Rude Awakening(1998)
Rude Awakening Synopsis
Unemployed alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress Billie Frank tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits; her relationships with other members of Addictions Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother Trudy are explored.
Rude Awakening (1998) is a comedy series that premiered on August 1, 1998, spanning 3 seasons and 55 episodes. It stars Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner and Mario Van Peebles. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1998-08-01
- Last aired:
- 2001-02-15
- Producers:
- Joe Voci, Claudia Lonow
Rude Awakening (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rude Awakening before you start streaming.
Rude Awakening Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sherilyn Fenn
as Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank
Lynn Redgrave
as Trudy Frank
Jonathan Penner
as Dave Parelli
Mario Van Peebles
as Marcus Adams
Key crew
Executive produced by Joe Voci and Claudia Lonow.
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Rude Awakening Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Rude Awakening – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Rude Awakening are there?
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Rude Awakening has 3 seasons and 55 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on August 1, 1998.
Is Rude Awakening still running?
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No. Rude Awakening is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on February 15, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Rude Awakening?
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Rude Awakening (1998) stars Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner and Mario Van Peebles. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Rude Awakening any good?
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Rude Awakening (1998) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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