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The Worst Episodes of Californication

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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Californication Season 7 Episode 9 - Faith, Hope, Love
    6.8/10(995 votes)

    #1 - Faith, Hope, Love

    S7:E9

    Hank recalls turbulent times with Karen, a confused Becca, and their days with a happier Charlie and Marcy. Meanwhile, a nun helps Hank put things into perspective.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Californication Season 7 Episode 4 - Dicks
    7.1/10(899 votes)

    #2 - Dicks

    S7:E4

    Hank and Levon help Julia celebrate her new role. Meanwhile, financial trouble adds to Charlie and Marcy's marital unrest, but a new client may put Charlie back in the black; and Levon tries to get some alone time with Melanie, but the Director keeps getting in the way.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Californication Season 7 Episode 7 - Smile
    7.1/10(888 votes)

    #3 - Smile

    S7:E7

    Rath demands a rewrite of Hank's 'Santa Monica Cop' script. Julia's new boss, Dr. Dan, gives her some career advice, but Levon and Hank have other ideas. Charlie and Marcy consider Stu's offer - until Atticus' old rock 'n' roll butler Krull offers an alternative solution to their money woes.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Californication Season 6 Episode 5 - Rock and a Hard Place
    7.3/10(964 votes)

    #4 - Rock and a Hard Place

    S6:E5

    Ken discovers Charlie’s secret. Atticus sends Hank and Charlie on a hunt, so they enlist the help of Hank’s daughter Becca. Marcy makes a decision about Stu that is influenced by her man-hating spiritual guide, Ophelia Robbins.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Californication Season 6 Episode 8 - Everybody's a F**king Critic
    7.3/10(950 votes)

    #5 - Everybody's a F**king Critic

    S6:E8

    The reviews are in for the first draft of "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love: The Musical." Hank looks for inspiration from Faith to help get him to the next level. Becca contemplates alternate careers. Charlie and Stu join forces to win back Marcy, but first, they'll have to pry her from the man-hating clutches of Ophelia Robbins.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Californication Season 7 Episode 11 - Daughter
    7.3/10(869 votes)

    #6 - Daughter

    S7:E11

    Hank might soon be out of a job. Becca makes a big announcement.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Californication Season 5 Episode 6 - Love Song
    7.4/10(1107 votes)

    #7 - Love Song

    S5:E6

    When Samurai Apocalypse hits a lyrical roadblock with his protege, he calls on the best writer he knows: Hank Moody, who unites with Kali to imbibe, bear his soul, and write a song that takes Hank back in time to an era when he, Karen and Charlie were happier and life was simpler before "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love." But the present comes roaring back when Karen shows up at Hank's door, worried that she made a mistake.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Californication Season 6 Episode 1 - The Unforgiven
    7.4/10(1268 votes)

    #8 - The Unforgiven

    S6:E1

    Hank Moody narrowly survives the aftermath of his scorned ex-lover Carrie; her attempted suicide to see them both together, free from the constraints around them. Charlie takes Hank to see Atticus Fetch, a rocker who is interested in turning "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love" into a Broadway show. Meanwhile, Karen, Marcy and Charlie have to deal with Hank, after a revelation about Becca.

    Director:David Duchovny
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Californication Season 6 Episode 2 - Quitters
    7.4/10(1060 votes)

    #9 - Quitters

    S6:E2

    Hank reluctantly heeds the advice from his family and friends, but Faith, muse to many-a-rock-star, may be his light at the end of the tunnel. Charlie runs into out-and-proud movie star Robbie Mac and finds himself taking drastic action in order to land the award winner as a client. Marcy loses her resolve with Stu, while Karen lands a new job.

    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Californication Season 7 Episode 2 - Julia
    7.4/10(992 votes)

    #10 - Julia

    S7:E2

    Hank gets frustrated with his "Santa Monica Cop" coworkers on his first day in the show's writer's room, and he gets a surprise when he visits Levon's apartment. Meanwhile, Charlie meets Rath's new assistant; and Karen gets an unexpected surprise.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Californication Season 7 Episode 6 - Kickoff
    7.4/10(918 votes)

    #11 - Kickoff

    S7:E6

    A "Santa Monica Cop" kickoff party is hosted by Rath, where Hank conducts an intimate notes session with the show's leading lady, and Hashtag Black eyes Julia. Meanwhile, Charlie manages head-case client Goldie; and Stu makes Charlie an offer.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Californication Season 7 Episode 8 - 30 Minutes or Less
    7.4/10(914 votes)

    #12 - 30 Minutes or Less

    S7:E8

    Hank has problems with Hashtag Black. Stu's offer leads to fisticuffs.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Californication Season 7 Episode 10 - Dinner with Friends
    7.4/10(912 votes)

