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The Best Episodes of Californication Season 2

Every episode of Californication Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Californication Season 2!

A self-loathing, alcoholic writer attempts to repair his damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother while combating sex addiction, a budding drug problem, and the seeming inability to avoid making bad decisions.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Showtime

Season 2 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Californication" season 2 is "Slip of the Tongue", rated 8.1/10 from 1507 user votes. It was directed by David Duchovny and written by Tom Kapinos. "Slip of the Tongue" aired on 9/28/2008 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Great Ashby".

  • Slip of the Tongue
    8.1/10 1,507 votes

    #1 - Slip of the Tongue

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2008

    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

  • The Great Ashby
    7.9/10 1,298 votes

    #2 - The Great Ashby

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2008

    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

  • No Way to Treat a Lady
    7.6/10 1,233 votes

    #3 - No Way to Treat a Lady

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2008

    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

  • The Raw & the Cooked
    8.5/10 1,344 votes

    #4 - The Raw & the Cooked

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2008

    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

  • Vaginatown
    7.9/10 1,237 votes

    #5 - Vaginatown

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2008

    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

  • Coke Dick & the First Kick
    8.1/10 1,236 votes

    #6 - Coke Dick & the First Kick

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2008

    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

    Writer: Gina Fattore, Gabriel Roth

  • In a Lonely Place
    8.0/10 1,189 votes

    #7 - In a Lonely Place

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2008

    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

  • Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills
    7.9/10 1,169 votes

    #8 - Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/16/2008

    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

  • La Ronde
    7.8/10 1,156 votes

    #9 - La Ronde

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/23/2008

    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

  • In Utero
    8.1/10 1,308 votes

    #10 - In Utero

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2008

    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

  • Blues from Laurel Canyon
    8.5/10 1,251 votes

    #11 - Blues from Laurel Canyon

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2008

    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

  • La Petite Mort
    8.5/10 1,308 votes

    #12 - La Petite Mort

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/2008

    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