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The Best Episodes of The Crazy Ones Season 1

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

The Crazy Ones is an American situation comedy series created by David E. Kelley that stars Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The single-camera project premiered on CBS on September 26, 2013, as part of the 2013–14 American television season as a Thursday night 9 pm entry. Bill D'Elia, Dean Lorey, Jason Winer, John Montgomery and Mark Teitelbaum serve as executive producers for 20th Century Fox Television.

Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Crazy Ones" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.1/10 from 504 user votes. It was directed by Jason Winer and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 9/26/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Spectacular".

  • Pilot
    7.1/10 504 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013

    Simon tries to convince Kelly Clarkson to record a jingle for a client.

    Director: Jason Winer

    Writer: N/A

  • The Spectacular
    7.3/10 333 votes

    #2 - The Spectacular

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2013

    When Simon encourages Sydney to take the lead on an ad campaign for Windy City Coffee, disaster ensues. Meanwhile, Zach is jealous when Simon tasks Andrew with taking care of a family of ducklings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bad Dad
    7.1/10 323 votes

    #3 - Bad Dad

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2013

    When a client pitch shines a negative light on Simon and Sydney’s father-daughter relationship, Simon is determined to make up for all of Sydney’s bad childhood memories by re-teaching her how to drive. Meanwhile, Andrew’s confidence suffers when Lauren tells him that he is Zach’s suckerfish.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breakfast Burrito Club
    7.2/10 258 votes

    #4 - Breakfast Burrito Club

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2013

    Instead of trying to come up with ideas for a breakfast burrito ad campaign, the gang procrastinates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • She's So European
    7.4/10 272 votes

    #5 - She's So European

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2013

    Sydney, Zach and Simon compete for the attention of a worldly client.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hugging the Now
    7.5/10 259 votes

    #6 - Hugging the Now

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2013

    Sydney learns that her high school crush is nominated for a prestigious award -- in direct competition with her father.

    Director: Fred Savage

    Writer: N/A

  • Sydney, Australia
    8.0/10 290 votes

    #7 - Sydney, Australia

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2013

    A man (Josh Groban) who used to work with Sydney writes a song about her; Simon struggles with a pitch.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Stan Wood Account
    7.3/10 221 votes

    #8 - The Stan Wood Account

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2013

    When a conflict arises, Simon and Sydney's partner (Brad Garrett) forces Simon to give up his very first client.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Laura Krafft

  • Sixteen-Inch Softball
    7.6/10 232 votes

    #9 - Sixteen-Inch Softball

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013

    The annual accounts vs. creative 16-inch softball game puts someone's job on the line; the truth about Simon's last win may be revealed.

    Director: Alex Hardcastle

    Writer: Amy Hubbs

  • Models Love Magic
    7.4/10 223 votes

    #10 - Models Love Magic

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2013

    Gordon and Simon's values clash as they try to land a lucrative client; Lauren gets stuck in a $1 million bra.

    Director: Fred Savage

    Writer: Dean Lorey

  • The Intern
    7.4/10 214 votes

    #11 - The Intern

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2013

    When the bratty daughter (Ashley Tisdale) of an important client becomes the latest intern at Roberts and Roberts, Syndey's insecurities resurface.

    Director: Fred Goss

    Writer: Joe Wiseman, Joe Port

  • The Face of a Winner
    7.6/10 208 votes

    #12 - The Face of a Winner

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/2/2014

    After an account mix-up, Sydney becomes addicted to a video game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Outbreak
    7.5/10 206 votes

    #13 - Outbreak

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/9/2014

    When the rest of the office comes down with the flu, Simon lets Lauren work with a big client facing a PR disaster.

    Director: Bill D'Elia

    Writer: Robert Sudduth

  • Simon Roberts Was Here
    7.7/10 199 votes

    #14 - Simon Roberts Was Here

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2014

    Andrew and Zach try to help Simon get his groove back following a creativity contest defeat; Sydney fears her new attachment to a cat will interfere with human relationships.

    Director: Steven K. Tsuchida

    Writer: Ryan Raddatz

  • Dead and Improved
    7.6/10 220 votes

    #15 - Dead and Improved

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2014

    Simon is asked to eulogize a jingle writer who was not a well-liked man.

    Director: Bill D'Elia

    Writer: David E. Kelley

  • Zach Mitzvah
    7.3/10 184 votes

    #16 - Zach Mitzvah

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2014

    Simon offers to organize a bar mitzvah for a client's son, but things go south when Zach has a run-in with an ex.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tracy Poust, Jon Kinnally

  • Heavy Meddling
    7.2/10 175 votes

    #17 - Heavy Meddling

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2014

    A longing for grandchildren compels Simon to interfere with Sydney's new relationship; Andrew and Zach try working with different partners.

    Director: Alex Hardcastle

    Writer: Bill Kuntsler

  • March Madness
    7.1/10 168 votes

    #18 - March Madness

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/2014

    Andrew's spirited and rowdy sisters come to the office to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- Simon's least favorite holiday.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Laura Krafft, Linda Mendoza

  • Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley
    7.1/10 168 votes

    #19 - Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/3/2014

    While trying to channel Simon, Zach makes big promises during a pitch and must get Brad Paisley to sing a jingle written by Danny Chase.

    Director: David Katzenberg

    Writer: Amy Hubbs

  • Love Sucks
    7.1/10 176 votes

    #20 - Love Sucks

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/10/2014

    Gordon and his partner break up, causing Simon to become disillusioned with love.

    Director: Bill D'Elia

    Writer: Mason Steinberg

  • The Monster
    7.6/10 159 votes

    #21 - The Monster

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/17/2014

    The team looks outside the box to try to prevent the closure of a library.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lighthouse
    7.5/10 174 votes

    #22 - The Lighthouse

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/17/2014

    Simon's ex-wife has the final word when a corporation wants to buy out the firm.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A