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A standup comic discovers that his wife is unfaithful, leading him to reevaluate his life amidst the New York City comedy scene.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Crashing Season 3 Episode 8 - Mulaney
    8.9/10(206 votes)

    #1 - Mulaney

    S3:E8

    Pete jumps at the opportunity of a lifetime to open for John Mulaney at New York’s Town Hall, but the gig leaves him in an awkward situation.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writers:Judd Apatow, Judah Miller

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  2. Crashing Season 2 Episode 6 - Artie
    8.6/10(225 votes)

    #2 - Artie

    S2:E6

    Pete’s decision to organize a secret benefit for an ailing comedy vet finds him scrambling to put on a good show and facing hard truths about Artie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Crashing Season 3 Episode 2 - The Temple Gig
    8.6/10(223 votes)

    #3 - The Temple Gig

    S3:E2

    Feeling like his time away from New York has taken him out of the scene, Pete accepts an offer to perform at a Jewish show, where Elon Gold and Modi question his impulsive behavior with a woman he met earlier that day.

    Director:Ryan McFaul
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Yoni Weinberg, Judah Miller

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  4. Crashing Season 2 Episode 8 - Roast Battle
    8.4/10(216 votes)

    #4 - Roast Battle

    S2:E8

    In an attempt to show Ali that he has a backbone, Pete enters a comedy-roast battle, but finds that being mean is harder than he thought. The fierce competition brings uncomfortable truths to the surface, forcing Pete to examine his priorities in life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Crashing Season 1 Episode 6 - Warm-Up
    8.3/10(307 votes)

    #5 - Warm-Up

    S1:E6

    Homeless once more and facing professional disappointment, Pete turns to Artie Lange, who invites him to be a guest on his podcast. Pete meets Sarah Silverman, who takes pity on him and invites him to stay with her and her collection of stray comedians. When Sarah suggests that he try to find work as an audience “warm-up” comedian, Pete is presented with a job opportunity, where he’s tasked with saving the day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Crashing Season 3 Episode 6 - The Viewing Party
    8.3/10(184 votes)

    #6 - The Viewing Party

    S3:E6

    Pete and Kat attend a viewing party for Ali’s late-night spot on Seth Meyers’ show. Tensions mount as Ali is nervous about how her set went and Kat becomes jealous of Pete’s friendship with his ex.

    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Jamie Lee

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  7. Crashing Season 2 Episode 3 - Bill Burr
    8.2/10(240 votes)

    #7 - Bill Burr

    S2:E3

    When Pete is abandoned by Artie, he is rescued by comedian Bill Burr, who takes pity on him and offers his guest room. As they become unlikely friends, Bill encourages Pete to toughen up and embrace his masculine side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Crashing Season 2 Episode 5 - Too Good
    8.2/10(208 votes)

    #8 - Too Good

    S2:E5

    Pete reunites with Ali, who takes him on a tour of New York’s alternative comedy scene, where they encounter a wide array of comedians and venues over the course of one night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Crashing Season 2 Episode 7 - NACA
    8.2/10(192 votes)

    #9 - NACA

    S2:E7

    On a trip to a comedy conference to book college gigs, Pete and Ali clash over the best strategy to appeal to the college crowd.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Crashing Season 3 Episode 3 - The Secret
    8.0/10(186 votes)

    #10 - The Secret

    S3:E3

    Pete falls headfirst into a relationship with a new girlfriend, Kat, who encourages him to be more aggressive in his career. On the night of their three-week anniversary, things amp up after a visit to a sex shop and a comedy show that morphs into a night all about Pete.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writer:Pete Holmes

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  11. Crashing Season 3 Episode 4 - MC, Middle, Headliner
    8.0/10(205 votes)

    #11 - MC, Middle, Headliner

    S3:E4

    Pete travels to New Jersey with Jason to do a weekend of shows at a big corporate comedy club and is surprised to find Ali, his ex, staying with them at the comedy condo. Jason’s misogynistic act and point of view cause Pete to question his path in comedy.

    Director:Oren Brimer
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Dave King, Mike Lawrence

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  12. Crashing Season 3 Episode 1 - Jaboukie
    7.9/10(206 votes)

    #12 - Jaboukie

    S3:E1

    As his successful two-month college comedy tour comes to an end, Pete, donning a new look and confidence to match, takes a college-age aspiring comedian, Jaboukie, under his wing. But Pete's return to New York finds him having an awkward reunion and a big audition at the Comedy Cellar that could change everything.

    Director:Ryan McFaul
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow

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  13. Crashing Season 2 Episode 4 - Porter Got HBO
    7.8/10(200 votes)

    #13 - Porter Got HBO

    S2:E4

    Pete tries to be supportive when a fellow comic at The Boston gets his big break. Later, he reconnects with Jess, who encourages him to find a healthy way to express himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Crashing Season 3 Episode 7 - The Christian Tour
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #14 - The Christian Tour

    S3:E7

    While enjoying the perks of being on a Christian comedy tour, Pete feels busted when he runs into NY Cellar comic Jessica Kirson in Charleston. After ghosting Kat while on the road, Pete finally sits down to talk about their relationship.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Greg Fitzsimmons

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  15. Crashing Season 1 Episode 4 - Barking
    7.7/10(276 votes)

    #15 - Barking

    S1:E4

    In an effort to get stage time, Pete spends the night handing out fliers for a comedy club, or “barking,” as he later learns it’s known in the comedy world. On the streets of New York, he finds himself encountering disinterested locals, befriending up-and-coming comics, engaging in a turf war with a rival barker and getting a pep talk from a veteran comedian.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Crashing Season 1 Episode 5 - Parents
    7.7/10(269 votes)

    #16 - Parents

    S1:E5

    When Pete’s parents decide to come to New York for his mother’s birthday, Pete begs Jess to come along and keep up the charade of their marriage, but an incredibly tense dinner reveals harsh truths about their relationships, as Jess struggles to keep quiet. Pete faces a turning point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Crashing Season 1 Episode 7 - Julie
    7.7/10(236 votes)

    #17 - Julie

    S1:E7

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    Director:Ryan McFaul
    Writers:Patrick Walsh, Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow

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  18. Crashing Season 2 Episode 1 - The Atheist
    7.7/10(250 votes)

    #18 - The Atheist

    S2:E1

    Pete has a chance encounter with famed magician Penn Jillette, who shakes his faith and inspires a questioning Pete to try living with abandon for one night.

    Director:Ryan McFaul
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow

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  19. Crashing Season 2 Episode 2 - Pete and Leif
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    #19 - Pete and Leif

    S2:E2

    Pete decides to spend the day with Leif, who encourages him to be open to the universe. Their carefree attitude is challenged when the two find themselves at odds and in trouble with the law.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Crashing Season 3 Episode 5 - Mom and Kat
    7.7/10(163 votes)

    #20 - Mom and Kat

    S3:E5

    During a tour stop, Pete pays a visit to his parents and introduces them to Kat, who notices the uncomfortably close relationship he has with his overbearing mom. As he tries to keep the peace, Pete grows increasingly trapped between the two most important women in his life.

    Director:Gillian Robespierre
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow

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  21. Crashing Season 1 Episode 2 - The Road
    7.6/10(338 votes)

    #21 - The Road

    S1:E2

    Pete wallows in his new reality, but Artie Lange snaps him out of it with an offer: In exchange for a ride to Albany, Pete can be Artie’s opening act. Pete meets co-headliner T.J. Miller and attempts to save Artie from breaking his sobriety by getting between him and the temptations of an ardent fan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Crashing Season 1 Episode 3 - Yard Sale
    7.6/10(300 votes)

    #22 - Yard Sale

    S1:E3

    While staying at T.J. Miller’s place, Pete has the unsettling experience of witnessing a comic who can’t “turn it off.” Hearing from his wife, Jessica, Pete and T.J. travel upstate to her yard sale, where Pete unexpectedly teams up with Jess’ new boyfriend, Leif, to get back a prized possession. After Jess voices her true feelings to Pete, the sale comes to a dramatic end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Crashing Season 1 Episode 8 - The Baptism
    7.6/10(257 votes)

    #23 - The Baptism

    S1:E8

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    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writers:Pete Holmes, Judd Apatow

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  24. Crashing Season 1 Episode 1 - Artie Lange
    7.5/10(428 votes)

    #24 - Artie Lange

    S1:E1

    Aspiring comedian Pete finds himself without a home after he catches his wife, Jessica, in a compromising position. As Pete attempts to find solace at a New York comedy club, he befriends cynical comedy legend Artie Lange, who reluctantly offers him some pizza, some advice and a couch.

    Director:Judd Apatow
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Mulaney" is the best rated episode of "Crashing". It scored 8.9/10 based on 206 votes. Directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Judd Apatow, Judah Miller, it aired on 3/10/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Artie".