Silicon Valley (HBO)

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From HBO and the offbeat mind of Mike Judge ('Office Space' 'Beavis & Butthead') comes this comedy series set in the outrageous world of Silicon Valley's tech start-ups. In each episode, the show follows introverted programmer Richard and his pals who are going nowhere fast--until his website's unique compression algorithm becomes the subject of an extreme bidding war.

Starring: Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, Amanda Crew, Zach Woods, Matt Ross, Suzanne Cryer, Jimmy O. Yang, Chris Diamantopoulos, T.J. Miller, Stephen Tobolowsky, Aly Mawji, Brian Tichnell, Bernard White, Ben Feldman, Matt McCoy, Ian Alda, Annie Sertich, Keye Chen, Bridey Elliott, Sigrid Owen, Ken Learner, Michael McMillian, Stephen Tobolowsky, Chris Williams, Scott Prendergast, Rogelio Ramos, Patrick O'Connor, Amberia Allen, Tim Chiou, Richard Tanner, Phoebe Neidhardt, Andrew Daly, Sunkrish Bala, Vanessa Marano, Chaz Kao, Demetri Belardinelli, Graham Rogers, Jake Broder, Leisha Hailey, Haley Joel Osment, Irene Choi, Joe Gillette, Flula Borg, C.S. Lee, Karan Soni, Christopher Evan Welch

Episodes

In Season 1, an introverted programmer and his pals are going nowhere fast--until his website's unique search algorithm becomes a hot item.

1. Minimum Viable Product

Series Premiere. Computer programmer Richard finds himself courted by two major ...

2. The Cap Table

Peter Gregory demands a formal business plan for Pied Piper; Richard hires Jared...

3. Articles of Incorporation

Richard negotiates to keep his company name; Peter proves elusive when asked for...

4. Fiduciary Duties

Richard regrets making Erlich a board member; a surprising link between Gavin an...

5. Signaling Risk

Erlich hires a graffiti artist to do the company logo; Jared tries to increase e...

6. Third Party Insourcing

Richard butts heads with a freelancer; Gilfoyle's girlfriend comes to visit; Jar...

7. Proof of Concept

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard is distracted by a girl he dated briefly; Erlich'...

8. Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency

Season One Finale. Pied Piper competes against Gavin Belson at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Sand Hill Shuffle

Season 2 Premiere. Following their success at TechCrunch Disrupt, the guys of Pied Piper are courted by every VC in Silicon Valley. With Peter Gregory's company facing major changes, Monica tries to do what's best while dealing with her new boss Laurie. Later, Richard makes a decision about the company's future and faces big news from Hooli.

Runaway Devaluation

In the wake of Hooli's bombshell, Richard and the guys struggle to find a backer as they face legal and financial woes. Monica attempts to balance her interest in Pied Piper with her job. A cash-strapped Dinesh tries to put an end to the Kickstarter campaign for his cousin's new app, Bro. With Pied Piper on the verge of going under, Richard gets a surprising offer.

Bad Money

While considering Gavin's proposal, Richard is approached by Russ Hanneman, an image-conscious billionaire who wants to back Pied Piper, but may not be as hands-off as he claims. Monica must face a high-strung Laurie, after learning Richard's deal with Hooli is not quite settled. Gilfoyle and Dinesh play hardball to get what they want; Gavin finds a new strategy.

The Lady

Richard butts heads with Erlich over a prospective hire, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle become suspicious that a female employee they recommended is commanding a higher salary. Big Head gets a promotion, but faces the consequences of becoming part of the tech elite. At a board meeting, Monica and Richard find themselves outvoted; Jared institutes a workplace-discrimination policy.

Server Space

Gavin's meddling causes Pied Piper to struggle finding office space, while a nosy neighbor puts the guys at risk. Gilfoyle takes on the task of building servers, and an over-stressed Richard reluctantly takes Jared on as a roommate. Big Head's management style is questioned, and Nucleus' debut zeroes in on a big event.

Homicide

When Monica encourages the guys to pounce on a livestream opportunity, Erlich reconnects with his old mentee, Double-A, an energy drink billionaire, but Richard finds out their friendship isn't quite what Erlich thinks. After learning that their livestream might hit a snag, Gilfoyle and Dinesh brainstorm their options. Jared tries to push Carla and Monica to be friends.

Adult Content

With the Pied Piper team fielding job offers and Russ distracted by financial news, Richard faces the prospect of either merging with a nemesis or folding. Gavin attempts to turn Nucleus' failure into a success. Dinesh tries his hand at wooing a woman online. After Gilfoyle suggests a risky move, Richard reaches out to an unconventional client.

White Hat/Black Hat

When Richard takes pity on a competitor, he accidentally sparks a feud that finds him paranoid about security. Facing pressure from board members, Gavin looks to place responsibility elsewhere. Jian-Yang and Erlich try to get a foot in the door at Raviga, and discover Monica's dirty secret.

Binding Arbitration

When Pied Piper and Hooli enter binding arbitration, Erlich demands to be put on the stand, while Big Head finds himself propped up and Richard faces a moral dilemma as he realizes Hooli's claim may have legs. Meanwhile, back at the Hacker Hostel, Jared, Dinesh and Gilfoyle question a philosophical theory and its relation to their livestream.

Two Days of the Condor

Season Two Finale. As the guys await the verdict on Pied Piper's fate, an unexpected real-life drama draws a spike in traffic to their livestream and leaves them fighting to hold things together--literally, and while Erlich considers his future, Richard scrambles to save Pied Piper's.

Founder Friendly

Season Three Premiere. After being unceremoniously fired, an angry Richard faces a tough decision: whether to accept the diminished role of CTO, or leave Pied Piper behind for good. Erlich takes a shine to Laurie's new choice of CEO, Jack Barker, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle weigh their options in Richard's absence. At Hooli, Gavin tries to improve his image by admitting failure.

Two in the Box

While Pied Piper's new and improved offices and perks impress Dinesh and Gilfoyle, Richard worries that his vision has been compromised, especially after hearing from Jack's newly-hired sales team. Jared faces issues evicting renters from his condo, while a frustrated Erlich struggles to get rid of Jian-Yang. Gavin suggests a controversial move at Hooli.

Meinertzhagen's Haversack

Facing the bleak future of Pied Piper's new business agenda, Richard tries to appeal to Laurie for help. Gilfoyle opens himself up to recruiters' pursuits. Dinesh's latest flashy purchase brings him unwanted attention. After stumbling upon information about the competition, the guys decide to work up a master plan to covertly force Jack's hand.

Maleant Data Systems Solutions

Forced to complete an uninspiring project, the guys struggle to perform at a lesser level, ending up with a product that's more successful than they intended. Erlich discovers he's facing Hacker Hostel competition from a familiar face; Monica takes a stand at a board meeting. Convinced of Pied Piper's threat, Gavin makes a decision to double down on Nucleus.

The Empty Chair

Nervous about Laurie's next steps, Richard takes matters into his own hands, letting his ego get the better of him during an interview. Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared misplace a very important piece of hardware. Laurie reveals her true intentions after inviting Monica out for a drink. Erlich faces unexpected pushback while trying to sell Big Head on his plans for their future.

Bachmanity Insanity

Richard finds himself in his element while leading a global staff of engineers, but his budding relationship is threatened by his coding neuroses. Dinesh takes an interest in a foreign coworker, but worries about a face-to-face meeting. Big Head and Erlich's launch party hits a snag, or two, while Jared returns to the dating scene.

To Build a Better Beta

When the guys decide to release the beta version of Pied Piper, they receive an unexpected response. With a limited number of beta invites each, Dinesh worries about his lack of friends, while Gilfoyle looks to catch him in a lie. Monica worries about how to deliver criticism. Facing financial woes, Erlich considers a big decision, and Gavin challenges the Nucleus team.

Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride

Erlich struggles to come clean to Richard, who is forced to make a choice between their friendship and the company's future. Jared's new Pied Piper apparel makes a splash, and divides Dinesh and Gilfoyle. As Gavin faces major life changes, the guys celebrate a rare victory.

Daily Active Users

Upon discovering some surprising stats, Richard attempts to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, leading Jared to take drastic measures to hold everything together. Gavin learns secrets about the competition and decides to bring in a new face to reclaim his former glory.

The Uptick

Season Three Finale. With Pied Piper's future in question, Erlich's publicity success leaves Richard in a moral quandary just as Dinesh's video-chat app starts to pick up speed. While Laurie prepares to jump ship, Gavin's comeback at Hooli is threatened by his displays of grandeur.

Success Failure

Season Four Premiere. In the wake of Pied Piper's clickfarm scandal, the guys struggle to find funding for their video-chat app to keep up with their rapidly-growing user base. Erlich faces resistance from Big Head's dad. Richard gets some sage advice from an unexpected source, leading him to a big idea that could change his future.

Richard butts heads with Dinesh, whose new position goes to his head. Later, Richard discovers some interesting data about PiperChat's users. Erlich makes a play to be involved in Jian-Yang's new app; Jared sets some ground rules in his friendship with Richard; Gavin's paranoia over Jack's enthusiasm causes him to make a rash decision.

Intellectual Property

An overtired Richard pushes himself to the brink of sanity while trying to move ahead with his next big idea. Eyeing a comeback, Erlich pressures an uncooperative Jian-Yang. Monica sets a trap at Raviga to improve her standing with Laurie. Dinesh goes on a date; Big Head enters the world of academia; Gavin faces an unknown future.

Teambuilding Exercise

When Richard reaches out to an unlikely ally, Jared worries about the company he's keeping. Gilfoyle gets tough on security in the wake of Dinesh's latest dalliance; later, he considers whether to put his pride aside for a job. Concerned about Jian-Yang's commitment to his app, Erlich takes matters into his own hands.

The Blood Boy

Cracks in Richard's latest partnership become more apparent when he's forced to deal with an unexpected interloper. Dinesh scrambles to find a way out of his new relationship as things get more serious. After learning of surprising developments afoot at Raviga, Monica has trouble deciding which horse to back.

Customer Service

On the hunt for financial support, Richard looks outside the tech bubble, and crosses paths with a contentious figure from Pied Piper's past. Erlich reaches out to Monica and Laurie in search of a new endeavor. A launch gone wrong finds Dinesh and Gilfoyle at war as Jared tries to keep the peace.

The Patent Troll

When Richard decides to stand up to a patent troll, his defiance ends up coming back to haunt him. Gilfoyle goes to desperate measures to battle Jian-Yang's new smart fridge. Jared embraces multiple identities in his quest to reduce costs. Erlich tries to hang with the alpha males.

The Keenan Vortex

An unexpected increase in data traffic leads Richard to turn to Erlich for help in garnering a deal with Keenan Feldspar, Silicon Valley's latest 'it' boy--but when Keenan makes a too-good-to-resist offer, Richard must weigh Pied Piper's future against a potential mutiny. Jack faces setbacks while preparing for Hooli-Con.

Hooli-Con

All-new episode.

Server Error

Season Four Finale. In a final attempt to save Pied Piper from ruin, Richard finds himself caught up in a web of lies. Concerned about Richard's future, Jared plans his exit; Jack bets big in an attempt to change the narrative. Gavin plots his comeback.

Grow Fast or Die Slow

Season Five Premiere. Now that Pied Piper has ample funding and new offices, the pressure to get things right stymies Richard and forces him to grow the company in a way he hadn't planned. A picky Dinesh and Gilfoyle question their ability to make good decisions. After returning to Hooli, Gavin worries about the prospect of becoming antiquated.

Reorientation

Panicked by suddenly leading a much larger team, Richard finds himself managing a number of small conflicts in his efforts to unite his new employees. Dinesh celebrates a new purchase that Gilfoyle looks to spoil. Jian-Yang goes to court. Gavin is met with pushback over his signature and what it says about him.

Chief Operating Officer

Encouraged by Jared to strike up a friendship with a like-minded CEO named Dana, Richard instead finds himself enamored with Dana's suave COO, who prompts him to question his loyalty to Gilfoyle. Facing limited housing options due to his impulse purchase, Dinesh searches for a new roommate.

Tech Evangelist

Attempting to woo a gaming company to PiperNet, Richard inadvertently angers one of his prized allies. Dinesh deals with a betrayal. In preparation for a big launch, Gavin leaves his underlings with a cryptic message. Jared gets inside information from Big Head.

Facial Recognition

Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richard's confidence wavers further when Laurie and Monica force him to work with a new artificial-intelligence company, Eklow. Gilfoyle worries about the prospect of introducing AI into Pied Piper. Dinesh makes Jared self-conscious ahead of a second interview. Gavin questions his future beyond Hooli.

Artificial Emotional Intelligence

Richard decides to help when Laurie gets in a jam, but his lack of emotional discipline threatens to backfire on Pied Piper. Gavin tries to make a deal with a stubborn partner while abroad. Dinesh relishes a rare win. Jared bonds with a surprising figure.

Initial Coin Offering

As the Pied Piper guys prepare to close on their Series B funding, Richard receives some unsettling news. Gilfoyle suggests a risky proposition and Monica gets blunt with Richard. Dinesh goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker, while Jared keeps close watch on Richard's new assistant. In search of a better deal, Gavin tries to charm small-town America.

Fifty-One Percent

Season Five Finale. The launch of PiperNet finds Monica suspicious of an early success, and the team must race against the clock as their future is threatened. Realizing he's made more enemies than friends, Richard makes a surprising move.

Artificial Lack of Intelligence

Season Six Premiere. Richard discovers his promise to keep Pied Piper free from collecting user data is under threat. Jared finds himself missing his role as Richard's go-to guy and revisits the hacker hostel. Gilfoyle devises a creative way to deal with Dinesh's complaining.

Blood Money

When Richard meets an interested investor with a sketchy past, he must weigh his integrity against a tempting financial offer. Jared seeks a new future, putting him at odds with Richard. A defiant Gilfoyle butts heads with HR over his lack of direct reports. Hoover and Denpok worry when Gavin explores alternative solutions to keep a leaner Hooli afloat.

Hooli Smokes!

Feeling backed into a corner, Richard commiserates with a former rival. Dinesh considers being a better person in order to right his string of bad luck.To help Gwart, Jared works with Richard. And Monica suggests a drastic move that finds the Pied Piper team racing against the clock to close a major deal.

Maximizing Alphaness

When Richard's authority is threatened by Ethan, his former manager at Hooli, Dinesh advises him to assert his dominance. Monica tries to prove she supports other women by participating in Laurie's female empowerment panel. Gavin pens a book that's light on tech talk. Jared finally meets his birth parents and commits himself to Gwart.

Tethics

On the verge of a major success, Richard fumes when Gavin gains new notoriety for spreading a message of tech accountability. Dinesh's trip to Hawaii quickly turns into a nightmare. Gilfoyle and Monica set out to improve their peer review scores in the office. Holden braces for a showdown with Jared, who decides to kill him with kindness.

RussFest

Richard, Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared face their greatest challenge yet as a massive event tests PiperNet's capabilities, while Laurie's unexpected presence makes them wary of sabotage. Monica discovers Jian-yang is using Pied Piper's name for his own benefit.

Exit Event

Series finale. Ahead of a career-defining moment, Richard makes a startling discovery that changes everything and sends the entire Pied Piper team racing to pull off the biggest bait-and-switch that Silicon Valley has ever seen.