Home > Silicon Valley > Season 3 « TV Series Page Silicon Valley: Season 3 (2016) SEASON: Season 3 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Want to see Episode List Season 3 Silicon Valley Critics Consensus Silicon Valley's satirical take on the follies of the tech industry is sharper than ever in this very funny third season. 100% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 24 94% Audience Score User Ratings: 539 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Founder Friendly Air date: Apr 24, 2016 The third season begins with Richard furious about being removed as CEO of Pied Piper, and Dinesh and Gilfoyle aren't sure what the future holds without him, but Erlich gets along just fine with the new boss. Meanwhile, at Hooli, Gavin tries a novel approach to damage control, and Big Head learns of important changes on the horizon. More 2 Two in the Box Air date: May 1, 2016 Dinesh and Gilfoyle are optimistic about the new Pied Piper, but Richard isn't so sure. Meanwhile, Jared and Erlich have habitation problems; and Gavin mulls a risky move. More 3 Meinertzhagen's Haversack Air date: May 8, 2016 Richard looks for an alternative path to the chain of command; Gilfoyle deals with headhunters; Dinesh's recent purchase attracts unwanted attention. More 4 Maleant Data Systems Solutions Air date: May 15, 2016 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. More 5 The Empty Chair Air date: May 22, 2016 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. More 6 Bachmanity Insanity Air date: May 29, 2016 Richard's neuroses could ruin his new relationship; Big Head and Erlich's launch party goes awry; Dinesh is smitten with a foreign coworker. More 7 To Build a Better Beta Air date: Jun 5, 2016 A beta version of Pied Piper gets an unexpected reception as Dinesh's lack of friends worries him, but Gilfoyle thinks he's stretching the truth. Meanwhile, Amanda isn't sure she can dole out criticism; a strapped Erlich mulls a big decision; and the Nucleus team tackles a difficult challenge from Gavin. More 8 Bachman's Earning's Over-Ride Air date: Jun 12, 2016 Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Meanwhile, Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle. More 9 Daily Active Users Air date: Jun 19, 2016 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. Meanwhile, Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition. More 10 The Uptick Air date: Jun 26, 2016 In the Season 3 finale, Pied Piper's future is hazy, but Erlich's industry profile begins to rise, creating a moral dilemma for Richard as Dinesh's new app starts to catch on. Meanwhile, Laurie makes plans for her exit; and Gavin's pompous personality haunts his comeback at Hooli. More Silicon Valley: Season 3 Videos 1:32 Silicon Valley: Season 3 Trailer View All Videos (1) Silicon Valley: Season 3 Photos View All Photos (36) Tv Season Info The third season of the comedy series starts soon after the ending of Season 2. When Richard (Thomas Middleditch) is demoted to chief technology officer, he butts heads with Pied Piper's new CEO Jack Barker (Stephen Tobolowsky), who has very different hopes and strategies for the company. The team, however, have faith in Richard and try to help him develop his ideas in secret. Hooli has its own problems: Belson (Matt Ross) manages to fire the entire Nucleus team, which leads to several technical issues with the product, due to nobody else knowing how to make it work. As both companies try to finally launch their final product, they also have to deal with corporate espionage, budget problems, corporate politics, takeovers, buyouts, petty disagreements and an unhealthy dose of bad luck. Genre: Comedy Network: HBO Premiere Date: Apr 24, 2016 Exec. Producers: Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky Cast Thomas Middleditch as Richard T.J. Miller as Erlich Amanda Crew as Monica Josh Brener as Big Head Martin Starr as Gilfoyle Kumail Nanjiani as Dinesh Zach Woods as Jared Dunn Stephen Tobolowsky as Jack Barker Suzanne Cryer as Laurie Bream Jimmy O. Yang as Jian-Yang Matt Ross as Gavin Belson Angela Trimbur Lindsey Broad Erin Breen as Jan Spooner Show More Cast News & Interviews for Silicon Valley: Season 3 10 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This March Writers Guild: 2018 Film and Television Winners Announced DGA 2018 Film and Television Winners Announced View All Silicon Valley: Season 3 News Episodes 1 Founder Friendly Air date: Apr 24, 2016 The third season begins with Richard furious about being removed as CEO of Pied Piper, and Dinesh and Gilfoyle aren't sure what the future holds without him, but Erlich gets along just fine with the new boss. Meanwhile, at Hooli, Gavin tries a novel approach to damage control, and Big Head learns of important changes on the horizon. More 2 Two in the Box Air date: May 1, 2016 Dinesh and Gilfoyle are optimistic about the new Pied Piper, but Richard isn't so sure. Meanwhile, Jared and Erlich have habitation problems; and Gavin mulls a risky move. More 3 Meinertzhagen's Haversack Air date: May 8, 2016 Richard looks for an alternative path to the chain of command; Gilfoyle deals with headhunters; Dinesh's recent purchase attracts unwanted attention. More 4 Maleant Data Systems Solutions Air date: May 15, 2016 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. More 5 The Empty Chair Air date: May 22, 2016 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. More 6 Bachmanity Insanity Air date: May 29, 2016 Richard's neuroses could ruin his new relationship; Big Head and