8.1/101,909 votes#1 - Founder Friendly
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2016
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
8.0/101,716 votes#2 - Two in the Box
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2016
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.
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Ron Weiner
8.5/101,897 votes#3 - Meinertzhagen's Haversack
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2016
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
8.5/101,765 votes#4 - Maleant Data Systems Solutions
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2016
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.
Director: Charlie McDowell
Writer: Donick Cary
7.9/101,644 votes#5 - The Empty Chair
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2016
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/101,673 votes#6 - Bachmanity Insanity
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 5/29/2016
Richard's neuroses could ruin his new relationship. Big Head and Erlich's launch party goes awry. Dinesh is smitten with a foreign coworker.
Director: Eric Appel
Writer: Carson D. Mell
8.2/101,613 votes#7 - To Build a Better Beta
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,601 votes#8 - Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/101,632 votes#9 - Daily Active Users
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016
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. Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/101,771 votes#10 - The Uptick
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/26/2016
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Silicon Valley Season 3
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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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:HBO
Season 3 Ratings Summary
"Founder Friendly" is the best rated episode of "Silicon Valley" season 3. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1909 votes. Directed by Mike Judge and written by Dan O'Keefe, it aired on 4/24/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Two in the Box".