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{{Short description|Disney XD sitcom}}
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| starring = Cole Jensen<br/>]<br/>Landry Bender<br/>Oana Gregory<br/>Aaron Landon | starring = {{ubl|Cole Jensen|]|]|Aaron R. Landon}}
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| opentheme = "Crash & Bernstein" performed by Cole Jensen and Tim Lagasse | opentheme = "Crash & Bernstein" performed by Cole Jensen and Tim Lagasse
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| composer = Jamie Dunlap | composer = Jamie Dunlap
| country = United States | country = United States
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| num_episodes = 14 | num_episodes = 39
| list_episodes = #Episodes | list_episodes = List of Crash & Bernstein episodes
| executive_producer = Eric Friedman<br>Mike Larsen | executive_producer = Eric Friedman<br>Mike Larsen
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'''''Crash & Bernstein''''' is a ] ] with ] which premiered on October 8, 2012 on ].<ref name="Pilot">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/30/crash-bernstein-premieres-monday-october-8-on-disney-xd/146817/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Tvbythenumbers+%28TVbytheNumbers%29|title='Crash & Bernstein' Premieres Monday October 8 on Disney XD|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=August 30, 2012|work=]|publisher=Disney press release|accessdate=August 30, 2012}}</ref> Created by Eric Friedman, the series centers around a teenaged son, among three sisters, who wishes to have a brother. His wishes come true when a puppet named Crash comes to life. Production for the series began in May 2012.<ref name="Lagasse">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/04/disney-xd-greenlights-live-actionpuppet-comedy-series-crash-bernstein/|title=Disney XD Greenlights Live-Action/Puppet Comedy Series ‘Crash & Bernstein’|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 11, 2012|work=]|accessdate=April 11, 2012}}</ref> On November 9, 2012 Disney XD extended the series' first season to 26 episodes.<ref name=Extension>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/disney-channel-and-disney-xd-order-additional-episodes-from-four-series/|title=Disney Channel And Disney XD Order Additional Episodes From Four Series|last=Andreeva|date=November 9, 2012|work=Deadline.com |accessdate=November 18, 2012}}</ref> '''''Crash & Bernstein''''' is an American ] on ], which premiered on October 8, 2012, and ended on August 11, 2014.<ref name="Pilot">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/30/crash-bernstein-premieres-monday-october-8-on-disney-xd/146817/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104135840/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/08/30/crash-bernstein-premieres-monday-october-8-on-disney-xd/146817/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 4, 2013|title='Crash & Bernstein' Premieres Monday October 8 on Disney XD|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=August 30, 2012|work=]|publisher=Disney press release|access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref> Created by Eric Friedman, the series centered on a boy with three sisters who wishes to have a brother. His wishes come true when he builds his own brother. Production for the series began in April 2012.<ref name="Lagasse">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2012/04/disney-xd-greenlights-live-actionpuppet-comedy-series-crash-bernstein-255108/|title=Disney XD Greenlights Live-Action/Puppet Comedy Series 'Crash & Bernstein'|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 11, 2012|website=]|access-date=April 11, 2012}}</ref>


Disney XD renewed the series for a second season on April 15, 2013,<ref name="s2 renewal">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/15/crash-bernstein-renewed-for-season-two-by-disney-xd/177958/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419173544/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/15/crash-bernstein-renewed-for-season-two-by-disney-xd/177958/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2013|title='Crash & Bernstein' Renewed for Season Two by Disney XD|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|date=April 15, 2013|access-date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> which premiered on October 7, 2013.<ref name=Season2>, '']'' via Disney press release. Retrieved August 28, 2013.It aired reruns at the end of 2015</ref> On August 11, 2014, the series was cancelled after 39 episodes.
'']'' and '']'' performer ] stars as the voice and puppeteer for Crash.<ref name="Lagasse" />


'']'' and '']'' performer ] stars as the voice and puppeteer for Crash. ] works as the puppet captain.<ref name="Lagasse" />
==Plot==
For his birthday, Wyatt Bernstein is taken to a Build-A-Bestie store where he creates a puppet that he names Crash, who comes to life as the brother he always wanted. Crash and Wyatt must deal with three sisters of various ages at home, as the two might have their differences like other brothers do, but they still have each other's back.


==Characters== ==Premise==
Wyatt Bernstein is a boy who lives with his mom Mel and his sisters Cleo, Jasmine and Amanda in the city of ] (the location was revealed in the series intro). For his 12th birthday, Wyatt is taken to a store called Build-A-Bestie where he creates a puppet named Crash, who joins the family as the brother he always wanted. Crash and Wyatt must deal with the sisters, while having their brotherly differences and still watching each other's back.
===Main characters===
* '''Crash''' (performed by ]) is a puppet-like character that was created at the time of Wyatt's visit to Build-A-Bestie. Lagasse is assisted in performing Crash by ] who operates the arms, legs, and props of Crash.


