This season, Hank and Karen will finally rekindle their long-lost romance. But their road to love will hit a major snag when Hank's new job as biography writer for a legendary music producer lands him waist-deep in his three favorite vices — sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Meanwhile, daughter Becca is growing up way too fast; best friend and agent Charlie and wife Marcy are working through the fallout from last season's affair; and Hank's newest book is a huge hit — for someone else, who stole the manuscript from him and is basking in her newfound, totally unearned fame. But nothing gets good old Hank down for long — it's all just another day in the city for our favorite hedonistic scribe.
Episodes
E1
1. Slip of the Tongue
7.0
September 28, 2008
28 min
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.
Angus Macfadyen, Michelle Lombardo, Pete Wentz, Sheri Moon Zombie, Paula Marshall
E2
2. The Great Ashby
7.3
October 5, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Rachel Miner, Carla Gallo, Samantha Maloney, Paula Marshall, Paul Rae
E3
3. No Way to Treat a Lady
7.5
October 12, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Angus Macfadyen, Carla Gallo, Judy Greer, Paula Marshall, Ezra Miller
E4
4. The Raw & the Cooked
8.0
October 19, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Angus Macfadyen, Paula Marshall, Ezra Miller, Zita Vass
E5
5. Vaginatown
6.7
October 26, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Carla Gallo, Hal Ozsan, Samantha Maloney, Meredith Monroe, Ida Darvish
E6
6. Coke Dick & the First Kick
7.5
November 2, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Rachel Miner, Angus Macfadyen, Carla Gallo, Hal Ozsan, Paula Marshall
E7
7. In a Lonely Place
7.3
November 9, 2008
28 min
Hank attempts to find a love interest for Becca's teacher. Charlie uncovers Marcy's secret which could have fatal effects on their finances.
Guest Stars:
Carla Gallo, Mädchen Amick, Ezra Miller, Colin Malone, Justine Bateman
E8
8. Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills
7.4
November 16, 2008
28 min
Hank tries to get the truth about Ashby; Karen confronts the record producer; Marcy detoxes at her mother's house; Charlie succumbs to temptation.
Guest Stars:
Paola Turbay, Carla Gallo, Michaela Watkins, Mädchen Amick, Vincent Angell
E9
9. La Ronde
7.1
November 23, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Angus Macfadyen, Lili Haydn, Carla Gallo, Samantha Maloney, Paula Marshall
E10
10. In Utero
7.5
November 30, 2008
28 min
Hank awaits test results and reflects on his early days with Karen; Charlie begs Daisy to move out.
Guest Stars:
Carla Gallo, Bryan Howard, Brittany Howe, Paul Lieber
E11
11. Blues from Laurel Canyon
7.8
December 7, 2008
28 min
Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book. Becca is devastated to catch Damien cheating on her.
Guest Stars:
Rachel Miner, Carla Gallo, Hal Ozsan, Carly Pope, Mädchen Amick
E12
12. La Petite Mort
8.0
December 14, 2008
28 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Angus Macfadyen, Michelle Lombardo, Carla Gallo, Paula Marshall, Ezra Miller
