Home > Silicon Valley > Season 5 « TV Series Page Silicon Valley: Season 5 (2018) SEASON: Season 5 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Want to see Episode List Season 5 Silicon Valley Critics Consensus Five seasons in, Silicon Valley finds a new way to up the ante with tighter, less predictable plots, while still maintaining its clever brand of comedic commentary. 89% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 28 87% Audience Score User Ratings: 172 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Grow Fast or Die Slow Air date: Mar 25, 2018 Now that Pied Piper has ample funding and new offices, the pressure to get things right stymies Richard (Thomas Middleditch) and forces him to grow the company in a way he hadn't planned. A picky Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) and Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) question their ability to make good decisions. After returning to Hooli, Gavin (Matt Ross) worries about becoming antiquated. More 2 Reorientation Air date: Apr 1, 2018 Panicked by suddenly leading a much larger team, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) finds himself managing a number of small conflicts in his efforts to unite his new employees. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) celebrates a new purchase that Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) looks to spoil. Jian-Yang (Jimmy O. Yang) goes to court. Gavin (Matt Ross) meets pushback over his signature and what it says about him. More 3 Chief Operating Officer Air date: Apr 8, 2018 Encouraged by Jared (Zach Woods) to strike up a friendship with Dana (Dan Mintz), a like-minded CEO, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) instead finds himself charmed by Dana's COO (Ben Koldyke), who challenges his loyalty to Gilfoyle (Martin Starr). Facing limited housing options thanks to his impulse purchase, Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) searches for a new roommate. More 4 Tech Evangelist Air date: Apr 15, 2018 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 from Big Head. More 5 Facial Recognition Air date: Apr 22, 2018 Overshadowed by Jared (Zach Woods) in an on-camera interview, Richard's (Thomas Middleditch) confidence wavers further when Laurie (Suzanne Cryer) and Monica (Amanda Crew) force him to work with Eklow, a new artificial-intelligence company. Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) worries about the prospect of introducing AI into Pied Piper. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) makes Jared self-conscious ahead of a second interview. Gavin (Matt Ross) questions his future beyond Hooli. More 6 Artificial Emotional Intelligence Air date: Apr 29, 2018 Richard (Thomas Middleditch) decides to help when Laurie (Suzanne Cryer) gets in a jam, but his lack of emotional discipline threatens to backfire on Pied Piper. Gavin (Matt Ross) tries to make a deal with a stubborn partner while abroad. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) relishes a rare win. Jared (Zach Woods) bonds with a surprising figure. More 7 Initial Coin Offering Air date: May 6, 2018 Richard gets unsettling news as the Pied Piper guys prepare to close their Series B funding. Meanwhile, Gilfoyle suggests a risky proposition; Dinesh goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker; Jared keeps an eye on Richard's new assistant; and Gavin tries to charm small-town America. More 8 Fifty-One Percent Air date: May 13, 2018 In the Season 5 finale, the launch of PiperNet finds Monica suspicious of an early success, and the team must race against the clock as their future is threatened. Realizing he's made more enemies than friends, Richard makes a surprising move. More Silicon Valley: Season 5 Videos 1:10 Silicon Valley: Season 5 Teaser 1:45 Silicon Valley: Season 5 Trailer 2:13 Silicon Valley: Season 5 Trailer - Pied Pipers Steps to Success View All Videos (3) Silicon Valley: Season 5 Photos View All Photos (39) Tv Season Info 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 Gavin Belson has returned to power, but finds the threat of Pied Piper, and its boldness, hard to shake. Genre: Comedy Network: HBO Premiere Date: Mar 25, 2018 Exec. Producers: Mike Judge, Alec Berg, John Altschuler, Clay Tarver, Michael Rotenberg, Tom Lassally, Jim Kleverweis, Jamie Babbit, Dave Krinsky Cast Thomas Middleditch as Richard Amanda Crew as Monica Josh Brener as Big Head Martin Starr as Gilfoyle Kumail Nanjiani as Dinesh Zach Woods as Jared Dunn Suzanne Cryer as Laurie Bream Matt Ross as Gavin Belson Jimmy O. Yang as Jian-Yang Dan Mintz as Dana Alveraz Ricardez as Fiona Driver Ben Koldyke Show More Cast News & Interviews for Silicon Valley: Season 5 Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2018 2018 TV Premiere Dates Calendar Mike Judge Might Bring Back King of the Hill with an Older Bobby and Do Another Beavis and Butt-Head Movie View All Silicon Valley: Season 5 News Episodes 1 Grow Fast or Die Slow Air date: Mar 25, 2018 Now that Pied Piper has ample funding and new offices, the pressure to get things right stymies Richard (Thomas Middleditch) and forces him to grow the company in a way he hadn't planned. A picky Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) and Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) question their ability to make good decisions. After returning to Hooli, Gavin (Matt Ross) worries about becoming antiquated. More 2 Reorientation Air date: Apr 1, 2018 Panicked by suddenly leading a much larger team, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) finds himself managing a number of small conflicts in his efforts to unite his new employees. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) celebrates a new purchase that Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) looks to spoil. Jian-Yang (Jimmy O. Yang) goes to court. Gavin (Matt Ross) meets pushback over his signature and what it says about him. More 3 Chief Operating Officer Air date: Apr 8, 2018 Encouraged by Jared (Zach Woods) to strike up a friendship with Dana (Dan Mintz), a like-minded CEO, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) instead finds himself charmed by Dana's COO (Ben Koldyke), who challenges his loyalty to Gilfoyle (Martin Starr). Facing limited housing options thanks to his impulse purchase, Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) searches for a new roommate. More 4 Tech Evangelist Air date: Apr 15, 2018 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 from Big Head. More 5 Facial Recognition Air date: Apr 22, 2018 Overshadowed by Jared (Zach Woods) in an on-camera interview, Richard's (Thomas Middleditch) confidence wavers further when Laurie (Suzanne Cryer) and Monica (Amanda Crew) force him to work with Eklow, a new artificial-intelligence company. Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) worries about the prospect of introducing AI into Pied Piper. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) makes Jared self-conscious ahead of a second interview. Gavin (Matt Ross) questions his future beyond Hooli. More 6 Artificial Emotional Intelligence Air date: Apr 29, 2018 Richard (Thomas Middleditch) decides to help when Laurie (Suzanne Cryer) gets in a jam, but his lack of emotional discipline threatens to backfire on Pied Piper. Gavin (Matt Ross) tries to make a deal with a stubborn partner while abroad. Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) relishes a rare win. Jared (Zach Woods) bonds with a surprising figure. More 7 Initial Coin Offering Air date: May 6, 2018 Richard gets unsettling news as the Pied Piper guys prepare to close their Series B funding. Meanwhile, Gilfoyle suggests a risky proposition; Dinesh goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker; Jared keeps an eye on Richard's new assistant; and Gavin tries to charm small-town America. More 8 Fifty-One Percent Air date: May 13, 2018 In the Season 5 finale, the launch of PiperNet finds Monica suspicious of an early success, and the team must race against the clock as their future is threatened. Realizing he's made more enemies than friends, Richard makes a surprising move. More Critic Reviews for Silicon Valley Season 5 All Critics (28) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (25) | Rotten (3) Still one of the best on TV, even without the brilliantly coarse TJ Miller. Aug 31, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Dan Einav Financial Times Top Critic A little unsure of itself... To viewers wandering if it deserves their continued attention, hang on in there. May 31, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) Top Critic Silicon Valley's creators have long prided themselves on staying ahead of tech trends via thorough research, and this new season seems more on-point than ever. Mar 26, 2018 | Full Review… David Sims The Atlantic Top Critic Despite the new story lines, Season 5 of Silicon Valley starts off with a been-there-done-that feel to it. May 31, 2018 | Full Review… Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News Top Critic Mike Judge's HBO comedy can create chaos with the best of them. Mar 23, 2018 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic One episode was enough to verify that it is still as fun as ever. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 24, 2019 | Full Review… Mikel Zorrilla Espinof Season Five is perhaps the best season of the show and has moved everything - the characters, Pied Piper, the comedy - forward and ensured that I'm fully onboard for the sixth season whenever it debuts. Oct 29, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Sean Mulvihill FanboyNation.com Hopefully, Judge can keep this show rolling through the season at the level of the premiere. Oct 10, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… Alan French AwardsCircuit.com It has found a comfort zone keeping its fanbase happy, but newcomers can tune in and smile, because depending on what city you live in, you might know these guys. Aug 29, 2018 | Full Review… Alci Rengifo Entertainment Voice The writers ensure there's enough happening in every episode to keep us occupied (and laughing), while slowly doling out minor upgrades that'll hopefully have a worthwhile impact. Aug 27, 2018 | Full Review… Akhil Arora Gadgets360 View All Critic Reviews (28) Audience Reviews for Silicon Valley: Season 5 Oct 19, 2018 The lost of Urlich is felt this season, but the show is still funny. Good B Aug 24, 2018 Although some things never change, this comes to do more good than bad. Very satisfied with the 5th season. The store line could use something more than the same recipe from the start, I cannot say that the way they choose to go was bad. Gustavo K Jul 14, 2018 What a farcical, pseudo intellectual show, reinforcing stereotypes of the valley. completely rotten. Azeem M May 19, 2018 Might be the most underrated series ever. vaibhav p May 18, 2018 Not as good as earlier seasons, but still pretty good. Paul J May 15, 2018 Hopefully s05e08 is not the end, but certainly was an outstanding finale. Episode 7 was text book... May 15, 2018 Silicon Valley finds a bit of a re-invention for itself in its fifth season, giving viewers what may be perhaps its best year yet. While T.J. Miller may have exited, the cast makes massive new additions this year as Pied Piper goes more corporate, and the writing ups the ante a bit too. The show's trademark irreverent humor is sharper and funnier than ever, and the new dynamics allow for more unpredictable scripts. While the show's creators had previously suggested season 6 would be the last one, this year really does hint that there may be plenty more to come from this consistently surprising lil' hit. Peter F May 14, 2018 Hits the nail on the head, striking a perfect balance between great conflict / resolution story telling and absolutely laugh out loud humor. Rachel P May 14, 2018 Why they chose to do 8 instead of 10 episodes, I don't understand. The FINALe FELT so rushed and out of left field with too much off screen information casually mentioned and "2 MONTHS later"... That's where those two missing episodes went: Lazy writing. I guarantee if TJ Miller were still on the show we would have had enough comedy between he and Jian Yang to fill the missing two episodes. Why did we lose two whole episodes HBO? To end at the same TIME as BARRY.did? Who the fuck cares? Give us 12 episodes next SEASON. I expect better from you Mike JUDGE. You let me down. Tj Miller better make a CAMEO before the end of the next season. Jonas H Apr 30, 2018 Way better than last Season. It made me feel the level of funniness back in its Season 1. Ben D See all Audience reviews 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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