Californication: Season 2
In the second season of Californication, Hank and Karen finally rekindle their long-lost romance, but their road to love faces a major obstacle when Hank takes a new job as a biography writer for a legendary music producer. This new position plunges him waist-deep into sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Meanwhile, his daughter Becca is growing up very quickly, and best friend and agent Charlie and his wife Marcy are work
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Novelist Hank Moody struggles to help raise his daughter while carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend Karen.
- Hank exhibits an obsession with honesty alongside self-destructive behavior that affects his career.
- Charlie is Hank's best friend and agent, and is married to Marcy.
- Charlie and Marcy are working through the fallout from an affair that occurred during the previous season.
Season overview
In the second season of Californication, Hank and Karen finally rekindle their long-lost romance, but their road to love faces a major obstacle when Hank takes a new job as a biography writer for a legendary music producer. This new position plunges him waist-deep into sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Meanwhile, his daughter Becca is growing up very quickly, and best friend and agent Charlie and his wife Marcy are working through the fallout from an affair from the previous season. Additionally, Hank's newest book has become a huge hit for someone else who stole the manuscript from him and is basking in unearned fame. Despite these challenges, Hank continues navigating his life in the city.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Slip of the Tongue
Sep 28, 2008 · 28 min
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 reque
The Great Ashby
Oct 5, 2008 · 28 min
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 fire
No Way to Treat a Lady
Oct 12, 2008 · 28 min
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
The Raw & the Cooked
Oct 19, 2008 · 28 min
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 un
Vaginatown
Oct 26, 2008 · 28 min
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 e
Coke Dick & the First Kick
Nov 2, 2008 · 28 min
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
In a Lonely Place
Nov 9, 2008 · 28 min
Hank attempts to find a love interest for Becca's teacher. Charlie uncovers Marcy's secret which could have fatal effects on their finances.
Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Nov 16, 2008 · 28 min
Hank tries to get the truth about Ashby; Karen confronts the record producer; Marcy detoxes at her mother's house; Charlie succumbs to temptation.
La Ronde
Nov 23, 2008 · 28 min
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
In Utero
Nov 30, 2008 · 28 min
Hank awaits test results and reflects on his early days with Karen; Charlie begs Daisy to move out.
Blues from Laurel Canyon
Dec 7, 2008 · 28 min
Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book. Becca is devastated to catch Damien cheating on her.
La Petite Mort
Dec 14, 2008 · 28 min
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