The Best Episodes of Silicon Valley Season 5
Every episode of Silicon Valley Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silicon Valley Season 5!
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 the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Silicon Valley" season 5 is "Grow Fast or Die Slow", rated 7.8/10 from 1705 user votes. It was directed by Mike Judge and written by Ron Weiner. "Grow Fast or Die Slow" aired on 3/25/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Reorientation".
7.8/10 1,705 votes#1 - Grow Fast or Die Slow
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2018
Now that Pied Piper has ample funding and new offices, the pressure to get things right stymies Richard and forces him to grow the company in a way he hadn't planned. A picky Dinesh and Gilfoyle question their ability to make good decisions. After returning to Hooli, Gavin worries about becoming antiquated.
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Ron Weiner
7.7/10 1,589 votes#2 - Reorientation
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2018
Panicked by suddenly leading a much larger team, Richard finds himself managing a number of small conflicts in his efforts to unite his new employees. Dinesh celebrates a new purchase that Gilfoyle looks to spoil. Jian-Yang goes to court. Gavin meets pushback over his signature and what it says about him.
Director: Mike Judge
Writer: Carson D. Mell
8.1/10 1,576 votes#3 - Chief Operating Officer
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2018
Encouraged by Jared to strike up a friendship with Dana, a like-minded CEO, Richard instead finds himself charmed by Dana's COO, who challenges his loyalty to Gilfoyle. Facing limited housing options thanks to his impulse purchase, Dinesh searches for a new roommate.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Carrie Kemper
7.5/10 1,503 votes#4 - Tech Evangelist
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2018
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.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Josh Lieb
8.0/10 1,517 votes#5 - Facial Recognition
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2018
Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richard’s confidence wavers further when Laurie and Monica force him to work with Eklow, a new artificial-intelligence company. Gilfoyle worries about the prospect of introducing AI into Pied Piper. Dinesh makes Jared self-conscious ahead of a second interview. Gavin questions his future beyond Hooli.
Director: Gillian Robespierre
Writer: Graham Wagner
7.7/10 1,424 votes#6 - Artificial Emotional Intelligence
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2018
Richard decides to help when Laurie gets in a jam, but his lack of emotional discipline threatens to backfire on Pied Piper. Gavin tries to make a deal with a stubborn partner while abroad. Dinesh relishes a rare win. Jared bonds with a surprising figure.
Director: Matt Ross
Writer: Anthony King
7.9/10 1,401 votes#7 - Initial Coin Offering
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2018
As the Pied Piper guys prepare to close on their Series B funding, Richard receives some unsettling news. Gilfoyle suggests a risky proposition and Monica gets blunt with Richard. Dinesh goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker, while Jared keeps close watch on Richard's new assistant. In search of a better deal, Gavin tries to charm small-town America.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/10 2,400 votes#8 - Fifty-One Percent
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A