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The Worst Episodes of Californication

Every episode of Californication ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Californication!

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...
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Network:Showtime

Worst Episodes Summary

"Faith, Hope, Love" is the worst rated episode of "Californication". It scored 6.8/10 based on 902 votes. Directed by John Dahl and written by N/A, it aired on 6/8/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dicks".

  • Faith, Hope, Love
    6.8/10902 votes
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    #1 - Faith, Hope, Love

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2014

    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: N/A

  • Dicks
    7.1/10810 votes
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    #2 - Dicks

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2014

    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: N/A

  • Smile
    7.1/10799 votes
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    #3 - Smile

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2014

    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: N/A

  • Rock and a Hard Place
    7.3/10904 votes
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    #4 - Rock and a Hard Place

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2013

    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: N/A

  • Everybody's a F**king Critic
    7.3/10895 votes
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    #5 - Everybody's a F**king Critic

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/10/2013

    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: N/A

  • Daughter
    7.3/10784 votes
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    #6 - Daughter

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2014

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

    Director: Michael Lehmann

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Song
    7.4/101,045 votes
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    #7 - Love Song

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2012

    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: N/A

  • The Unforgiven
    7.4/101,202 votes
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    #8 - The Unforgiven

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2013

    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: N/A

  • Quitters
    7.4/10999 votes
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    #9 - Quitters

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2013

    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: N/A

  • Blind Faith
    7.4/10932 votes
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    #10 - Blind Faith

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/24/2013

    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: N/A

  • Julia
    7.4/10900 votes
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    #11 - Julia

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2014

    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: N/A

  • Kickoff
    7.4/10827 votes
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    #12 - Kickoff

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2014

    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: N/A

  • 30 Minutes or Less
    7.4/10825 votes
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    #13 - 30 Minutes or Less

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2014

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

    Director: David Von Ancken

    Writer: N/A

  • Dinner with Friends
    7.4/10823 votes
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    #14 - Dinner with Friends

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2014

    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: N/A

  • Boys & Girls
    7.5/10987 votes
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    #15 - Boys & Girls

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2012

    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: N/A

  • At the Movies
    7.5/10943 votes
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    #16 - At the Movies

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/11/2012

    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: N/A

  • Dead Rock Stars
    7.5/101,030 votes
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    #17 - Dead Rock Stars

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2013

    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: N/A

  • Hell Bent for Leather
    7.5/10954 votes
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    #18 - Hell Bent for Leather

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2013

    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: N/A

  • The Dope Show
    7.5/10915 votes
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    #19 - The Dope Show

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/3/2013

    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: N/A

  • The Abby
    7.5/10906 votes
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    #20 - The Abby

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2013

    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: N/A

  • Like Father Like Son
    7.5/10892 votes
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    #21 - Like Father Like Son

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 4/27/2014

    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: N/A

  • No Way to Treat a Lady
    7.6/101,236 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Slow Happy Boys
    7.6/101,101 votes
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    #23 - Slow Happy Boys

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2009

    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

  • The Recused
    7.6/10934 votes
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    #24 - The Recused

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2011

    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

  • JFK to LAX
    7.6/101,245 votes
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    #25 - JFK to LAX

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2012

    A few years have passed and Hank is living in New York but looking for a ticket out of town after his latest breakup. He accepts an invitation from Charlie to come to Los Angeles for a job writing a film starring rapper/actor Samurai Apolcaypse, then reunites with Karen, her former professor and now-husband Richard, and his daughter Becca, who now has a boyfriend named Tyler that is the spitting image of Hank himself ... in the worst possible way.

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: N/A