Home > Silicon Valley > Season 1 « TV Series Page Silicon Valley: Season 1 (2014) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 95% Average Rating: 7.94/10 Season Reviews: 57 Fresh: 54 Rotten: 3 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. 96% Average Rating: 8.47/10 Season Reviews: 29 Fresh: 28 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic 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. AUDIENCE SCORE 94% liked it Average Rating: 4.4/5 User Ratings: 1225 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 Minimum Viable Product Air date: Apr 6, 2014 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. More 2 The Cap Table Air date: Apr 13, 2014 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. More 3 Articles of Incorporation Air date: Apr 20, 2014 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. More 4 Fiduciary Duties Air date: Apr 27, 2014 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. More 5 Signaling Risk Air date: May 4, 2014 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. More 6 Third Party Insourcing Air date: May 11, 2014 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. More 7 Proof of Concept Air date: May 18, 2014 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. More 8 Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency Air date: Jun 1, 2014 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. More Silicon Valley: Season 1 Videos 1:30 Silicon Valley: Season 1 Trailer View All Videos (1) Silicon Valley: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (17) Tv Season Info 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. Genre: Comedy Network: HBO Premiere Date: Apr 6, 2014 Creators: Mike Judge, John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky Exec. Producers: Mike Judge, Alec Berg, John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally Cast Thomas Middleditch as Richard T.J. Miller as Erlich Zach Woods as Jared Dunn Kumail Nanjiani as Dinesh Martin Starr as Gilfoyle Josh Brener as Big Head Christopher Evan Welch as Peter Gregory Amanda Crew as Monica Matt Ross as Gavin Belson Andrew Daly Suzanne Cryer Milana Vayntrub as Tara Kid Rock Jimmy O. Yang Austin Abrams as Kevin Jill Alexander Jack Foley Charan Prabhakar Rogelio T. Ramos Biff Wiff Aly Mawji Scott Prendergast Eric Schmidt Brian Tichnell Bernard White Show More Cast News & Interviews for Silicon Valley: Season 1 10 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This March People’s Choice 2017 Winners Announced Critics’ Choice TV Winners Announced: Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley Win Best Series View All Silicon Valley: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Minimum Viable Product Air date: Apr 6, 2014 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. More 2 The Cap Table Air date: Apr 13, 2014 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. More 3 Articles of Incorporation Air date: Apr 20, 2014 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. More 4 Fiduciary Duties Air date: Apr 27, 2014 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. More 5 Signaling Risk Air date: May 4, 2014 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. More 6 Third Party Insourcing Air date: May 11, 2014 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. More 7 Proof of Concept Air date: May 18, 2014 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. More 8 Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency Air date: Jun 1, 2014 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. More Critic Reviews for Silicon Valley Season 1 All Critics (57) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (3) His [Mike Judge] latest comedy series, zeroes in on the land of killer apps, broken dreams and social misfits. It's a beauty in addition to being a loosely related descendant of Office Space. Apr 3, 2014 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic Silicon Valley is Judge's first live-action series after his animated small-screen hits Beavis and Butt-head and King of the Hill, and that it's so funny is both gratifying and a relief. Mar 26, 2014 | Full Review… Alison Willmore indieWire Top Critic By the end of the second episode, the personalities take off, the humor sharpens and there's no need to reboot. Mar 25, 2014 | Full Review… Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Top Critic HBO's Silicon Valley is the rare show that might make you say, "Wow. Wouldn't want to be a tech billionaire right now." Apr 8, 2014 | Full Review… Tim Molloy TheWrap Top Critic There are signs that Silicon Valley will grow into something a bit more broad-based. [There] are inspired moments that show Silicon Valley has the potential [to] be much more than The Big Bang Theory with more tech jargon and cruder sex jokes. Apr 8, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Top Critic Its clever take on its characters' inflated egos and ambitions will be familiar to people in all fields, as will its depiction of what happens to loyalty and friendship when money is at stake. Apr 8, 2014 | Full Review… Tom Conroy Media Life Top Critic While the show occasionally descends into bland exposition, Silicon Valley succeeds because of its talented cast. Aug 14, 2018 | Full Review… Jared Canfield ScreenRant Silicon Valley benefits from an extremely talented cast packed with comedic talent. Jul 2, 2018 | Full Review… Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago Rest assured, the series is hilarious, with Judge firing on all cylinders in a way we haven't quite experienced in some time. Jun 13, 2018 | Full Review… Britt Hayes ScreenCrush Above all, though, Silicon Valley simply finds its world absurd and hilarious, a counterfeit utopia so out of control that there's always something entertaining going on. Jun 1, 2018 | Full Review… Sean Gandert Paste Magazine View All Critic Reviews (57) Audience Reviews for Silicon Valley: Season 1 ½ "Kid Rock is the poorest person here." I've only seen one so far, but it was scathingly funny. And uncomfortably too close to home. With heart. JulieB Super Reviewer ½ Started off weak, but quickly became compelling as the characters and plot twists developed over the course of the season. Personal aside: there's far too much truth in much of the negativity the show ascribes to Silicon Valley. EdK Super Reviewer Mike Judge was the creator of this show's subtle humour, it satirises the computer industry without being too grossly offensive. SylvesterK Super Reviewer An hilarious take on the geek coding generation, Silicon Valley is funny from start to finnish, with a couple of bumpy episodes (2 and 3 specially) that is kinda troublesome on such a short season, consisting of solely 8 episodes, 28mins each. As you can guess, some development of the characters is not as insteresting as it could've been, specially on a comedy that's so focused on it's story rather than gratuitous jokes. Still, with superbly inspired dialogues, situations and mockery of the culture without being ever offensive, Silicon Valley holds great promise for what's to come. Francisco G Super Reviewer View All News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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