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COMEDY . 1998-2001 . 3 Seasons . 5.8/10

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An alcoholic former soap opera actress joins AA and tries to stay sober while dealing with an overbearing family and romantic entanglements.

Created By Claudia Lonow
Network Showtime
Episodes 55
5.8/10
Rating
3
Seasons
55
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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An alcoholic former soap opera actress joins AA and tries to stay sober while dealing with an overbearing family and romantic entanglements.

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Overview
Rude Awakening has 3 seasons with 55 episodes spanning 1998-2001.
Cast
Sherilyn Fenn stars as Billie Frank in Rude Awakening.
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Year context
Rude Awakening first aired 28 years ago in 1998.

SEASONS (3 seasons, 55 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

3
Seasons
55
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Claudia Lonow

NETWORKS (1)

Showtime

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
55
Rating
5.8/10 (4 votes)
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Rude Awakening about?
An alcoholic former soap opera actress joins AA and tries to stay sober while dealing with an overbearing family and romantic entanglements.
How many seasons does Rude Awakening have?
Rude Awakening has 3 seasons with 55 episodes total.
Who created Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening was created by Claudia Lonow.
Who stars in Rude Awakening?
The cast of Rude Awakening includes Sherilyn Fenn, Mario Van Peebles, Jonathan Penner, Lynn Redgrave.
What is the rating of Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
Is Rude Awakening still running?
Rude Awakening has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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