Californication: ‘Glass Houses’ Preview

Chandra

Next up on Showtime’s Californication is the November 1 episode “Glass Houses.”

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Now that Karen is back in Los Angeles for a brief visit, she comes up with a scheme to have the entire family return with her to New York for a permanent move. Hank is all for the plan, but…

Becca doesn’t want to be separated from her new BFF Chelsea, with whom she gets into a spot of serious trouble later in the episode, forcing Hank and Karen into a tense confrontation with Chelsea’s parents Stacy and Felicia Koons.

Also, Karen meets sexy teacher’s assistant Jill Robinson and sexy student Jackie when she drops by Hank’s class, and Charlie gets a little help from Sue Collini in the confidence department after he hears Marcy and her youthful crush Rick Springfield going at “it.”

The two previews below for “Glass Houses” are the appropriately titled Rick Springfield (Marcy meets the man of her childhood dreams) and This Whole Arrangement (Hank and Karen discuss the Becca situation).

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: David Duchovny (Mark Seliger/Showtime)

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Californication: ‘Slow Happy Boys’ Preview

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Lucky Hank is home alone on “Slow Happy Boys,” the fresh October 25 episode of Showtime’s naughty comedy Californication.

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The extra privacy arrives when Becca heads to New York to visit Karen for an entire weekend. So, Hank uses the opportunity to play host for Mike Zlosowski (Kevin Corrigan, Fringe), aka Zloz, an old friend from Long Island.

The men begin their wild weekend with a party at the home of Sue Collini and her weird husband Dickie (King of the Hill’s Stephen Root), and Hank ends the brief vacation from his daughter by hanging out with his student Jackie. When he goes to pick Becca up from the airport later, however, he learns she hasn’t returned alone.

As for Charlie, he messes up his relationship with Marcy, which now includes sex again, when he brings up something about his ex-lover Daisy. Big mouth.

Two “Slow Happy Boys” previews follow: Master of the Oral Arts (Hank goes to the Collini party with Charlie, Marcy, and Zloz) and Wild Blue Yonder (Hank takes Becca to the airport for her trip to visit Karen). And in case anyone is wondering based on the title, the first clip does, in fact, feature a little tongue action.

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: David Duchovny (Mark Seliger/Showtime)

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Californication: ‘Zoso’ Preview

Chandra

Next up on Showtime’s Californication is the new October 18 episode “Zoso.”

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When Hank isn’t busy having sexually charged run-ins with his boss Felicia and teacher’s aide Jill…

He’s busy being torn about Becca’s new mature image makeover, which he isn’t too keen on, and trying to learn why Jackie has been absent from class, which inspires him to take Charlie along to the strip club where she works. Of course, the last ends up being a bad idea all around.

Meanwhile, Charlie and Marcy fail when they try to sell their apartment after a sudden incident drives the potential buyers away.

Watch two “Zoso” sneak peeks below: Killing Me Softly (Hank and Becca tangle while shopping) and Sell the Place (Charlie and Marcy tangle while sprucing up their apartment to show to buyers).

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: David Duchovny (Mark Seliger/Showtime)

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Californication: ‘Verities & Balderdash’ Preview

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Australia-born 1980s teen heartthrob Rick Springfield makes his big debut on Showtime’s Californication during the October 11 episode “Verities & Balderdash.”

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The former General Hospital soap-opera star spoofs himself and is set to appear in four Season Three episodes, at least one of which will give viewers an eyeful when he appears partially nude from the back. I have no idea why so many consider that a big deal — the show is called CaliFORNICATION” after all — but there you have it. You’ve been warned.

During “Verities & Balderdash,” Hank ends up comforting jilted teacher’s aide Jill (Diane Farr, Numb3rs) when he and Becca go to the annual English Department Fall Mixer hosted by Dean Koons and his wife Felicia.

Elsewhere, Becca and Chelsea chat about life, love, and psychedelic mushrooms, and Charlie and his boss Sue Collini grow “closer” after his attempt to celebrate his first signing at her agency — guest star Springfield — with Marcy fail.

Continue below for two sneak peeks at “Verities & Balderdash”: No Means No (Felicia invites Hank to the mixer) and Raw Dog the Top Shelf (Rick Springfield meets with Charlie and Sue).

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: David Duchovny (Mark Seliger/Showtime)

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‘Bored to Death’ and ‘Californication’ Renewed

Chandra

The rookie HBO sitcom Bored to Death and the junior Showtime comedy Californication both received some great news this week. After earning excellent ratings in their current in-progress seasons, their respective premium-cable networks have awarded them an additional season.

Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis/Bored to Death

Bored to Death follows in the successful footsteps of Eastbound & Down and Hung as the third new comedy to get a sophomore season from HBO this year. Look for its second run and the 12-episode fourth season of Californication to debut in 2010.

Bored to Death airs Sundays on HBO at 9:30pm ET and Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis (Newscom)

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Californication: ‘The Land of Rape and Honey’ Preview

Chandra

Gossip Girl standout Ed Westwick guest stars on “The Land of Rape and Honey,” the new October 4 episode of Showtime’s Californication.

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After lucky (or maybe not) Hank lands a teaching gig as a professor for an undergraduate creative writing course, he quickly runs into trouble (what else?) that puts him at odds with Westwick’s character, a student named Balt.

Hank offers an opinion about Balt’s work that’s way too honest for Dean Stacy Koons, and the academic forces him to rectify the situation with the student or else face losing his job.

After he gets that out of the way, Hank then drives another writing student, beautiful and talented Jackie (Eva Amurri, Friends), to her job, which isn’t at all what he expects.

Finally, poor Charlie’s nosiness about his roommate Marcy’s romantic life ends in disaster.

Two sneak peeks at “The Land of Rape and Honey” follow: Brutal Truth (student Balt reveals his feelings for Professor Hank to Professor Hank during office hours) and Nubian Brother (an unexpected guest arrives while Hank, Becca, Charlie, and Marcy are eating dinner). The first clip is a hoot.

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: David Duchovny (Mark Seliger/Showtime)

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Californication: Season Three Premiere Preview

Chandra

The 12-episode third season of Showtime’s raunchy original sitcom Californication kicks off at 10pm ET on September 27 with the premiere episode “Wish You Were Here.”

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A noteworthy treat for fans is the fact that series star David Duchovny directed the season opener, which features a slew of talented guest stars that include Jason Beghe (Cane), Embeth Davidtz (In Treatment), Diane Farr (Num3ers), Peter Gallagher (The O.C.), Kathleen Turner (Romancing the Stone), and Alicia Witt (Law & Order: Criminal Intent).

Here’s what happens: Following Karen’s departure for New York, Hank attempts to raise Becca by himself. However, he soon realizes that life isn’t easy for a single father, particularly when Becca begins rebelling against his parental authority. Even worse, Becca is now hanging out with new BFF Chelsea (Ellen Davis Woglom, Viva Laughlin), a girl who loves her some drama, drugs, and sex.

After meeting Chelsea’s straight-laced mother Felicia (Davidtz), a teacher at a local university, Hank accepts a dinner invitation against his better judgment. At the gathering, he tries to get along with Felicia’s fellow academics, including Felicia’s uptight husband Stacy Koons (Gallagher), the Dean of the university. Of course, that doesn’t work for long and Hank eventually stirs the pot a whole lot when he downs some booze with a teetotaling professor.

Elsewhere, Charlie moves back in with his pending ex-wife Marcy while they sort out the details of their divorce, and he also starts working at a talent agency owned by fading super-agent Sue Collini (Turner).

Sneak two peeks at “Wish You Were Here” in the following preview clips: All Yours Sue (introducing Charlie’s new boss Sue Collini) and Becca’s Father (when Hank meets Felicia).

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: David Duchovny (Mark Seliger/Showtime)

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Weeds: ‘All About My Mom’ Finale Preview

Chandra

The fifth-season finale of Showtime’s Weeds — the August 31 episode “All About My Mom” — is finally upon us.

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When Nancy discovers what’s in store for Esteban…

She does all that she can to protect herself and her family.

Elsewhere, Andy decides it’s time for a significant change in his life.

Dean, Doug, and Celia reach a truce of sorts.

And Silas lends a hand to Adelita, who faces a troubling medical problem.

Sneak two peeks at the season finale below: Falling (Nancy changes to formula for her baby) and Not as Magical as Esteban (Pilar gives Nancy a very odd invitation).

Weeds airs Mondays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

Photo: Mary-Louise Parker (Showtime/CBS Broadcasting Inc.)

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Nurse Jackie: ‘Health Care and Cinema’ Finale Preview

Chandra

It’s a wrap for the first, hugely successful season of Nurse Jackie with the brand-new August 24 episode “Health Care and Cinema.” And never fear if you are one of the show’s many, many fans because a second season is already ordered and in the works.

Edie Falco/Nurse Jackie

During the comedy’s first-ever finale…

Jackie finds herself torn between multiple commitments when she agrees to meet Kevin at midnight (at which time he plans to give her an unexpected new diamond ring) and to assist O’Hara in admitting the doctor’s mother after she arrives from London.

Meanwhile, the movie critic (Victor Garber of Alias and Eli Stone) finally comes out of his coma, only to realize his movie tastes have changed drastically.

And Eddie causes a scene at the hospital following a prolonged drinking stint at Kevin’s bar. If he makes good on his threats, he’ll reveal his big secret to anyone and everyone in listening range, which will surely create even more problems for Jackie.

Sneak two peeks at the final episode of the season below: Amazing Chemistry (Coop is convinced he and Jackie have “amazing chemistry” and tells her all about it) and Stripped of My Powers (depressed Zoey gets a temporary mood boost from a new patient).

Nurse Jackie airs Mondays on Showtime at 10:30pm ET.

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Weeds: ‘Glue’ Preview

Chandra

There’s just one more episode left in the current fifth season of Weeds after August 24’s “Glue.”

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It’s all about Esteban as…

Andy accompanies Nancy and Cesar during their search for him.

Also, Dean and Doug continue with their plan to get revenge on Celia.

And Silas and Shane develop a little love — or at least concern — for their new step-sister Adelita.

Check out two sneak peeks for the latest episode of Weeds below: Do Things Differently (Nancy gets her booze on after Esteban is hauled to the slammer, and then she chats with Shane) and When the Heat Is On (Celia turns to Nancy for assistance during a difficult time).

Weeds airs Mondays on Showtime at 10pm ET.

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