==Episodes==
* '''Wyatt Bernstein''' (]) is a 12-year-old boy, among three sisters, who wishes to have a brother. This results in Wyatt building Crash at Build-A-Bestie.
{{Main|List of Crash & Bernstein episodes}}
{{:List of Crash & Bernstein episodes}}


==Characters==
* '''Cleo Bernstein''' (]) is one of Wyatt's sisters who shares a room with him. She is a money-making schemer who makes products for her "company" called CLEO.


===Main===
* '''Amanda Bernstein''' (]) is Wyatt's older sister who often gets annoyed at Crash's shenanigans. She is sometimes distracted by her beauty.
* Crash (performed by ]) – Crash is a ] character who was created at the time of Wyatt's visit to Build-A-Bestie. He has a reckless and destructive personality where he often causes some damages in the Bernsteins' apartment. Crash is very gullible and dim-witted and often gets either himself or others in trouble, but overall he has a good heart and his intentions are usually in the right place. However, he can be prone to jealousy at times. In "Monkey Business", it is revealed that he can temporarily gain the knowledge of different things by eating the books about that topic. It is hinted that Crash can also speak Spanish, and he is a professional "vomit ]", and on one episode when a loud noise was made, he developed some temporary ]s. Tim Lagasse was assisted in performing Crash by ] and Rob Saunders who operated the arms, legs, and props of Crash.
* Wyatt Bernstein (played by Cole Jensen) – Wyatt is a 12-year-old boy and the middle child in the Bernstein family among three sisters. Wyatt wishes to have a brother, which results in him building Crash at Build-A-Bestie. He is often exasperated by Crash's antics, especially when they get him in trouble too, but generally loves spending time with his brother. He's best friends with Pesto.
* Cleopatra "Cleo" Bernstein (played by ]) – Cleo is Amanda, Wyatt and Jasmine's 13-year-old sister who shares a room with Wyatt. She makes products for her "company" called "CLEO" where she serves as the self-proclaimed CEO. It's revealed that she has a crush on Pesto. Cleo is often bossy, but is considered to be the superior member of the family. Cleo is very business-savvy and will sell just about anything from makeup and lotions to "monster truck" dirt to make money.
* Amanda Bernstein (played by ]) – Amanda is Wyatt, Cleo and Jasmine's 16-year-old sister. She's very popular, and Pesto has a crush on her. She also seems to be a ], or just has the personality of one. Amanda is very sociable, but can also be annoying to other characters (Especially Crash, Wyatt, and Pesto), She's the "it" girl for English and Australian ], and just likes to enjoy herself and have fun. She's also a terrible cook.
* Pesto (played by Aaron Landon) – Pesto is Wyatt's friend. His parents own Iconic ] which is where he works. Pesto has a crush on Amanda and often tries to woo her, but fails miserably. He's often shown to be a momma's boy and mentions his mother in several episodes. He used to hate Crash, but now seems to be somewhat friends with him.


===Recurring===
* '''Pesto''' (]) is Wyatt's best friend who has a crush on Amanda. Pesto's parents own Iconic Arcade which is where he works. During the beginning of the show he used to hate Crash, but now seem to be somewhat of friends.
* Jasmine Bernstein (played by ]) – Jasmine is Amanda, Wyatt and Cleo's 6-year-old sister. Jasmine is the youngest member of the Bernstein family. When Jasmine doesn't get her way she throws a tantrum. She owns a doll named Princess Glitter that Crash is in love with. She also has a signature scream that she lets loose when she doesn't get her way. Despite her age, she's shown to be very intelligent, and is very skilled at doing things that most kids in her own age group wouldn't be able to do. (e.g. Use electronics) She also has an assertive side, which she displays in several episodes. Jasmine's middle name is Erica. She loves ] and ].
* Melanie "Mel" Bernstein (played by ]) – Mel is the wife of Karl and the mother of Amanda, Wyatt, Cleo and Jasmine. Mel doesn't approve of Crash.
* Scottie (played by Curtis Harris) – Scottie is one of Wyatt's friends at Linus Pauling Middle School. He's also the host of the school's show "Good Morning Linus Pauling."
* Martin Poulos (played by ]) – Martin Poulos is the ] of the Bernsteins' apartment building. He carries around a ] which he swears into so that nobody can hear his profanity. In "Crashlemania," it's revealed that he was a ] named "Plunger" when he was a wrestling partner of Coach Urkhart.
* Rufus "The Slapper" Reeds (played by Zachary Conneen) – Rufus is the school ] at Linus Pauling Middle School.
* Mrs. Lopez – A tenant in the Bernsteins' apartment building who's a known ]. Although she owns a lot of cats, Mrs. Lopez also owns a ] as seen in "Comic Book Crash."
* Roland (played by ]) – A newsdealer and ] that works at the newsstand in Wyatt's neighborhood.
* Coach Urkhart (played by ]) – The coach of the wrestling team at Wyatt's school and one of Martin Poulos' old friends. He and Martin were a wrestling duo where Coach Urkhart was the "Cyclone." In "Health-O-Ween," it's revealed that Coach Urkhart is a member of the Nightmare Society.
* Karl Bernstein (played by ]) – Karl is the husband of Mel and the father of Amanda, Wyatt, Cleo and Jasmine who debuts in Season 2. He works as a wildlife photographer and travels a lot.


