Rude Awakening

Name: Rude Awakening
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1998-08-01
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner, Mario Van Peebles

ENDED3 Seasons55 Episodes★ 6.6

Rude Awakening is a comedy series on Showtime that ran from 1998 to 2001, ending after 3 seasons and 55 episodes.

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NetworkShowtime

First AiredAug 1, 1998

Last AiredFeb 15, 2001

GenreComedy

Runtime30 min

Created ByClaudia Lonow

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionMandalay Television, Lionsgate Television, Columbia TriStar Television

Unemployed alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress Billie Frank tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits; her relationships with other members of Addictions Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother Trudy are explored.

Cast

Sherilyn Fenn

Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank

Lynn Redgrave

Trudy Frank

Jonathan Penner

Dave Parelli

Mario Van Peebles

Marcus Adams

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 55 episodes

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E1If I Could See Me Now (1)

Jun 29, 200030m

Now unemployed, Billie spends her days drinking and doing cocaine with Maureen. When she finds herself in need of cash to pay her overdue electric bill, no one – not even her mother – will assist unless she seeks help. Meanwhile, Dave invites his friend Marcus to stay with him after his wife kicks him out.

E2If I Could See Me Now (2)

Jun 29, 200030m

Billie is served an eviction notice and Maureen has an idea. But what Maureen has in mind could result in something even worse, which leads Billie to rock bottom and ready to admit she has a problem.

E3To Love and to Serve

Jul 6, 200030m

Billie, now recovering, gets a job with Trudy's lawyer boyfriend. Her first task is to serve Marcus divorce papers.

E4Relation-slips

Jul 13, 200030m

Billie tries to figure out her relationship with Dave. Marcus tries to lose himself in his work after being served.

E5Truth Don't Fail Me Now

Jul 20, 200030m

Billie wonders if she should tell Dave that she slept with Marcus.

E6Me, Myself, and I

Jul 27, 200030m

Billie and Dave hit a rough patch after her affair with Marcus is revealed.

E7Judging Billie

Aug 3, 200030m

At jury duty, the other jurors try to get Billie removed. Marcus faces a lawsuit and an assault charge.

E8How Was Your Date?

Aug 10, 200030m

Marcus asks Billie out. Dave becomes attracted to Raquel.

E9Do the Right Thing

Aug 17, 200030m

Marcus feels excluded from Billie's life, so she invites him to an AA meeting. Billie has a difficult time with her new responsibilities as the AA group secretary.

E10

E10The Casting Ouch

Aug 24, 200030m

Billie learns that Marcus has an interview with a prominent director and tries to set up a meeting of her own. Clark wants to hold AA at Dave's restaurant.

E11

E11Three Men in a Womb

Aug 31, 200030m

Clark and Henry ask Billie to carry their baby, but Marcus doesn't agree. Dave suffers from chronic tiredness since dating a female athlete who beats him soundly at every sport they try.

E12

E12All's Well That Amends Well

Sep 7, 200030m

Dave and Marcus attend a party at the Perfect 10 mansion without telling Billie and Raquel. Invitation-less Billie and Raquel hatch a plan to get even. Meanwhile, Nobby Clegg makes amends with a playmate.

E13

E13Telltale Heart

Sep 14, 200030m

Trudy enters the hospital for plastic surgery, but the doctor refuses to do the operation because her alcoholism has led to a life-threatening heart condition. Martin tells Billie he is leaving Trudy.

E14

E14Throw Mama from the Apartment

Jan 4, 200130m

Trudy moves in with Billie in an effort to adopt a more sober lifestyle. Dave and Marcus shoot a video to send to Raquel in Australia.

E15

E15Ode to Billie and Joe

Jan 11, 200130m

Marcus' demanding father visits, unaware that his son is getting divorced and that he and Billie are dating. Pregnant Haley asks Dave to act as her husband at a college reunion because she doesn't want anyone to know she's a surrogate for a gay couple.

E16

E16Kiss, Kiss, Kiss...

Jan 18, 200130m

Billie gets a small role in a new film. She's attracted to her co-star, whom she has to kiss. Dave and Haley share an awkward lip-lock, while Marcus spends the night with Nancy, whose mother has just died.

E17

E17Duck

Jan 25, 200130m

Dave tries to tell Billy that Marcus is involved with Nancy again. Dave initially gives the wrong impression when he attempts to warn Billie, but things come to a head when Marcus arrives to his own surprise party with Nancy.

E18

E18Blessings and Dead Guys

Feb 1, 200130m

Billie goes on a date with movie star Jake Newman, but he dies during the date, and Billie is asked to speak at his funeral service. Dave accidentally proposes to Raquel when she tells him her VISA has expired.

E19

E19Dawg Daze Afternoon

Feb 8, 200130m

Dave is caught up in a jewelry store robbery with Billie on the day of his bachelor party while shopping for a wedding ring for Raquel. Trudy wakes up in the arms of a handsome man who turns out to be an expensive gigolo.

E20

E20Altar Ego

Feb 15, 200130m

Billie takes extreme measures to prevent Dave from marrying Raquel, including seeking out a medicine woman to place a curse on the ceremony. Marcus and Nancy reconcile.

About Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening is a comedy series on Showtime. The show first aired on Aug 1, 1998 and currently has 3 seasons and 55 episodes. Rude Awakening has ended. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 5 votes. The cast includes Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner, Mario Van Peebles. Created by Claudia Lonow.