Series synopsis
Crashing is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on HBO on February 19, 2017. It ended on March 10, 2019. It was created by Pete Holmes. It stars Pete Holmes, Artie Lange, Lauren Lapkus and T.J. Miller.
A comedy drama that crashes straight into the lives and loves of six twenty-something adults living together as Property Guardians in a disused hospital.
Premise
A comedy drama that crashes straight into the lives and loves of six twenty-something adults living together as Property Guardians in a disused hospital.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pete Holmes as Pete
- Artie Lange as Artie Lange
- Lauren Lapkus as Jess
- T.J. Miller as T.J. Miller
- George Basil as Leif
- Julia Shiplett as Julia
- Gary Gulman as Gary
- Jaboukie Young-White
Supporting cast
- Elon Gold
- Greg Fitzsimmons
- Jermaine Fowler as Russel
- Solomon Georgio
- Modi
- Zach Cherry as Chicken Wing Man
- Ray Romano
- Dave Attell
- Jessica Kirson
- Mike Lawrence
- Dan Naturman
- Dov Davidoff as Jason Weber
Guest cast
- Julia Shiplett as Julia
- Gary Gulman as Gary
- Jaboukie Young-White
- Elon Gold
- Greg Fitzsimmons
- Jermaine Fowler as Russel
- Solomon Georgio
- Modi
- Zach Cherry as Chicken Wing Man
- Ray Romano
- Dave Attell
- Jessica Kirson
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 19, 2017 | April 9, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 14, 2018 | March 4, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 8 | January 20, 2019 | March 10, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Artie Lange 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. |
February 19, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Road 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. |
February 26, 2017 |
| 3 |
Yard Sale 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. |
March 5, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Atheist Pete has a chance encounter with famed magician Penn Jillette, who shakes his faith and inspires a questioning Pete to try living with abandon for one night. |
January 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Pete and Leif Pete decides to spend the day with Leif, who encourages him to be open to the universe. Their carefree attitude is challenged when the two find themselves at odds and in trouble with the law. |
January 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Bill Burr When Pete is abandoned by Artie, he is rescued by comedian Bill Burr, who takes pity on him and offers his guest room. As they become unlikely friends, Bill encourages Pete to toughen up and embrace his masculine side. |
January 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jaboukie As his successful two-month college comedy tour comes to an end, Pete, donning a new look and confidence to match, takes a college-age aspiring comedian, Jaboukie, under his wing. But Pete's return to New York finds him having an awkward reunion and a big audition at the Comedy Cellar that could change everything. |
January 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Temple Gig Feeling like his time away from New York has taken him out of the scene, Pete accepts an offer to perform at a Jewish show, where Elon Gold and Modi question his impulsive behavior with a woman he met earlier that day. |
January 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Secret Pete falls headfirst into a relationship with a new girlfriend, Kat, who encourages him to be more aggressive in his career. On the night of their three-week anniversary, things amp up after a visit to a sex shop and a comedy show that morphs into a night all about Pete. |
February 3, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 19, 2017 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2019 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |