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Californication

2007 – 2013 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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 the seeming inability to avoid making bad decisions.

7.6(724 reviews)

48.262% popularity

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Details

First air date: Aug 13, 2007
Last air date: Jun 29, 2014
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 84
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Showtime
Creator / showrunner: Tom Kapinos
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Aggressive Mediocrity, Showtime Networks, Totally Commercial Films, And Then..., Twilight Time Films

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Keywords

californiaself-destructionchangeaddictionwriterwillpower

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2007 · 12 episodes

Novelist Hank Moody struggles to help raise his 13-year-old daughter, while carrying a torch for his ex-girlfriend Karen. His obsession with honesty and his self-destructive behavior are simultaneously destroying and enriching his career. . . all this in the city he loathes the most: Los Angeles.

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Cast

David Duchovny

Hank Moody

Natascha McElhone

Karen van der Beek

Evan Handler

Charlie Runkle

Pamela Adlon

Marcy Runkle

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.6

724 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful