Ep 1. Jaboukie

The show Crashing is a comedy series that follows the ups and downs of aspiring comedian Pete Holmes. In season 3 episode 1, "Jaboukie," Pete is in a pretty low place. He’s been kicked out of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and is struggling to find a place to stay. He ends up crashing on the couch of a new friend, Jaboukie.

Jaboukie is a young, up-and-coming comedian who has quickly gained a following thanks to his witty social media posts. As Pete tries to figure out his next move, he latches on to Jaboukie’s cool, confident persona. They bond over music, movies, and the struggle to make it in the competitive world of stand-up comedy.

As they hang out, Pete starts to notice that Jaboukie isn’t quite as perfect as he first seemed. He’s flaky, disorganized, and seems to prioritize partying over his career. Despite this, Pete can’t help but admire Jaboukie’s natural charisma, and he starts to emulate his new friend’s devil-may-care attitude.

Things start to go downhill when Pete gets a call from his ex, who’s looking for her missing laptop. Jaboukie had borrowed it to work on some new material, but Pete realizes he never returned it. When he confronts Jaboukie, things get heated, and the two have a falling out.

Meanwhile, Pete’s own career is at a standstill. He hasn’t been able to find a steady gig, and he feels like he’s running out of time to make it as a comedian. He visits his friend T.J., a successful comic who offers him some tough love and advice.

In the end, Pete and Jaboukie reconcile, but not before Pete realizes that he needs to stop trying to be someone he’s not. He’s not the laid-back, carefree type, and that’s okay. With T.J.’s guidance, he starts to focus on his own career and takes steps to improve his set.

Overall, this episode of Crashing touches on themes of friendship, authenticity, and the struggle to make it as an artist. It’s a funny, poignant look at the life of a struggling comedian, and it sets the stage for what promises to be an entertaining and thought-provoking season.