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Season 1 – Stark Raving Mad

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Henry is a timid editor with a cleanliness phobia, who reluctantly takes a new assignment: coax a new book from a gruff horror novelist with writer's block. A co-dependent relationship emerges as the two discover common ground.

Critics Reviews

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Ray Richmond Variety Its few real laughs look almost like accidents, since the premise itself strains plausibility. And unlike creator/executive producer Steven Levitan's other NBC shows, this lacks anything resembling magic. Jun 17, 2019 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly You and I have seen too many book-lined studies filled with contrasting wisecrackers; no matter how good the actors and their material, these days we simply need something different. Rated: C+ Jun 17, 2019 Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post "Stark Raving Mad" is an ugly little item on many levels. Jun 17, 2019 Full Review Terry Kelleher People Magazine This sitcom is not off to a sidesplitting start. But its talented costars give hope of improvement, and its enviable time slot offers some expectation of survival. Jun 17, 2019 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel Stark Raving Mad isn't a bad show. It just isn't very good. The pilot has its amusing moments but few that can't be seen coming. Jun 17, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Wow can't believe the bad reviews this show was and still is amazing although finding a decent copy is difficult to say the least. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Neil Patrick Harris

Henry McNeely

Tony Shalhoub

Ian Stark

Eddie McClintock

Jake Donovan

Jessica Cauffiel

Margaret "Maddie" Keller

Heather Paige Kent

Maddie Keller

Dorie Barton

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1999 Pilot An editor (Neil Patrick Harris) must help a horror-story author (Tony Shalhoub) overcome writer's block. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 1999 The Man Who Knew Too Much Henry's girlfriend reveals his shortcomings when Ian pays a visit. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 1999 Sometimes a Fritter Is Just a Fritter Henry tries to set Ian up with a waitress (Sabrina Boudot). Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 14, 1999 Four Colds and a Funeral Henry blames his cold when a children's-book author dies shortly after they meet. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 1999 The Lyin' King Ian orchestrates a Halloween prank to scare Henry's cousin. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 1999 Fish Out of Water Henry tries to impress at a high-society dinner party but ends up endangering an exotic fish. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 1999 Engaged to Be Engaged Ian mocks his friend after Henry and Tess promise to eventually get engaged. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 1999 The Stalker A fan (Steven Weber) becomes a nightmare when he believes he can do a better job as Ian's editor than Henry. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 2, 1999 The Dance Tess tries to find Ian a girlfriend so that Henry will not spend so much time with him. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 9, 1999 Coffin to Go Ian has a coffin delivered to his apartment as a new furniture piece. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 1999 Christmas Cheerleader Henry and Tess invite themselves to Ian's anti-Christmas party. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 6, 2000 The Crush Ian writes an anonymous love letter to a woman who confuses the messenger, Jake, as the author. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 13, 2000 My Bodyguard A man tries to mug Ian, Henry and Tess, and Ian saves the day, but Henry's cowardice leaves him doubting his masculinity. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 3, 2000 The Hypnotist Ian hypnotizes Tess and Jake into believing they are Romeo and Juliet. Details Episode 15 Airs undefined Therapy Ian and Henry visit a couples therapist to research a character for a new book. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 2000 Secrets & Lies A journalism student makes a false discovery about Ian's past. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 16, 2000 The Grade Ian drafts a book report for Maddie which receives an unacceptable grade from her haughty professor (Kelsey Grammer). Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 13, 2000 The Pigeon Ian believes a pigeon seeks revenge for his accidentally killing her nestlings. Details Episode 19 Airs undefined He's Gotta Have It Unaware of the enmity between them, Henry invites Tess' sister to her surprise party. Details Episode 20 Airs undefined The Big Finish An editor helps an author overcome writer's block. Details

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Season Info

Director
James Burrows
Executive Producer
Steven Levitan
Screenwriter
Steven Levitan
Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1999