The Best Episodes of Californication Season 2

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(1572 votes)

   #1 - Slip of the Tongue

   S2:E19/28/2008

   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.

   Director:David Duchovny

   Writer:Tom Kapinos

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   Director:David Duchovny

   Writer:Tom Kapinos
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   7.9/10(1359 votes)

   #2 - The Great Ashby

   S2:E210/5/2008

   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.

   Director:David Von Ancken

   Writer:Tom Kapinos

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   Director:David Von Ancken

   Writer:Tom Kapinos
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   7.6/10(1291 votes)

   #3 - No Way to Treat a Lady

   S2:E310/12/2008

   Charlie wants to help Daisy with her porn career, while Hanks starts writing Lew Ashby's biography. Becca has her first day at a private school, while Karen meets Sonja and Julian again.

   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Gina Fattore

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Gina Fattore
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   8.5/10(1407 votes)

   #4 - The Raw & the Cooked

   S2:E410/19/2008

   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.

   Director:David Von Ancken

   Writer:Tom Kapinos

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   Director:David Von Ancken

   Writer:Tom Kapinos
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   7.9/10(1293 votes)

   #5 - Vaginatown

   S2:E510/26/2008

   In order to distract Hank from his heartbreak, Ashby arranges a sex session with popular, yet incredibly annoying, celebrity chef, Chloe Metz. Charlie takes on a new client who’s eager to land the lead in a porn film called Vaginatown. Charlie meets with the film’s director and secures her the part, but only after investing $100,000 of his own savings.

   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Jay Dyer

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   Director:Ken Whittingham

   Writer:Jay Dyer
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   8.1/10(1290 votes)

   #6 - Coke Dick & the First Kick

   S2:E611/2/2008

   Hank decides to seek out Lew Ashby’s long lost love, Janie Jones. Hank accidentally walks in on Julian going at it with a rocker chick he’s “mentoring”. Mia spends the day trailed by Rolling Stone reporter Annika Staley. The Runkle residence is transformed into the set of Vaginatown.

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writers:Gina Fattore, Gabriel Roth

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writers:Gina Fattore, Gabriel Roth
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   8.0/10(1241 votes)

   #7 - In a Lonely Place

   S2:E711/9/2008

   Hank attempts to find a love interest for Becca's teacher. Charlie uncovers Marcy's secret which could have fatal effects on their finances.

   Director:Jake Kasdan

   Writer:Tom Kapinos

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   Director:Jake Kasdan

   Writer:Tom Kapinos
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   7.9/10(1220 votes)

   #8 - Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills

   S2:E811/16/2008

   Hank tries to get the truth about Ashby; Karen confronts the record producer; Marcy detoxes at her mother's house; Charlie succumbs to temptation.

   Director:Daniel Ducovny

   Writer:Daisy Gardner

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   Director:Daniel Ducovny

   Writer:Daisy Gardner
9. 

   7.8/10(1209 votes)

   #9 - La Ronde

   S2:E911/23/2008

   Hank turns down an offer of sex which is unthinkable (for him). Karen gives in to Ashby's asking and agrees to date him. Charlie and Daisy have a bonding moment over the film Dirty Dancing, while Marcy is still in rehab.

   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Gina Fattore

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   Director:Adam Bernstein

   Writer:Gina Fattore
10. 

    8.1/10(1361 votes)

    #10 - In Utero

    S2:E1011/30/2008

    Hank awaits test results and reflects on his early days with Karen; Charlie begs Daisy to move out.

    Director:David Von Ancken

    Writer:Tom Kapinos

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    Director:David Von Ancken

    Writer:Tom Kapinos
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    8.5/10(1307 votes)

    #11 - Blues from Laurel Canyon

    S2:E1112/7/2008

    Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book. Becca is devastated to catch Damien cheating on her.

    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writer:Gina Fattore

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    Director:Michael Lehmann

    Writer:Gina Fattore
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    8.5/10(1369 votes)

    #12 - La Petite Mort

    S2:E1212/14/2008

    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.

    Director:Bart Freundlich

    Writer:Tom Kapinos

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    Director:Bart Freundlich

    Writer:Tom Kapinos