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.
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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.
Season 2 episodes
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After reuniting at the end of Season One, Hank and Karen decide to pack up and head to New York. As part of the reconciliation, Hank undergoes a grueling vasectomy at Karen's request. Hank has an accident when he confuses a partygoer for Karen. Hank gets arrested for driving under the influence and assaulting an officer.
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Directed by David DuchovnyWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Angus Macfadyen, Michelle Lombardo, Pete Wentz, Sheri Moon Zombie, Paula Marshall, Brian Posehn, David Fabrizio, Ossie Mair
Hank finds himself in jail after assaulting a mouthy police officer. Karen, still upset at Hank for his accident at the party, refuses to bail him out. Meanwhile, Charlie gets fired after his former assistant, Dani, plays the agency president a montage of Charlie’s self-pleasuring office sessions.
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Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Rachel Miner, Carla Gallo, Samantha Maloney, Paula Marshall, Paul Rae, Alexis Arquette, Billy Mayo, David Haley
Charlie wants to help Daisy with her porn career, while Hanks starts writing Lew Ashby's biography. Becca has her first day at a private school, while Karen meets Sonja and Julian again.
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Directed by John DahlWritten by Gina FattoreGuest stars Angus Macfadyen, Carla Gallo, Judy Greer, Paula Marshall, Ezra Miller, Colin Malone, Jules Theodore, Paul Zies
Hank proposes to Karen right before a dinner party, to which Mia, Charlie, Marcy, Lew Ashby, Sonja and Julian are invited. Drugs and special circumstances turn the evening in an unexpected direction.
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Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Angus Macfadyen, Paula Marshall, Ezra Miller, Zita Vass
In order to distract Hank from his heartbreak, Ashby arranges a sex session with popular, yet incredibly annoying, celebrity chef, Chloe Metz. Charlie takes on a new client who’s eager to land the lead in a porn film called Vaginatown. Charlie meets with the film’s director and secures her the part, but only after investing $100,000 of his own savings.
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Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by Jay DyerGuest stars Carla Gallo, Hal Ozsan, Samantha Maloney, Meredith Monroe, Ida Darvish, Marcus D. Spencer, Jonathan Goldstein
Hank decides to seek out Lew Ashby’s long lost love, Janie Jones. Hank accidentally walks in on Julian going at it with a rocker chick he’s “mentoring”. Mia spends the day trailed by Rolling Stone reporter Annika Staley. The Runkle residence is transformed into the set of Vaginatown.
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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Gina Fattore, Gabriel RothGuest stars Rachel Miner, Angus Macfadyen, Carla Gallo, Hal Ozsan, Paula Marshall, Michaela Watkins, Carly Pope, Mädchen Amick
Hank attempts to find a love interest for Becca's teacher. Charlie uncovers Marcy's secret which could have fatal effects on their finances.
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Directed by Jake KasdanWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Carla Gallo, Mädchen Amick, Ezra Miller, Colin Malone, Justine Bateman, Tehmina Sunny, Marcus D. Spencer
Hank turns down an offer of sex which is unthinkable (for him). Karen gives in to Ashby's asking and agrees to date him. Charlie and Daisy have a bonding moment over the film Dirty Dancing, while Marcy is still in rehab.
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Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Gina FattoreGuest stars Angus Macfadyen, Lili Haydn, Carla Gallo, Samantha Maloney, Paula Marshall, Mädchen Amick, Stephen Hale, Byron Thames
Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book. Becca is devastated to catch Damien cheating on her.
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Directed by Michael LehmannWritten by Gina FattoreGuest stars Rachel Miner, Carla Gallo, Hal Ozsan, Carly Pope, Mädchen Amick, Ezra Miller, Cristin Michele, Jack Chevanty
Hank completes his biography of Ashby. Charlie is reduced to working at a car dealership. Sonja gives birth. Karen accepts a job offer back home in New York, forcing Hank and Becca to make painful choices.
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Directed by Bart FreundlichWritten by Tom KapinosGuest stars Angus Macfadyen, Michelle Lombardo, Carla Gallo, Paula Marshall, Ezra Miller, Nick Steele, Nicholas Massouh, Lordan Napoli