==Broadcast==
===Recurring characters===
''Crash & Bernstein'' originally premiered on October 8, 2012, on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyxd.disney.com/crash-and-bernstein|title=Crash & Bernstein}}</ref> It also aired on ]. It premiered on November 3, 2012, on ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.disneyxd.ca/crash-and-bernstein/ |title=Crash and Bernstein |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522112947/http://www.disneyxd.ca/crash-and-bernstein/ |archive-date=May 22, 2013 }}</ref> on January 10, 2013, on ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disney.co.uk/disney-xd/crash-and-bernstein/|title=Crash & Bernstein}}</ref> and on February 9, 2013, on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disney.co.za/disney-xd/crash-and-bernstein/|title=Disney XD}}</ref> In Australia the series premiered on April 19, 2013, on ] and on April 10, 2014. It aired reruns at the end of 2015 on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disney.com.au/DisneyChannel/crash-and-bernstein/|title=Crash & Bernstein|access-date=May 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525012328/http://www.disney.com.au/DisneyChannel/crash-and-bernstein/|archive-date=May 25, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''Mel Bernstein''' (]) is the mother of Wyatt, Cleo, Amanda, and Jasmine.


==Reception==
* '''Jasmine Bernstein''' (]) is Wyatt's youngest sister, who owns a doll named Princess Glitter that Crash is in love with.
Emily Ashby of ], which informs parents about media choices for their children, gave ''Crash & Bernstein'' a three star rating out of five, stating, "This is one of those case-by-case shows that needs you to be mindful of your child's response to what he or she sees on TV". She added, "Since much of the show's laughs result from the characters' misbehavior, it's important that viewers understand the difference between fantasy and reality. If your son and his brother decide to remedy a lack of space in their bedroom by knocking down a wall, that will have more serious consequences than what they see Wyatt and Crash suffer from the same action. If your kids do watch, be sure you talk about how the characters' actions would be received in the real world instead of the TV universe."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/crash-bernstein |title=Crash & Bernstein – Television Review |author=Ashby, Emily |work=] |access-date=January 28, 2013}}</ref>


==Interactivity==
* '''Scottie''' (]) is one of Wyatt's friends at school.
In July 2013 on DisneyXD.com online, viewers could vote for their favorite nose for Crash. The winning nose was revealed during the second season's premiere.<ref>Crooks, Amy (July 17, 2013). {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722182020/http://www.dis411.net/2013/07/17/crash-bernstein-episode-crash-on-the-run-airs-on-disney-xd-july-29-2013/ |date=July 22, 2013 }}, dis411.net. Retrieved July 25, 2013.</ref> In conjunction with the second season's premiere, the website also launched "Crash & Bernstein: Cluck n' Chuck," an interactive game where fans play as Crash and Wyatt and take on the neighborhood. The game is playable on both computer and mobile devices.<ref name=Season2/>


==Cancelled spin-off{{anchor|Possible_spin-off}}==
* '''Mr. Poulos''' (]) is the ] of the Bernstein's apartment building. Mr. Poulos carries around a swear jar which he swears into so that nobody can hear his profanity. In "Shorty Crash," it was revealed that Mr. Poulos once had broken some world records like the world's longest beard, the most ]s groom, and the longest run through the sewer pipes amongst other things.
On July 10, 2014, it was reported that Disney XD had begun production for the pilot of a possible spin-off titled ''Commando Crash''. The plot entails Crash enrolling in Oak Shield Military School. Adam Dorfman, ], Armaan Juneja, Nicholas Stargel, and Megan Goodman co-star in the pilot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/07/disney-xd-comedy-pilot-commando-crash-crash-bernstein-802222/|title=Disney XD Orders Comedy Pilot 'Commando Crash'|first=The Deadline|last=Team|date=July 11, 2014}}</ref>

==Series overview==
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===Episodes===
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Crash Lands
|DirectedBy = ]
|WrittenBy = Eric Friedman
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|8}}
|Viewers = 0.63<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/09/mondays-cable-ratings-espn-remains-untouchable-with-monday-night-football-369515/cable_20121008/|title=Ratings - Monday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Remains Untouchable with "Monday Night Football"|date=October 9, 2012|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=October 9, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Wyatt builds a puppet at the Build-A-Bestie store as the puppet named Crash comes to life, and the two "brothers" plan to get Wyatt his own room. Crash tries to talk to Mel, but she disagrees and tries to get Amanda to leave. The plan goes awry when Crash cuts the wall of Wyatt's side of the room as the two argue. Crash leaves when Wyatt says he doesn't want a brother who just destroys things. Crash then goes to the arcade to apologize to Wyatt and promises he won't cause any more trouble. Crash then takes responsibility for the wall. The apartment's landlord Mr. Poulos gives Crash a job to destroy the Build-A-Bestie store, unless Crash gets to bring Wyatt.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Scaredy Crash
|DirectedBy = ]
|WrittenBy = ]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|15}}
|Viewers = 0.46<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/16/mondays-cable-ratings-another-week-another-monday-night-football-victory-468513/cable_20121015/|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: Another Week, Another "Monday Night Football" Victory |date=October 15, 2012|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=October 22, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Crash tries to help Wyatt conquer his fear of ]s (after he put a ] in his mouth), but then Crash develops a fear of moustaches after getting a shot at the doctor's office. Meanwhile, Amanda sees "Bloody ] 2: Chop House of Gore" (a horror movie revolving around a murderous butcher) and develops a phobia for meat and anything that has to do with butchery even though Mel claimed to have seen it. When Mel does see the movie, she has the same reaction that Amanda had.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Coach Crash
|DirectedBy = Bruce Leddy
|WrittenBy = Jim Armogida & Steve Armogida
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|22}}
|Viewers = 0.47<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/23/mondays-cable-ratings-presidential-debate-tops-viewers-monday-night-football-wins-demo-race-768112/cable_20121022/|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: Presidential Debate Tops Viewers, "Monday Night Football" Wins Demo Race|date=October 22, 2012|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=October 23, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Crash takes over as coach of Wyatt's basketball team, after insulting the last one who then quit. Crash ends up benching Wyatt for a taller basketball player. Meanwhile, Amanda tries to raise money to buy a watch.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Educating Crash
|DirectedBy = Bruce Leddy
|WrittenBy = Mike Larsen
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|10|29}}
|Viewers = 0.57<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/30/mondays-cable-ratings-espn-is-tops-once-again-with-monday-night-football-477315/cable_20121029/|title=Monday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Is Tops Once Again with "Monday Night Football" |date=October 30, 2012 |work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=October 30, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Wyatt takes Crash to school and Crash thinks it is prison, because he watched an all-night marathon about prisons. Crash takes on The Slapper (the meanest kid in school) which makes him and Wyatt popular. However, Crash gets in trouble with ] Takashi (]) after pulling the fire alarm and Wyatt takes the blame for Crash. At home, Crash has nowhere to sleep as he keeps sleeping Cleo's side of the room. He cuts off half of Cleo's mattress and makes himself a bed above Wyatt.
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Party Crasher
|DirectedBy = Robbie Countryman
|WrittenBy = Ryan Levin
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|05}}
|Viewers = 0.76<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/06/newest-original-series-crash-bernstein-soars-to-series-highs-in-total-viewers-and-target-kid-and-boy-demographics/156505/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Tvbythenumbers+%28TVbytheNumbers%29|title=Newest Original Series 'Crash & Bernstein' Soars to Series Highs in Total Viewers and Target Kid and Boy Demographics|last=Kondolojy|date=November 6, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Disney press release|accessdate=November 6, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Pesto wants Crash's and Wyatt's help to get him into a high school pool party to which Amanda has been invited. Wyatt over-compliments Amanda and she gets him invited. Crash thinks he has ruined his and Pesto's chances after spilling a drink into the party host's bike helmet, but confesses and all are invited.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Home Alone... With Crash
|DirectedBy = Bruce Leddy
|WrittenBy = David Nichols
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|12}}
|Viewers = 0.69<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/13/crash-and-bernstein-scores-series-highs-for-2nd-consecutive-week-848212/20121113disneyxd03/ |title="Crash & Bernstein" Scores Series Highs for 2nd Consecutive Week |date=November 12, 2012 |work=The Futon Critic|publisher=Disney press release|accessdate=November 12, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Crash convinces Amanda to go to the arcade and tutor a student, leaving him and Wyatt in charge. Jasmine manages to get stuck in wall vent during a game of hide and seek and Mr. Poulos has the only keys for the other end to get her out after he accidentally locked her in. Wyatt and Crash attempt to steal them and get caught, but the kids are able to free Jasmine. Mr. Poulos threatens to call Mel, but doesn't after Wyatt blackmails him by mentioning that the part with Jasmine getting locked in the wall vent happened on his watch. Crash and Mr. Poulos then spend an evening on the balcony acting like southern gentlemen as Mel tries to join them.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 7
|Title = Motorcycle Crash
|DirectedBy = Bruce Leddy
|WrittenBy = Eric Friedman
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|11|26}}
|Viewers = 0.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/11/28/mondays-cable-ratings-monday-night-football-tops-demos-for-12th-straight-week-647411/cable_20121126/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Monday Night Football" Tops Demos for 12th Straight Week |date=November 28, 2012 |work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=December 2, 2012}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Both Crash and Pesto want to be Wyatt's one and only best friend—whichever two friends get the highest score from the retiring arcade game at Iconic Arcade, they get their picture on the Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, Crash tries to help Cleo cover up the damages to the couch their fighting caused before Mel finds out.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 8
|Title = Undercover Crash
|DirectedBy = ]
|WrittenBy = Ryan Levin
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|14}}
|Viewers = 0.41<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/15/mondays-cable-ratings-wwe-raw-pulls-in-front-among-viewers-demos-576312/cable_20130114/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw" Pulls in Front Among Viewers, Demos |date=January 15, 2013 |work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 17, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Wyatt teaches Crash that taking items belonging to other people is wrong. They return the stolen items including some from the arcade where they encounter Doris, an elderly ] asking for donations. Crash and Wyatt keep Doris busy until the cops arrive.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 9
