I enjoyed your post very much, and think the first two comments "missed the mark", or at least missed your point. I chuckled at Beaverlick, and nowhere did I see you refer to Becca as busty or that Charlie's attempted rape caper was entirely selfless!
While I didn't think this was one of the better episodes, I agree with Prhime's remarks about it setting up the upcoming threads nicely.
Plus, any shortcomings were more than made up for with Hank's swipe at Twilight!

--I do want to thank you though for writing about the show. was a little worried TVSquad was stearing clear of the show again.

Agreed with the above comment.

I think you missed out on one key area of the show - Hanks crumbling relationship with Becca. The one woman who he truly cares for in all ends of the world. You could see the pain he felt when she said he hates him and his only reaction was to dumbly repeat what she said rather than his usual quick and on point wit.

Also - "...the only woman who can't stand her, his teenage daughter Becca. " I believe Hank is a male.

Also, also - is she really busty? i beg to differ

My short/cliff-note review:
This episode continues on the fantastical voyage that Hank thought he set out on. You see him trying to balance the chaos that is no fully revealed to be a life he both picked and is stuck in as he wants to enjoy having Becca live there but ultimately has to just deal with the situation and her. He ultimately has issues with the women he cares about and seemingly manages to win and lose them in a heartbeat.

You notice moments of his maturity when he drops off Jackie but decides to pass on it - "bad habit" to head home to his daughter. The writing is on the wall, bed and paintings that there will be at least two movies made between the two.

Oh Charlie. You see him also living in this fantasy world with Marcy due to the fact they live together, which means they are going to get back together in his mind. - ultimately i think this will be the case but let us revisit in the mid section of the season. The look on Charlie's face when he opens the door to his nubian brother as Marcy leaves on her date sums it all up. Charlie is back to his lonely horn-dogging but this time focus is on Marcy as he tries in every way to please and get back with Marcy - including trying to re-enact the fantasy that all woman have (according to Sue). Marcy blows him off but he wants her. Charlie blows Sue off but she wants him. Does that mean we can ex charlie and see a Marcy and Sue romp...nah but why not use that logic math.

Becca- what more to say than she is simply following the footsteps unknowinlgy laid out by dad.

Sue - probably one of the best characters added to the show. Can't wait to see more interactions with her and Hank. Sue's addition also gives Charlie the closest thing to another "momement" -as she is a female Hank. Spewing and speaking whatever comes to mind without a filter and knowing she will get what she wants.

I saw this episode as more of a strung together set of "on this season of Californication" shorts because you say the seeding of what will happen and play out throughout this season rather than any detailed storylines. The writers did a solid job of setting up the next set of threads that will play-out through the season as Hank has lined up 2 plays with Jackie throwing one his way and Ed wishing from the sidelines. Hank having to work to keep his relationship with Becca off the rocks or lose her to the same wagon he is riding (and driving at times).

The "have you ever been punched in the face" question instantly brought a flash back to last season.

This post really misses the mark. First, there are some seriously nonsensical grammatical/editing errors, especially in the paragraph with the pointless Senate references. Second, the "Beaverlick, KY" joke is puerile beyond description, and ridiculously unfunny. Third, the analysis of the episode is lacking. Anyone who sees the scene where Runkle puts the pantyhose on his head and thinks that it's an entirely selfless act either just didn't understand what they were seeing, or is a sociopath in need of some serious help.