Hank did try to marry his lady love, but she turned him down and then broke up with him. We know that isn’t the end of it though. Right now, it looks like the two of them are back together. As back together as the two of them can be. Both were hit on by others, and Hank shocked everyone including himself by turning her down. He’s made friends with someone new, and it has given him work.

Not only that, but Becca is dealing with her first boyfriend, and Hank is dealing with the fact he fathered a child from one of his one night stands last season. On top of it all, Mia is still holding Hank’s book over his head, and if I pick up the vibes right that is about to come crashing down before the end of the season. This series is dark and funny, and I am glad to see that Showtime is bringing it back for season three in 2009.

Back in 1999 RHCP recorded one of the greatest rock albums ever (in my opinion) and named it after the feature-single Californication, so obviously are a bit hacked off at Showtime using the name (which is pretty synonymous with the band) for their ground-breaking show. They didn’t even use the song as the theme tune…

Entertainingly, the show also features a character called “Dani California”, another song (more recent though) created by the chilli peppers.

Anthony Kiedis, the lead singer said Californication is the signature CD, video and song of the band’s career, and for some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right. I agree with every word he says, however the band is looking to secure a permanent injunction that would stop Showtime using the name Californication from that point onwards. I have to say, I don’t think they’ll be successful with this as the show has already been going for a while and is quite established.

If I was bringing this case against Showtime I think I’d be looking for a mention in the show credits and a royalty payment, maybe I’d insist on the show using the song as the theme tune. I think RHCP’s demand are slightly unreasonable and as a result they may end up getting nowhere.

It’ll be very interesting to see how this plays out, I’ve included Californication below (courtesy of Last.fm) for continued enjoyment.

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication