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COLLECTION · Series · 2014

Silicon Valley

In today's Silicon Valley, the most talented people aren't always the best equipped to handle success... Richard works at Hooli and lives with several developer friends in a "hacker hostel" run by millionaire Erlich. Erlich made his fortune selling Aviato and lets others live and work there for free in exchange for 10% of their earnings. Richard has created a website called Pied Piper, which allows users to upload a song to check if similar tunes already exist to prevent plagiarism. Despite its potential, Pied Piper is ridiculed, and Erlich even threatens to kick Richard out of the hostel if he can't make it more profitable.

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* 8.1 (1,940)ComedyUnited States
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Creators
Dave Krinsky · Mike Judge · John Altschuler
Countries
United States
Studios
HBO · 3 Arts Entertainment · Judgemental Films · Alec Berg Productions · Altschuler Krinsky Works
Runtime
28 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
06/04/2014
Score
8.1 / 10 (1,940)

Awards and nominations

  • Nominated at 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards — Silicon Valley
  • Nominated at 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards — Thomas Middleditch
  • Nominated at 4th Critics' Choice Television Awards — Christopher Evan Welch
  • Nominated at 66th Primetime Emmy Awards — Silicon Valley
  • Nominated at 66th Primetime Emmy Awards — Mike Judge for " Minimum Viable Product "
  • Nominated at 66th Primetime Emmy Awards — Alec Berg for "Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency"
  • Nominated at 66th Primetime Emmy Awards — Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary Program (Half-Hour or Less)
  • Nominated at 66th Primetime Emmy Awards — Garson Yu (creative director) and Mehmet Kizilay (designer/lead animator)
  • Nominated at 72nd Golden Globe Awards — Silicon Valley
  • Nominated at 72nd Golden Globe Awards — New Series
  • Nominated at 72nd Golden Globe Awards — Best Musical or Comedy Series
  • Nominated at 72nd Golden Globe Awards — Thomas Middleditch
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
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5 episodes · 2014
Making of Silicon Valley
Episode 1. Making of Silicon Valley
2014-04-06 · 13 min

An inside look at this new HBO comedy series from Mike Judge of "Office Space" fame.

Techcrunch: Disrupt!
Episode 2. Techcrunch: Disrupt!
4 min

No synopsis

The Hacker Hostel
Episode 3. The Hacker Hostel
6 min

No synopsis

Ten Years Later: The Extended Pied Piper Documentary
Episode 4. Ten Years Later: The Extended Pied Piper Documentary
2019-12-15 · 29 min

An extended version of the documentary from the series finale of Silicon Valley

Reality Bytes
Episode 5. Reality Bytes
3 min

Join Mike Judge and the stars of 'Silicon Valley' for this look at the incredible detail that goes into the comical code gags and more.

Season 1
Season 1
8 episodes · 2014

Introverted programmer Richard and his pals are going nowhere fast--until his website's unique search algorithm becomes the subject of an extreme bidding war.

Minimum Viable Product
Episode 1. Minimum Viable Product
2014-04-06 · 28 min

Attending an elaborate launch party, Richard and his computer programmer friends - Big Head, Dinesh and Gilfoyle - dream of making it big. Instead, they're living in the communal Hacker Hostel owned by former programmer Erlich, who gets…

The Cap Table
Episode 2. The Cap Table
2014-04-13 · 28 min

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 that includes a slimmed-downed staff. A desperate Richard hires former Belson underling…

Articles of Incorporation
Episode 3. Articles of Incorporation
2014-04-20 · 28 min

While Gavin Belson begins to hype Nucleus, a competing compression platform, Richard learns that the name Pied Piper is already registered to a sprinkler company, forcing him to negotiate. Meanwhile, Erlich goes on a vision quest for a…

Fiduciary Duties
Episode 4. Fiduciary Duties
2014-04-27 · 28 min

At Peter's toga party, Richard drunkenly promises to make Erlich a board member, which he regrets the next morning. After being unassigned at Hooli, Big Head finds others like him who have made careers out of doing nothing. Richard…

Signaling Risk
Episode 5. Signaling Risk
2014-05-04 · 28 min

Erlich convinces a graffiti artist to create Pied Piper's logo; Jared works to make the company more efficient; Richard learns that he has eight weeks to prepare for a live demonstration.

