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Season 1 – Silicon Valley

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Partially inspired by co-creator Mike Judge's experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the 1980s, this comedy series follows the misadventures of introverted computer programmer Richard and his brainy friends as they attempt to strike it rich in a high-tech gold rush. They live together in a Bay Area startup incubator loosely run by self-satisfied dot-com millionaire Erlich, who lets them stay in his house rent-free in exchange for a stake in the projects they invent there. But when Richard develops a powerful search algorithm at his day job, he finds himself caught in the middle of a bidding war between his boss -- whose firm offers Richard an eight-figure buyout -- and a deep-pocketed venture capitalist.
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Silicon Valley — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Silicon Valley is a relevant, often hilarious take on contemporary technology and the geeks who create it that benefits from co-creator Mike Judge's real-life experience in the industry.

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Sam Wollaston Guardian 07/28/2014
A beautifully observed, beautifully performed, beautifully written, extremely thorough lampooning of a world that was so ripe for it that a cloud of lampoon wasps was gathering over the entire Valley. And - crucially - it's very funny too. Go to Full Review Gerard Gilbert Independent (UK) 07/15/2014
Silicon Valley is fresh and funny and if you don't know the meaning of terms like "multi-platform functionality" it really doesn't matter. Go to Full Review Tim Molloy TheWrap 04/08/2014
HBO's Silicon Valley is the rare show that might make you say, "Wow. Wouldn't want to be a tech billionaire right now." Go to Full Review Jared Canfield Screen Rant 08/14/2018
While the show occasionally descends into bland exposition, Silicon Valley succeeds because of its talented cast. Go to Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago 07/02/2018
Silicon Valley benefits from an extremely talented cast packed with comedic talent. Go to Full Review Britt Hayes ScreenCrush 06/13/2018
Rest assured, the series is hilarious, with Judge firing on all cylinders in a way we haven't quite experienced in some time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Anh H. @Annhuynh Jul 6 It extremely funny show See more Graham H. @grahams Jul 4 Silicon Valley is a rare mix of first hand experience and fun story telling. I wish the show had gone on longer or they would make more seasons See more Cem Okan Y @cmyldz23 06/12/2025 Writing after all the seasons. Very fun and different. Will miss it See more Honest D @RT10468612 09/21/2023 If anything needed a complete roasting it's Silicon Valley and this show does it really well. See more christian h @cphollmann 04/02/2023 Honestly. One of the greatest shows ever made. A modern saga. Where people compete for control of the cyberspace not physical land. Like Vikings. But in the 21st Century. Wonderful characters. Non stop laughs. And at the end of the day a reinterpretation of a timeless tale of a person's quest for money, power and recognition. See more Mark S @MarkSteger 05/14/2022 Silicon Valley - S01 (TV 2014): Satire about computer nerds trying to strike it rich with a tech startup. 8 years old, but it still feels fresh. The nerds and the VC billionaires are equal targets. The characters are all ambitious and earnest, but each is unique in own way. B- #VeryTardyReview See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Middleditch

Richard

T.J. Miller

Erlich

Zach Woods

Jared

Kumail Nanjiani

Dinesh

Martin Starr

Gilfoyle

Josh Brener

Big Head

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 6, 2014 Minimum Viable Product Richard and his friends dream of making it big; Richard's boss offers to buy out his firm; an investor makes a counter-offer. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 13, 2014 The Cap Table Richard and Erlich discover that they must deliver a viable business plan; Gilfoyle and Dinesh prove to be essential to the company. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 20, 2014 Articles of Incorporation Richard must negotiate when he discovers the name "Pied Piper" is already registered to a sprinkler company; Erlich tries to come up with a new company name; Peter Gregory becomes elusive. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 27, 2014 Fiduciary Duties While at a party, Richard promises to make Erlich a board member; Big Head finds others who have made careers out of doing nothing; Richard struggles to put Pied Piper's vision into words. Details Episode 5 Aired May 4, 2014 Signaling Risk 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. Details Episode 6 Aired May 11, 2014 Third Party Insourcing Richard feels threatened when the team hires a hacker; Jared seeks Peter Gregory's signature; Erlich and Dinesh compete for the attention of Gilfoyle's girlfriend; Dinesh faces a sexual dilemma. Details Episode 7 Aired May 18, 2014 Proof of Concept Richard is distracted while trying to finish his demonstration; Jared worries that Monica is trying to replace him; Dinesh develops a crush; Erlich's past threatens the company's chances. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 1, 2014 Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency The guys are worried after an impressive presentation by Gavin Belson; Richard is inspired to make last-minute changes. Details

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Silicon Valley — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mike Judge, John Altschuler, Alec Berg, Dave Krinsky, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, Scott Rudin
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 6, 2014