The Best Episodes of Silicon Valley Season 3

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(2148 votes)

   #1 - Founder Friendly

   S3:E14/24/2016

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Mike Judge

   Writer:Dan O'Keefe
2. 

   7.9/10(1944 votes)

   #2 - Two in the Box

   S3:E25/1/2016

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Mike Judge

   Writer:Ron Weiner
3. 

   8.5/10(2134 votes)

   #3 - Meinertzhagen's Haversack

   S3:E35/8/2016

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Charlie McDowell

   Writer:Adam Countee
4. 

   8.5/10(1990 votes)

   #4 - Maleant Data Systems Solutions

   S3:E45/15/2016

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Charlie McDowell

   Writer:Donick Cary
5. 

   7.9/10(1862 votes)

   #5 - The Empty Chair

   S3:E55/22/2016

   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:Eric Appel

   Writer:Megan Amram

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Eric Appel

   Writer:Megan Amram
6. 

   8.0/10(1895 votes)

   #6 - Bachmanity Insanity

   S3:E65/29/2016

   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

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Eric Appel

   Writer:Carson D. Mell
TRENDING NOW
The 20 BEST Episodes of Silicon Valley
READ
7. 

   8.2/10(1827 votes)

   #7 - To Build a Better Beta

   S3:E76/5/2016

   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:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:John Levenstein

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:John Levenstein
8. 

   8.4/10(1818 votes)

   #8 - Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride

   S3:E86/12/2016

   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:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:Carrie Kemper

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Jamie Babbit

   Writer:Carrie Kemper
9. 

   8.1/10(1850 votes)

   #9 - Daily Active Users

   S3:E96/19/2016

   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:Alec Berg

   Writer:Clay Tarver

   Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

   Director:Alec Berg

   Writer:Clay Tarver
10. 

    8.5/10(1995 votes)

    #10 - The Uptick

    S3:E106/26/2016

    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:Alec Berg

    Writer:Alec Berg

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    Director:Alec Berg

    Writer:Alec Berg