Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
22 episodes
E01
Pilot
Simon must pull out all the stops and convince Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson to record a new twist on a classic advertising jingle for their biggest client.
E02
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.
E03
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.
E04
Breakfast Burrito Club
While trying to brainstorm ideas for an ad campaign for a breakfast burrito, the gang procrastinates and delves into each other's personal lives.
E05
She's So European
When a worldly client, Helena, comes to town, Sydney, Zach and Simon each compete for her attention, but when things turn to a sexual nature, they realize they may know too much about each other.
E06
Hugging the Now
When Simon is nominated for the prestigious Impact Award for Advertiser of the Year, Sydney is surprised to find that her high school crush is in direct competition for the award against her father.
E07
Sydney, Australia
An infatuated ex-co-worker of Sydney's writes a stalker-ish song about her. Meanwhile, Simon struggles to pitch the Australian Tourism Board, the location of his final bender.
E08
The Stan Wood Account
Simon is intent to make things right when his partner, Gordon Lewis, forces him to give up his very first client when it conflicts with another account.
E09
Sixteen-inch Softball
Someone's job is on the line at the annual Accounts vs. Creatives 16-inch softball game, and the truth about Simon's last epic win threatens to surface.
E10
Models Love Magic
While Simon and Gordon disagree on compromising their values to land a lucrative client, Lauren gets stuck in the multi-million dollar Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra.
E11
The Intern
Sydney's insecurities about how she is perceived resurface when the bratty daughter of an important client becomes their intern.
E12
The Face of a Winner
When Simon mixes up the assignments in the office, he puts Sydney on an account for a video game that she becomes addicted to winning.
E13
Outbreak
Simon gives Lauren a chance to work with a big client facing a PR disaster when the rest of the office comes down with the flu.
E14
Simon Roberts Was Here
When the agency's new research analyst defeats Simon in a creativity contest, Zach and Andrew work together to help Simon get his groove back. Meanwhile, Sydney worries that her new attachment to a cat will ruin her chances with future human relationships.
E15
Dead and Improved
Woman asks Simon to eulogize her deceased father, a jingle writer who was not a well-liked man.
E16
Zach Mitzvah
Simon offers to throw a client's son's Bar Mitzvah, but Zach's run-in with the only woman he's ever loved may upend the festivities.
E17
Heavy Meddling
Simon's desperation for grandchildren forces him to interfere with Sydney's new relationship. Meanwhile, Zach and Andrew try working with other partners.
E18
March Madness
Simon's hatred for all things related to St. Patrick's Day is exacerbated when Andrew's rowdy and spirited sisters descend on the office to celebrate the holiday.
E19
Danny Chase Hates Brad Paisley
Trying to channel Simon, Zach overpromises on a pitch and must get Brad Paisley to sing a jingle written by Danny Chase.
E20
Love Sucks
Simon's promising new relationship is tested when he becomes disillusioned with love after Gordon and his partner break up.
E21
The Monster
Simon and the team try an out-of-the-box idea in order to save a library from being shut down, and Gordon literally becomes the unwilling poster boy for the campaign.
E22
The Lighthouse
When a corporation wants to buy out Lewis, Roberts+Roberts, Gordon calls in the board to vote, and Simon's ex-wife and Sydney's mom has the final say.
Cast
Robin Williams
as Simon Roberts
Sarah Michelle Gellar
as Sydney Roberts
James Wolk
as Zach Cropper
Hamish Linklater
as Andrew Kennedy
Amanda Setton
as Lauren Slotsky