|Title = System Crash
|DirectedBy = Rich Correll
|WrittenBy = Tiffany Lo & Ethel Lung
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|21}}
|Viewers = 0.49<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/23/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-tops-viewers-teen-mom-2-leads-demos-788511/cable_20130121/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars" Tops Viewers, "Teen Mom 2" Leads Demos |date=January 23, 2013 |work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 24, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Just as Crash becomes obsessed with technology and the Internet from the Bernsteins teaching him about it, an intense windstorm causes the Internet and phone to go down. Amanda, her friend Jennifer and Cleo resort to improvising until the systems come back on. When things get worse, Mr. Poulos suggests everyone play a game of living-room football. The two teams consist of Crash, Wyatt, and Jennifer against Cleo, Mr. Poulos, and Amanda.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 10
|Title = Crash Crush
|DirectedBy = ]
|WrittenBy = T. Sean Shannon
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|1|28}}
|Viewers = 0.34<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/01/29/mondays-cable-ratings-wwe-raw-pawn-stars-top-charts-167414/cable_20130128/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "WWE Raw," "Pawn Stars" Top Charts |date=January 29, 2013 |work=The Futon Critic |accessdate=February 2, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = At Jasmine's sixth birthday party, Crash develops a crush on a puppet named Lola (who he thinks is alive) and begins dating her, as Lola's ] (]) starts taking advantage of Crash. Wyatt tries to prove to Crash that Lola is a puppet. Meanwhile, Mel and Cleo try to get Jasmine to like their birthday gifts.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 11
|Title = Shorty Crash
|DirectedBy = ]
|WrittenBy = Jim Armogida & Steve Armogida
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|4}}
|Viewers = 0.50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/02/05/mondays-cable-ratings-teen-mom-2-tops-demos-wwe-raw-leads-viewers-874312/cable_20130204/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Teen Mom 2" Tops Demos, "WWE Raw" Leads Viewers |date=February 5, 2013 |work=The Futon Critic |accessdate=February 7, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Crash goes through extreme measures in order to make himself taller when he is unable to ride a roller coaster called the Decapitator. Crash eventually learns about the world records that Mr. Poulos has broken. Wyatt attempts to make it through Picture Day without hurting himself under threat from Mel that she'll give the $100 he gets from Grandma Rose to charity. This proves to be difficult when he gets gum caught on his hair as Amanda tries to fix it before Picture Day. Meanwhile, Cleo tries her first make-up project that makes Mel's face partially purple due to an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients of the make-up.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 12
|Title = Release the Crashen
|DirectedBy = Sean Mulcahy
|WrittenBy = Erinne Dobson & Shannon Fopeano
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|11}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Crash and Wyatt receive an unwelcomed house guest named Gerry as Mel forces them to hang out with their new neighbor who has some strange annoying habits. Mel ends up meeting Gerry's mother Gretchen who has the same habits that Gerry has.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 13
|Title = Cold Hard Crash
|DirectedBy = Sean Mulcahy
|WrittenBy = Tim Brenner
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|18}}
|Viewers = 0.59<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/02/20/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-wwe-raw-nab-top-spots-272214/cable_20130218/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars," "WWE Raw" Nab Top Spots |date=February 20, 2013 |work=The Futon Critic |accessdate=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Crash gets rich when the Bernstein's next door neighbor Ms. Lopez moves away to Alaska and leaves Crash her fortune and pet cats. Meanwhile, Wyatt competes against Scottie for President of the Snowboard Club.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 14
|Title = Crashtagion
|DirectedBy = Bruce Leddy
|WrittenBy = David Nichols
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|2|25}}
|Viewers = 0.56<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/02/26/mondays-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-wwe-raw-top-charts-168412/cable_20130225/ |title=Monday's Cable Ratings: "Pawn Stars," "WWE Raw" Top Charts |date=February 26, 2013 |work=The Futon Critic |accessdate=February 27, 2013}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Mel, Cleo, Amanda and Jasmine get sick, so Wyatt and Crash must care for them. Crash learns all about ] and works to keep himself from getting infected.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 15
|Title = Crash Jacked
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|DirectedBy =
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|04}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Wyatt is put in a scary situation with the school bully, "The Slapper," after he refuses to give him his bike, leading to the bully's plan to capture Crash, but things don't go as planned when Crash ends up taking control.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 16
|Title = Crash vs. Flex
|RTitle = <ref>http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/crash-and-bernstein-crash-vs-flex/EP015577810016?aid=zap2it</ref>
|DirectedBy =
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|11}}
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|ShortSummary = Crash gets jealous when Wyatt finds his old Flex Fletcher action figure; Cleo turns a tag sale into a money-making business venture.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 17
|Title = Crashus Maximus
|RTitle = <ref>http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/crash-and-bernstein-crashus-maximus/EP015577810017?aid=zap2it</ref>
|DirectedBy =
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|18}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Crash develops multiple personalities when he is struck by lightning, one of which is a Roman gladiator.
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{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 18
|Title = Crashlemania
|RTitle = <ref>http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/crash-and-bernstein-crashlemania/EP015577810018?aid=zap2it</ref>
|DirectedBy =
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2013|3|25}}
|Viewers =
|ShortSummary = Wyatt, Crash and Pesto join the school's wrestling team.
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==Reception==
Emily Ashby of ], which informs parents about media choices for their children, gave ''Crash & Bernstein'' a three star rating out of five, stating, "This is one of those case-by-case shows that needs you to be mindful of your child's response to what he or she sees on TV." She added, "Since much of the show's laughs result from the characters' misbehavior, it's important that viewers understand the difference between fantasy and reality. If your son and his brother decide to remedy a lack of space in their bedroom by knocking down a wall, that will have more serious consequences than what they see Wyatt and Crash suffer from the same action. If your kids do watch, be sure you talk about how the characters' actions would be received in the real world instead of the TV universe."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/crash-bernstein |title=Crash & Bernstein – Television Review |author=Ashby, Emily |work=] |accessdate=January 28, 2013}}</ref>.

