Rude Awakening 1998
What is Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 55
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 1, 1998
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Rude Awakening is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A former soap star battles sobriety while chasing a writing dream.”
- Sharp humor about addiction
- Complex character study
- Strong ensemble dynamics
- TV-MA rating limits younger viewers
- Self-destructive themes can be heavy
Watch it if you enjoy unapologetically honest comedies about recovery and personal reinvention.
The series includes adult language and depictions of alcoholism, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Naked Again Aug 1, 1998
- E2 Vagina Aug 8, 1998
- E3 Lesbians on the Moon Aug 15, 1998
- E4 Filling the Wrong Hole Aug 22, 1998
- E5 Black and Bitter Aug 29, 1998
- E6 Hello, This is Addictions Anonymous Sep 5, 1998
- E7 Don't Fuck the Stripper Sep 12, 1998
- E8 Lucky for Me Her Breast Exploded Sep 26, 1998
- E9 What Ever Happened to Billie Frank Oct 3, 1998
- E10 TV Mom Oct 17, 1998
- E11 An Embarrassment of Ritch's Oct 24, 1998
- E12 The Cheese Stands Alone Oct 31, 1998
- E13 That's Why They Call It Dope Nov 7, 1998
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Grateful Living Jun 26, 1999
- E2 One Birthday at a Time Jul 3, 1999
- E3 And Now a Word from Our Sponsor Jul 10, 1999
- E4 To Bris or Not to Bris Jul 17, 1999
- E5 The Fix Up Jul 24, 1999
- E6 Between a Rock Star and a Hard Place Jul 31, 1999
- E7 Dude Awakening Aug 7, 1999
- E8 Powerless Over the What? Aug 14, 1999
- E9 Bite Me Aug 21, 1999
- E10 Trude Awakening Aug 28, 1999
- E11 Bosses, Burglars & Back Street Babes Sep 4, 1999
- E12 1-900-BIG-SLUT Sep 11, 1999
- E13 The 35-Year Itch Sep 18, 1999
- E14 Bad Will Hunting Nov 27, 1999
- E15 Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Dec 4, 1999
- E16 Jackie Oh... Dec 11, 1999
- E17 Slackula Dec 18, 1999
- E18 On the Rocks with a Twist of Limey Feb 19, 2000
- E19 Yes Sir, That's My Baby Feb 26, 2000
- E20 Star 80 Proof Mar 4, 2000
- E21 Full House Mar 11, 2000
- E22 Plastered Mar 18, 2000
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 If I Could See Me Now (1) Jun 29, 2000
- E2 If I Could See Me Now (2) Jun 29, 2000
- E3 To Love and to Serve Jul 6, 2000
- E4 Relation-slips Jul 13, 2000
- E5 Truth Don't Fail Me Now Jul 20, 2000
- E6 Me, Myself, and I Jul 27, 2000
- E7 Judging Billie Aug 3, 2000
- E8 How Was Your Date? Aug 10, 2000
- E9 Do the Right Thing Aug 17, 2000
- E10 The Casting Ouch Aug 24, 2000
- E11 Three Men in a Womb Aug 31, 2000
- E12 All's Well That Amends Well Sep 7, 2000
- E13 Telltale Heart Sep 14, 2000
- E14 Throw Mama from the Apartment Jan 4, 2001
- E15 Ode to Billie and Joe Jan 11, 2001
- E16 Kiss, Kiss, Kiss... Jan 18, 2001
- E17 Duck Jan 25, 2001
- E18 Blessings and Dead Guys Feb 1, 2001
- E19 Dawg Daze Afternoon Feb 8, 2001
- E20 Altar Ego Feb 15, 2001
Frequently asked questions
What was Billie Frank’s profession before she tried to get sober?
She was an unemployed alcoholic ex‑soap‑opera actress.
What is Billie’s primary personal goal in the series?
She tries to stay sober and become a writer.
Who are the key people influencing Billie’s journey?
Members of Alcoholics Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother Trudy.
What genre best describes the show?
It is a comedy with mature themes.
What rating does the series carry?
The series is rated TV‑MA, indicating content for mature audiences.