7.5/10415 votes#1 - Artie Lange
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2017
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: N/A
7.6/10326 votes#2 - The Road
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10288 votes#3 - Yard Sale
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10263 votes#4 - Barking
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10257 votes#5 - Parents
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10296 votes#6 - Warm-Up
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2017
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10224 votes#7 - Julie
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2017
No description available
Director: Ryan McFaul
Writer: Judd Apatow, Patrick Walsh, Pete Holmes
7.5/10244 votes#8 - The Baptism
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2017
No description available
Director: Judd Apatow
Writer: Judd Apatow, Pete Holmes
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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.
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Artie Lange" is the best rated episode of "Crashing" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 415 votes. Directed by Judd Apatow and written by N/A, it aired on 2/19/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Road".