Rude Awakening is an American television sitcom series created by Claudia Lonow, that aired on Showtime over fifty-five 22-minute episodes spanning three seasons from August 1, 1998 to February 15, 2001.

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 Addictions Anonymous,[a] her neighbor Dave, and her mother, Trudy.