The BEST episodes of Crashing (2017) season 1

Every episode of Crashing (2017) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Crashing (2017) season 1!

A New York comic is forced to make a new start for himself after his wife leaves him.

Last Updated: 9/22/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
Julie
star
7.63
376 votes

#1 - Julie

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/2017

Pete’s high from his new warm-up gig on Rachael Ray’s show is interrupted by an unexpected visit from Leif’s wife, who pulls him back into the chaos of his separation from Jess.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
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Barking
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7.60
390 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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Warm-Up
star
7.59
338 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
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Parents
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7.48
361 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Jeff Schaffer
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The Baptism
star
7.44
352 votes

#5 - The Baptism

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/9/2017

After an attempt to cheer up Pete goes wrong, Artie tags along with him to a baptism. Artie gets insight into religion and God from a woman, and Pete runs into Jess, which makes him question how much he is willing to sacrifice for a life in comedy.

Directors: Ryan McFaul
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The Road
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7.44
487 votes

#6 - 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.

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Yard Sale
star
7.40
424 votes

#7 - 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.

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Artie Lange
star
7.11
617 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Judd Apatow
Writer: Pete Holmes
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