Rude Awakening is a TV series created by Claudia Lonow, aired by Showtime on 55 22-min episodes for 3 seasons . Rude Awakening tells the story of Billie Frank, an out of work alcoholic ex-soap opera actress. She tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits. The show depicts her relations with other members of AA, her neighbor Dave, and her mother, Trudy.
| On the air: | August 1, 1998-February 15, 2001 |
| Network: | Showtime |
| Producer: | Claudia Lonow |
| Genre: | Comedy |