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The Crazy Ones

TV·2013–2014·1 season, 22 episodes·CBS·Comedy·30m·7.1·Created by David E. Kelley

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The Crazy Ones is a comedy about a larger-than-life advertising genius whose unorthodox methods and unpredictable behavior would get him fired... if he weren't the boss. Simon Roberts is the head of a powerful agency, with the biggest clients and brands in the world, but even more important to him is that his daughter Sydney is by his side. As his partner, Sydney is Simon's exact opposite - focused, organized and eager to make a name for herself, but also too busy parenting her father, which she'd resent if he wasn't so brilliant at what he does. Joining them in the firm are the dashing and talented Zach art director Andrew, who's as hard-working as he is neurotic; and the beautiful and deceptively smart assistant Lauren. With his team and his daughter behind him, Simon continues to set the advertising world on fire, and it looks like they are definitely buying what these crazy ones are selling.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01The Crazy Ones S01E21The MonsterS01E21 · 5.3Simon and the team try an out-of-the-box idea in order to save a library from being shut down, and Gordon literally becomes the unwilling poster boy for the campaign.
  2. 02The Crazy Ones S01E07Sydney, AustraliaS01E07 · 5.1An infatuated ex-co-worker of Sydney's writes a stalker-ish song about her. Meanwhile, Simon struggles to pitch the Australian Tourism Board, the location of his final bender.
  3. 03The Crazy Ones S01E22The LighthouseS01E22 · 5.1When a corporation wants to buy out Lewis, Roberts+Roberts, Gordon calls in the board to vote, and Simon's ex-wife and Sydney's mom has the final say.

Cast

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode22Episodes2013–14Aired 4.8Season avg
  1. S01E01The Crazy Ones S01E01PilotSeptember 26, 2013 4.4Simon must pull out all the stops and convince Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson to record a new twist on a classic advertising jingle for
  2. S01E02The Crazy Ones S01E02The SpectacularOctober 3, 2013 5.0When Simon encourages Sydney to take the lead on an ad campaign for Windy City Coffee, disaster ensues. Meanwhile, Zach is jealous when Simo
  3. S01E03The Crazy Ones S01E03Bad DadOctober 10, 2013 4.9When a client pitch shines a negative light on Simon and Sydney's father-daughter relationship, Simon is determined to make up for all of Sy
  4. S01E04The Crazy Ones S01E04Breakfast Burrito ClubOctober 17, 2013 4.6While trying to brainstorm ideas for an ad campaign for a breakfast burrito, the gang procrastinates and delves into each other's personal l
  5. S01E05The Crazy Ones S01E05She's So EuropeanOctober 24, 2013 4.9When a worldly client, Helena, comes to town, Sydney, Zach and Simon each compete for her attention, but when things turn to a sexual nature
  6. S01E06The Crazy Ones S01E06Hugging the NowOctober 31, 2013 5.0When Simon is nominated for the prestigious Impact Award for Advertiser of the Year, Sydney is surprised to find that her high school crush
  7. S01E07The Crazy Ones S01E07Sydney, AustraliaNovember 7, 2013 5.1An infatuated ex-co-worker of Sydney's writes a stalker-ish song about her. Meanwhile, Simon struggles to pitch the Australian Tourism Board
  8. S01E08The Crazy Ones S01E08The Stan Wood AccountNovember 14, 2013 4.7Simon is intent to make things right when his partner, Gordon Lewis, forces him to give up his very first client when it conflicts with anot
  9. S01E09The Crazy Ones S01E09Sixteen-inch SoftballNovember 21, 2013 4.6Someone's job is on the line at the annual Accounts vs. Creatives 16-inch softball game, and the truth about Simon's last epic win threatens
  10. S01E10The Crazy Ones S01E10Models Love MagicDecember 5, 2013 5.0While Simon and Gordon disagree on compromising their values to land a lucrative client, Lauren gets stuck in the multi-million dollar Victo
  11. S01E11The Crazy Ones S01E11The InternDecember 12, 2013 4.5Sydney's insecurities about how she is perceived resurface when the bratty daughter of an important client becomes their intern.
  12. S01E12The Crazy Ones S01E12The Face of a WinnerJanuary 2, 2014 4.8When Simon mixes up the assignments in the office, he puts Sydney on an account for a video game that she becomes addicted to winning.
  13. S01E13The Crazy Ones S01E13OutbreakJanuary 9, 2014 4.6Simon gives Lauren a chance to work with a big client facing a PR disaster when the rest of the office comes down with the flu.
  14. S01E14The Crazy Ones S01E14Simon Roberts Was HereJanuary 30, 2014 4.8When the agency's new research analyst defeats Simon in a creativity contest, Zach and Andrew work together to help Simon get his groove bac
  15. S01E15The Crazy Ones S01E15Dead and ImprovedFebruary 6, 2014 4.9Woman asks Simon to eulogize her deceased father, a jingle writer who was not a well-liked man.
  16. S01E16The Crazy Ones S01E16Zach MitzvahFebruary 27, 2014 4.7Simon offers to throw a client's son's Bar Mitzvah, but Zach's run-in with the only woman he's ever loved may upend the festivities.
  17. S01E17The Crazy Ones S01E17Heavy MeddlingMarch 6, 2014 4.8Simon's desperation for grandchildren forces him to interfere with Sydney's new relationship. Meanwhile, Zach and Andrew try working with ot
  18. S01E18The Crazy Ones S01E18March MadnessMarch 13, 2014 5.0Simon's hatred for all things related to St. Patrick's Day is exacerbated when Andrew's rowdy and spirited sisters descend on the office to
  19. S01E19The Crazy Ones S01E19Danny Chase Hates Brad PaisleyApril 3, 2014 4.4Trying to channel Simon, Zach overpromises on a pitch and must get Brad Paisley to sing a jingle written by Danny Chase.
  20. S01E20The Crazy Ones S01E20Love SucksApril 10, 2014 5.0Simon's promising new relationship is tested when he becomes disillusioned with love after Gordon and his partner break up.
  21. S01E21The Crazy Ones S01E21Season's bestThe MonsterApril 17, 2014 5.3Simon and the team try an out-of-the-box idea in order to save a library from being shut down, and Gordon literally becomes the unwilling po
  22. S01E22The Crazy Ones S01E22The LighthouseApril 17, 2014 5.1When a corporation wants to buy out Lewis, Roberts+Roberts, Gordon calls in the board to vote, and Simon's ex-wife and Sydney's mom has the

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