Californication: Season Three Premiere Preview

The 12-episode third season of Showtime’s raunchy original sitcom Californication kicks off at 10pm ET on September 27 with the premiere episode “Wish You Were Here.”

A noteworthy treat for fans is the fact that series star David Duchovny directed the season opener, which features a slew of talented guest stars that include Jason Beghe (Cane), Embeth Davidtz (In Treatment), Diane Farr (Num3ers), Peter Gallagher (The O.C.), Kathleen Turner (Romancing the Stone), and Alicia Witt (Law & Order: Criminal Intent).

Here’s what happens: Following Karen’s departure for New York, Hank attempts to raise Becca by himself. However, he soon realizes that life isn’t easy for a single father, particularly when Becca begins rebelling against his parental authority. Even worse, Becca is now hanging out with new BFF Chelsea (Ellen Davis Woglom, Viva Laughlin), a girl who loves her some drama, drugs, and sex.

After meeting Chelsea’s straight-laced mother Felicia (Davidtz), a teacher at a local university, Hank accepts a dinner invitation against his better judgment. At the gathering, he tries to get along with Felicia’s fellow academics, including Felicia’s uptight husband Stacy Koons (Gallagher), the Dean of the university. Of course, that doesn’t work for long and Hank eventually stirs the pot a whole lot when he downs some booze with a teetotaling professor.

Elsewhere, Charlie moves back in with his pending ex-wife Marcy while they sort out the details of their divorce, and he also starts working at a talent agency owned by fading super-agent Sue Collini (Turner).

Sneak two peeks at “Wish You Were Here” in the following preview clips: All Yours Sue (introducing Charlie’s new boss Sue Collini) and Becca’s Father (when Hank meets Felicia).

Californication airs Sundays on Showtime at 10pm ET.