==International release==
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| align="center" | November 3, 2012
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| align="center" | 2013
| align="center" | ''Crash & Bernstein''
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| align="center" | March 17, 2013
| align="center" | ''Крэш и Бернштейн''
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| align="center" | 2013
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| align="center" | April 13, 2013 <small>(Sneak Peek)</small><br>April 20, 2013 <small>(Series Premiere)</small>
| align="center" | ''Crash & Bernstein''
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| align="center" | January 30, 2013
| align="center" | ''Crash et Bernstein''
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| align="center" | February 11, 2013
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Disney XD sitcom

Crash & Bernstein
GenreSitcom
Puppetry
Created byEric Friedman
Starring
Voices ofTim Lagasse
Opening theme"Crash & Bernstein" performed by Cole Jensen and Tim Lagasse
Ending theme"Crash & Bernstein" (short version) (season 2)
ComposerJamie Dunlap
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes39 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersEric Friedman
Mike Larsen
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companyIt's a Laugh Productions
Original release
NetworkDisney XD
ReleaseOctober 8, 2012 (2012-10-08) –
August 11, 2014 (2014-08-11)

Crash & Bernstein is an American sitcom on Disney XD, which premiered on October 8, 2012, and ended on August 11, 2014. Created by Eric Friedman, the series centered on a boy with three sisters who wishes to have a brother. His wishes come true when he builds his own brother. Production for the series began in April 2012.

