Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening

1998 · Comedy · 3 Seasons · 55 Episodes · 6.0

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 Season 2 Season 3

E11. Naked Again60m · 1998-08-01Soap 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.E22. Vagina60m · 1998-08-08Trudy'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.E33. Lesbians on the Moon60m · 1998-08-15Jackie and her new ex-con girlfriend move in with Billie.E44. Filling the Wrong Hole60m · 1998-08-22Billie starts overindulging in coffee, tobacco, and shopping.E55. Black and Bitter60m · 1998-08-29Billie tries to get out of coffee duty at Addictions Anonymous.E66. Hello, This is Addictions Anonymous60m · 1998-09-05Billie and Dave work the AA hotline.E77. Don't Fuck the Stripper60m · 1998-09-12Billie and Dave's relationship stumbles when Billie finds out Dave is sleeping with a stripper.E88. Lucky for Me Her Breast Exploded60m · 1998-09-26Billie regrets taking the lead in a movie when the script turns out to have gratuitous nudity. Trudy has an affair with a younger man.E99. What Ever Happened to Billie Frank60m · 1998-10-03Billie asks Jackie to go to the birthday party her parents are throwing, and Dave plans a surprise party for Billie.E1010. TV Mom60m · 1998-10-17Billie visits her TV mom Colleen Woods.E1111. An Embarrassment of Ritch's60m · 1998-10-24One of Billie's old flings returns, threatening her sobriety.E1212. The Cheese Stands Alone60m · 1998-10-31Billie comes down from an acid trip days before getting her 60 day chip.E1313. That's Why They Call It Dope60m · 1998-11-07Billie accidentally feeds Tish's Christian friends marijuana brownies at her baby shower.

Cast

Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank

Jonathan Penner

Jonathan Penner

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles