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Nicky/Songs

## List of Nicky songs

### Season One

"**Put Yourself First**"
**Performed by**: Tanya, Chloe, Nicky, Kayla and other teenagers
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
A group of teenagers try to build Rebecca back up after she has a breakdown.

### Season Four

"**I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy**"
**Performed by**: Rebecca, Nicky and other inmates
**Writers**: Rodgers and Hammerstein
Rebecca gets her fellow inmates to perform this song.
Nothing is Ever Anyone's Fault

**Nothing is Ever Anyone's Fault**
**Performer(s)**: Rebecca Bunch,Nathaniel Plimpton III — **First Appearance**: "Nathaniel Is Irrelevant."
**Written by**: Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom

"**Nothing is Ever Anyone's Fault**" was a musical performance by Nathaniel Plimpton III and Rebecca Bunch. In this song Nathaniel and Rebecca convince themselves no one is truly responsible for any bad decisions they make. The song's first appearance was in the Season Three episode "Nathaniel Is Irrelevant..

## The song with lyrics

**Nathaniel:**
Before I knew you
I did bad things and didn’t know why.
But now I know you
and I’ve learned to look inside.
I understand what makes me
frightened and sad.
So yes I still do bad things, but are
they actually bad?

No, because nothing is ever anyone’s fault.
We are just products of childhood trauma.
Nothing is ever anyone’s fault.
Pain causes anger and fear causes drama.
We can’t control the things we do
just like I can’t control that I’m in love with you.

**Rebecca:**
Wow, that first part was kind of immoral
but that last part’s kind of sweet.

**Nathaniel:**
Thanks.

**Rebecca:**
What else?

**Nathaniel:**
I was raised to believe that every persons
in charge of their fate.
But now I clearly see that my fathers a dick
and he filled me with hate.

You were the first person who told me that.

**Rebecca:**
Maybe you have a point.
I was brought up by a fat-shaming mom
Who made me take laxatives
The week before prom (Yep!)
Now, I overeat ever since that abuse-

**Nathaniel:**
See?
Psychology is a great excuse

**Rebecca:**
Nothing is ever anyone's fault

**Nathaniel:**
Nothing is ever anyone's fault

**Rebecca:**
John Wayne Gacy was hit by his dad

**Nathaniel:**
Exactly!
It wasn't technically Hitler's fault

**Rebecca:**
Wasn't technically Hitler's fault

**Nathaniel:**
Hitler's brother died

**Nathaniel and Rebecca:**
And that made him super sad
It's hard to paint people with evil or glory
When you know that everyone's
Got a tragic backstory
Free will's an illusion
Morality is, too
So, it's not my fault that
My parents messed me up
'Cause their parents messed them up
And Adam and Eve were messed up by God
Who was messed up originally by the Big Bang
Everything is the Big Bang's fault!

**Rebecca:**
Good point!
Energy in space was the ultimate bad father

**Nathaniel and Rebecca:**
Nothing is nobody's fault

**Rebecca:**
Nothing is nobody's-
Is that a double negative?

**Nathaniel:**
Eh, it sounds good, why bother?
But I'm glad for the trauma

**Rebecca:**
I'm glad for it, too

**Nathaniel and Rebecca:**
'Cause my past is what led me
To fall in love with you
Maya/Songs

**Performed by**: Rebecca, Paula, Darryl, Heather, Valencia, Nathaniel, WhiJo, Hector, Maya, Tim, Jim
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
Rebecca resolves to get revenge as her friends wonder where she is.

"**He's The New Guy**"
**Performed by**: Rebecca Bunch and her colleagues
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen
Rebecca tries to convince the staff of Whitefeather & Associates to rise up against Nathaniel.

### Season Four

"**The Group Mind Has Decided You're In Love**"
**Performed by**: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Cast
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Aline Brosh McKenna
The cast ships Darryl and White Josh' relationship.

"**Gratuitous Karaoke Moment**"
**Performed by**: Nathaniel Plimpton III and Maya
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen and Adam Schlesinger
Nathaniel and Maya sing karaoke while pointing out various romantic comedy tropes.

"**Love's Not A Game**"
**Performed by**: Josh Wilson and Rebecca’s friends
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom & Adam Schlesinger
Rebecca's friends bet on whether she’ll choose Josh, Nathaniel or Greg to be with.
Maybe She's Not Such A Heinous Bitch After All

**Maybe She's Not Such A Heinous Bitch After All**
**Performer(s)**: Rebecca Bunch and chorus — **First Appearance**: ""I Never Want to See Josh Again.""
**Written by**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen — **Genre**: 1960’s Girl Group, Wall of Sound Pop

"**Maybe She's Not Such A Heinous Bitch After All**" is a song sung by Rebecca Bunch. In it she starts to think differently about her mother Naomi. The song was first heard in the Season Three episode "I Never Want to See Josh Again.".

## The song with lyrics

I used to think my mother was the worst

that if she didn't kill me I'd kill her first.

But now birds are singing, the flowers are pink.

Yes spring is here 'cause I'm startin' to think

that maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all!

(maybe maybe maybe maybe baby baby)

Maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all!

(maybe baby she's nicer to her baby)

I don't want to bash her head in with this cup

It may sound harsh but that's a huge step up.

Maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all!

I still hate her don't get me wrong

(really hate her genuinely hate her)

but it's more like the way normal girls hate their moms.

(every daughter kinda hates their mom)

All I ever prayed for every day

was to resent my mother in a regular way.

Maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all

(sit beside her so weird you lived inside her)

Maybe old age has tamed this witch and made her doll

(but like one of those evil haunted dolls)

She's bein' so nice it fills my soul

for once I don't want her to have a cancerous mole.

(dark)

maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all

I know it sounds like I'm fallin' in love

(in love)

well when we're findin' a mate it's our parents we're thinking of.

(thinking of)

My relationship with her was my first failed romance

and now finally the cute boy is asking me to dance.

Maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all

(say yes it's time to acquiesce)

Maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all

(since you were born she's never made you popcorn)

Maybe she's not such a heinous bitch after all!
Mover

**Mover** Spanish speaking manual laborer

The **Mover** is a Hispanic employee of a West Covina, California moving service. On two separate occasions he was hired to move Rebecca Bunch's things into her apartment. He claimed not to speak any English but it's later revealed he's fluent in the language. His first appearance was in the Season One episode "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!". He is portrayed by actor Garret Mendez.

## History

### Season One

In October of 2015, a **Mover** was sent by his company to help transfer Rebecca Bunch's belongings into her apartment. He attempted to focus on his job but at the time Rebecca tried to engage him in conversation. As he set a box down in the kitchen of the apartment she talked about her reasons for leaving New York City to move to West Covina, California. She explained that it was just a coincidence that her ex-boyfriend named Josh Chan happened to live in this town. The mover simply responded that he didn't speak English to which Rebecca then started to talk to him in Spanish ("Josh Just Happens to Live Here!").

Months later, the mover was again hired to move something into Rebecca's apartment. This time it was at the behest of Paula Proctor, Rebecca's best friend which was a fact that she repeatedly told the mover and his partner. They were moving a yellow couch which Paula explained she bought back for her friend. Paula was accompanied by her co-worker who was also helping to oversee the move. Paula continued to brag about her friendship and mentioned that Rebecca was on her way to Hawaii with her ex-boyfriend which no one was supposed to know about. The mover sarcastically told her in Spanish that she knows how to keep a secret ("Josh Has No Idea Where I Am!").

### Season Three

In 2017, the mover is again hired by Rebecca this time to pack up all her things at her home. She was moving back to Scarsdale after her friends found out about a scandal she was involved in. The mover and his co-workers where let into her room by her boss Nathaniel Plimpton III. He was sure a mistake had been made but the mover showed Nathaniel the invoice. As they were packing up Rebecca's things Nathaniel grabbed a stuffed alligator toy and refused to let the mover take it. The mover suggested to Nathabiel that he just move on which he pointed out was the slogan of his moving company ("I Never Want to See Josh Again.").

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Scarsdale

**Scarsdale** Hometown of Rebecca Bunch
**Location**: Westchester County, New York — **Debut**: "NA"

**Scarsdale** is a small American village located in Westchester County, New York which was founded in 1701. Originally a more rural area the demographic eventually changed once an express railway was built that connected the town to New York City. It then became a thriving commuter village for wealthy professionals from Manhattan looking for a home away from the big city. On the show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend", Scarsdale is the hometown of Rebecca Bunch, her mother Naomi, her father Silas and her nemesis Audra Levine. It is briefly seen in various flashbacks to Rebecca's youth and also mentioned throughout the show.

## Continuity

### Season One

* "I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!": A flashback shows a young Rebecca Bunch at her home in Scarsdale throwing a "Room Temperature" PPV party. During the "I Have Friends" music sequence, young Rebecca's middle school and a few of her friends are shown, presumably all from Scarsdale as well.
* "My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves!": Flashbacks to Rebecca's home life with her mother in Scarsdale is shown.
* "Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!": During the "JAP Battle" music sequence, Rebecca states that she and Audra Levine are two "hard-as-nails shebrews from ***Scarsdale***".
* "Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!": After getting dressed for Jayma Chan's wedding Rebecca playfully announces to her date Greg Serrano that she hails from Scarsdale before descending the stairs.

### Season Two

* "Will Scarsdale Like Josh's Shayna Punim?": Rebecca goes home to Scarsdale for cousins Bar Mitzvah accompanied by Josh whom she just started officially dating. They stay at her old home with her mother and at the Bar Mitsvsh run into Audra Levine and her husband David. Rebecca also talks to her Rabbie Shari and gets advice on her unhappiness. Josh gets advice as well from Naomi Bunch resulting in a shocking turn of events involving the Garfinkel ring.

## Noted Scarsdale residents

Naomi BunchSilas BunchRebecca BunchAudra Levine

 Businesses | Mountaintop/Whitefeather & Associates ( Office Suite 1 🎈 Office Suite 2 🎈 Break room 🎈 Paula's desk 🎈 Boardroom )
 Other | Camp Canyon Grove 🎈 Heritage Bridge 🎈 Electric Mesa 🎈 Los Angeles International Airport
Maybe I'm Just Broken

**Maybe I'm Just Broken**
**Performer(s)**: George — **First Appearance**: "I Want To Be Here"
**Written by**: Danny Jolles, Adam Schlesinger

"**Maybe I'm Just Broken**" is a song sung by George. It debuted in the Season Four Episode "I Want To Be Here."

## Song and lyrics

Ba-da-da-Ba-Cha!

Maybe I'm just broken!

Maybe I'm just broken!

Maybe I'm just broken!

Maybe I'm just broken!

Trumpets now!
Our Lady of West Covina

**Our Lady of West Covina** Place of worship
**Location**: West Covina, California — **Debut**: "Josh and I Are Good People!"

**Our Lady of West Covina** is a West Covina, California place of worship for people of the Catholic faith. Father Brah is a pastor there and is very popular preacher to his congregation. The building has a wall in the back courtyard bearing Psalm 100:4 prominently on its side. This overlooks an outdoor basketball court where Father Brah practices for his interfaith based league. The church's first appearance was in the Season One episode "Josh and I Are Good People!".

## History

### Season One

In 2015, local native Josh Chan went to his family's church **Our Lady of West Covina** looking for guidance after being criticized by his friend Greg Serrano. He went to the Confessional to see if he transgressed and was surprised to find Father Brah there manning the booth. They were old friends and Chan even gave Brah his nickname which the Father claimed helped increase church attendance. Josh told Brah about his crisis involving whether or not he truly was a good person. Brah suggested they carry on the conversation outside on the basketball court.

As they played ball Josh told Brah he was happy with girlfriend Valencia he couldn't stop thinking about his ex Rebecca Bunch. Brah told him it was God giving him an opportunity to take stock of his life. He told Josh to make a list of all his sinful thoughts and bring it to him. The next day as Brah stretched for his interfaith league game Josh returned and they reviewed his list. Father Brah told Josh his thoughts don't matter only his actions and pointed out the real problem that needed to be addressed. Since Josh acknowledged his attraction to Rebecca he needs to decide how he'll deal with those feelings ("Josh and I Are Good People!")

### Season Two

 Businesses | Mountaintop/Whitefeather & Associates ( Office Suite 1 🎈 Office Suite 2 🎈 Break room 🎈 Paula's desk 🎈 Boardroom )
 Other | Camp Canyon Grove 🎈 Heritage Bridge 🎈 Electric Mesa 🎈 Los Angeles International Airport
Santa Ana Winds 6 A.M.

**Santa Ana Winds 6 A.M.**
**Performer(s)**: The Santa Ana Wind (Eric Michael Roy) — **First Appearance**: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 2)"

**Santa Ana Winds 6 A.M.** is the demo version of "Santa Ana Winds" which was performed by Rachel Bloom. It was done early in the morning hence the time mentioned in the title. The song is a bonus track, number 37, on the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 2).

## Song and lyrics

**Santa Ana Winds**:

*Eeeeh-oooohoo-wheeee-wheee-ohhh-whooo,*

*It's me, I'm the Santa Ana winds,*

*And I'm a massive pain in the ass,*

*I'm a real jerk face weather pattern,*

*That comes in twice a year,*

*The Santa Ana winds make everything super weird.*

*I'm here and by I, I mean the Santa Ana winds,*

*I freaking love messing with people's lives,*

*I'm like nature's version of punk'd,*

*It gives me so much impish cheer (hee hee),*

*The Santa Ana winds make everything super weird*

*Oh snap, they had the same dream,*

*Oh, they just got Santa Ana winded,*

*Boom suckers*

*You might say "Don't do it wind!*

*Leave the poor people alone!",*

*But on humanity I'm a hex,*

*So I'm coming for you Becks,*

*Cause the Santa Ana winds can make people have,'m*

[disconnects the wires]

*I'll complete the line, SEX, they're gonna have sex!*

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*Eeeh, you're looking really guilty!*

**Rebecca**:
Move aside wind!

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*You just got owned by the Santa Ana Winds!*

**Rebecca**:
Oh, so wind this is you're fault?

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*In reality the winds, just reveal our deepest wishes and fears*

*So it's you Rebecca, not me, who is super weird*

*Super weird, you're super weird,*

*You ruined everything, you stupid bitch!*
Jason

**Jason** Avid gamer

**Jason** is a resident of West Covina, California who Rebecca Bunch made a date with online not long after she first moved to the city. He is an avid gamer and played Call of Duty Black Ops 3 to the point he got carpal tunnel. Rebecca intended to have a one-night stand with him but changed her mind. Years later they would meet again and briefly date until a series of unfortunate events resulted in some embarrassing situations and culminated in Jason walking out on her. His first appearance was in the Season One episode "I'm Going on a Date with Josh's Friend!." He is portrayed by actor Grant Rosenmeyer .

## History

### Season One

Rebecca matches with him on a dating app and decided to bring him to her place and have sex *(♫ Sex with a Stranger ♫)*. However, she is inspired by another butter commercial to make healthier choices and kicks Jason out. ("I'm Going on a Date with Josh's Friend!")

### Season Four

Years later, Rebecca finds him on a dating app. They arrange a date, which he ultimately cancels. ("I Will Help You"). They later go out on a sex date but Rebecca discovers that she has a yeast infection so she reschedules the date for three days later. Three days later, he picks her up from her place, but Rebecca realizes that the situation has gotten worse so she asks Valencia to kick him out. Later she decides to be honest with him and texts him the real reason for rescheduling which leads to another date at her place but the sex gets interrupted by Greg and Nathaniel. ("I Need Some Balance")

Jason is also present in the final episode in the audience next to Bert ("I'm In Love").

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Makey Makeover

**Makey Makeover**
**Performer(s)**: Rebecca Bunch — **First Appearance**: "When Will Josh and His Friend Leave Me Alone?"

**Makey Makeover** is a musical number performed by Rebecca Bunch. In the song she imagines she is a cheerleader chronicling her makeover which was a response to her recent rejections from Josh and Greg. The song's first appearance was in the Season Two episode "When Will Josh and His Friend Leave Me Alone?".

## Song and lyrics

It's a makeover!
Makey make over!

A makey, makey
makey, makey
make over!

Old you in the garbage!
New you in display case!

Old you was a diaper!
New you is a diamond!

Makeover!
It's a makey makeover!
It's a makey, lakey, fakey,
wakey, bakey, makeover!

Process!
Process!
Reveal!
Reveal!

Hair!
Nailies!
Sparkle magic horse!

Makeover!
It's a makey makeover!
It's a makey, lakey, wakey, fakey,
bakey, cakey, wakey, nakey!

I had a stroke!
I had a stroke!
I had a stroke!
I had a stroke!
Itchy Vagina Metaphor

**Itchy Vagina Metaphor**
**Performer(s)**: Itchy Cat — **First Appearance**: "I Need Some Balance"
**Written by**: Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen, and Adam Schlesinger

Get that dissolving egg that runs down your leg so I can stop being the

"**Itchy Vagina Metaphor**" is a musical performance by the **Itchy Cat**. In this song a figment of Rebecca Bunch's imagination tells her she has a yeast infection. The song debuted in the Season Four episode "I Need Some Balance."

## Song and lyrics

**Cat chorus:**
You thought you were done
with the whispered cat verse
but we’re not done with you
so grab your purse.

**Itchy Cat:**
If you haven’t guessed
I’m the Itchy Cat.
Need aloe or some Monistat
Otherwise I’ll stay and Mono-scat
Scabbadoo, babadoo, skeedlelee
Scratchy, scratchy scatty scratch
You wore those cheap, old, shoddy pants
Now I’m doing an experimental itchy dance
I have to hide myself away
This feline can’t come out to play!
So get me some lotion potion stat!
To scratch this scratchy scatty cat!
This itchy scratchy scatty cat!
Get that dissolving egg
that runs down your leg.
So I can stop being the
Itchy Cat!
Jeff Channington

**Jeff Channington** Ex-boyfriend of Paula Proctor

**Jeff Channington** is a native of Buffalo, New York and the ex-boyfriend of Paula Proctor. They dated when she was a teenager in high school and he dumped after the screening of *Friend Green Tomatoes* (1991). Decades later he admitted to regretting this decision and told Paula he made a mistake. His first appearance was in the Season Three episode “Getting Over Jeff.” he is portrayed by actor/producer John Gatins.

## History

### Season Three

Paula went to visit her father in Buffalo, NY and ran into Jeff at the store. They talked and he invited her to see the Camaro that he's restoring. She lies to Rebecca that she ran into her friend "Sheila Girlfacce". That evening and the following day Paula goes to his garage. They dance and he admits that their breakup was a mistake. Paula says that he's making her feel young and special. He goes in for a kiss, but she refuses him. After Rebecca mentions the garage to Paula's dad, he figures it out and they both go to there. After Bob barges in with a shotgun, Paula and Jeff say goodbye and she thanks him for telling her the truth and says that she's glad that she's seen him again. ("Getting Over Jeff.")

## Trivia

* Since he's "Paula's Josh Chan", his name and the first half of his surname are similar to Josh Chan's.

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Scott Michael Foster

**Scott Michael Foster** Actor
**Portrays**: Nathaniel Plimpton III — **Show debut**: "When Do I Get to Spend Time With Josh?"
**Family**: Tammy and Michael C. Foster (mother and father), two sisters

## Bio

**Scott Michael Foster** is an American actor. He was born on March 5, 1984 in Winfield, Illinois to Tammy and Michael C. Foster; Scott is their only son and he has two older sisters. His family moved to a suburb of Dallas, Texas called Highland Village where his interest in acting started in elementary school. After Briarhill Middle School he attended Edward S. Marcus High School where he was involved in theater until he graduated in 2003. He went on to attend Collin County Community College only to leave after one semester to pursue a professional acting career in Los Angeles. In 2005 he landed several parts in independent films leading to perhaps his best known role in 2007 as "Cappie" on the ABC Family series "Greek". During this time Foster wrote, produced, and starred in his own web series entitled "Neighbros.” He also got roles on other television shows including appearances on TNT's "The Closer" and NBC's Law and Order: LA.” In his spare time he plays guitar and is the lead singer of his indie rock band "Siren's Eye". In September 2016 it was announced he was cast in Season Two of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" in the role of "Nathaniel". On April 5, 2017 at the For Your Consideration Emmy event Foster was officially promoted to series regular for Season Three of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”

## Résumé

 Main | Rachel Bloom ("Rebecca Bunch") 🎈 Donna Lynne Champlin ("Paula Proctor") 🎈 Vincent Rodriguez III ("Josh Chan") Santino Fontana/Skylar Astin ("Greg Serrano") 🎈 Pete Gardner ("Darryl Whitefeather") 🎈 Vella Lovell ("Heather Davis")Gabrielle Ruiz ("Valencia Perez") 🎈 **Scott Michael Foster** ("Nathaniel") 🎈
 Guest | Tovah Feldshuh ("Naomi Bunch") 🎈 Briga Heelan ("Connie Cavanagh") 🎈 Nipsey Hussle Brittany Snow ("Anna Hicks") 🎈 Rachel Grate ("Audra Levine") 🎈 Andrew Arrow ("Hank") Patti LuPone ("Rabbi Shari") 🎈 Lea Salonga ("Tita Myrna)" 🎈 Grant Rosenmeyer ("Jason") Jayden Lund ("Guardrail") 🎈 Thor Knai (“Xander”) 🎈 John Allen Nelson ("Silas Bunch")
Britney Young ("Nicky") 🎈 Dr.Phil
Pilot

**Pilot**

## Summary

The **Pilot** was the original "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" episode filmed in 2014 for the Showtime network. After Showtime passed on it  co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna shopped the pilot around to other networks until it was picked up to series by The CW the following year. Since the show was now on a prime time network instead of premium cable changes were made to it. The most significant differences was making it an hour long comedy, editing out the mature content and recasting a main character. The 30 minute cable version was never aired but snippets of unused footage can be seen in the promotional videos seen HERE. A PDF of a revised script for The CW containing elements of the Pilot can be seen HERE.

## Comparisons

### Similarities

* **Story**: On the cusp of receiving a promotion at her New York law firm, Harvard educated attorney Rebecca Bunch has a chance encounter with her ex-boyfriend Josh Chan. Believing this to be a sign, she quits her job and moves across country to chase after Josh who has just returned to his hometown of West Covina, California. As she settles into her new surroundings she gets acquainted with her workplace and boss, meeting Josh's friend and trying to get in touch with the object of her affection. Rebecca unexpectedly gets an ally for her romantic quest in the form of her co-worker turned BFF Paula Proctor.
* **People**: Five main characters are introduced in both versions
	+ Rebecca Bunch: The protagonist and titular *"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"* who moves to the West Coast for her ex-boyfriend.
	+ Josh Chan: The object of Rebecca's affection who inspires her to make a drastic, life-changing decision.
	+ Darryl Whitefeather: Rebecca's new boss who is excited by his new hire and is currently going through a divorce.
	+ Paula Proctor: At first Rebecca's nemesis at the start of the show by the end she becomes her new best friend and devoted confidant.
	+ Greg Serrano: Josh's friend who invites Rebecca to a house party in which she hopes to see Josh there.
* **Places**: Several locations are introduced in both versions which become recurring set pieces on the show.
	+ Rebecca's apartment
	+ Whitefeather & Associates
	+ Home Base
* **Songs**:
	+ "West Covina (song)"
	+ "The Sexy Getting Ready Song" (slightly edited for language and content for The CW)
	+ "West Covina (reprise)"

## References

1. ↑ West Covina pilot ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ not getting series with Showtime
Santa Ana Winds

**Santa Ana Winds**
**Performer(s)**: The Santa Ana Wind (Eric Michael Roy) — **First Appearance**: "Josh Is The Man of My Dreams, Right?"
**Written by**: Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Bloom and Jack Dolgen — **Genre**: Doo-wop

## Summary

Technically, I'm known as a katabatic wind, that's science for

"**Santa Ana Winds**" is a song performed by an imaginary personification of the weather phenomenon in human form. In it he brags about causing all kinds of mischief when he blows into town, particularly problems he causes Rebecca Bunch. The song was first heard on the Season Two episode "Josh Is the Man Of My Dreams, Right?". The Santa Ana Wind is portrayed by actor Eric Michael Roy. The song is track number 27 on the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 2)

## Song and lyrics

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*Whee-ooh-ooh-whee!*

*Hello there, it's me!*

*I'm the Santa Ana winds!*

*I cause allergies*

*I also make things weird*

*A little bit about me...*

*I'm a hot, hot breeze that originates*

*from high-pressure air masses.*

*Technically, I'm known as a*

*katabatic wind, that's science for*

*"a pain in your asses"!*

*I'm mystical but also carry*

*dangerous spores.*

*I bring whimsy and forest fires,*

*when I blow, there's magic in the air*

*and a higher risk of suicide!*

*I make children wheeze*

*Cause I'm the Santa Ana winds!*

*To reiterate, I make things weird,*

*when I blow, it sounds like "whee!"*

*I'll be back*

*because I'm the wind*

*and also kind of a narrator!*

*Hey it's me again!*

*I'm the Santa Ana Winds!*

*Here's some magic dust which will make things weird!*

*They had the same dream!*

*They just got Santa Ana Winded!*

*You might say "Don't do it Wind! Leave these poor people alone!"*

*But I'm a prankster...tee-hee-hee-hee-e-e-e-e!*

*I just want to see what will happen!*

*You're looking really guilty!*

**Rebecca**:
Move aside!

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*You can't push the wind!*

**Rebecca**:
Oh you! That kiss was all your fault!

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*I just reveal your deepest wishes and fears,*
*so it's you Rebecca it's not me!*

*You're super weird, super weird!*

*You're super weird, super weird!*

**Rebecca**:
No I'm not! Go back to Santa Ana...I dint know if that's where your from or that's where your going...

**Santa Ana Winds**:
*You ruined everything, you stupid bitch!*

## Notes

This song is likely in homage to songs by Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons. The tune and cadence of the lyrics are reminiscent of "Ragdoll", but clearly has influence from others of their songs "December 1963" etc.).

### Reprise

The final line of “**Santa Ana Winds**” is a reprise to the Season One song “You Stupid Bitch.”
Paul Welsh

**Paul Welsh** Actor
 **Show debut**: ""Josh and I Work on a Case!""

## Bio

**Paul Welsh** is an American actor, improvisational comedian and writer from New Fairfield, Connecticut. His father worked at IBM while his mother raised him and his three brothers. As a child he briefly performed in a stage production but at the time didn't believe it to be a viable career path. In high school he was an honors student, a competitive swimmer and student class president. After graduation he moved to Washington where he attended Georgetown University majoring in Government and Italian. He moved to New York City where he stayed for five years initially working for a law firm. During this time he also pursued his passion for performing by taking classes at the Uptight Citizens Brigade. After taking a year off he decided to scrap his plans to be a lawyer and focus on becoming an improv comedian. To support himself he worked at a hedge fund while still performing at UCB. In 2012 he abruptly moved to Los Angeles and started collaborating with the L.A. UCB shows. Welsh found steady work on series like "Key & Peele" and "Broad City". In 2016 he was cast in the role of Trent Maddock on The CW network's musical comedy *"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend"*.

## Résumé

 2015

## External links

* Boxangeles interview with Paul Welsh

 Main | Rachel Bloom ("Rebecca Bunch") 🎈 Donna Lynne Champlin ("Paula Proctor") 🎈 Vincent Rodriguez III ("Josh Chan") Santino Fontana/Skylar Astin ("Greg Serrano") 🎈 Pete Gardner ("Darryl Whitefeather") 🎈 Vella Lovell ("Heather Davis")Gabrielle Ruiz ("Valencia Perez") 🎈 Scott Michael Foster ("Nathaniel") 🎈
 Guest | Tovah Feldshuh ("Naomi Bunch") 🎈 Briga Heelan ("Connie Cavanagh") 🎈 Nipsey Hussle Brittany Snow ("Anna Hicks") 🎈 Rachel Grate ("Audra Levine") 🎈 Andrew Arrow ("Hank") Patti LuPone ("Rabbi Shari") 🎈 Lea Salonga ("Tita Myrna)" 🎈 Grant Rosenmeyer ("Jason") Jayden Lund ("Guardrail") 🎈 Thor Knai (“Xander”) 🎈 John Allen Nelson ("Silas Bunch")
Britney Young ("Nicky") 🎈 Dr.Phil
Karen/Songs

## List of Karen songs

### Season Two

"**Who's The New Guy?**"
**Performed by**: Paula, Tim, Maya, Karen and George
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, Rachel Specter
The Whitefeather & Associates employees worry about Nathaniel.

"**The Math of Love Triangles (Reprise)**"
**Performed by**: Karen
**Writers**: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
Karen sings about her personal love triangle.
LeanMachine

**LeanMachine**
Purpose: Television production company — *Crazy Ex-Girlfriend* association: "Produces "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend""

**LeanMachine** is a television and film production company founded by Aline Brosh McKenna. The logo features an animated mechanical owl, an animal McKenna is very fond of. Lean Machine produced Season One of The CW network musical comedy "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" in conjunction with Executive producer Marc Webb's **Webbterfuge** production company. In Season Two Lean Machine produced the show with Blacklamb along with co-creator Rachel Bloom's racheldoesstuff company. At the end of 2016 Lean Machine created a total of 31 episodes of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend".
Kabir Akhtar

**Kabir Akhtar** Editor
 **Show debut**: ""Josh Just Happens to Live Here!""

## Résumé

 2012
 2011
 2010

## Trivia

### Interview

 Other | Kathryn Burns (Choreographer) 🎈 Dominique Kelley (Assistant Choreographer) 🎈 **Kabir Akhtar** (Editing)  Melina Root (Wardobe & Costumes) 🎈 Britney Young (Production assistant) 🎈 Alden Derck (Writer's Production assistant)
Mountaintop/Paula's desk

**Paula's desk** Paula's workspace
Owned by: Paula Proctor — First Appearance: ""Josh Just Happens to Live Here!""

**Paula's desk** is the her workspace at Whitefeather & Associates. The desk has partitions in the front and a book shelf in the back. She once had whimsical gadgets and knickknacks scattered on her desk but recently redecorated to reflect a more serious attitude. The desk's first appearance was in the Season One episode "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!".

## Appearances

### Season One

* "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!": At her desk Paula talks to Mrs. Hernandez about the firm's latest hire Rebecca Bunch.
* "Josh's Girlfriend is Really Cool!": Paula is at the office working overtime at her desk when she gets a call from her son Brendan.
* "Josh and I Are Good People!": Paula is harassed at her desk by her co-workers Jim and Tim. After being given the run of the office by Darryl she goes through paper work at her desk and discovers Jim is in the country illegally. Afterwards at her desk, Mrs. Hernandez praises her friend for not turning Jim in *(♫ I'm a Good Person (silent reprise) ♫)*.
* "I'm So Happy That Josh Is So Happy!": At Paula's desk she meets a potential client of the firm named Calvin Young.
* My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves!": At work, Rebecca goes to Paula's desk and asks her friend to pretend to be Jewish for her mother's benefit.

### Season Two

* "Where is Josh's Friend?": At Paula's desk Rebecca talks to her friend about her new relationship with Josh.
* "When Will Josh See How Cool I Am?": After a brief daydream about her possible future *(♫ Maybe This Dream ♫)* Paula goes to her desk to answer the phone.
* "Who's the Cool Girl Josh Is Dating?": Paula decides to "rebrand" her desk to decorate it with items that better reflect her enrollment in law school.

### Season Three

* ”Trent?!”: Paula rumages through her desk to find equipment to help investigate Trent and finds the owl brooch surveillance device.
* ”Nathaniel Is Irrelevant.”: Rebecca goes to Paula’s desk to try to access tracking software on her friend’s computer.

## Instagram tour

### Law School Student look

 Official merchandise | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 1 - Vol.1)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 1 - Vol.2)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 2)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Karaoke Album (Original Television Soundtrack) (Season 1)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 3)
The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Concert Special (Yes, It's Really Us Singing!)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Original Television Soundtrack (Season 4)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Complete First Season
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Complete Second Season

 Businesses | Mountaintop/Whitefeather & Associates ( Office Suite 1 🎈 Office Suite 2 🎈 Break room 🎈 Paula's desk 🎈 Boardroom )
 Other | Camp Canyon Grove 🎈 Heritage Bridge 🎈 Electric Mesa 🎈 Los Angeles International Airport
Prostitute

**Prostitute** A working girl who has a bad reputation.

The **Prostitute** is a local West Covina, California escort who is an often mentioned character in season one that has yet to be seen onscreen. This individual is someone who has been said to be the cause of several marriages to end. The first mention of this character was on the Season One episode "I'm Going on a Date with Josh's Friend!".

## References

### Season One

* "I'm Going on a Date with Josh's Friend!": An executive of the "Truly Happy Truly Butter" company calls Gary the head of the latest advertising campaign into his office. Although he praises his employee for a successful marketing of the product he questions the ad copy being used which seems to have dark undertones. He pointedly asks Gary if he is okay only for his employee to have an emotional breakdown. Gary then confesses that he left his wife for a **prostitute**.
* "That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!": A judge named Harry provides Rebecca Bunch a police escort when she goes to erase a text she mistakingly sent to her ex-boyfriend Josh Chan which confesses her love for him. Afterwards a fellow judge questions the misappropriation of city resources and asks Harry why he did this. Harry then breaks down and confesses that he left his wife for a prostitute.
* "Josh and I Work on a Case!": After a long day at work, members of the West Covina Window Washers club meets at Home Base to trade gossip. One of them mentions that a prostitute in the area is breaking up marriages.

## Notes

### Why the running joke was not continued

 **Special appearances** | Dr.Phil 🎈 Nipsey Hussle 🎈 Dream Ghost #1 🎈 Dream Ghost #2 🎈 J. Castleman 🎈 Tita Myrna 🎈 Anna 🎈 B.J. Novak 🎈 Trina 🎈 Rabbi Shari 🎈 Jeff Channington 🎈 Jarl 🎈 Wendy Legrand 🎈 Xiao Huang 🎈 Fett Regoso
My Friend's Dad

**My Friend's Dad**
**Performer(s)**: Rebecca Bunch with Bob O'Brien — **First Appearance**: "Getting Over Jeff."

“**My Friend's Dad**” is a musical number performed by Rebecca Bunch and Paula’s father Bob O'Brien. In the song Rebecca is happy to have bonded with Paula’s father and considers him better than her own despite the fact that he’s a bigot and an alcoholic. This song debuted in the Season Three episode "Getting Over Jeff.”

## Song and lyrics

**Rebecca**:
I just made a new buddy!
He and I bonded right away!
It was a piece of cake
with no emotional stakes!
I got only good things to say...

About my friends dad!
My friends dad!

It’s all the fun of having a dad
without the painful history!

**Paula’s dad**:
She has spunk!

**Rebecca**:
And he’s a literal drunk!
But that don’t bother me!
‘Cuz he’s not my dad!

He’s my friends dad!

It’s the happiest relationship
I’ve had with a man,
that’s a fact I must confess !

He doesn’t push my buttons,
‘Cept the buttons on this cute dress!

**Paula’s dad**:
Doot!
Doot!
Doot!

**Rebecca**:
It’s nothing but platonic,
his bigotry’s ironic!

**Paula’s dad**:
I like you!
You barely complain for a Jewish!

**Rebecca**:
Oh you!

If we were related
we’d probably fight a lot!

-wait what about Jews?

**Paula’s dad**:
Here, have some more booze!

**Rebecca**:
What was I saying?
Oh, well I forgot!
Glug, glug!

My friends dad!

My friends dad!

**Paula’s dad**:
And when she’s not around
I think about her naked!

**Rebecca**:
Huh?

**Paula’s dad**:
Nothing kiddo!

**Rebecca**:
My friends dad!
Let Me Call You Sweetheart

**Let Me Call You Sweetheart**
**Performer(s)**: West Brovinas — **First Appearance**: "Who's the Cool Girl Josh Is Dating?"
**Written by**: Beth Slater Whitson

**Let Me Call You Sweetheart** is a pop standard which was sung by Scott Proctor and his band the "West Brovinas". They performed it at a Christmas party at Scott's workplace as an encore to set they had just finished. The song was first heard I the Season Two episode "Who's the Cool Girl Josh Is Dating?".

## Song and lyrics

### West Brovinas version

Let me call you sweetheart
I'm in love with you
Let me hear you whisper
That you love me too
Keep the love light glowing
In your eyes so true
Let me call you sweetheart
I'm in love with you
Keep the love light glowing
In your eyes so true
Let me call you sweetheart
I'm in love with you

### Original Peerless Quartet version

I am dreaming Dear of you,
day by day.
Dreaming when the skies are blue,
When they're gray;When the silv'ry
moonlight gleams,
Still I wander on in dreams,
In a land of love, it seems,
Just with you.
Let me call you "Sweetheart,"
I'm in love with you.
Let me hear you whisper
that you love me too.
Keep the love-light glowing
in your eyes so true.
Let me call you "Sweetheart,"
I'm in love with you.
Longing for you all the while,
More and more;
Longing for the sunny smile,
I adore;
Birds are singing far and near,
Roses blooming ev'rywhere
You, alone, my heart can cheer;
You, just you.
Let me call you "Sweetheart,"
I'm in love with you.
Let me hear you whisper
that you love me too.
Keep the love-light glowing
in your eyes so true.
Let me call you "Sweetheart,"
I'm in love with you.
Season One

**Season One**   Rebecca Bunch pursues her ex-boyfriend in West Covina, California.
**Premiere date**: October 11, 2015 — **Season finale**: April 18, 2016 ►

## Summary

**Season One** is the first season of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" which aired on The CW network. The pilot episode was originally developed by the cable network Showtime who ended up passing on the show. It was picked up to series by The CW network for an initial run of 13 episodes. On Novemebr 23, 2015 The CW ordered an additional five episodes bringing the total to eighteen. The season started on October 12, 2015 with the premiere of the pilot "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!" and ended on April 4, 2016 with the season finale "Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!". Before the finale aired the show was renewed for a second season on March 11, 2016.

## Production

### Pilot location shooting schedule

5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday.
Both interior and exterior filming with a song-and-dance number planned at night.
Solano Park, 1469 McCabe Way
4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday
Exterior shots of a car pulling up.
1050 Lakes Drive, Suite 150
7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday
Interior and exterior filming with a dance rehearsal at Lakes Mall Plaza.
1200-1230 Lakes Mall Plaza, in front of Edwards West Covina
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday
Exterior filming of a song-and-dance number that incorporates 250 extras and dancers; Lakes Drive closed near 1050 Lakes Drive.
Big League Dreams, 2100 South Azusa Ave.
2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday
Interior and exterior shots, water-based atmospheric smoke planned, 50 extras.

* Source

### Episode titles

The episode titles for all the Season One episodes include the word ‘Josh’ which is meant to convey Rebecca’s obsession with him. In addition the episode titles (with the exception of “Why Is Josh in a Bad Mood?”) end in an exclamation point to show Rebecca’s excitement and enthusiasm for her romantic pursuit. In the following seasons the naming conventions of each episodes would be tweaked slightly and ultimately the name ‘Josh’ would be phased out to reflect Rebecca finally moving on from her crush.

## Promotion

### Billboards

In September 2015, Billboards were put up around Los Angeles to promote the show. A few featured a 3-D effect with a balloon.

In New York City on Broadway and West 49th above Mama Sbarri's restaurant various billboards advertised the show.

### Webisodes

A series of online webisodes were produced to promote the show. This included behind the scenes videos and a Q & A series called Soft Pretzels.
Robin Thomas

**Robin Thomas** Actor, sculptor
 **Show debut**: "My First Thanksgiving With Josh!"
**Family**: Gina Wishnick (Ex-wife), Zooey Grossman (daughter), Zack Grossman (son)

## Biography

**Robin Thomas** (full name **Robin Thomas Grossman**) is an American actor who has appeared on stage, screen and film for over thirty years. He was born on February 12, 1949 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and grew up in Massachusetts. Thomas attended the college preparatory school Mercersburg Academy where he graduated in 1967. He went on to attend Carnegie-Mellon University majoring in art and drama eventually earning a BFA. In his junior year he joined the Sociology department and graduated from the Art department with a major in sculpture. Afterwards he moved to New York and worked for a time as a sculptor before beginning his acting career. His first onscreen role was in the 1983 TV movie "Svengali" and found steady work in television including recurring characters on the ABC sitcom "Who’s the Boss?", the NBC court drama "Matlock" and the CBS comedy "Murphy Brown." He also starred in movies such as "Summer School" and "The Banger Sisters." During this period he married Gina Wishnick and had two children, a daughter named Zooey and son named Zack. He continued to find steady work in Hollywood with numerous appearances in various popular TV series ("Bones", "Law & Order") and also recurring roles ("Cleaners", "Zoo"). In 2015 he was cast in the role of "Marco Serrano" on The CW comedy musical "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

## Résumé

 Main | Rachel Bloom ("Rebecca Bunch") 🎈 Donna Lynne Champlin ("Paula Proctor") 🎈 Vincent Rodriguez III ("Josh Chan") Santino Fontana/Skylar Astin ("Greg Serrano") 🎈 Pete Gardner ("Darryl Whitefeather") 🎈 Vella Lovell ("Heather Davis")Gabrielle Ruiz ("Valencia Perez") 🎈 Scott Michael Foster ("Nathaniel") 🎈
 Guest | Tovah Feldshuh ("Naomi Bunch") 🎈 Briga Heelan ("Connie Cavanagh") 🎈 Nipsey Hussle Brittany Snow ("Anna Hicks") 🎈 Rachel Grate ("Audra Levine") 🎈 Andrew Arrow ("Hank") Patti LuPone ("Rabbi Shari") 🎈 Lea Salonga ("Tita Myrna)" 🎈 Grant Rosenmeyer ("Jason") Jayden Lund ("Guardrail") 🎈 Thor Knai (“Xander”) 🎈 John Allen Nelson ("Silas Bunch")
Britney Young ("Nicky") 🎈 Dr.Phil
Lea Salonga

**Lea Salonga** Actor, singer
**Portrays**: Tita Myrna — **Show debut**: "Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!"
**Family**: Feliciano Genuino Salonga (father), Ligaya Alcantara (mother), Gerard Salonga (brother)

## Bio

**Lea Solanga** (full name **María Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga**) is a Filipino actress and singer. She was born on February 22, 1971 in Elmira, Manila to María Ligaya Alcantara, née Imuta, and her husband Naval Rear admiral Feliciano Genuino Salonga. She and her younger brother Gerard Salonga were raised in Angeles City before the family settled in Manila. She began her musical theater career at age seven starring in an adaption of "The King and I." She received more roles on stage in a variety of productions. This lead to her recording her first album at the age of ten called "Small Voices" and appeared on several television shows on the GMA Network. As she became a teen idol in her home country she managed to complete her secondary education at Operation Brotherhood Montessori Center. She continued her studies at the University of the Philippines and Ateneo de Manila University. During this time in 1989 her international career took off when she was cast in the role of "Kim" in the London musical "Miss Saigon." The following year she won a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance and in 1991 again played the role for the Broadway production of the show. This garnered her more awards and critical acclaim including a Tony making history as the was the first Asian actress to be a recipient. In 1992 she provided the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film "Aladdin." Over the next two decades she continued to appear in various television, film, and on stage productions. She also continued to work on Disney related side projects providing the voices for Princess Jasmine and Mulan using her native language of Tagalog. In 2016 she was cast to play Tita Myrna, the aunt of Josh Chan, on The CW musical comedy "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend".

## Résumé

 Main | Rachel Bloom ("Rebecca Bunch") 🎈 Donna Lynne Champlin ("Paula Proctor") 🎈 Vincent Rodriguez III ("Josh Chan") Santino Fontana/Skylar Astin ("Greg Serrano") 🎈 Pete Gardner ("Darryl Whitefeather") 🎈 Vella Lovell ("Heather Davis")Gabrielle Ruiz ("Valencia Perez") 🎈 Scott Michael Foster ("Nathaniel") 🎈
 Guest | Tovah Feldshuh ("Naomi Bunch") 🎈 Briga Heelan ("Connie Cavanagh") 🎈 Nipsey Hussle Brittany Snow ("Anna Hicks") 🎈 Rachel Grate ("Audra Levine") 🎈 Andrew Arrow ("Hank") Patti LuPone ("Rabbi Shari") 🎈 **Lea Salonga** ("Tita Myrna)" 🎈 Grant Rosenmeyer ("Jason") Jayden Lund ("Guardrail") 🎈 Thor Knai (“Xander”) 🎈 John Allen Nelson ("Silas Bunch")
Britney Young ("Nicky") 🎈 Dr.Phil