The Crazy Ones

S01E09: 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 26, 2013 7.1 20 min
Simon tries to convince Kelly Clarkson to record a jingle for a client.
The Spectacular

S01E02 The Spectacular

October 3, 2013 7.2 20 min
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

S01E03 Bad Dad

October 10, 2013 7.2 20 min
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...

S01E04 Breakfast Burrito Club

October 17, 2013 20 min
Instead of trying to come up with ideas for a breakfast burrito ad campaign, the gang procrastinates.

S01E05 She's So European

October 24, 2013 7.4 20 min
Sydney, Zach and Simon compete for the attention of a worldly client.

S01E06 Hugging the Now

October 31, 2013 20 min
Sydney learns that her high school crush is nominated for a prestigious award -- in direct competition with her father.

S01E07 Sydney, Australia

November 7, 2013 6.9 20 min
A man (Josh Groban) who used to work with Sydney writes a song about her; Simon struggles with a pitch.
The Stan Wood Account

S01E08 The Stan Wood Account

November 14, 2013 20 min
When a conflict arises, Simon and Sydney's partner (Brad Garrett) forces Simon to give up his very first client.
Sixteen-Inch Softball

S01E09 Sixteen-Inch Softball

November 21, 2013 20 min
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

S01E10 Models Love Magic

December 5, 2013 20 min
Gordon and Simon's values clash as they try to land a lucrative client; Lauren gets stuck in a $1 million bra.
The Intern

S01E11 The Intern

December 12, 2013 20 min
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

S01E12 The Face of a Winner

January 2, 2014 20 min
After an account mix-up, Sydney becomes addicted to a video game.
Outbreak

S01E13 Outbreak

January 9, 2014 7.7 20 min
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

S01E14 Simon Roberts Was Here

January 30, 2014 20 min
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

S01E15 Dead and Improved

February 6, 2014 20 min
Simon is asked to eulogize a jingle writer who was not a well-liked man.
Zach Mitzvah

S01E16 Zach Mitzvah

February 27, 2014 20 min
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

S01E17 Heavy Meddling

March 6, 2014 20 min
A longing for grandchildren compels Simon to interfere with Sydney's new relationship; Andrew and Zach try working with different partners.
March Madness

S01E18 March Madness

March 13, 2014 20 min
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

S01E19 Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley

April 3, 2014 20 min
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

S01E20 Love Sucks

April 10, 2014 20 min
Gordon and his partner break up, causing Simon to become disillusioned with love.
The Monster

S01E21 The Monster

April 17, 2014 20 min
The team looks outside the box to try to prevent the closure of a library.
The Lighthouse

S01E22 The Lighthouse

April 17, 2014 20 min
Simon's ex-wife has the final word when a corporation wants to buy out the firm.

Cast

Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Simon Roberts
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sydney Roberts
James Wolk
James Wolk
Zach Cropper
Hamish Linklater
Hamish Linklater
Andrew
Amanda Setton
Amanda Setton
Lauren Slotsky

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