Richard Bates is a fictional character portrayed by Jason Beghe in the TV series Californication.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Wish You Were Here (season 3), they were 49 years old.
They appear in 13 episodes out of a total of 84 aired and have accumulated 409 positive votes.
The character of Richard Bates is mainly associated with Hank Moody and Karen.
Episodes13
Wish You Were Here
episode S3.E1 september 2009Hank struggles to fulfill his duties as a now-single father to the increasingly rebellious Becca, who brings him into the orbit of an academic circle; Charlie moves back in with Marcy even as they work out a divorce. Season premiere.
Comings and Goings
episode S3.E11 december 2009An end-of-semester mixer at his boss's house results in a Civil War-style duel between the host and Hank, which ends in catharsis for all concerned; Charlie and Marcy's house is sold on the same day their divorce papers arrive.
JFK - - > LAX
episode S5.E1 january 2012A few years have passed when Hank accepts an invitation from Charlie to return to Los Angeles and write a film starring rapper/actor Samurai Apolcaypse, then reunites with Karen, her husband, and his daughter Becca. Season premiere.
The Way of the Fist
episode S5.E2 january 2012Hank takes a meeting with director Peter Berg, where they discover that Hank and Peter have shared more than just a love of the written word; Samurai Apocalypse tries to get rid of Tyler, damaging Hank and Becca's relationship.
Boys & Girls
episode S5.E3 january 2012Hank delivers a completed draft to Samurai Apocalypse, his attempts to leave town are thwarted when he's asked to show a night on the town to Kali, his "acquaintance" from the flight to Los Angeles; Tyler crashes with Karen and Becca.
Waiting for the Miracle
episode S5.E4 january 2012Hank receives an unwelcome surprise in the form of Carrie, his ex-girlfriend and arsonist. He reluctantly invites her along to a party with Karen, Becca, Stu, Marcy and Bates that proves to be illuminating, disturbing, and out of control.
The Ride-Along
episode S5.E5 february 2012Sam invites Hank and Charlie on a ride-along with the Santa Monica Police Department and takes them on a journey that goes sexually awry for Charlie; Richard hits the bottle at a restaurant with Karen and Becca, but Hank saves the day.
Love Song
episode S5.E6 february 2012Hank channels an earlier time when life was simpler in order to write a song that will help Sam break through his lyrical roadblock; Karen shows up at Hank's door worried that she has made a serious mistake.
Here I Go Again
episode S5.E7 february 2012Hank saves Karen from embarrassment with a drunk Richard, then covers for Richard by pretending to be dating a stripper named Holly; after she is fired, Lizzie the nanny allows her relationship with Charlie to progress.
The Party
episode S5.E11 march 2012Hank prepares to hit the road but is surprised when everyone he knows and loves shows up to send him on his way, but it's not a party until somebody gets hurt.
Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
episode S5.E12 april 2012Hank wonders if he's in Hell when he realizes a local bartender is his late friend Lew Ashby; Sam's jealousy on the set of "Santa Monica Cop" gives Charlie a chance to prove his loyalty; Hank's arsonist ex has a surprise. Season finale.
Hell Bent for Leather
episode S6.E4 february 2013Hank and Charlie meet with Robbie Mac, but the project on the table is a little out of Hank's wheelhouse. Becca demonstrates that she inherited the best parts of her father during a reading of her latest work.
The Abby
episode S6.E11 march 2013Hank and Faith join forces to track down Atticus. Marcy's outing with Ophelia leaves her a little tied up. Karen has an epiphany about Becca.
- Wish You Were Here
- Comings and Goings
- JFK - - > LAX
- The Way of the Fist
- Boys & Girls
- Waiting for the Miracle
- The Ride-Along
- Love Song
- Here I Go Again
- The Party
- Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
- Hell Bent for Leather
- The Abby
Best moments10
- Sam invites Hank and Charlie on a ride-along with the Santa Monica Police Department and takes them on a journey that goes sexually awry for Charlie; Richard hits the bottle at a restaurant with Karen and Becca, but Hank saves the day.
- Hank and Faith join forces to track down Atticus. Marcy's outing with Ophelia leaves her a little tied up. Karen has an epiphany about Becca.
- Hank struggles to fulfill his duties as a now-single father to the increasingly rebellious Becca, who brings him into the orbit of an academic circle; Charlie moves back in with Marcy even as they work out a divorce. Season premiere.
- Hank saves Karen from embarrassment with a drunk Richard, then covers for Richard by pretending to be dating a stripper named Holly; after she is fired, Lizzie the nanny allows her relationship with Charlie to progress.
- A few years have passed when Hank accepts an invitation from Charlie to return to Los Angeles and write a film starring rapper/actor Samurai Apolcaypse, then reunites with Karen, her husband, and his daughter Becca. Season premiere.
- Hank receives an unwelcome surprise in the form of Carrie, his ex-girlfriend and arsonist. He reluctantly invites her along to a party with Karen, Becca, Stu, Marcy and Bates that proves to be illuminating, disturbing, and out of control.
- Hank and Charlie meet with Robbie Mac, but the project on the table is a little out of Hank's wheelhouse. Becca demonstrates that she inherited the best parts of her father during a reading of her latest work.
- An end-of-semester mixer at his boss's house results in a Civil War-style duel between the host and Hank, which ends in catharsis for all concerned; Charlie and Marcy's house is sold on the same day their divorce papers arrive.
- Hank takes a meeting with director Peter Berg, where they discover that Hank and Peter have shared more than just a love of the written word; Samurai Apocalypse tries to get rid of Tyler, damaging Hank and Becca's relationship.
- Hank delivers a completed draft to Samurai Apocalypse, his attempts to leave town are thwarted when he's asked to show a night on the town to Kali, his "acquaintance" from the flight to Los Angeles; Tyler crashes with Karen and Becca.
- The Ride-Along
- The Abby
- Wish You Were Here
- Here I Go Again
- JFK - - > LAX
- Waiting for the Miracle
- Hell Bent for Leather
- Comings and Goings
- The Way of the Fist
- Boys & Girls