Disney XD renewed the series for a second season on April 15, 2013, which premiered on October 7, 2013. On August 11, 2014, the series was cancelled after 39 episodes.

Sesame Street and Muppets performer Tim Lagasse stars as the voice and puppeteer for Crash. Greg Ballora works as the puppet captain.

Premise

Wyatt Bernstein is a boy who lives with his mom Mel and his sisters Cleo, Jasmine and Amanda in the city of Portland, Oregon (the location was revealed in the series intro). For his 12th birthday, Wyatt is taken to a store called Build-A-Bestie where he creates a puppet named Crash, who joins the family as the brother he always wanted. Crash and Wyatt must deal with the sisters, while having their brotherly differences and still watching each other's back.

Episodes

Main article: List of Crash & Bernstein episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
126October 8, 2012 (2012-10-08)July 29, 2013 (2013-07-29)
213October 7, 2013 (2013-10-07)August 11, 2014 (2014-08-11)

Characters

Main

  • Crash (performed by Tim Lagasse) – Crash is a puppet character who was created at the time of Wyatt's visit to Build-A-Bestie. He has a reckless and destructive personality where he often causes some damages in the Bernsteins' apartment. Crash is very gullible and dim-witted and often gets either himself or others in trouble, but overall he has a good heart and his intentions are usually in the right place. However, he can be prone to jealousy at times. In "Monkey Business", it is revealed that he can temporarily gain the knowledge of different things by eating the books about that topic. It is hinted that Crash can also speak Spanish, and he is a professional "vomit whisperer", and on one episode when a loud noise was made, he developed some temporary alter egos. Tim Lagasse was assisted in performing Crash by Paul McGinnis and Rob Saunders who operated the arms, legs, and props of Crash.
  • Wyatt Bernstein (played by Cole Jensen) – Wyatt is a 12-year-old boy and the middle child in the Bernstein family among three sisters. Wyatt wishes to have a brother, which results in him building Crash at Build-A-Bestie. He is often exasperated by Crash's antics, especially when they get him in trouble too, but generally loves spending time with his brother. He's best friends with Pesto.
  • Cleopatra "Cleo" Bernstein (played by Landry Bender) – Cleo is Amanda, Wyatt and Jasmine's 13-year-old sister who shares a room with Wyatt. She makes products for her "company" called "CLEO" where she serves as the self-proclaimed CEO. It's revealed that she has a crush on Pesto. Cleo is often bossy, but is considered to be the superior member of the family. Cleo is very business-savvy and will sell just about anything from makeup and lotions to "monster truck" dirt to make money.
  • Amanda Bernstein (played by Oana Gregory) – Amanda is Wyatt, Cleo and Jasmine's 16-year-old sister. She's very popular, and Pesto has a crush on her. She also seems to be a stereotype blond, or just has the personality of one. Amanda is very sociable, but can also be annoying to other characters (Especially Crash, Wyatt, and Pesto), She's the "it" girl for English and Australian boys, and just likes to enjoy herself and have fun. She's also a terrible cook.
  • Pesto (played by Aaron Landon) – Pesto is Wyatt's friend. His parents own Iconic Arcade which is where he works. Pesto has a crush on Amanda and often tries to woo her, but fails miserably. He's often shown to be a momma's boy and mentions his mother in several episodes. He used to hate Crash, but now seems to be somewhat friends with him.

