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In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Silicon Valley Season 1 Episode 8 - Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency
    9.3/10(4528 votes)

    S1:E8

    Poised to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt, the guys of Pied Piper become worried after an impressive presentation by Gavin Belson. As Jared tries to pivot the company, Richard is inspired to make big changes at the last minute.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Alec Berg

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  2. Silicon Valley Season 2 Episode 10 - Two Days of the Condor
    9.2/10(2965 votes)

    S2:E10

    As the guys await the verdict on Pied Piper’s fate, an unexpected real-life drama draws a spike in traffic to their livestream and leaves them fighting to hold things together – literally. While Erlich considers his future, Richard scrambles to save Pied Piper’s.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Alec Berg

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  3. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 8 - Fifty-One Percent
    9.0/10(2668 votes)

    S5:E8

    PiperNet launches, but an early success makes Monica suspicious; Richard makes a surprising move; the team races against the clock as its future is threatened.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Alec Berg

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  4. Silicon Valley Season 2 Episode 6 - Homicide
    8.7/10(2395 votes)

    S2:E6

    Monica wants Pied Piper to participate in a livestream event. Erlich reconnects with Double-A, someone he used to mentor. Jared encourages Monica and Carla to be friends.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Carrie Kemper

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  5. Silicon Valley Season 2 Episode 9 - Binding Arbitration
    8.7/10(2228 votes)

    S2:E9

    When Pied Piper and Hooli enter binding arbitration, Erlich demands to be put on the stand. Meanwhile, Big Head finds himself propped up, and Richard worries Hooli’s claim could have legs.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Dan O'Keefe

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  6. Silicon Valley Season 6 Episode 7 - Exit Event
    8.6/10(3514 votes)

    S6:E7

    Ahead of a career-defining moment, Richard makes a startling discovery that changes everything and sends the entire Pied Piper team racing to pull off the biggest bait-and-switch that Silicon Valley has ever seen.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Alec Berg

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  7. Silicon Valley Season 1 Episode 7 - Proof of Concept
    8.5/10(2636 votes)

    S1:E7

    At TechCrunch Disrupt, Richard feels the pressure to finish his demo, but finds himself distracted by a girl he dated briefly, who’s now spreading rumors about him. Jared worries that Monica is taking his place in the company. Dinesh develops a crush on a girl at a neighboring booth. Erlich’s scandalous past connection to one of the judges threatens Pied Piper’s chances.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Clay Tarver

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  8. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 3 - Meinertzhagen's Haversack
    8.5/10(2147 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Charlie McDowell
    Writer:Adam Countee

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  9. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 4 - Maleant Data Systems Solutions
    8.5/10(2004 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Charlie McDowell
    Writer:Donick Cary

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  10. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 10 - The Uptick
    8.5/10(2003 votes)

    S3:E10

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

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Alec Berg

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  11. Silicon Valley Season 4 Episode 2 - Terms of Service
    8.5/10(1985 votes)

    S4:E2

    Richard butts heads with Dinesh, whose new position goes to his head. Richard discovers interesting data about PiperChat’s users. Erlich makes a play to be involved in Jian-Yang’s new app. Jared sets ground rules in his friendship with Richard. Gavin’s paranoia over Jack’s enthusiasm causes him to make a rash decision.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Clay Tarver

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  12. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 8 - Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
    8.4/10(1826 votes)

    S3:E8

    Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Carrie Kemper

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  13. Silicon Valley Season 4 Episode 3 - Intellectual Property
    8.4/10(1883 votes)

    S4:E3

    An overtired Richard pushes himself to the brink of sanity while trying to move ahead with his next big idea. Eyeing a comeback, Erlich pressures an uncooperative Jian-Yang. Monica sets a trap at Raviga to improve her standing with Laurie. Dinesh goes on a date. Big Head enters the world of academia. Gavin faces an unknown future.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Carrie Kemper

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  14. Silicon Valley Season 4 Episode 10 - Server Error
    8.4/10(1917 votes)

    S4:E10

    Richard finds himself in a web of lies. Jared plans his exit. Jack bets big. Gavin plots a comeback.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Dan O'Keefe

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  15. Silicon Valley Season 6 Episode 6 - RussFest
    8.4/10(1839 votes)

    S6:E6

    A major event puts PiperNet's capabilities to the test. Monica confronts Jian-Yang over his use of Pied Piper's name.

    Director:Matt Ross
    Writer:Carrie Kemper

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  16. Silicon Valley Season 1 Episode 6 - Third Party Insourcing
    8.3/10(2643 votes)

    S1:E6

    Richard feels threatened when the team hires “The Carver” a hacker with a notorious reputation, to help with Pied Piper’s cloud. Jared finds himself taken for a ride when he seeks out Peter Gregory’s signature. Erlich and Dinesh compete for the attention of Tara, Gilfoyle’s visiting girlfriend. Later, Dinesh faces a sexual dilemma.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Dan O'Keefe

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  17. Silicon Valley Season 2 Episode 7 - Adult Content
    8.3/10(2102 votes)

    S2:E7

    Richard is faced with a tough decision, regarding the future of Pied Piper. Dinesh flirts with a woman online.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Amy Aniobi

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  18. Silicon Valley Season 4 Episode 9 - Hooli-Con
    8.3/10(1754 votes)

    S4:E9

    While Erlich goes on a trip to get his mojo back, the Pied Piper guys take to Hooli-Con to pull off a stealth operation. There, an ethically challenged Jared tries to keep himself in the dark, Gilfoyle and Dinesh get distracted by Keenan and Richard's obsession with an ex's new beau leads him to put their whole plan in jeopardy.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Chris Provenzano

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  19. Silicon Valley Season 6 Episode 3 - Hooli Smokes!
    8.3/10(1711 votes)

    S6:E3

    The Pied Piper team races to close a major deal. Dinesh considers being a better person. An angry Jared reluctantly helps Richard.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Sarah Walker

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  20. Silicon Valley Season 1 Episode 5 - Signaling Risk
    8.2/10(2620 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Jessica Gao

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  21. Silicon Valley Season 2 Episode 8 - White Hat/Black Hat
    8.2/10(2169 votes)

    S2:E8

    Richard causes trouble when he sympathizes with a competitor.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Dan Lyons

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  22. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 7 - To Build a Better Beta
    8.2/10(1836 votes)

    S3:E7

    A beta version of Pied Piper gets an unexpected reception as Dinesh's lack of friends worries him. Monica isn't sure she can dole out criticism. A strapped Erlich mulls a big decision. The Nucleus team tackles a difficult challenge from Gavin.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:John Levenstein

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  23. Silicon Valley Season 2 Episode 1 - Sand Hill Shuffle
    8.1/10(2482 votes)

    S2:E1

    The Pied Piper guys are wined and dined by every venture capitalist under the sun, while Monica adjusts to a new managing partner at Raviga as the company faces major changes.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Clay Tarver

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  24. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 1 - Founder Friendly
    8.1/10(2160 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Dan O'Keefe

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  25. Silicon Valley Season 3 Episode 9 - Daily Active Users
    8.1/10(1858 votes)

    S3:E9

    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. Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition.

    Director:Alec Berg
    Writer:Clay Tarver

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Best Episodes Summary

"Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency" is the best rated episode of "Silicon Valley". It scored 9.3/10 based on 4528 votes. Directed by Mike Judge and written by Alec Berg, it aired on 6/1/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Two Days of the Condor".