Mia Lewis is a fictional character portrayed by Madeline Zima in the TV series Californication.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 21 years old.
They appear in 28 episodes out of a total of 84 aired and have accumulated 2569 positive votes.
The character of Mia Lewis is mainly associated with Hank Moody, Dani and Lew Ashby.
Episodes28
Pilot
episode S1.E1 august 2007Hank is dismayed when he sees the film version of his acclaimed novel, agrees to a blind date arranged by his agent, and learns that his ex-girlfriend Karen is engaged to another man. Series premiere.
Hell-A Woman
episode S1.E2 august 2007Hank reluctantly accepts a blogger gig for a hip L.A. web site, and endures a dinner party with Karen and her finance Bill that yields a scandalous romp with a sexy Scientologist.
The Whore of Babylon
episode S1.E3 august 2007Hank ponders whether to continue his blogging job after he discovers the identity of the web site's owner, and reconnects with Meredith, his one-time blind-date disaster; Charlie's relationship with his assistant takes a surprising turn.
Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser
episode S1.E4 september 2007The fiercely apolitical Hank is dragged to an environmental fundraiser at Charlie's agency, where he briefly displays his gallant side to both Meredith and Karen, and inadvertently discovers his agent's dirty little assistant secret.
LOL
episode S1.E5 september 2007A point of modern linguistic style comes between Meredith and Hank, who also guest-lectures Mia's creative writing class; Becca and Karen both crush on a cool guitar teacher but Mia breaks both their hearts.
Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
episode S1.E6 september 2007Becca's impressive musical performance at a rock concert leads to a romantic, booze-fueled moment for Hank and Karen, but it doesn't last; Charlie's dalliance with his assistant is nearly discovered by Marcy.
Girls, Interrupted
episode S1.E7 september 2007Hank makes peace with his archenemy Todd and lands Karen a designing gig, but a dilemma with Mia interrupts their temporary bliss; Charlie attempts a disastrous threesome with his wife and assistant.
California Son
episode S1.E8 october 2007Hank receives bad news about his father and embarks on a grief-stricken bender of booze, drugs and even a prostitute as he remembers the last time they saw each other.
Filthy Lucre
episode S1.E9 october 2007A manuscript for a new novel and a royalty check from his movie inspire Hank to go on a spending spree, but his purchases don't have the desired effect on his life; Marcy drops a bombshell on Charlie.
The Devil's Threesome
episode S1.E10 october 2007A creative meeting about a gig writing a female boxing movie turns into a mini-orgy for Hank and his new "roommate" Charlie, but their ecstasy soon turns to agony; Dani and Mia have a creative meeting of their own.
Turn the Page
episode S1.E11 october 2007Bombshells drop on all fronts: Hank discovers Mia is peddling his book as her own, and she threatens to reveal their one-night stand if he reclaims his work; Becca tells Karen she wants to go live with her father.
The Last Waltz
episode S1.E12 october 2007The wedding of Karen and Bill provides the impetus for emotional revelations that threaten to derail the entire ceremony unless Hank can put everything right. Season finale.
Slip of the Tongue
episode S2.E1 september 2008Hank and Karen plan to move back to New York together, but their reunion is short-lived thanks to a series of drunken incidents and Hank's subsequent arrest. Season premiere.
The Great Ashby
episode S2.E2 october 2008Hank befriends a legendary record producer in jail and considers writing the man's biography; Charlie loses his job when his scheming former assistant Dani betrays him.
No Way to Treat a Lady
episode S2.E3 october 2008Hank's first day as Lew Ashby's biographer is complicated when a hooker acquainted with both men claims that Hank is better in bed; Karen comes under the spell of a self-help guru; Charlie pitches himself as agent to a porn actress.
The Raw & the Cooked
episode S2.E4 october 2008Hank and Karen's dinner party is derailed by Hank's botched marriage proposal to Karen, the revelation that Hank is likely the father of their friend Sonja's baby, and Lew's near-death from an allergic reaction to sushi.
Vaginatown
episode S2.E5 october 2008The newly-single-again Hank moves into Lew's mansion, where his host arranges a sexual encounter for him with an annoying celebrity chef; Charlie becomes a major investor in his newest client's upcoming porn movie.
Coke Dick & First Kick
episode S2.E6 november 2008Hank sets out to track down Lew's long-lost first love, and discovers Sonja and her self-help guru boyfriend Julian have an "open" relationship; Mia spends a day trailed by a "Rolling Stone" reporter; Charlie's house becomes a porn set.
In a Lonely Place
episode S2.E7 november 2008Hank meets an attractive new love interest in Becca's English teacher, but it turns out she's also the mother of Becca's boyfriend; Charlie discovers that Marcy has been hiding a financially devastating secret.
Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills
episode S2.E8 november 2008Hank tries to get the truth about Ashby from his former flame, while Karen confronts the record producer about his relationship with Mia; while Marcy detoxes at her mother's house, Charlie succumbs to temptation with house guest Daisy.
La Ronde
episode S2.E9 november 2008Hank declines an offer of sex, while Karen goes on a date with Ashby; Charlie and Daisy bond over "Dirty Dancing" while Marcy remains on the mend in rehab.
In Utero
episode S2.E10 november 2008Hank nervously awaits medical test results while reflecting on the early days of his romance with Karen, which coincided with a famous grunge rocker's overdose; Charlie begs Daisy not to move out.
Blues from Laurel Canyon
episode S2.E11 december 2008Ashby hosts a party to celebrate the publication of Mia's book; Charlie announces to Marcy, who has just completed rehab, that he wants a divorce; Becca is devastated to catch Damien cheating on her.
La Petite Mort
episode S2.E12 december 2008Hank completes his biography of Ashby; Charlie is reduced to working at a car dealership; Sonja gives birth; Karen accepts a job offer back home in New York, forcing Hank and Becca to make painful choices. Season finale.
Mia Culpa
episode S3.E12 december 2009Hank is surprised by a visit from Mia and her slimy boyfriend-manager (James Frain), which results in Karen learning Hank's of long-hidden dalliance with her stepdaughter; Charlie faces losing Marcy for good. Season finale.
Freeze-Frame
episode S4.E5 february 2011Charlie discovers that his vasectomy was botched and that Marcy's baby could be his; Hank's relationship with lawyer Abby gets more personal but a good deed yields a compromising photo that could ruin Hank's life.
The Trial
episode S4.E10 march 2011A nervous Hank panics when his trial turns into an all-out character assassination, with even friendly witnesses Charlie and Karen unable to portray him as anything other than a drunken lout.
...And Justice for All
episode S4.E12 march 2011As Hank awaits sentencing, the lines between his real life and the movie based on his life blur as the film's star hits on his ex-wife and he feels stirrings of passion for the actress hired to play Karen. Season finale.
- Pilot
- Hell-A Woman
- The Whore of Babylon
- Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser
- LOL
- Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
- Girls, Interrupted
- California Son
- Filthy Lucre
- The Devil's Threesome
- Turn the Page
- The Last Waltz
- Slip of the Tongue
- The Great Ashby
- No Way to Treat a Lady
- The Raw & the Cooked
- Vaginatown
- Coke Dick & First Kick
- In a Lonely Place
- Going Down and Out in Beverly Hills
- La Ronde
- In Utero
- Blues from Laurel Canyon
- La Petite Mort
- Mia Culpa
- Freeze-Frame
- The Trial
- ...And Justice for All
Best moments10
- Becca's impressive musical performance at a rock concert leads to a romantic, booze-fueled moment for Hank and Karen, but it doesn't last; Charlie's dalliance with his assistant is nearly discovered by Marcy.
- Hank reluctantly accepts a blogger gig for a hip L.A. web site, and endures a dinner party with Karen and her finance Bill that yields a scandalous romp with a sexy Scientologist.
- A manuscript for a new novel and a royalty check from his movie inspire Hank to go on a spending spree, but his purchases don't have the desired effect on his life; Marcy drops a bombshell on Charlie.
- Hank is dismayed when he sees the film version of his acclaimed novel, agrees to a blind date arranged by his agent, and learns that his ex-girlfriend Karen is engaged to another man. Series premiere.
- Bombshells drop on all fronts: Hank discovers Mia is peddling his book as her own, and she threatens to reveal their one-night stand if he reclaims his work; Becca tells Karen she wants to go live with her father.
- The wedding of Karen and Bill provides the impetus for emotional revelations that threaten to derail the entire ceremony unless Hank can put everything right. Season finale.
- A nervous Hank panics when his trial turns into an all-out character assassination, with even friendly witnesses Charlie and Karen unable to portray him as anything other than a drunken lout.
- A point of modern linguistic style comes between Meredith and Hank, who also guest-lectures Mia's creative writing class; Becca and Karen both crush on a cool guitar teacher but Mia breaks both their hearts.
- Hank and Karen's dinner party is derailed by Hank's botched marriage proposal to Karen, the revelation that Hank is likely the father of their friend Sonja's baby, and Lew's near-death from an allergic reaction to sushi.
- Hank is surprised by a visit from Mia and her slimy boyfriend-manager (James Frain), which results in Karen learning Hank's of long-hidden dalliance with her stepdaughter; Charlie faces losing Marcy for good. Season finale.
- Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
- Hell-A Woman
- Filthy Lucre
- Pilot
- Turn the Page
- The Last Waltz
- The Trial
- LOL
- The Raw & the Cooked
- Mia Culpa