Silicon Valley Season 1 Episodes

8 Episodes 2014 - 2014

In this comedy cocreated by Mike Judge ("Office Space"; "King of the Hill"), computer whizzes toil away at a tech company in California hoping their ideas will be the Next Big Thing. One of these is Richard (Thomas Middleditch), a shy but brilliant programmer whose potentially gazillion-dollar compression algorithm piques the interest of two rival industry titans: Gavin Belson (Matt Ross), the Machiavellian honcho of Hooli ready to gobble up—or destroy—any and all competition; and Peter Gregory (Christopher Evan Welch), an eccentric recluse with, perhaps, more dollars than sense. Also along for the ride are Richard's friends and coworkers, including Big Head (Josh Brener), Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) and Gilfoyle (Martin Starr), who are all living in a "Hacker Hostel" owned by delusional entrepreneur Erlich (T.J. Miller); and Monica (Amanda Crew) and Jared (Zach Woods), who work for Gregory and Belson, respectively, but instantly recognize the value of Richard's creation.

Episode 1

Minimum Viable Product

Sun, Apr 6, 2014 30 mins

Computer whizzes toil away at a tech company in California and hope their ideas will be the Next Big Thing in this comedy, which begins with Richard being courted by Hooli honcho Gavin Belson and eccentric investor Peter Gregory when they see dollar signs in his new Web site, but for entirely different reasons.

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Episode 2

The Cap Table

Sun, Apr 13, 2014 30 mins

A viable business plan that includes staff reductions is required by Peter Gregory before he'll come through with the start-up money, but Richard isn't sure if his best friend, Big Head, will make the cut.

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Episode 3

Articles of Incorporation

Sun, Apr 20, 2014 30 mins

Gavin Belson promotes Nucleus, a competing compression platform, but Richard is preoccupied with negotiating for Pied Piper, which is already registered to a sprinkler company. Meanwhile, Erlich tries to come up with a new name for the business; and Peter Gregory displays his stingy side.

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Episode 4

Fiduciary Duties

Sun, Apr 27, 2014 30 mins

Richard regrets his drunken promise at Peter's toga party to make Erlich a board member, and later works on a presentation for Pied Piper's vision. Meanwhile, Big Head finds kindred spirits after being unassigned at Hooli; and an interesting connection emerges between Peter and Gavin Belson.

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Episode 5

Signaling Risk

Sun, May 4, 2014 30 mins

Erlich taps a graffiti artist to design Pied Piper's logo, with predictably controversial results. Meanwhile, Richard learns he doesn't have much time to prepare for a live demonstration at TechCrunch Disrupt; Gavin Belson and Peter Gregory have an unexpected encounter; and Jared works on the company's efficiency.

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Episode 6

Third Party Insourcing

Sun, May 11, 2014 30 mins

Pied Piper's cloud needs help, so the team hire a hacker called "The Carver," though his notorious reputation makes Richard nervous. Meanwhile, Jared goes out of his way to get Peter Gregory's signature; Gilfoyle's girlfriend attracts attention in the incubator; and Dinesh faces a sexual dilemma.

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Episode 7

Proof of Concept

Sun, May 18, 2014 30 mins

TechCrunch Disrupt opens and Richard worries about finishing his demo, but is distracted by a former girlfriend who's spreading rumors about him. Meanwhile, Jared feels threatened by Amanda's role in the company; Dinesh is smitten with a woman at another booth; and Pied Piper's chances may be ruined by Erlich's connection to a judge that's rooted in scandal.

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Episode 8

Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency

Sun, Jun 1, 2014 30 mins

In the Season 1 finale, Pied Piper's guys are worried after Gavin Belson gives a stirring presentation at TechCrunch Disrupt, but Richard finds the inspiration to make significant changes while Jared plots a new direction for the company.

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