Third Party Insourcing
Episode 6. Third Party Insourcing
2014-05-11 · 28 min

Richard feels threatened when the team hires “The Carver” a hacker with a notorious reputation, to help with Pied Piper’s cloud. Jared finds himself taken for a ride when he seeks out Peter Gregory’s signature. Erlich and Dinesh compete…

Proof of Concept
Episode 7. Proof of Concept
2014-05-18 · 28 min

At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard feels the pressure to finish his demo, but finds himself distracted by a girl he dated briefly, who’s now spreading rumors about him. Jared worries that Monica is taking his place in the company. Dinesh…

Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency
Episode 8. Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency
2014-06-01 · 28 min

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.

Season 2
Season 2
10 episodes · 2015

After taking the tech world by storm with their debut at TechCrunch Disrupt last season, Richard and his Pied Piper team look ahead to a big future--one that's immediately soured by legal woes and petty revenge plans from Hooli overlord Gavin Belson. This season, Monica finds herself torn between her allegiance to Richard and her job working under a new…

Sand Hill Shuffle
Episode 1. Sand Hill Shuffle
2015-04-12 · 28 min

The Pied Piper guys are wined and dined by every venture capitalist under the sun, while Monica adjusts to a new managing partner at Raviga as the company faces major changes.

Runaway Devaluation
Episode 2. Runaway Devaluation
2015-04-19 · 28 min

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…

Bad Money
Episode 3. Bad Money
2015-04-26 · 28 min

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. Gilfoyle and Dinesh play hardball to get what they want;…

The Lady
Episode 4. The Lady
2015-05-03 · 28 min

Richard and Erlich disagree over a potential employee. Dinesh and Gilfoyle worry that someone they recommended for the company will be receiving more money than they make.

Server Space
Episode 5. Server Space
2015-05-10 · 28 min

Gavin continues to cause trouble for Pied Piper. Gilfoyle works on building servers. Jared becomes Richard's roommate.

Homicide
Episode 6. Homicide
2015-05-17 · 28 min

Monica wants Pied Piper to participate in a livestream event. Erlich reconnects with Double-A, someone he used to mentor. Jared encourages Monica and Carla to be friends.

Adult Content
Episode 7. Adult Content
2015-05-24 · 28 min

Richard is faced with a tough decision, regarding the future of Pied Piper. Dinesh flirts with a woman online.

White Hat/Black Hat
Episode 8. White Hat/Black Hat
2015-05-31 · 28 min

Richard causes trouble when he sympathizes with a competitor.

Binding Arbitration
Episode 9. Binding Arbitration
2015-06-07 · 28 min

When Pied Piper and Hooli enter binding arbitration, Erlich demands to be put on the stand. Meanwhile, Big Head finds himself propped up, and Richard worries Hooli’s claim could have legs.

Two Days of the Condor
Episode 10. Two Days of the Condor
2015-06-14 · 28 min

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. While Erlich considers his future, Richard…

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2016

With Richard unexpectedly ousted as CEO, Season 3 picks up with him offered a diminished role of CTO and the rest of his team facing the question of just how far their loyalty extends. Now under a new CEO who is hell-bent on transforming everything from Pied Piper's offices to its business agenda, the guys must find a way to triumph in the war of Art vs.…

Founder Friendly
Episode 1. Founder Friendly
2016-04-24 · 28 min

After being unceremoniously fired, an angry Richard faces a tough decision: accept the diminished role of CTO, or leave Pied Piper for good. Erlich takes a shine to Jack Barker, Laurie’s new choice of CEO, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle weigh…

Two in the Box
Episode 2. Two in the Box
2016-05-01 · 28 min

The new and improved Pied Piper impresses Dinesh and Gilfoyle, but worries Richard. Jared and Erlich both face housing issues. Gavin suggests a controversial move.

Meinertzhagen's Haversack
Episode 3. Meinertzhagen's Haversack
2016-05-08 · 28 min

Richard searches for a way around Jack. Gilfoyle opens himself up to recruiters. Dinesh draws unwanted attention from a recent purchase.

Maleant Data Systems Solutions
Episode 4. Maleant Data Systems Solutions
2016-05-15 · 28 min

Erlich has new competition. The Pied Piper staff has a hard time giving less than their all. Monica stands her ground. Gavin reaches a decision about Nucleus.

The Empty Chair
Episode 5. The Empty Chair
2016-05-22 · 28 min

Richard's ego gets in the way during an interview. Erlich makes his pitch to Big Head. Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared lose track of some hardware.

Bachmanity Insanity
Episode 6. Bachmanity Insanity
2016-05-29 · 28 min

Richard's neuroses could ruin his new relationship. Big Head and Erlich's launch party goes awry. Dinesh is smitten with a foreign coworker.

To Build a Better Beta
Episode 7. To Build a Better Beta
2016-06-05 · 28 min

A beta version of Pied Piper gets an unexpected reception as Dinesh's lack of friends worries him. Monica isn't sure she can dole out criticism. A strapped Erlich mulls a big decision. The Nucleus team tackles a difficult challenge from…

Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
Episode 8. Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
2016-06-12 · 28 min

Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle.

