Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening

ENDED3 Seasons55 Episodes6.6
NetworkShowtime
First AiredAug 1, 1998
Last AiredFeb 15, 2001
GenreComedy
Runtime30 min
Created ByClaudia Lonow

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
Sherilyn Fenn
Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank
Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Trudy Frank
Jonathan Penner
Jonathan Penner
Dave Parelli
Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles
Marcus Adams

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 55 episodes

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E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
E5
E5Truth Don't Fail Me Now
Jul 20, 200030m
Billie wonders if she should tell Dave that she slept with Marcus.
E6
E6Me, Myself, and I
Jul 27, 200030m
Billie and Dave hit a rough patch after her affair with Marcus is revealed.
E7
E7Judging Billie
Aug 3, 200030m
At jury duty, the other jurors try to get Billie removed. Marcus faces a lawsuit and an assault charge.
E8
E8How Was Your Date?
Aug 10, 200030m
Marcus asks Billie out. Dave becomes attracted to Raquel.
E9
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 after 3 seasons. 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.

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