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Californication: Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be

Hank discovers the bartender at a local watering hole is his late friend Lew Ashby and wonders if he's in Hell. Richard makes a startling announcement about Hank and Karen. Hank tries to make things right with Becca, but her news about Tyler leaves him stunned. On the set of "Santa Monica Cop," Sam's jealousy and fondness for firearms give Charlie an opportunity to show how much he loves his best friend and number-one client; Hank's arsonist ex-girlfriend surprises him with a way for them to be together forever.

Source: Showtime


8.7/10 (7 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 5x12
Airdate: Sunday April 01st, 2012

Director: Adam Bernstein
Writer: Tom Kapinos


Guest Stars
Meagan GoodMeagan Good
As Kali
Recurring
Jason BegheJason Beghe
As Richard Bates
Recurring
Stephen TobolowskyStephen Tobolowsky
As Stu Baggs
Recurring
Scott M. FosterScott M. Foster
As Tyler Stevens
Recurring
Jonathan KasdanJonathan Kasdan
As Director
Recurring
Camilla LuddingtonCamilla Luddington
As Lizzie
Recurring
Natalie ZeaNatalie Zea
As Carrie
Recurring
RZARZA
As Samurai Apocalypse
Recurring
Callum Keith RennieCallum Keith Rennie
As Lew Ashby
Recurring

Co-Guest Stars
Quin BaronQuin Baron
As Stuart Runkle
Recurring
Reed BaronReed Baron
As Stuart Runkle
Recurring
Ana ReyAna Rey
As Irma
Recurring
Mike GainesMike Gaines
As Partner
Main Cast
David DuchovnyDavid Duchovny
As Hank Moody
Natascha McElhoneNatascha McElhone
As Karen Van Der Beek
Pamela AdlonPamela Adlon
As Marcy Runkle
Madeleine MartinMadeleine Martin
As Becca Moody
Evan HandlerEvan Handler
As Charlie Runkle

Recap

The episode begins with a dream sequence featuring Hank’s old pal, Lew Ashby. It’s a dark, red bar supposed to represent hell from the look of things, and apparently this is where Hank imagines himself ending up, for all the deeds he has done. Back in the real world, Hank arrives at Karen and Bates’ house to make sure Bates, comes clean with Karen, about all he has done recently, as he feels it’s only fair that Karen know about all his exploits. Bates tells Karen that he needs to be free and that he is not capable of staying married, a fact he has discovered after his recent exploits, and the two are equally relieved from the looks of it, Bates with having come clean, and gotten rid of his guilt and with Karen no more feeling guilty about still harboring feelings for Hank. ..

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Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Led ZeppelinDazed & ConfusedStart of episode


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