9. "Californication" (Showtime)

"Showtime's "Californication" was another welcome new surprise. Despite a slow start, the black comedy evolved into a rich portrait of a man - David Duchovny's sex-addicted novelist Hank Moody - looking for redemption. After selling his soul to Hollywood, Hank tries to get it back so that he can write and love again." --Matthew Gilbert

Center (seated): David Duchovny as Hank. Standing (left to right): Madeleine Martin as Becca, Natascha McElhone as Karen, Evan Handler as Charlie, and Madeline Zima as Mia.

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