Daily Active Users
Episode 9. Daily Active Users
2016-06-19 · 28 min

Shocking stats are revealed and prompt Richard to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, but Jared must go to extremes to keep everything intact. Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after…

The Uptick
Episode 10. The Uptick
2016-06-26 · 29 min

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…

Season 4
Season 4
10 episodes · 2017

Change is in the air in Season 4 as the Pied Piper guys pursue their video-chat app, PiperChat, but Richard has a hard time letting go of his dream to put his algorithm to better use, leaving the team struggling with how they fit into the picture. Meanwhile, Monica deals with new competition in the office, and Gavin faces big changes at Hooli and beyond.

Success Failure
Episode 1. Success Failure
2017-04-23 · 29 min

In the wake of Pied Piper’s clickfarm scandal, the guys struggle to find funding for Pied Piper’s video-chat app to keep up with their rapidly growing user base. Erlich faces resistance from Big Head’s dad, while Gavin balks after Jack…

Terms of Service
Episode 2. Terms of Service
2017-04-30 · 29 min

Richard butts heads with Dinesh, whose new position goes to his head. Richard discovers interesting data about PiperChat’s users. Erlich makes a play to be involved in Jian-Yang’s new app. Jared sets ground rules in his friendship with…

Intellectual Property
Episode 3. Intellectual Property
2017-05-07 · 28 min

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…

Teambuilding Exercise
Episode 4. Teambuilding Exercise
2017-05-14 · 28 min

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…

The Blood Boy
Episode 5. The Blood Boy
2017-05-21 · 28 min

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…

Customer Service
Episode 6. Customer Service
2017-05-28 · 28 min

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…

The Patent Troll
Episode 7. The Patent Troll
2017-06-04 · 28 min

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…

The Keenan Vortex
Episode 8. The Keenan Vortex
2017-06-11 · 28 min

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…

Hooli-Con
Episode 9. Hooli-Con
2017-06-18 · 29 min

While Erlich goes on a trip to get his mojo back, the Pied Piper guys take to Hooli-Con to pull off a stealth operation. There, an ethically challenged Jared tries to keep himself in the dark, Gilfoyle and Dinesh get distracted by Keenan…

Server Error
Episode 10. Server Error
2017-06-25 · 28 min

Richard finds himself in a web of lies. Jared plans his exit. Jack bets big. Gavin plots a comeback.

Season 5
Season 5
8 episodes · 2018

Pied Piper finally has enough funding for proper offices and new employees, and to bring its peer-to-peer internet to the world – but leveling up introduces a whole new class of obstacles. While Richard struggles to lead a larger team and play with the big dogs, the rest of the team adjusts to new staff, new digs and new anxieties. Meanwhile, Hooli rival…

Grow Fast or Die Slow
Episode 1. Grow Fast or Die Slow
2018-03-25 · 29 min

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…

Reorientation
Episode 2. Reorientation
2018-04-01 · 28 min

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.…

Chief Operating Officer
Episode 3. Chief Operating Officer
2018-04-08 · 28 min

Encouraged by Jared to strike up a friendship with Dana, a like-minded CEO, Richard instead finds himself charmed by Dana's COO, who challenges his loyalty to Gilfoyle. Facing limited housing options thanks to his impulse purchase, Dinesh…

Tech Evangelist
Episode 4. Tech Evangelist
2018-04-15 · 28 min

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

Facial Recognition
Episode 5. Facial Recognition
2018-04-22 · 28 min

Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richard’s confidence wavers further when Laurie and Monica force him to work with Eklow, a new artificial-intelligence company. Gilfoyle worries about the prospect of introducing AI into…

Artificial Emotional Intelligence
Episode 6. Artificial Emotional Intelligence
2018-04-29 · 28 min

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…

Initial Coin Offering
Episode 7. Initial Coin Offering
2018-05-06 · 28 min

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,…

Fifty-One Percent
Episode 8. Fifty-One Percent
2018-05-13 · 28 min

PiperNet launches, but an early success makes Monica suspicious; Richard makes a surprising move; the team races against the clock as its future is threatened.

Season 6
Season 6
7 episodes · 2019

After years of false starts, Pied Piper is now a legitimate presence in Silicon Valley, thanks to their commitment to not mine user data. But as they learn in this sixth and final season of the hit series, staying true to your morals comes at a price in this cutthroat business. Can Richard learn to balance his integrity with the insane amounts of money…

Artificial Lack of Intelligence
Episode 1. Artificial Lack of Intelligence
2019-10-27 · 28 min

Richard discovers his promise that Pied Piper won’t collect user data is under threat. Jared longs for the past. Gilfoyle gets creative in dealing with Dinesh.

