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Californication

2007 – 2014Show7 seasons84 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic647.8Rotten Tomatoes57%78%

A sensual, melancholic comedy series about everyday modern life and show business, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · comfort watch

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 84 episodes · best: S3E8 "The Apartment" 9.3

Episodes

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7.7
7.5
7.5

Story

He's in way too deep.

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.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Showbiz Satire
  • Literary Wit & Wordplay
  • Complex Father-Son Dynamics
  • Mood-Driven Melancholy
  • Eclectic Indie Soundtrack
  • Self-Destructive Genius
  • Los Angeles Noir Romance
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Adult Dramedy
  • Existential Crisis

Cast

24 of 269 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Von Ancken, Adam Bernstein, John Dahl
Written by
Tom Kapinos, Daisy Gardner, Matt Patterson
Produced by
John H. Radulovic, Melanie Greene, Lou Fusaro
Music by
Tyler Bates, Tree Adams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 13, 2007 · June 29, 2014 · Ended

First aired
August 13, 2007
Last aired
June 29, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 84 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Butt-Monkey, Nipple and Dimed, Like Mother, Like Daughter +9

  • Butt-Monkey
  • Nipple and Dimed
  • Like Mother, Like Daughter
  • Aborted Arc
  • Totally 18
  • Happier Times Montage
  • Speed Sex
  • Cringe Comedy
  • You Just Told Me
  • Everybody Has Lots of Sex
  • Hollywood Law
  • Seduction-Proof Marriage

12 of 127 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Californication?"

Questions about Californication

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Californication?

fuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

In the United States, Californication streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Californication worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (61).

Which season of Californication is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Seasons 6 and 7 are the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is The Apartment (season 3, episode 8) at 9.3, and the lowest is Faith, Hope, Love (season 7, episode 9) at 6.8.

How long does it take to watch Californication?

39 h

About 39 hours: 84 episodes in 7 seasons of about 28 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2014.

Will Californication make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is Californication plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Californication use?

Butt-MonkeyNipple and DimedLike Mother, Like DaughterAborted ArcTotally 18Happier Times MontageSpeed SexCringe ComedyYou Just Told MeEverybody Has Lots of SexHollywood LawSeduction-Proof Marriageand 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 tropes for it, including Butt-Monkey, Nipple and Dimed, and Like Mother, Like Daughter.