Chemistry
After meeting under near-fatal circumstances, a policewoman and a betrothed lawyer embark on a scandalous, sexually-charged courtship.
- 2011-2011
- 1 season
- HBO
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
- TV-14
After meeting under near-fatal circumstances, a policewoman and a betrothed lawyer embark on a scandalous, sexually-charged courtship.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011
Episode 1
Upside Down
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 29 mins
Passions ignite and the sexual sparks fly in this sultry series from Cinemax, which just proves that there's no denying chemistry. As the saying goes -- opposites attract -- but that is just the tip of the connection between Liz and Michael. Liz is the cop; Michael, the corporate lawyer. They come from different worlds: the ivy-league world of a law firm where Michael is engaged to the boss's daughter, and the gritty world of the LAPD, where Liz is a hardboiled cop on the beat. But from the moment Liz saves Michael from a fiery car wreck, their chemistry explodes on every level. They try to break the spell of their mind-blowing attraction but can't and maybe they'll find they don't want to. Enter their world filled with erotic madness and inhabited by the quirky assortment of family, friends and lovers who orbit their cosmic storm. less
Episode 2
A Kiss Is Not a Kiss
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 25 mins
Liz and Michael continue their passionate but stormy relationship. She complains about his kissing, and he receives instructions from some unlikely sources.
Episode 3
Smoke and Mirrors
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 27 mins
Jocelyn and Liz meet; Two sexy contortionists perform at a wild yacht party; Luther tells Michael that he made a sex video with Jocelyn's married sister.
Episode 4
Montecito
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 25 mins
Michael brings Liz on a business trip to Santa Barbara where he negotiates a deal between a tough businesswoman and a newspaper magnate. Meanwhile, Luther's affair with Pemmie takes a turn when he buys her an intriguing gift.
Episode 5
Flesh Wounds
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 25 mins
Jocelyn gets a dragon tattoo. Liz has a crisis on the job and must rely on Michael to help her through it
Episode 6
Downtime
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 25 mins
Michael is having a little problem with his equipment. All his friends try to help him overcome the problem.
Episode 7
The Proposition
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 24 mins
An unexpected reaction occurs when Michael sells one of Liz's paintings.
Episode 8
Night on Bald Mountain
Thu, Oct 13, 2011 25 mins
Michael goes to a weekend retreat of Liz's police unit, but an unexpected twist happens when the cabin they're staying at is owned by a past flame of his.
Episode 9
Split
Thu, Oct 20, 2011 27 mins
A defining moment in Liz and Michael's relationship leads to a momentous decision. Later, Michael receives a surprise visit from Jocelyn, and Liz agrees to drinks with Judd.
Episode 10
Lust in Translation
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 28 mins
With overloaded schedules, Michael and Liz try to squeeze in some quality romance time; Luther mixes business with pleasure when Pemmie interrupts his meeting with a comely client.
Episode 11
Intimacy
Fri, Nov 4, 2011 24 mins
Michael quits the firm; Jocelyn opens up to Michael; Michael's fears complicate his relationship with Liz.
Episode 12
In or Out, Part 1
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 28 mins
A promotion at work comes with a life-altering decision for Liz, who must also deal with the return of an old boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jocelyn wants Michael to try something different.
Episode 13
In or Out, Part 2
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 26 mins
Arthur tries to help Michael deal with his breakup with Liz. Jocelyn introduces Michael to Hal and Casey. Michael deals with the death of his father, Vic. Michael's mother arrives to help her son deal with this tragedy in his life.