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Californication S1E8 — California Son
8.2
Californication•Season 1•Episode 8

California Son

8.2/10 · 1,811 votesOct 1, 200728 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Hank's father dies. Despite the memories of his father floating to the surface, he doesn't want to go to the funeral. To ease his pain, he goes to bed with a hooker named Trixie, despite the fact he doesn't have enough money to pay her.

Directed byScott Winant
Written byTom Kapinos
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David Duchovny

David Duchovny

Hank Moody

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Karen van der Beek

Evan Handler

Evan Handler

Charlie Runkle

Madeleine Martin

Madeleine Martin

Becca Moody

Madeline Zima

Madeline Zima

Mia Lewis

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Tom Kapinos

Tom Kapinos

Writer

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Laura O'Keefe

Set Production Assistant

Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver

Director of Photography

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John H. Radulovic

Unit Production Manager

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Barry Jones

Lead Painter

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James 'Skip' Torvinen

Property Master

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Julie Heath

Costume Supervisor

Jim Vickers

Jim Vickers

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Joe Cappelletti

Joe Cappelletti

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Mike DeGrazzio

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Jon Rocke

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Michael A. Savage

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Episode Summary

"California Son" is episode 8 of Californication season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 1,811 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Scott Winant and written by Tom Kapinos, it aired on October 1, 2007.

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