Recurring

  • Jasmine Bernstein (played by Mckenna Grace) – Jasmine is Amanda, Wyatt and Cleo's 6-year-old sister. Jasmine is the youngest member of the Bernstein family. When Jasmine doesn't get her way she throws a tantrum. She owns a doll named Princess Glitter that Crash is in love with. She also has a signature scream that she lets loose when she doesn't get her way. Despite her age, she's shown to be very intelligent, and is very skilled at doing things that most kids in her own age group wouldn't be able to do. (e.g. Use electronics) She also has an assertive side, which she displays in several episodes. Jasmine's middle name is Erica. She loves dogs and cats.
  • Melanie "Mel" Bernstein (played by Mary Birdsong) – Mel is the wife of Karl and the mother of Amanda, Wyatt, Cleo and Jasmine. Mel doesn't approve of Crash.
  • Scottie (played by Curtis Harris) – Scottie is one of Wyatt's friends at Linus Pauling Middle School. He's also the host of the school's show "Good Morning Linus Pauling."
  • Martin Poulos (played by Danny Woodburn) – Martin Poulos is the landlord of the Bernsteins' apartment building. He carries around a swear jar which he swears into so that nobody can hear his profanity. In "Crashlemania," it's revealed that he was a wrestler named "Plunger" when he was a wrestling partner of Coach Urkhart.
  • Rufus "The Slapper" Reeds (played by Zachary Conneen) – Rufus is the school bully at Linus Pauling Middle School.
  • Mrs. Lopez – A tenant in the Bernsteins' apartment building who's a known cat lady. Although she owns a lot of cats, Mrs. Lopez also owns a Basset Hound as seen in "Comic Book Crash."
  • Roland (played by Ron Funches) – A newsdealer and vendor that works at the newsstand in Wyatt's neighborhood.
  • Coach Urkhart (played by Chip Chinery) – The coach of the wrestling team at Wyatt's school and one of Martin Poulos' old friends. He and Martin were a wrestling duo where Coach Urkhart was the "Cyclone." In "Health-O-Ween," it's revealed that Coach Urkhart is a member of the Nightmare Society.
  • Karl Bernstein (played by Richard Ruccolo) – Karl is the husband of Mel and the father of Amanda, Wyatt, Cleo and Jasmine who debuts in Season 2. He works as a wildlife photographer and travels a lot.

Broadcast

Crash & Bernstein originally premiered on October 8, 2012, on Disney XD. It also aired on Disney Channel. It premiered on November 3, 2012, on Disney XD (Canada), on January 10, 2013, on Disney XD (UK and Ireland), and on February 9, 2013, on Disney XD (South Africa). In Australia the series premiered on April 19, 2013, on Disney Channel and on April 10, 2014. It aired reruns at the end of 2015 on Disney XD.

Reception

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media, which informs parents about media choices for their children, gave Crash & Bernstein a three star rating out of five, stating, "This is one of those case-by-case shows that needs you to be mindful of your child's response to what he or she sees on TV". She added, "Since much of the show's laughs result from the characters' misbehavior, it's important that viewers understand the difference between fantasy and reality. If your son and his brother decide to remedy a lack of space in their bedroom by knocking down a wall, that will have more serious consequences than what they see Wyatt and Crash suffer from the same action. If your kids do watch, be sure you talk about how the characters' actions would be received in the real world instead of the TV universe."

Interactivity

In July 2013 on DisneyXD.com online, viewers could vote for their favorite nose for Crash. The winning nose was revealed during the second season's premiere. In conjunction with the second season's premiere, the website also launched "Crash & Bernstein: Cluck n' Chuck," an interactive game where fans play as Crash and Wyatt and take on the neighborhood. The game is playable on both computer and mobile devices.

Cancelled spin-off

On July 10, 2014, it was reported that Disney XD had begun production for the pilot of a possible spin-off titled Commando Crash. The plot entails Crash enrolling in Oak Shield Military School. Adam Dorfman, Cameron Ocasio, Armaan Juneja, Nicholas Stargel, and Megan Goodman co-star in the pilot.

References

  1. Kondolojy, Amanda (August 30, 2012). "'Crash & Bernstein' Premieres Monday October 8 on Disney XD". TV by the Numbers. Disney press release. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2012.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 11, 2012). "Disney XD Greenlights Live-Action/Puppet Comedy Series 'Crash & Bernstein'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  3. Bibel, Sara (April 15, 2013). "'Crash & Bernstein' Renewed for Season Two by Disney XD". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  4. ^ 'Crash & Bernstein' Returns for a Second Season on Monday, October 7, Zap2It via Disney press release. Retrieved August 28, 2013.It aired reruns at the end of 2015
  5. "Crash & Bernstein".
  6. "Crash and Bernstein". Archived from the original on May 22, 2013.
  7. "Crash & Bernstein".
  8. "Disney XD".
  9. "Crash & Bernstein". Archived from the original on May 25, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  10. Ashby, Emily. "Crash & Bernstein – Television Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved January 28, 2013.
  11. Crooks, Amy (July 17, 2013). "Crash & Bernstein" Episode "Crash On The Run" Airs On Disney XD July 29, 2013 Archived July 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, dis411.net. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  12. Team, The Deadline (July 11, 2014). "Disney XD Orders Comedy Pilot 'Commando Crash'".

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