The Crew (web series)

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The Crew
Genre Comedy, Science fiction
Created byBrett Register
Written byBrett Register
Directed byBrett Register
StarringPhilip Bache
Brett Register
Jessica Rose
Craig Frank
Ariel Lazarus
Amy Kline
Angie Cole
Robin Thorsen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes21
Production
Executive producersBrett Register
Amber J Lawson
ProducerCheo Ramsey
Original release
Release2007 (2007) 
2009 (2009)

The Crew is an online sitcom that follows the lives of the engine room crew of the starship Azureas. The production had a financed 15-episode first season run [1] and was distributed through blip.tv, YouTube [2] and Koldcast.tv. [3] It was acquired for a second season run distributed by Babelgum. [4]

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With major distribution for the second season, including The Guild 's Robin Thorsen and Lonelygirl15. The Crew has gained the attention of traditional news outlets such as The Wall Street Journal . [5]

In 2010, The Crew was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Second Annual Streamy Awards. [6]

Cast

Plot

Season 1 (2007–2008)

TitleWriter(s)DirectorOriginal airdate#
"Pilot"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterDecember 6, 20071
The Crew investigates a mysterious error sensor coming from the engine coil.
"Last Romantics"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterDecember 13, 20072
Romance is all around on board the U.S. Azureas.
"Ghost Ship"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterDecember 20, 20073
The Crew of the U.S. Azeruas come across an unidentified Ghost Ship out in space.
"Poop Deck"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterDecember 27, 20074
Stewart Kobbler cleans up the engine room while the crew is away on their mission.
"An Explanation of Sorts"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJanuary 3, 20085
With the Engine Room Crew back from their trip to the Ghost Ship, the mysteries discovered on board are revealed.
"Departed"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJanuary 10, 20086
The U.S. Azureas is enlisted to track down and investigate a mysterious signal emanating from deep space.
"No Escape"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJanuary 17, 20087
After the incident in the Engine Room, the ship is required to undergo a system update, implementing new safety protocols. During which, The Crew is released to the residence for some R&R.
"Barfly"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJanuary 24, 20088
A classmate from Tim's past joins The Crew. Meanwhile, Jenni and her roommate Amber prepare for their night out.
"Verdict"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJanuary 31, 20089
The truth about what "really" happened in the Residence is revealed.
"Call The Doctor" Bernie Su Brett RegisterFebruary 7, 200810
A doctor from the residence examines the crew. Tom is less than excited about getting examined.
"Break Ups to Make Ups" Bernie Su and Brett RegisterBrett RegisterFebruary 14, 200811
While Tom's obsession for Dr. Talia grows, Andrea implements her own seduction strategy.
"Cloned I"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterFebruary 21, 200812
The Crew investigates a mysterious rock found floating in space.
"Cloned II"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterFebruary 28, 200813
As the clones begin to take over the engine room, The Crew finally starts to figure out that something strange is in fact going on.
"Cloned III"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterMarch 4, 200814
The conclusion to the epic clone saga.
"The Signal"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterMarch 11, 200815
The origin of the signal is revealed in the season finale of The Crew.

Season 2 (2008-2009)

TitleWriter(s)DirectorOriginal airdate#
"Survival"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterNovember 27, 2008116
After being spit out of the blackhole to the other side of the galaxy, the crew struggles to find leadership and a way home.
"Captives"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterMay 28, 2009217
While being held captive by the Pirates, Tim and Patrick form an unlikely alliance.
"A Pirate's Life"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJune 4, 2009318
While inspecting the Pirate ship, Tom, Tim and Patrick find it well equipped and contains two captives, one with a possible treasure map on her back. Guest Starring Jessica Rose and Chad Jamian.
"Misguided"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJune 11, 2009419
Tom cancels all efforts to chart a way back home and, instead, turns the crew’s attention to finding lost treasure.
"Baby on Board"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJune 18, 2009520
Tim and Jenni discuss their relationship, while Andrea returns stirring up Tom and Stewart.
"Rendezous"Brett RegisterBrett RegisterJuly 8, 2009621
In the Mid-Season Finale, while on an Away Mission, Tom, Tim, Patrick and Jala run into some baddies as Andrea gets a special visitor in the brig. Taryn O’Neill and Woody Tondorf Guest Star.

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