Californication has a challenge ahead of it next week: how to follow a perfect episode...

It will attempt do to so on February 20, airing "The Recused," in which Abby and Hank's relationship gets more serious than ever, forcing Abby to recuse herself from his case.

Elsewhere, Hank learns that Karen and Ben are becoming closer, while Charlie scores with Abby's secretary and continues on his quest toward 100 women. Get your first look at the installment via the following promo and pair of clips.

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