

1998–2001 · Paramount+ with Showtime · Ended
Rude Awakening is an American television sitcom series created by Claudia Lonow, that aired on Showtime over fifty-five 22-minute episodes spanning three seasons (1998–2001). Rude Awakening tells the story of Billie Frank, an out of work alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress. She tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits. The show depicts her relations with other members of AA, her neighbor Dave, and her mother, Trudy.
Thursdays
This series has ended.
Last aired
S03E20 · Altar Ego
2001-02-15
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If I Could See Me Now (Part 1)
2000-06-29 · 30 min
If I Could See Me Now (Part 2)
2000-06-29 · 30 min
To Love and to Serve
2000-07-06 · 30 min
Relation-slips
2000-07-13 · 30 min
Truth Don't Fail Me Now
2000-07-20 · 30 min
Me, Myself, and I
2000-07-27 · 30 min
Judging Billie
2000-08-03 · 30 min
How Was Your Date?
2000-08-10 · 30 min
Do the Right Thing
2000-08-17 · 30 min
The Casting Ouch
2000-08-24 · 30 min
Three Men in a Womb
2000-08-31 · 30 min
All's Well That Amends Well
2000-09-07 · 30 min
Telltale Heart
2000-09-14 · 30 min
Throw Mama from the Apartment
2001-01-04 · 30 min
Ode to Billie and Joe
2001-01-11 · 30 min
Kiss, Kiss, Kiss...
2001-01-18 · 30 min
Duck
2001-01-25 · 30 min
Blessings and Dead Guys
2001-02-01 · 30 min
Dawg Daze Afternoon
2001-02-08 · 30 min
Altar Ego
2001-02-15 · 30 min
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