"Californication" Dicks (TV Episode 2014) - IMDb

If Californication has taught us anything over seven seasons, it’s that Hank Moody’s past is never truly in the rearview mirror—it’s usually just sitting in the backseat, asking for a light. In the fourth episode of the final season, titled “Dicks”, the show leans heavily into its signature blend of cringe-comedy and the complicated reality of co-parenting.

The episode centers on a rare moment of celebration as Hank, Julia, and their newfound son, Levon, toast to Julia’s new job on the set of Santa Monica Cop . While the dynamic between Hank and Julia remains one of the more grounded highlights of an otherwise polarizing final season, it’s the burgeoning rapport between Hank and his adult son that takes center stage.

The night ends on a surprisingly tender, if slightly dysfunctional, note. After a disastrous attempt at romance, Hank and Julia share a joint on the couch, reflecting on their shared responsibility. It’s a classic Californication moment: finding a sliver of genuine connection amidst the debris of another weird day in Hollywood.

Meanwhile, the Runkles are facing their own brand of L.A. stress. Charlie and Marcy’s marital bliss is threatened by mounting money troubles .