Rude Awakening
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Play S1 E1Unemployed 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, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner
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13 episodes
- 1. Naked AgainSoap actress-turned-writer Billie Frank confronts her problems with her addictions. She finds herself in Addictions Anonymous (AA) following a DWI accident and an embarrassing interview on a tabloid TV show.TV-MACC1 h 0 minAug 1, 1998
- 2. VaginaTrudy's contemptuous nickname for her pregnant daughter-in-law Tish is revealed. Dave drags Billie along to another AA meeting. Tish offers to help Billie by cleaning her apartment but Billie's tales of her past escapades with a woman alienate Tish.TV-MACC1 h 0 minAug 8, 1998
- 3. Lesbians on the MoonJackie and her new ex-con girlfriend move in with Billie.TV-MACC1 h 0 minAug 15, 1998
- 4. Filling the Wrong HoleBillie starts overindulging in coffee, tobacco, and shopping.TV-MACC1 h 0 minAug 22, 1998
- 5. Black and BitterBillie tries to get out of coffee duty at Addictions Anonymous.TV-MACC1 h 0 minAug 29, 1998
- 6. Hello, This is Addictions AnonymousBillie and Dave work the AA hotline.TV-MACC1 h 0 minSep 5, 1998
- 7. Don't Fuck the StripperBillie and Dave's relationship stumbles when Billie finds out Dave is sleeping with a stripper.TV-MACC1 h 0 minSep 12, 1998
- 8. Lucky for Me Her Breast ExplodedBillie regrets taking the lead in a movie when the script turns out to have gratuitous nudity. Trudy has an affair with a younger man.TV-MACC1 h 0 minSep 26, 1998
- 9. What Ever Happened to Billie FrankBillie asks Jackie to go to the birthday party her parents are throwing, and Dave plans a surprise party for Billie.TV-MACC1 h 0 minOct 3, 1998
- 10. TV MomBillie visits her TV mom Colleen Woods.TV-MACC1 h 0 minOct 17, 1998
- 11. An Embarrassment of Ritch'sOne of Billie's old flings returns, threatening her sobriety.TV-MACC1 h 0 minOct 24, 1998
- 12. The Cheese Stands AloneBillie comes down from an acid trip days before getting her 60 day chip.TV-MACC1 h 0 minOct 31, 1998
- 13. That's Why They Call It DopeBillie accidentally feeds Tish's Christian friends marijuana brownies at her baby shower.TV-MACC1 h 0 minNov 7, 1998
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Rude Awakening
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Claudia Lonow
- Studio
- Mandalay Television, Lionsgate Television, Columbia TriStar Television
Maturity rating
TV-MACheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
