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The Crazy Ones
Overview
Simon Roberts is eccentric, passionate, unpredictable and brilliant. He's also the first "Roberts" in the Lewis, Roberts + Roberts advertising agency. The second is his pragmatic daughter Sydney. As Sydney struggles to rein in her dad, the agency fights to stay at the top of the ad game, charming everyone from McDonald's bigwigs to Victoria's Secret models in the process!
Status
Canceled
Created By
David E. Kelley
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Academy Award winner Robin Williams returns to series television in THE CRAZY ONES, a single-camera workplace comedy about a larger-than-life advertising genius whose unorthodox methods and unpredictable behavior would get him fired... if he weren't the boss.
Episodes
Pilot
Simon tries to convince Kelly Clarkson to record a jingle for a client.
The Spectacular
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.
Bad Dad
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.
Breakfast Burrito Club
Instead of trying to come up with ideas for a breakfast burrito ad campaign, the gang procrastinates.
She's So European
Sydney, Zach and Simon compete for the attention of a worldly client.
Hugging the Now
Sydney learns that her high school crush is nominated for a prestigious award -- in direct competition with her father.
Sydney, Australia
A man (Josh Groban) who used to work with Sydney writes a song about her; Simon struggles with a pitch.
The Stan Wood Account
When a conflict arises, Simon and Sydney's partner (Brad Garrett) forces Simon to give up his very first client.
Sixteen-Inch Softball
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.
Models Love Magic
Gordon and Simon's values clash as they try to land a lucrative client; Lauren gets stuck in a $1 million bra.
The Intern
When the bratty daughter (Ashley Tisdale) of an important client becomes the latest intern at Roberts and Roberts, Syndey's insecurities resurface.
The Face of a Winner
After an account mix-up, Sydney becomes addicted to a video game.
Outbreak
When the rest of the office comes down with the flu, Simon lets Lauren work with a big client facing a PR disaster.
Simon Roberts Was Here
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.
Dead and Improved
Simon is asked to eulogize a jingle writer who was not a well-liked man.
Zach Mitzvah
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.
Heavy Meddling
A longing for grandchildren compels Simon to interfere with Sydney's new relationship; Andrew and Zach try working with different partners.
March Madness
Andrew's spirited and rowdy sisters come to the office to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- Simon's least favorite holiday.
Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley
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.
Love Sucks
Gordon and his partner break up, causing Simon to become disillusioned with love.
The Monster
The team looks outside the box to try to prevent the closure of a library.
The Lighthouse
Simon's ex-wife has the final word when a corporation wants to buy out the firm.
Top Cast
Robin Williams
Simon Roberts
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sydney Roberts
James Wolk
Zach Cropper
Hamish Linklater
Andrew
Amanda Setton
Lauren Slotsky
