Rude Awakening
Out-of-work alcoholic actress Billie Frank (Sherilyn Fenn) used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. With the help of her mother Trudy Frank (Lynn Redgrave), she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. She meets Dave Parelli (Jonathan Penner), a guy who lives in her apartment building and is also an alcoholic. The show was based upon their relationship, along with all of the others in Alcoholics Anonymous with them.
- 1998-2001
- 3 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Comedy
- TV-MA
Out-of-work alcoholic actress Billie Frank (Sherilyn Fenn) used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. With the help of her mother Trudy Frank (Lynn Redgrave), she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. She meets Dave Parelli (Jonathan Penner), a guy who lives in her apartment building and is also an alcoholic. The show was based upon their relationship, along with all of the others in Alcoholics Anonymous with them.
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2000 - 2001
Episode 1
If I Could See Me Now: Part 1
Thu, Jun 29, 2000
Now unemployed, Billie spends her days drinking and doing cocaine with Maureen. But when she finds herself in need of cash to pay her overdue electric bill, no one - not even her mother will help her unless she seeks help. Dave invites his friend Marcus to stay with him after his wife kicks him out.
Episode 2
If I Could See Me Now: Part 2
Thu, Jun 29, 2000
Billie gets served an eviction notice and Maureen has an idea. But when Billie discovers what Maureen has in mind, it could result in something even worse which leads Billie at rock bottom and ready to admit she has a problem.
Episode 3
To Love and to Serve
Thu, Jul 6, 2000
Continuing with her recovery, Billie gets offered a job from Trudy's lawyer boyfriend, Martin as a process server. And one of her first duties is to serve Marcus divorce papers from his estranged wife, Nancy.
Episode 4
Relation-slips
Thu, Jul 13, 2000
Billie tries to wrap her head around her sober relationship with Dave while he is busy interviewing waitresses for his new restaurant. Marcus focuses on work after being served with divorce papers.
Episode 5
Truth Don't Fail Me Now
Thu, Jul 20, 2000
Bille tries to decide if she should tell Dave that she slept with Marcus just before she and Dave got back together, especially since she and Dave are now so happy.
Episode 6
Me, Myself, and I
Thu, Jul 27, 2000
Nightmares haunt Dave while Billie fears rejection as they try to get past her brief affair with Marcus who is in the middle of financial issues as he goes through divorce proceedings with soon to be ex, Nancy.
Episode 7
Judging Billie
Thu, Aug 3, 2000
While serving jury duty, Billie is objected by her fellow jurors who want her removed. Meanwhile, at Dave's restaurant, Marcus is faced with an assault charge and a lawsuit by a man who it turns out slept with ex-wife Nancy.
Episode 8
How Was Your Date?
Thu, Aug 10, 2000
Marcus works up the nerve to ask Billie out. But a phone call from a drugged-out Maureen puts a damper on their date. Elsewhere, Dave finds himself attracted to a ravishing Australian named Raquel.
Episode 9
Do the Right Thing
Thu, Aug 17, 2000
Marcus has a difficult time sharing Billie with the program and feels excluded from her life. Billie invites Marcus to an AA meeting, but he decides to write an article about it. Billie has difficulties taking on her new responsibilities as the AA group secretary.
Episode 10
The Casting Ouch
Thu, Aug 24, 2000
Billie learns that Marcus has set up an interview with a prominent director and tries to set up a meeting of her own. Stan wants to hold an AA meeting at Dave's restaurant.
Episode 11
Three Men and a Womb
Thu, Aug 31, 2000
Clark and Henry ask Billie to carry their baby, but Marcus doesn't think it's such a good idea. Dave suffers from of chronic tiredness since he began dating a female athlete who beats him soundly at every sport they try.
Episode 12
All's Well That Amends Well
Thu, Sep 7, 2000
Dave and Marcus attend a party at the "Perfect 10" mansion without telling Billie and Raquel. Invitationless Billie and Raquel hatch a plan to get even with Dave and Marcus. Nobby Clegg makes amends with a playmate.
Episode 13
Telltale Heart
Thu, Sep 14, 2000
Trudy enters the hospital for plastic surgery, but the doctor refuses to do the operation because her drink problem has lead to a life-threatening heart condition. Martin tells Billie he is leaving Trudy.
Episode 14
Throw Mama from the Apartment
Thu, Jan 4, 2001
Trudy moves in with Billie in an effort to adopt a more sober lifestyle. Dave and Marcus shoot a video to send to Raquel in Australia.
Episode 15
Ode to Billie and Joe
Thu, Jan 11, 2001
Marcus' demanding father visits, not knowing that his son is getting divorced and that he and Billie are dating. Pregnant Haley asks Dave to act as her husband at a college reunion because she doesn't want anyone to know she's a surrogate mother for a gay couple.
Episode 16
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss...
Thu, Jan 18, 2001
Billie gets a small role in a new film. She is attracted to her co-star, whom she has to kiss. Dave and Haley share an awkward kiss. Marcus spends the night with Nancy, whose mother has just died.
Episode 17
Duck
Thu, Jan 25, 2001
Dave tries to tell Billy that Marcus is involved with Nancy again. Dave first gives the wrong impression when he attempts to warn Billie, but things come to a head when Marcus shows up at his own surprise party with Nancy.
Episode 18
Blessings and Dead Guys
Thu, Feb 1, 2001
Billie goes on a date with movie star Jake Newman, but he dies during the date and Billie is asked to speak at his funeral service. Dave accidentally proposes to Raquel when she tells him her visa has expired.
Episode 19
Dawg Daze Afternoon
Thu, Feb 8, 2001
Dave is caught up in a jewelry store robbery with Billie on the day of his bachelor party while shopping for a wedding ring for Raquel. Trudy wakes up in the arms of a handsome man who turns out to be an expensive gigolo.
Episode 20
Altar Ego
Thu, Feb 15, 2001
Billie tries to stop Dave's wedding. She takes extreme measures to prevent Dave from marrying Raquel, including seeking out a medicine woman to place a curse on the ceremony. Marcus reconciles with Nancy.