Ep 2. Hell-A-Woman

Hank Moody is back and he's still trying to find his way through his complicated life. In this episode, titled "Hell-A-Woman," Hank is back in Los Angeles after spending some time in New York City. He's living with his agent Charlie, who is also his best friend. The two of them are trying to come up with a plan to get Hank's career back on track.

The episode opens with a scene of Hank and Charlie trying to pitch an idea for a new TV show to a group of executives. The executives seem interested at first, but as Hank and Charlie continue to pitch their idea, they start to lose interest. It becomes clear that Hank is struggling to find his voice and his confidence.

Meanwhile, Hank's ex-girlfriend Karen has started dating a new man named Bill. Hank is clearly still in love with Karen, but he's trying to keep his distance.

Hank's life takes another unexpected turn when he meets a woman named Mia. Mia is a 16-year-old girl who has a passion for writing. She approaches Hank at a bookstore and asks him to read her work. Hank is impressed with her writing and agrees to help her.

As Hank spends more time with Mia, it becomes clear that she is interested in him romantically. Hank is initially hesitant to get involved with her, but eventually gives in to his desires.

The rest of the episode follows Hank as he tries to balance his romantic feelings for Mia with his complicated relationships with Karen and Charlie. He also continues to work on his writing, hoping to come up with a great new idea for a TV show.

Overall, "Hell-A-Woman" is a thought-provoking and entertaining episode of Californication. It explores the complex relationships that Hank has with the people in his life and offers a glimpse into the struggles he faces as a writer and a person. With great writing, compelling characters, and strong performances from the cast, it's a must-watch for fans of the show.