Silicon Valley

2014 • HBO

4.7

258 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (8)

1 Minimum Viable Product

4/6/14

Season-only

Series Premiere. When unknown Silicon Valley computer programmer Richard develops a powerful compression algorithm for his website, he finds himself courted by two major Silicon Valley investors.

2 The Cap Table

4/13/14

Season-only

After a celebratory party at the Hacker Hostel, Richard and Erlich learn that Peter Gregory won't pay up until they deliver a viable business plan--one that includes a slimmed-downed staff. A desperate Richard hires former Belson underling Jared.

3 Articles of Incorporation

4/20/14

Season-only

Richard learns that the name Pied Piper is already registered, forcing him to negotiate. Meanwhile, Erlich goes on a vision quest to think up a new company name, and Peter Gregory proves elusive when asked for money by one of his companies.

4 Fiduciary Duties

4/27/14

Season-only

At a toga party thrown by Peter, Richard drunkenly promises to make Erlich a board-member--a decision he regrets the next morning. Richard discovers an interesting connection between Peter and Gavin Belson.

5 Signaling Risk

5/4/14

Season-only

Erlich convinces a graffiti artist to create Pied Piper's logo, with controversial results. Jared tries to make the company more efficient. Richard learns he only has eight weeks to prepare for a live demo at TechCrunch Disrupt.

6 Third Party Insourcing

5/11/14

Season-only

Richard feels threatened when the team hires a hacker with a notorious reputation to help with Pied Piper's cloud. Jared is taken for a ride when he seeks out Peter Gregory's signature. Erlich and Dinesh compete for the attention of Gilfoyle's girlfriend.

7 Proof of Concept

5/18/14

Season-only

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard feels the pressure to finish his demo, but finds himself distracted by a girl he dated briefly who's spreading rumors about him. Erlich's scandalous past connection to one of the judges threatens Pied Piper's chances.

8 Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency

6/1/14

Season-only

Season One Finale. Poised to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt, the guys of Pied Piper become worried after an impressive presentation by Gavin Belson. As Jared tries to pivot the company, Richard is inspired to make big changes at the last minute.

About this show

From HBO and the offbeat mind of Mike Judge ('Office Space,' 'Beavis & Butthead') comes this comedy series that delves into the outrageous world of tech start-ups and the socially awkward underdogs trying to navigate its lucrative potential.

Rating: MA15+

Ratings and reviews

4.7

258 reviews

Mark

December 7, 2020

What a sad decline in quality this show has displayed. It used to be the funniest sitcom with nonstop laughs...but now it's just a sad, boring, depressing drama. I feel a deep sense of regret for the 6hrs I've wasted watching this in desperate anticipation of a laugh. I wish I did something more entertaining with my time, such as watched my goldfish swim around aimlessly, as that would have brought me a deeper sense of joy.

A Google user

July 5, 2014

Heard a few good reviews, so came into this expecting something more than puke jokes and name dropping. (“Ur my Woz!” Oh, shut up.) There's a few amusing bits in passing (bicycle meetings!), but there's really little personality, charm, or value to speak of. Overall it's more embarrassing than enjoyable and the product placement is as blatant as it is patronising (the entire third episode is one big ad for Burger King). I'm only halfway through, but I hope it gets better because I feel dumber having watched it.

14 people found this review helpful

Ryan Tracey

August 13, 2018

This series used to be witty with an edgy mean streak, now it's just mean spirited with a few witticisms here and there. It seems the writers have finally run out of jokes.

3 people found this review helpful