh Charles). According to the man who plays Bond, Michael Ealy, fans have plenty of reasons to be suspicious about. "You just never quite know his intentions. That's where it becomes a bit tricky," Ealy tells TVGuide.com. "He refuses to show his real self. No one knows...

Tue, Oct 12, 2010

The Good Wife's Michael Ealy: You Have to Watch People Like Derrick Bond

Critic's Notebook: Showtime and the CW

The chasm between cable and network programming loomed especially large on Thursday, Day 2 of the Television Critics Association presentations, as Showtime occupied the morning and the CW the afternoon. Never the twain shall meet, as Showtime unveiled a provocative array of shows that caters to the very adult, while the CW, whose focus is anything but, introduced a mere two-pack of new fall shows that rests safely if stylishly within the network's comfort zone of young female empowerment...

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Michael Ealy Joins the Cast of The Good Wife

Call him Bond, Derrick Bond. FlashForward alum Michael Ealy has joined the cast of The Good Wife as Derrick Bond, a partner in the...

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Michael Ealy Joins the Cast of The Good Wife

Cheers & Jeers: Peter Gallagher's One-Two Punch

Cheers to Peter Gallagher for pulling double duty on a pair of basic-cable dramas. The charismatic charmer, who's long seemed like a character actor blessed with a leading man's looks, has been too-seldom-seen on the small screen since the sun set on The O.C.'s Sandy Cohen in 2007...

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Cheers & Jeers: Peter Gallagher's One-Two Punch

Showtime Sets Premiere Dates for Californication, Episodes, Shameless

Showtime has scheduled the debut of two new series and the return of Californication for early next year. Shameless, the John Wells-produced drama, will bow Sunday, Jan. 9 at 10/9c. Starring William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum, Shameless centers on...

Mon, Jul 12, 2010

Showtime Sets Premiere Dates for Californication, Episodes, Shameless

Showtime President Robert Greenblatt to Step Down

Robert Greenblatt, the president of Showtime, is expected to down after seven years, Variety reports. David Nevins, who exited his post as president of Imagine TV on Thursday, is set to succeed Greenblatt, according to the trade paper. Nevins is an executive producer on series such as...

Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Showtime President Robert Greenblatt to Step Down

Tommy Lee Snags Cameo on Californication

Tommy Lee has signed up for a role he's familiar with — a rocker — on an episode of Californication, a show rep says. The 47-year-old Motley Crue drummer will play a singer who has an encounter with Hank (David Duchovny) while...

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Tommy Lee Snags Cameo on Californication

Mega Buzz: Fringe's New Foil, Private's Addison and Sam and True Blood's Wolves

Every week, senior editors Mickey O'Connor and Adam Bryant satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questions to megascoop@tvguide.com. I can't wait to see how the new season of Fringe goes down. What have you heard? — MarthaMICKEY: As it did in Season 1, the Fringe division will have an in-house adversary, a powerful government official who thinks Agent Broyles gives his team far too much latitude. Her actions will complicate things for Walter & Co., who will already be burdened by the secret sabotage of Nolivia (the "over-there" Olivia). Can I have some Addison-and-Sam Private Practice scoop, please? — JamieADAM: Well, series star Kate Walsh is thrilled by the coupling, but she hopes the new season will show

Wed, Jun 16, 2010

Mega Buzz: Fringe's New Foil, Private's Addison and Sam and True Blood's Wolves

Rob Lowe to Play... Hank on Californication?

Rob Lowe will guest-star in Season 4 of Californication, Showtime announced Monday. Lowe — best known for his roles on The West Wing and Brothers & Sisters — will play...

Mon, Apr 26, 2010

Rob Lowe to Play... Hank on Californication?

Coolest Moments: A Dexter Shocker, Closer's Dilemma, the Last Dance and More!

This week, television taught us that all good things must come to an end. Californication's Hank Moody made a difficult choice. The brothers of Nip/Tuck performed an ethically questionable surgery for personal gain. So You Think You Can Dance finally acknowledged the high art that is krumping. And Dexter, a show about a serial killer, made death surprising again. Welcome to Coolest Moments: Finale Fever Edition.

Fri, Dec 18, 2009

Coolest Moments: A Dexter Shocker, Closer's Dilemma, the Last Dance and More!