Erlich's launch party goes awry; Dinesh is smitten with a foreign coworker. More 7 To Build a Better Beta Air date: Jun 5, 2016 A beta version of Pied Piper gets an unexpected reception as Dinesh's lack of friends worries him, but Gilfoyle thinks he's stretching the truth. Meanwhile, Amanda isn't sure she can dole out criticism; a strapped Erlich mulls a big decision; and the Nucleus team tackles a difficult challenge from Gavin. More 8 Bachman's Earning's Over-Ride Air date: Jun 12, 2016 Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Meanwhile, Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle. More 9 Daily Active Users Air date: Jun 19, 2016 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. Meanwhile, Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition. More 10 The Uptick Air date: Jun 26, 2016 In the Season 3 finale, Pied Piper's future is hazy, but Erlich's industry profile begins to rise, creating a moral dilemma for Richard as Dinesh's new app starts to catch on. Meanwhile, Laurie makes plans for her exit; and Gavin's pompous personality haunts his comeback at Hooli. More Critic Reviews for Silicon Valley Season 3 All Critics (24) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (24) | Rotten (0) Giving business the business is outrageous fun. Apr 21, 2016 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Diane Werts Newsday Top Critic Creator Mike Judge continues to construct characters so layered it's an exciting challenge to suss them out. Apr 26, 2016 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic Silicon Valley, much like Beavis & Butthead and Judge's other work, perfectly balances the stupid with the brilliant. Apr 22, 2016 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic Now, with season three... the comedy has become even more tightly written and dependably entertaining. Apr 21, 2016 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic Audiences seem to enjoy Silicon Valley and with the way the show is going, I don't see that waning anytime soon. Aug 12, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Allison Rose FlickDirect Silicon Valley is at its best when its utilizing visual and topical humor to its benefit. Luckily... many scenes that utilized both to solidify the jokes it wanted to tell. Oct 10, 2018 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review… Alan French AwardsCircuit.com The trick here will be the payoff, which is something Silicon Valley has been almost unreasonably good at so far. May 31, 2018 | Full Review… Brian Grubb Uproxx It's a series that, for the third season in a row, finds power in juxtapositions, and crafts its satire easily by exposing the absurd in sharp relief to the ordinary. May 31, 2018 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… Allison Keene Collider The oddness of their newfound stability only helps make the show a gutsy look at how success requires failing again...and again...and again. May 31, 2018 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Shirley Li Entertainment Weekly Top Critic In spite of a few off storylines, Silicon Valley: Season 3 remained consistently entertaining throughout. May 31, 2018 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Max Nicholson IGN Movies View All Critic Reviews (24) Audience Reviews for Silicon Valley: Season 3 Apr 10, 2019 Great season and clearly showcases the acting talent. The writers and creator showcase what I believe is the best season of the show. Brendan N Super Reviewer Oct 17, 2018 Its funnier than ever in its third season. Good B Aug 10, 2017 Always gives me a good laugh! great show! Tony W Jun 19, 2017 Silicon Valley [Season 3], tells the story when Richard is demoted to chief technology officer, he butts heads with Pied Piper's new CEO Jack Barker, who has very different hopes and strategies for the company. The team, however, have faith in Richard and try to help him develop his ideas in secret. Hooli has its own problems: Belson manages to fire the entire Nucleus team, which leads to several technical issues with the product, due to nobody else knowing how to make it work. As both companies try to finally launch their final product, they also have to deal with corporate espionage, budget problems, corporate politics, takeovers, buyouts, petty disagreements and an unhealthy dose of bad luck. Overall, the third season of Silicon Valley cannot keep getting better and better. Mike Judge continues to create an exquisite character wheel that is so likable, and too, to the new ideas are very likable... I just love it! Jeremiah C May 11, 2017 Silicon Valley: Season 3 Another thrilling season from our beloved tech gang Cattera Y Apr 16, 2017 The first and second seasons were great, but the third is already showing some strain. Time for these guys to get their damn act together and get funding, and go public, because the Two Broke Girls, er, Five Broke Guys premise only goes so far. I actually have my doubts I'll even bother with Season 4. Nothing sadder than to see a good show set up the ramp by the shark tank. Plus, while the Erlich character is a complex, evolving jackass, Richard is simply turning into a whiny pain in the ass. Maximillian S Nov 29, 2016 You cannot hate Gilfoyle and Danish anymore after this season! Adrian C Nov 20, 2016 1 & 2 were awesome... 3 seems like they're turning into Lost. Charles-Olivier D Aug 13, 2016 My favorite comedy and as someone who actually works in Silicon Valley, this show is spot on! God bless techies! 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