Ep 9. Another Perfect Day

Hank Moody is facing yet another moral crisis in the season 4 episode 9 of Californication titled "Another Perfect Day." After contemplating his relationship with Karen and her new fiancé Ben, he seems to have come to terms with the fact that he needs to move on and let Karen go. However, things get more complicated when their daughter Becca reveals that she plans to drop out of school and move in with her boyfriend Tyler. This sends Hank into a tailspin as he realizes that his own reckless behavior and bad decisions have rubbed off on his daughter.

Meanwhile, Charlie is facing his own problems when he realizes that he's being audited by the IRS. His financial problems have come back to haunt him and he's desperate to find a way out. To make matters worse, he discovers that his wife Marcy has started seeing Stu Beggs again and this sends him into a jealous rage.

As the episode progresses, Hank tries to reconcile with Becca and convince her to stay in school, while also dealing with the fact that Karen seems to have moved on with her life and is happy with Ben. He ends up taking Becca and Tyler on a trip to a nearby college to try and show her the importance of education.

Throughout the episode, we see Hank struggling with his demons and trying to find a way to be a better father and role model to his daughter. He comes to realize that his own mistakes shouldn't define his daughter's life and that he needs to support her and guide her as best he can.

Meanwhile, Charlie's financial problems continue to mount and he's forced to make some tough decisions about his future. He ends up turning to Stu for help and the two of them come up with a plan to get out of the IRS audit.

Overall, "Another Perfect Day" is a classic episode of Californication that showcases the show's trademark wit and humor, while also dealing with some serious issues about parenting and responsibility. Hank's journey to be a better father and Charlie's financial troubles add depth and emotion to the episode, while still maintaining the show's irreverent tone. By the end of the episode, we see Hank and Becca reconnecting and Charlie finding a way to solve his problems, setting the stage for the final episodes of the season.