Californication

In the series 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 and love of his life, Karen, is engaged to another man.

The fiercely apolitical Hank is dragged to an environmental fundraiser at Charlie's agency, where he briefly displays his gallant side to both Meredith and Karen, and inadvertently discovers his agent's dirty little assistant secret.

A point of modern linguistic style comes between Meredith and Hank, who also guest-lectures at Mia's creative writing class; Becca and Karen both have a crush on a cool guitar teacher but Mia breaks both their hearts.

Hank makes peace with his archenemy, Todd, and lands Karen a designing gig in the process, but a dilemma with Mia interrupts their temporary domestic bliss; Charlie attempts a disastrous threesome with his wife and assistant.

A manuscript for a new novel and a royalty check from his movie inspire Hank to go on a spending spree, but his purchases don't have the desired effect on his life; Marcy drops a bombshell on Charlie.

A boxing movie turns into a mini-orgy for Hank and his new roommate Charlie, but their ecstasy soon turns to agony; Dani and Mia have a creative meeting of their own.

Bombshells start dropping on all fronts: Hank discovers Mia is peddling his book as her own, and she threatens to reveal their one-night stand if he reclaims his work; Becca tells Karen she wants to go live with her father.