SILICON VALLEY SEASON 3 EPISODES

WarnerMedia Entertainment
7 min readApr 22, 2016

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Episode #28 (season 3, episode 10): “The Uptick” (season finale)

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (10:15–10:45 p.m.)

Photo: Zach Woods, Thomas Middleditch (Credit: John P. Johnson). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: June 26 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 27 (5:00 a.m.), 28 (10:15 p.m.), 29 (5:15 a.m.) and 30 (11:45 p.m.), and July 2 (2:45 a.m.)

HBO2 playdate: June 27 (7:00 p.m.)

With Pied Piper’s future in question, Erlich’s publicity success leaves Richard in a moral quandary, just as Dinesh’s video-chat app gathers speed. While Laurie (Suzanne Cryer) prepares to jump ship, Gavin’s comeback at Hooli is threatened by his displays of grandeur.

Written and directed by Alec Berg.

Photo (L-R): Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Thomas Middleditch; Amanda Crew, Thomas Middleditch; Suzanne Cryer (Credit for all: John P. Johnson). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #27 (season 3, episode 9): “Daily Active Users”

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 19 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Photo: Kumail Nanjiani, T.J. Miller, Thomas Middleditch, Zach Woods, Martin Starr (Credit: John P. Johnson). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: June 19 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 20 (5:05 a.m.), 21 (2:00 a.m.), 22 (4:35 a.m.), 23 (10:30 p.m.) and 25 (3:55 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: June 20 (7:00 p.m.), 24 (5:30 p.m.) and 25 (3:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.)

Upon discovering surprising stats, Richard attempts to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, leading Jared to take drastic measures to hold everything together. Gavin learns secrets about the competition and decides to bring in a new face to reclaim his former glory.

Written by Clay Tarver; directed by Alec Berg.

Photos (L-R): Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller; ): Martin Starr, Zach Woods; Thomas Middleditch (Credit for all: John P. Johnson). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #26 (season 3, episode 8): “Bachman’s Earning’s Over-Ride”

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 12 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Photo: Thomas Middleditch (Credit: John P. Johnson). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: June 12 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 13 (5:00 a.m.), 14 (10:00 p.m.), 15 (2:20 a.m.), 16 (10:30 p.m.) and 18 (3:10 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: June 13 (7:00 p.m.), 17 (6:45 p.m.), 18 (8:30 p.m.) and 25 (2:30 p.m.)

Erlich struggles to come clean to Richard (Thomas Middleditch), who is forced to make a choice between their friendship and the company’s future. Jared’s (Zach Woods) new Pied Piper apparel makes a splash, and divides Dinesh and Gilfoyle. As Gavin faces major life changes, the guys celebrate a rare victory.

Written by Carrie Kemper; directed by Jamie Babbit.

Photos (L-R): T.J. Miller; Zach Woods, Thomas Middleditch; Suzanne Cryer (Credit: John P. Johnson). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #25 (season 3, episode 7): To Build a Better Beta

Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (10:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT)

Photo: Martin Starr, Thomas Middleditch (Credit: John P. Johnson). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: June 5 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 6 (5:10 a.m.), 7 (10:00 p.m.), 8 (2:50 a.m.), 9 (11:15 p.m.) and 11 (3:00 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: June 6 (7:00 p.m.), 10 (6:00 p.m.), 11 (8:30 p.m.) and 25 (2:00 p.m.)

When the guys decide to release the beta version of Pied Piper, they receive an unexpected response. With a limited number of beta invites each, Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) worries about his lack of friends, while Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) looks to catch him in a lie. Monica (Amanda Crew) worries about how to deliver criticism. Facing financial woes, Erlich (T.J. Miller) considers a big decision, and Gavin (Matt Ross) challenges the Nucleus team to do the impossible.

Written by John Levenstein; directed by Jamie Babbit.

Photos (L-R): Matt Ross; Amanda Crew; Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods (Credit for all: John P. Johnson). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #24 (season 3, episode 6): “Bachmanity Insanity”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 29 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Photo: T.J. Miller, Josh Brener. (Credit: John P. Johnson). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: May 29 (12:55 a.m., 2:20 a.m.), 30 (4:30 a.m.) and 31 (10:00 p.m.), and June 1 (2:15 a.m.), 2 (11:30 p.m.) and 4 (5:10 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: May 30 (7:00 p.m.) and June 2 (8:00 p.m.)

Richard’s new relationship is threatened by neuroses; Big Head and Erlich’s launch party has snags; Dinesh falls for a foreign coworker.

Written by Carson Mell; directed by Eric Appel.

Photos (L-R): Matt Ross; Annie Sertich; Kumail Nanjiani, Thomas Middleditch (Credit for all: John P. Johnson). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #23 (season 3, episode 5): “The Empty Chair”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 22 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Photo: Thomas Middleditch (Credit: John P. Johnson/HBO). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: May 22 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 23 (5:10 a.m.), 24 (11:00 p.m.), 26 (10:45 p.m.) and 28 (3:10 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: May 23 (7:00 p.m.), 25 (2:35 a.m.) and 27 (6:00 p.m.), and June 2 (7:30 p.m.)

Richard lets his ego get in the way at an interview; Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared misplace hardware; Erlich pitches his plans to Big Head (Josh Brener).

Written by Megan Amram; directed by Eric Appel.

Photos (L-R): Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener; Suzanne Cryer; Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods, Thomas Middleditch, T.J. Miller, Martin Starr (Credit: John P. Johnson/HBO). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #22 (season 3, episode 4): “Maleant Data Systems Solutions”

Photo: Amanda Crew, Thomas Middleditch, Martin Starr, T.J. Miller, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods. (Credit: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 15 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: May 15 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 16 (2:25 a.m.), 17 (10:00 p.m.), 18 (4:30 a.m.), 19 (11:00 p.m.) and 21 (3:10 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: May 16 (7:00 p.m.), 20 (6:30 p.m.) and 21 (8:00 p.m.), and June 2 (7:00 p.m.)

The Pied Piper guys struggle to phone it in; Erlich faces competition; Monica (Amanda Crew) takes a stand; Gavin makes a decision about Nucleus.

Written by Donick Cary; directed by Charlie McDowell.

Photos (L-R): Thomas Middleditch, Amanda Crew, Stephen Tobolowsky; Josh Brener, T.J. Miller. (Credit for all: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #21 (season 3, episode 3): “Meinertzhagen’s Haversack”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 8 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Photo: Thomas Middleditch, Amanda Crew (Credit: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: May 8 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 9 (4:25 a.m.), 10 (10:00 p.m.), 11 (4:10 a.m.), 12 (10:30 p.m.) and 14 (3:40 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: May 9 (7:00 p.m.), 13 (6:15 p.m.) and 14 (11:30 a.m., 8:00 p.m.)

Richard searches for a way around Jack; Gilfoyle opens himself up to recruiters; Dinesh draws unwanted attention from a recent purchase.

Written by Adam Countee; directed by Charlie McDowell.

T.J. Miller, Thomas Middleditch; Zach Woods, Thomas Middleditch; Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr (Credit for all: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

Episode #20 (season 3, episode 2): “Two in the Box”

Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 1 (10:00–10:30 p.m.)

Photo: T.J. Miller, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Thomas Middleditch (Credit: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: May 1 (1:00 a.m., 2:30 a.m.), 2 (3:35 a.m.), 3 (10:00 p.m.), 4 (4:10 a.m.), 5 (11:30 p.m.) and 7 (2:30 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: May 2 (7:00 p.m.), 6 (5:30 p.m.), 7 (8:00 p.m.) and 14 (11:00 a.m.)

The new and improved Pied Piper impresses Dinesh and Gilfoyle, but worries Richard; Jared and Erlich both face housing issues; Gavin suggests a controversial move.

Photos (L-R): T.J. Miller, Jimmy Yang; Zach Woods, Thomas Middleditch; Stephen Tobolowsky (Credit for all: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Episode #19 (season 3, episode 1): “Founder Friendly”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:00–10:30 p.m. ET/PT)

Photo: Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr. (Credit: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note this is a promotional photo for press only.

Other HBO playdates: April 24 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 25 (3:55 a.m.), 26 (10:00 p.m.), 27 (5:40 a.m.), 28 (10:35 p.m.) and 30 (12:25 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: April 25 (7:00 p.m.) and 29 (6:30 p.m.), and May 14 (10:30 a.m.)

After being unceremoniously fired, an angry Richard faces a tough decision: accept the diminished role of CTO, or leave Pied Piper for good. Erlich takes a shine to Jack Barker, Laurie’s new choice of CEO, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle weigh their options in Richard’s absence. At Hooli, Gavin tries to improve his image by admitting failure, and Big Head gets wind of major changes.

Written by Dan O’Keefe; directed by Mike Judge.

Photos (L-R): Stephen Tobolowsky; Amanda Crew, Suzanne Cryer; Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr (Credit for all: John P. Fleenor/HBO). Please note these are promotional photos for press only.

SILICON VALLEY was created by Mike Judge & John Altschuler & Dave Kinsky; executive producers, Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Michael Rotenberg and Tom Lassally; co-executive producers, Clay Tarver, Dan O’Keefe, Jim Kleverweis, Ron Weiner and John Levenstein; supervising producer, Carrie Kemper; consulting producer, Donick Cary; producer, Adam Countee.

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