S1
E2

S1:E1 Pilot Episode

Original Air Date: Aug 13, 2007

In the Season 1 premiere, Hank is dismayed when he sees the film version of his acclaimed novel, agrees to a blind date arranged by his agent that goes horribly awry, and learns that his ex-girlfriend Karen is engaged to another man.
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Sneak Peek: Are You Insane

Preview Scene (1:08)

Sneak Peek: Are You Insane

Sneak Peek: I Have Sinned

Preview Scene (1:17)

Sneak Peek: I Have Sinned

Sneak Peek: God Hates Us All

Preview Scene

Sneak Peek: God Hates Us All
Cast
David Duchovny
Hank Moody
Natascha McElhone
Karen van der Beek
Madeleine Martin
Becca Moody
Madeline Zima
Mia Lewis
Evan Handler
Charlie Runkle
Pamela Adlon
Marcy Runkle
Amy Price-Francis
Meredith
Miichele Nordin
Nun/Heather
Camille Langfield
Sandy Carr
Written by
Tom Kapinos
Created by
Tom Kapinos
Directed by
Stephen Hopkins
Rating
TVMA
Showtime Advisories
Graphic Language, Adult Content, Nudity, Mild Violence
Music from this episode
You Can't Always Get What You Want
The Rolling Stones
Pushin' On
Quantic Soul Orchestra
A Beira Mar
Ive Mendes
Mojo
Peepin' Tom
Rocket Man
My Morning Jacket

7 Seasons, 84 Episodes

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  • Season 7

    One of Hank's beautiful exes turns up with a big surprise that rocks his world, but ultimately his heart remains with Karen; Charlie and Marcy have financial woes, until Stu steps in with an offer that might be too good to refuse.

    Season 7

  • Season 6

    Hank collaborates on a musical with a rock star while taking up with his beautiful muse; Charlie and Stu compete for Marcy; Marcy falls under the spell of a radical feminist; Becca drops out of college to become a writer.

    Season 6

  • Season 5

    Hank writes the screenplay for a violent rap star and gets into hot water with his beautiful but dangerous girlfriend; Charlie dates his son's nanny; Karen's marriage deteriorates due to Bates' drinking.

    Season 5

  • Season 4

    Hank's literary sex scandal has caused a sensation, even as he prepares to defend himself in court and tries to get Karen and Becca to speak to him, and a movie based on his stolen book begins production.

    Season 4

  • Season 3

    Hank becomes a college writing professor and immediately gets romantically involved with a student, a fellow teacher and the dean's wife; Karen takes a job back in New York, leaving Becca with Hank; Charlie is seduced by his new boss.

    Season 3

  • Season 2

    Hank ghost writes the memoirs of a rock and roll legend while trying to reconcile with Karen; Becca's heart is broken by her first love; Charlie tries to enter the porn industry; Marcy goes to rehab for an addiction.

    Season 2

  • Season 1

    Hank is shocked that Karen is engaged and ponders his career trajectory from respected novelist to screenwriter to blogger; Charlie's fling with an assistant has dire marital consequences; a sexy teen steals something from Hank.

    Season 1
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