Episode 1
Pilot
20m6.9 / 10
Simon tries to convince Kelly Clarkson to record a jingle for a client.
Episode credits
Directed by Jason WinerGuest stars Kelly Clarkson, Gail O'Grady
TV series
The Crazy Ones
2013TV-141 season6.2 / 10
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!
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Synopsis
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!
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Episode 2
The Spectacular
20m7.1 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Mark L. Taylor, Brent Jennings, Nicole Randall Johnson, Ashley Dyke, Chasty Ballesteros, Philip V. Bruenn, Gabriela Fresquez, Ari Stidham
Episode 3
Bad Dad
20m7.2 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars J.D. Walsh, John Marshall Jones, Rod McLachlan, Todd Robert Anderson, Jen Lilley, Tom Ayers, Dana L. Wilson, Teala Dunn
Episode 4
Breakfast Burrito Club
20m
Instead of trying to come up with ideas for a breakfast burrito ad campaign, the gang procrastinates.
Episode credits
Guest stars Michelle LaRue, J. Kristopher
Episode 5
She's So European
20m7.4 / 10
Sydney, Zach and Simon compete for the attention of a worldly client.
Episode credits
Guest stars Saffron Burrows, Fred Melamed, Hugo Armstrong
Episode 6
Hugging the Now
20m
Sydney learns that her high school crush is nominated for a prestigious award -- in direct competition with her father.
Episode credits
Directed by Fred SavageGuest stars Michael Landes, Alan Rachins, Abraham Lim, Mary Wickliffe, Brandon Gibson
Episode 7
Sydney, Australia
20m6.4 / 10
A man (Josh Groban) who used to work with Sydney writes a song about her; Simon struggles with a pitch.
Episode credits
Guest stars Josh Groban, Ron Bottitta, Jonno Roberts, Michelle Arenal, Shane Brady, Tom Fonss
Episode 8
The Stan Wood Account
20m
When a conflict arises, Simon and Sydney's partner (Brad Garrett) forces Simon to give up his very first client.
Episode credits
Written by Laura KrafftGuest stars Brad Garrett, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ed Asner, Daisy Aitkens, Carol Kiernan, Christine Garver, Eric Normington, Asante Jones
Episode 9
Sixteen-Inch Softball
20m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Alex HardcastleWritten by Amy HubbsGuest stars Brad Garrett, Brooke Lyons, Andre Ing, E.J. Callahan, Laura Hunter Drago
Episode 10
Models Love Magic
20m
Gordon and Simon's values clash as they try to land a lucrative client; Lauren gets stuck in a $1 million bra.
Episode credits
Directed by Fred SavageWritten by Dean LoreyGuest stars Adriana Lima, Brad Garrett, Lavell Crawford, Lex Medlin, Lance Barber, P.J. Ochlan, Sharaun Brown, Raquel Zimmermann
Episode 11
The Intern
20m
When the bratty daughter (Ashley Tisdale) of an important client becomes the latest intern at Roberts and Roberts, Syndey's insecurities resurface.
Episode credits
Directed by Fred GossWritten by Joe Wiseman, Joe PortGuest stars Ashley French, Jim Holmes, Brian Stepanek, John O'Brien, Brenda Koo, Teddy Lane Jr., Ari Stidham
Episode 12
The Face of a Winner
20m
After an account mix-up, Sydney becomes addicted to a video game.
Episode credits
Guest stars Lenny Jacobson, Steven Boyer, Thomas Fowler, Zylan Brooks, Rachel Rodier
Episode 13
Outbreak
20m7.7 / 10
When the rest of the office comes down with the flu, Simon lets Lauren work with a big client facing a PR disaster.
Episode credits
Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by Robert SudduthGuest stars Larry Sullivan, Judith Moreland, Brennan Elliott, Kristine Johnson, Morgan Bastin, Lily Bigham, Helen Hong, KiKi Levine
Episode 14
Simon Roberts Was Here
20m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Steven K. TsuchidaWritten by Ryan RaddatzGuest stars Stephanie Faracy, Sandeep Parikh, John Eric Bentley, Jazzmun, Daniel Bess, John Duerler, Eric Zuckerman
Episode 15
Dead and Improved
20m
Simon is asked to eulogize a jingle writer who was not a well-liked man.
Episode credits
Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars J.D. Walsh, Marcus Henderson, Fred Melamed, Missi Pyle, Kurt Fuller, Kelly Perine, Kenneth Brown, NeiCe Knight
Episode 16
Zach Mitzvah
20m
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.
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Written by Tracy Poust, Jon KinnallyGuest stars Cheryl Hines, Steve Talley, Jackie Seiden, Joe West, Norma Michaels, Skyler James Sandak, Tia Robinson, Alexis Brandt
Episode 17
Heavy Meddling
20m
A longing for grandchildren compels Simon to interfere with Sydney's new relationship; Andrew and Zach try working with different partners.
Episode credits
Directed by Alex HardcastleWritten by Bill KuntslerGuest stars Joshua Gomez, Steve Talley, Christopher Carley, Pramod Kumar
Episode 18
March Madness
20m7.0 / 10
Andrew's spirited and rowdy sisters come to the office to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- Simon's least favorite holiday.
Episode credits
Written by Linda Mendoza, Laura KrafftGuest stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jamie Denbo, Jessica Chaffin, Carmella Riley, Scott Klace, Stephanie Cannon, Lauren Pritchard, Anna Vocino
Episode 19
Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley
20m
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.
Episode credits
Directed by David KatzenbergWritten by Amy HubbsGuest stars Josh Groban, Tiya Sircar, Jane Edith Wilson, Lisa K. Wyatt, Brad Paisley, Baldeep Singh
Episode 20
Love Sucks
20m
Gordon and his partner break up, causing Simon to become disillusioned with love.
Episode credits
Directed by Bill D'EliaWritten by Mason SteinbergGuest stars Sarah Baker, Brad Garrett, David Copperfield, Jonathan Del Arco, Jennifer Marsala, Ben Begley, Pam Dawber, Jeff Holman
Episode 21
The Monster
20m
The team looks outside the box to try to prevent the closure of a library.
Episode credits
Guest stars Brad Garrett, Daniel Bess, Tiya Sircar, Melody Thomas Scott, Gayle King, Ukee Washington, Ivy George, Corey Mendell Parker
Episode 22
The Lighthouse
20mfinale
Simon's ex-wife has the final word when a corporation wants to buy out the firm.
Episode credits
Guest stars Brad Garrett, Tiya Sircar, Gillian Alexy, Marilu Henner, Dan Amos
Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026
More about The Crazy Ones
Cast
Robin WilliamsSimon Roberts
Sarah Michelle GellarSydney Roberts
James WolkZach Cropper
Hamish LinklaterAndrew
Amanda SettonLauren Slotsky
Josh GrobanDanny Chase
Joshua GomezGeorge
Sarah BakerJeanCredits
- Created by
- David E. Kelley
- Written by
- Laura Krafft, Amy Hubbs, David E. Kelley, Dean Lorey, Ryan Raddatz, Linda Mendoza, Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, Jon Kinnally, Tracy Poust, Mason Steinberg, Robert Sudduth, Bill Kuntsler
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 22
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
David E. Kelley ProductionsUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Themes
advertisingadvertising agencysitcomworkplace comedy