    #13 - Dinner with Friends

    S7:E10

    Hank entices Karen to have dinner with him, but Julia interrupts their romantic evening. Later, Charlie, Marcy, Krull, Levon and his new friend bring even more drama to the night; and chaos ensues when Stu assaults Charlie's manhood.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Californication Season 5 Episode 3 - Boys & Girls
    7.5/10(1047 votes)

    #14 - Boys & Girls

    S5:E3

    Hank hands a completed draft of "Santa Monica Cop" over to Samurai Apocalypse, but he still finds himself stuck in L.A. when he's asked to take Kali, his "acquaintance" from the flight to Los Angles, out for a night on the town. Tyler crashes at Karen and Becca's house while he recovers from his injuries. Charlie is rescued from a serious parental crisis by Stuart's nanny, Lizzie.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Californication Season 5 Episode 9 - At the Movies
    7.5/10(1001 votes)

    #15 - At the Movies

    S5:E9

    On the first day of production on Hank Moody's latest movie "Santa Monica Cop," Stu has brought back his "F--king and Punching" director in hopes of creating a cinematic masterpiece, but Hank's rendezvous with the film's leading lady puts his relationship with Sam in jeopardy. Luckily for Hank, Stu and the production's crew, Charlie has a backup plan.

    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Californication Season 6 Episode 3 - Dead Rock Stars
    7.5/10(1080 votes)

    #16 - Dead Rock Stars

    S6:E3

    Hank and Faith attend a funeral. Later, Karen finds Hank in a compromising position. Robbie Mac and Ken take Charlie out on the town, which doesn't sit well with Marcy.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Californication Season 6 Episode 4 - Hell Bent for Leather
    7.5/10(1015 votes)

    #17 - Hell Bent for Leather

    S6:E4

    Hank and Charlie's meeting with Robbie Mac isn't as promising as they hoped; and later, Hank reconnects with an entertainment exec he'd worked with. Meanwhile, Marcy, Ophelia and Karen swap tales over dinner, while Becca proves she's her father's daughter at a reading of her work.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Californication Season 6 Episode 7 - The Dope Show
    7.5/10(974 votes)

    #18 - The Dope Show

    S6:E7

    Hank returns from his trip to find Becca spiraling, but his plan to help her backfires when they go to visit Atticus and meet his current house guest (guest star MARILYN MANSON as himself). Hank has an encounter that puts him in a very awkward position with Karen. Charlie takes Stuart out for the day and has an encounter of his own.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Californication Season 6 Episode 10 - Blind Faith
    7.5/10(993 votes)

    #19 - Blind Faith

    S6:E10

    Hank seeks comfort from Faith, only to find her with Beckett. Hank meets two very important people in Faith’s life. On the home front, Becca has some big news.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Californication Season 6 Episode 11 - The Abby
    7.5/10(967 votes)

    #20 - The Abby

    S6:E11

    Hank and Faith join forces to track down Atticus, but Becca is the only person who can really help. Marcy's outing with Ophelia leaves her a little tied up and Charlie's response to a curious message reveals the true feelings between the two exes. Karen has an epiphany about Becca.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Californication Season 7 Episode 3 - Like Father Like Son
    7.5/10(984 votes)

    #21 - Like Father Like Son

    S7:E3

    Hank gets his first episode assignment, much to the dismay of coworkers Terry and Hugh. Meanwhile, Levon tries to bond with Rath's assistant; Charlie attempts to patch things up with Marcy; and Karen considers giving up on Hank.

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Californication Season 7 Episode 5 - Getting the Poison Out
    7.5/10(925 votes)

    #22 - Getting the Poison Out

    S7:E5

    Levon enjoys a night with Nikki, while Karen, Hank and Marcy are forced to endure the company of Nikki's creepy friend. Meanwhile, Charlie gets in over his head with a new client.

    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Californication Season 2 Episode 3 - No Way to Treat a Lady
    7.6/10(1307 votes)

    #23 - No Way to Treat a Lady

    S2:E3

    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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  24. Californication Season 3 Episode 5 - Slow Happy Boys
    7.6/10(1167 votes)

    #24 - Slow Happy Boys

    S3:E5

    Hank has the apartment all to his bad self when Becca visits Karen in New York. Hank's old buddy from Long Island pays a visit. Hank shows him an epic time. Hank and his talented pupil Jackie take their student / teacher relationship to the next level. Charlie and Marcy are finally hitting the sheets again.

    Director:David Von Ancken
    Writer:Tom Kapinos

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  25. Californication Season 4 Episode 7 - The Recused
    7.6/10(991 votes)

    #25 - The Recused

    S4:E7

    Forced by her relationship with Hank to recuse herself as his lawyer, Abby pitches the case to a senior partner on the golf course; Hank is dismayed by Karen's growing relationship with artist Ben; Marcy and Stu ask Charlie to help them pitch a TV project.

    Director:Michael Weaver
    Writer:Tom Kapinos

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Faith, Hope, Love" is the worst rated episode of "Californication". It scored 6.8/10 based on 995 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/8/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dicks".