Californication - S02E01: Slip of the Tongue

It feels awesome to have Californication back, and this episode does not disappoint. In fact, I think it is one of the best, if not the very best episode so far.

Tom Kapinos pens the season opener and David Duchovny directs - and does a fine job, as he did when he did a few episodes during The X-Files. We are tricked for a second into believing Hank and Karen getting back together was a dream, and that the wedding has not yet taken place, but we are quickly relieved of our anxiety when Karen wakes Hank up. In an interview, creator Tom Kapinos (Dawson's Creek) asks that in movies the guy gets the girl and they drive off into the sunset - but what happens after that? Apparently, that question will be answered throughout the next four episodes.

I'm not going to spoil too much - just that the gang head to an LA party, and there is a case of mistaken identity, followed by a run in with the law. Oh, and an appearance from renowned dickhead Pete Wentz. Tom Kapinos truly smashes him with words.

I really fucking love the dialogue on Californication. I loved it on Dawson's Creek too. This episode has some of the wittiest and funniest dialogue of the season. The actress who plays Becca is still as wooden as a block of wood, but as usual the rest of the cast's delivery is spot-on. Oh, and good luck to David in rehab, I hear from Tom Kapinos he is making a recovery.