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Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening

NR1998•30m•5.8/10
Comedy

Ratings

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5.8/10(4)

An alcoholic former soap opera actress joins AA and tries to stay sober while dealing with an overbearing family and romantic entanglements.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 1, 1998

Last Aired

February 15, 2001

Networks

Showtime

Created By

Claudia Lonow

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Naked Again
Air date: 1998-08-01
E2
Vagina
Air date: 1998-08-08
Billie has decided to quit drinking. But getting her to go to her first AA meeting proves difficult for her new friend and neighbor Dave. Coupled with this, her sister-in-law Tish is pregnant! Neither Billie or her mother much care for Tish, who they have dubbed ""Vagina"". When Tish discovers the horrible nickname her new family has given her, it will take some finesse and as much TLC as Billie can handle to ease the hurt feelings. One fall off the wagon later, Billie attends a meeting. She might just be able to get through this after all.
E3
Lesbians on the Moon
Air date: 1998-08-15
E4
Filling the Wrong Hole
Air date: 1998-08-22
E5
Black and Bitter
Air date: 1998-08-29
E6
Hello, This is Addictions Anonymous
Air date: 1998-09-05
E7
Don't F*** the Stripper
Air date: 1998-09-12
E8
Lucky for Me Her Breast Exploded
Air date: 1998-09-26
E9
What Ever Happened to Billie Frank
Air date: 1998-10-03
E10
TV Mom
Air date: 1998-10-17
E11
An Embarrassment of Ritch's
Air date: 1998-10-24
E12
The Cheese Stands Alone
Air date: 1998-10-31
E13
That's Why They Call It Dope
Air date: 1998-11-07

Cast

Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn

Billie Frank

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

Marcus Adams

Jonathan Penner

Jonathan Penner

Dave Parelli

Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave

Trudy Frank

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