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Season 5 – Californication

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David Duchovny returns to series television in this adult sitcom as Hank Moody, an alcoholic, womanizing novelist struggling to help raise his precocious daughter, Becca, while still yearning for his sophisticated ex, Karen. Also featured in the show are Hank's agent, Charlie, and his one-time wife, Marcy.
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Californication — Season 5

Critics Reviews

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Ben Travers PopMatters Dec 17, 2013
5/10
Season five was thankfully lighter fare, but the writers again felt compelled to throw in an unexpected and unwelcome curve right before the buzzer sounded. Some may still be waiting in anticipation, but I'm sick of waiting in dread. Go to Full Review Kenny Herzog AV Club Jan 8, 2012
B-
That's the great pleasure of Californication. It's never stayed grounded for very long, even within single exchanges or encounters, let alone entire episodes. Go to Full Review Jonathan Pacheco Slant Magazine Jan 8, 2012
2/4
Kapinos's resolve to find a fresh approach for Californication wherever it may be sacrifices some of the show's consistent strengths, such as Hank and Charlie's brotherly relationship. Go to Full Review Matt Joseph We Got This Covered Oct 11, 2018
Californication has never been one for superb writing and compelling plots but still, this is the loosest storyline we've seen out of any season. There is honestly nothing going on, aside from random shenanigans and hi-jinxes. Go to Full Review Chris O'Hara TV Fanatic Apr 1, 2012
2.5/5
It seems fitting that the show's production company is Aggressive Mediocrity Inc. because that's exactly what Californication is headed toward unless something is done to breathe life back into this series. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Sergen B. @KSS1521 Aug 23, 2025 I hate it when good shows have a weak final season… See more enlightened d @RT57035407 Nov 22, 2020 This is when the show started getting bad. The fifth season has its moments, but the story arc of the first through fourth seasons will not be beat. See more Jun 23, 2018 This show should have ended a long time ago. See more Aug 31, 2016 Doesn't feel like Californication. Feels like Hank is surrounded by a sea of crap that even he doesn't wanna stay by! Except Charlie and Karen are still great, as always. This is the worst and most consistent season, and a little weird. See more Apr 17, 2015 Pretty good, comparable to 1 and 2. See more Read all reviews
Californication — Season 5

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Cast & Crew

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Tom Kapinos

Creator

Bart Freundlich

Director

Michael Weaver

Director

Helen Hunt

Director

Millicent Shelton

Director

Eric Stoltz

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 8, 2012 JFK to LAX Hank is living in New York but looking for a way to leave after his latest breakup. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2012 The Way of the Fist Sam drags Hank to meet with director Peter Berg when Hank passes on writing a new movie. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 22, 2012 Boys & Girls Hank's attempts to leave New York are thwarted when he's asked to show a night on the town to Kali. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2012 Waiting for the Miracle Hank is forced to invite ex-girlfriend and arsonist, Carrie, to a dinner party. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 5, 2012 The Ride-Along Charlie and Hank join Samurai Apocalypse for a ride-along with the Santa Monica Police Department. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2012 Love Song Samurai Apocalypse wants Hank's help writing a new song, and it takes Hank back in time. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 19, 2012 Here I Go Again Drunken Richard Bates arrives and interrupts Hank's attempts to reconnect with Karen. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 4, 2012 Raw Hank agrees to read Becca's boyfriend's screenplay and finds out that it references Becca. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 11, 2012 At the Movies Hank has a run-in with the female star the first day on the set. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 18, 2012 Perverts & Whores Hank searches for a new agent and stays with Karen and Becca. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 25, 2012 The Party Lizzie lures Hank to Runkle Manor; Hank's family and friends await him. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 1, 2012 Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be Hank has a bizarre trip to a local bar; Hank wants to repair his relationship with Becca; things get out of hand on the set. Details

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Californication — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Bart Freundlich, Michael Weaver, Helen Hunt, Millicent Shelton, Eric Stoltz
Creator
Tom Kapinos
Executive Producer
David Duchovny, Tom Kapinos
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 8, 2012
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