Sherilyn Fenn
Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank
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6.65 votes1998TV-MA30mEndedComedy
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Naked AgainNow viewing1998-08-011hSoap 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.
- 2. Vagina1998-08-081hTrudy'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.
- 3. Lesbians on the Moon1998-08-151hJackie and her new ex-con girlfriend move in with Billie.
- 4. Filling the Wrong Hole1998-08-221hBillie starts overindulging in coffee, tobacco, and shopping.
- 5. Black and Bitter1998-08-291hBillie tries to get out of coffee duty at Addictions Anonymous.
- 6. Hello, This is Addictions Anonymous1998-09-051hBillie and Dave work the AA hotline.
- 7. Don't Fuck the Stripper1998-09-121hBillie and Dave's relationship stumbles when Billie finds out Dave is sleeping with a stripper.
- 8. Lucky for Me Her Breast Exploded1998-09-261hBillie regrets taking the lead in a movie when the script turns out to have gratuitous nudity. Trudy has an affair with a younger man.
- 9. What Ever Happened to Billie Frank1998-10-031hBillie asks Jackie to go to the birthday party her parents are throwing, and Dave plans a surprise party for Billie.
- 10. TV Mom1998-10-171hBillie visits her TV mom Colleen Woods.
- 11. An Embarrassment of Ritch's1998-10-241hOne of Billie's old flings returns, threatening her sobriety.
- 12. The Cheese Stands Alone1998-10-311hBillie comes down from an acid trip days before getting her 60 day chip.
- 13. That's Why They Call It Dope1998-11-071hBillie accidentally feeds Tish's Christian friends marijuana brownies at her baby shower.
Cast
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Lynn Redgrave
Trudy Frank
Jonathan Penner
Dave Parelli
Mario Van Peebles
Marcus Adams
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No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Rude Awakening were reported for this region.
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Is Rude Awakening available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Rude Awakening in this region.
How many seasons does Rude Awakening have?
Rude Awakening has 3 seasons and 55 episodes.
When did Rude Awakening first air?
Rude Awakening first aired in 1998.
Is Rude Awakening still running?
Rude Awakening's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening is classified as Comedy.