Blood Money
Episode 2. Blood Money
2019-11-03 · 28 min

Richard meets a potential investor. Gilfoyle butts heads with HR. Gavin explores a leaner Hooli's future.

Hooli Smokes!
Episode 3. Hooli Smokes!
2019-11-10 · 28 min

The Pied Piper team races to close a major deal. Dinesh considers being a better person. An angry Jared reluctantly helps Richard.

Maximizing Alphaness
Episode 4. Maximizing Alphaness
2019-11-17 · 28 min

When Richard’s authority is threatened by his former Hooli manager, Dinesh has just the solution. Jared learns some hard truths about his birth parents.

Tethics
Episode 5. Tethics
2019-11-24 · 28 min

Richard fumes at Gavin's new ethical stance. Dinesh's trip turns into a nightmare. Gilfoyle and Monica work on their peer review scores.

RussFest
Episode 6. RussFest
2019-12-01 · 28 min

A major event puts PiperNet's capabilities to the test. Monica confronts Jian-Yang over his use of Pied Piper's name.

Exit Event
Episode 7. Exit Event
2019-12-08 · 45 min

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.

Cast by season
Thomas Middleditch
Thomas Middleditch
Richard Hendricks
Zach Woods
Zach Woods
Donald 'Jared' Dunn
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani
Dinesh Chugtai
Martin Starr
Martin Starr
Bertram Gilfoyle
Amanda Crew
Amanda Crew
Monica Hall
Matt Ross
Matt Ross
Gavin Belson
Josh Brener
Josh Brener
Nelson 'Big Head' Bighetti
Jimmy O. Yang
Jimmy O. Yang
Jian-Yang
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★ 10.0 / 10
Silicon Valley is an absolute masterpiece of modern television and arguably the sharpest satire ever written about tech culture. From the opening scene to the final credits, the series operates at a level of comedic and narrative brilliance that very few shows ever achieve, managing to be fiercely intelligent while remaining completely hilarious. What makes the show so incredible is its viciously accurate portrayal of the tech industry. It perfectly captures the specific brand of hubris, corporate doublespeak, and "making the world a better place" hypocrisy that defines modern tech hubs. The writing is incredibly dense and fast-paced, packed with high-concept tech jargon that actually makes sense, paired with some of the best-crafted situational comedy on television. The stakes always feel real, and the narrative engine never stops moving, constantly throwing the characters into absurd, high-pressure crises that force them to scramble, pivot, and self-sabotage in spectacular fashion. The cast chemistry is legendary. The dynamic between the awkward, idealistic Richard Hendricks and the brilliantly unhinged Erlich Bachman sets a flawless foundation. Combined with the deadpan nihilism of Gilfoyle, the anxious neuroticism of Dinesh, and the pure, unadulterated tragedy of Jared Dunn, every single scene feels like a masterclass in ensemble acting. Even the corporate antagonists, like Gavin Belson and Peter Gregory, are written with incredible depth, standing as pitch-perfect caricatures of eccentric billionaires. You cannot talk about the brilliance of the show without focusing on Bertram Gilfoyle, the avowed Satanist and network security engineer whose deadpan nihilism anchors the entire office dynamic. He brings a completely unique, dark energy to the comedy that contrasts perfectly with the panicked chaos around him. His LaVeyan Satanism isn't just a quirky character trait thrown in for cheap laughs; it is the absolute foundation of his philosophy, his work ethic, and his approach to technology. Gilfoyle treats network architecture with a dark, almost religious reverence. His "satanic code" is a masterpiece of digital fortification—built on absolute self-reliance, cold rationality, and a complete disdain for human error. To him, keeping a server running or writing a flawless security protocol is an act of pure, individualistic pride, which aligns perfectly with his beliefs. The show hits absolute comedic peaks whenever his worldview directly bleeds into his tech. Whether he is building custom server rigs named after demonic entities like "Anton," or configuring systems to play deafening, brutal metal riffs the exact second the Bitcoin price drops below a specific threshold, his setups are as brilliant as they are unhinged. His stoic, unblinking dedication to his craft—and his endless psychological warfare with Dinesh—transforms what could have been a simple IT archetype into one of the most compelling, legendary characters in television history. It is a rare show that can maintain its momentum over six seasons while consistently delivering top-tier humor and genuinely compelling drama. It is a flawless, cynical, yet strangely affectionate look at the tech world, and it remains a gold standard for comedy series.
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