Californication 2007
“He's in way too deep.”
What is Californication?
Californication is an American comedy-drama television series created by Tom Kapinos. The show originally aired on Showtime for seven seasons and 84 episodes between August 13, 2007, and June 29, 2014.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 84
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 13, 2007
- Last aired
- Jun 29, 2014
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Californication is an American comedy-drama television series created by Tom Kapinos. The show originally aired on Showtime for seven seasons and 84 episodes between August 13, 2007, and June 29, 2014. The series stars David Duchovny alongside Natascha McElhone, Evan Handler, and Pamela Adlon. The narrative follows a novelist who struggles to balance his professional career with his personal life. As a self-loathing, alcoholic writer, the protagonist attempts to repair damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother. Throughout the series, he must contend with sex addiction, a budding drug problem, and a recurring tendency to make poor decisions. Set in the California fast lane, the show depicts the writer as he battles writer's block and a weakness for booze and sex while trying to make things work with his family. The series is available for viewing on various streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and Paramount Plus. David Duchovny received a Golden Globe award for his performance in this Showtime original production.
Should you watch it?
“A troubled writer navigates personal and professional chaos while attempting to repair his fractured family life.”
- compelling lead performance
- sharp writing
- contains mature themes
- protagonist makes frequent poor decisions
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramedies about flawed individuals struggling to find redemption.
The series features mature content including depictions of substance abuse, sex addiction, and explicit situations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Aug 13, 2007
- E2 Hell-A Woman Aug 20, 2007
- E3 The Whore of Babylon Aug 27, 2007
- E4 Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser Sep 3, 2007
- E5 LOL Sep 10, 2007
- E6 Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Sep 17, 2007
- E7 Girls, Interrupted Sep 24, 2007
- E8 California Son Oct 1, 2007
- E9 Filthy Lucre Oct 8, 2007
- E10 The Devil's Threesome Oct 15, 2007
- E11 Turn the Page Oct 22, 2007
- E12 The Last Waltz Oct 29, 2007
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Slip of the Tongue Sep 28, 2008
- E2 The Great Ashby Oct 5, 2008
- E3 No Way to Treat a Lady Oct 12, 2008
- E4 The Raw & the Cooked Oct 19, 2008
- E5 Vaginatown Oct 26, 2008
- E6 Coke Dick & the First Kick Nov 2, 2008
- E7 In a Lonely Place Nov 9, 2008
- E8 Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills Nov 16, 2008
- E9 La Ronde Nov 23, 2008
- E10 In Utero Nov 30, 2008
- E11 Blues from Laurel Canyon Dec 7, 2008
- E12 La Petite Mort Dec 14, 2008
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Wish You Were Here Sep 27, 2009
- E2 The Land of Rape and Honey Oct 4, 2009
- E3 Verities & Balderdash Oct 11, 2009
- E4 Zoso Oct 18, 2009
- E5 Slow Happy Boys Oct 25, 2009
- E6 Glass Houses Nov 1, 2009
- E7 So Here's the Thing... Nov 8, 2009
- E8 The Apartment Nov 15, 2009
- E9 Mr. Bad Example Nov 22, 2009
- E10 Dogtown Nov 29, 2009
- E11 Comings & Goings Dec 6, 2009
- E12 Mia Culpa Dec 13, 2009
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Exile on Main St. Jan 9, 2011
- E2 Suicide Solution Jan 16, 2011
- E3 Home Sweet Home Jan 23, 2011
- E4 Monkey Business Jan 30, 2011
- E5 Freeze-Frame Feb 6, 2011
- E6 Lawyers, Guns and Money Feb 13, 2011
- E7 The Recused Feb 20, 2011
- E8 Lights, Camera, Asshole Feb 27, 2011
- E9 Another Perfect Day Mar 6, 2011
- E10 The Trial Mar 13, 2011
- E11 The Last Supper Mar 20, 2011
- E12 ...And Justice for All Mar 27, 2011
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 JFK to LAX Jan 8, 2012
- E2 The Way of the Fist Jan 15, 2012
- E3 Boys & Girls Jan 22, 2012
- E4 Waiting for the Miracle Jan 29, 2012
- E5 The Ride-Along Feb 5, 2012
- E6 Love Song Feb 12, 2012
- E7 Here I Go Again Feb 19, 2012
- E8 Raw Mar 4, 2012
- E9 At the Movies Mar 11, 2012
- E10 Perverts & Whores Mar 18, 2012
- E11 The Party Mar 25, 2012
- E12 Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be Apr 1, 2012
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows a self-loathing writer who tries to mend relationships with his daughter and her mother.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Tom Kapinos.
When did the show air?
It originally aired on Showtime from August 13, 2007, to June 29, 2014.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of seven seasons and 84 episodes.
Who stars in the series?
The show stars David Duchovny, Natascha McElhone, Evan Handler, and Pamela Adlon.