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The Best Episodes of Crashing Season 1

Every episode of Crashing Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Crashing Season 1!

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #6 - 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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  8. Crashing Season 1 Episode 7 - Julie
    7.7/10(236 votes)

    #7 - Julie

    S1:E7

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

    #8 - The Baptism

    S1:E8

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Artie Lange" is the best rated episode of "Crashing" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 428 votes. Directed by Judd Apatow and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Road".