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Rude Awakening

Name: Rude Awakening
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1998-08-01
Rating: 6.6

Comedy

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1998

3 Seasons

55 Episodes

Ended

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About

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.

#self-destruction#los angeles, california#alcohol abuse#recovering alcoholic#alcoholics anonymous#soap opera actress#single camera

Cast

Sherilyn Fenn

as Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank

Lynn Redgrave

as Trudy Frank

Jonathan Penner

as Dave Parelli

Mario Van Peebles

as Marcus Adams

Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes1998

Season 2

22 episodes1999

Season 3

20 episodes2000

Episodes

Season 1

See all 13episodes →

Naked Again

Aug 1, 19981h 0m

Soap 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.

Vagina

Aug 8, 19981h 0m

Trudy'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.

Lesbians on the Moon

Aug 15, 19981h 0m

Jackie and her new ex-con girlfriend move in with Billie.

Filling the Wrong Hole

Aug 22, 19981h 0m

Billie starts overindulging in coffee, tobacco, and shopping.

Black and Bitter

Aug 29, 19981h 0m

Billie tries to get out of coffee duty at Addictions Anonymous.

Hello, This is Addictions Anonymous

Sep 5, 19981h 0m

Billie and Dave work the AA hotline.

Don't Fuck the Stripper

Sep 12, 19981h 0m

Billie and Dave's relationship stumbles when Billie finds out Dave is sleeping with a stripper.

Lucky for Me Her Breast Exploded

Sep 26, 19981h 0m

Billie regrets taking the lead in a movie when the script turns out to have gratuitous nudity. Trudy has an affair with a younger man.

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About Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening Cast and Characters

The cast features Sherilyn Fenn (as Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank), Lynn Redgrave (as Trudy Frank), Jonathan Penner (as Dave Parelli), and Mario Van Peebles (as Marcus Adams). Their performances are a major reason Rude Awakening has built such a passionate audience.

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Rude Awakening flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How many episodes does Rude Awakening have?

Rude Awakening has 55 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Rude Awakening good? What's the rating?

Rude Awakening holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 5 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Rude Awakening?

The main cast includes Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner, and Mario Van Peebles.

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When was Rude Awakening released?

Rude Awakening first aired in 1998.

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How many seasons and episodes does Rude Awakening have?

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In which language is Rude Awakening originally available?

Rude Awakening was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Rude Awakening first released?

Rude Awakening first premiered on August 1, 1998 (1998). The series has since concluded its run.