abstract:Californication is an American comedy-drama television series created by Tom Kapinos. The show debuted on Showtime on August 13, 2007 and follows Hank Moody (David Duchovny), who is a troubled novelist who moves to California and suffers from writer's block which complicates his relationships with his longtime girlfriend Karen (Natascha McElhone) and daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin).
The Chili Peppers won awards for Pushing the Envelope and Must-Have Album, for Californication, while Bon Jovi walked off with the award for Best Video.
To date, series like Weeds, Dexter and Californication have helped the network cut through in a crowded television environment and attract more than 18 million subscribers.