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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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  1. 6.8/10(928 votes)

    #1 - Faith, Hope, Love

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    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.1/10(833 votes)

    #2 - Dicks

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.1/10(824 votes)

    #3 - Smile

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    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.3/10(933 votes)

    #4 - Rock and a Hard Place

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    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.3/10(921 votes)

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

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    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.

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    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:N/A
  6. 7.3/10(809 votes)

    #6 - Daughter

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    S7:E11

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

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  8. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - Love Song

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    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.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #8 - The Unforgiven

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    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.

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  10. 7.4/10(1.0k votes)

    #9 - Quitters

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    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.4/10(958 votes)

    #10 - Blind Faith

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    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.

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  12. 7.4/10(924 votes)

    #11 - Julia

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    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.

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  13. 7.4/10(852 votes)

    #12 - Kickoff

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    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.

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  14. 7.4/10(851 votes)

    #13 - 30 Minutes or Less

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    S7:E8

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

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  15. 7.4/10(848 votes)

    #14 - Dinner with Friends

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    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.

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  16. 7.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #15 - Boys & Girls

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    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.

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    Director:Seith Mann
    Writer:N/A
  17. 7.5/10(967 votes)

    #16 - At the Movies

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    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.

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    Director:Helen Hunt
    Writer:N/A
  18. 7.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Dead Rock Stars

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    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.

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  19. 7.5/10(982 votes)

    #18 - Hell Bent for Leather

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    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.

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  20. 7.5/10(944 votes)

    #19 - The Dope Show

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    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.

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  21. 7.5/10(931 votes)

    #20 - The Abby

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    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.

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  22. 7.5/10(917 votes)

    #21 - Like Father Like Son

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    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.

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  23. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #22 - No Way to Treat a Lady

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    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
  24. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Slow Happy Boys

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    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.

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  25. 7.6/10(957 votes)

    #24 - The Recused

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    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.

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  26. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #25 - JFK to LAX

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    S5:E1

    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.

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    Director:John Dahl
    Writer:N/A

Worst Episodes Summary

"Faith, Hope, Love" is the worst rated episode of "Californication". It scored 6.8/10 based on 928 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".