Silicon Valley Season 5

Synopsis

Pied Piper finally has enough funding for proper offices and new employees, and to bring its peer-to-peer internet to the world – but leveling up introduces a whole new class of obstacles. While Richard struggles to lead a larger team and play with the big dogs, the rest of the team adjusts to new staff, new digs and new anxieties. Meanwhile, Hooli rival Gavin Belson has returned to power, but finds the threat of Pied Piper, and its boldness, hard to shake.

Main Cast

Thomas Middleditch

Richard Hendriks

Age : N/A | Popularity : 53%

Zach Woods

Donald 'Jared' Dunn

Age : N/A | Popularity : 74%

Kumail Nanjiani

Dinesh Chugtai

Age : N/A | Popularity : 37%

Martin Starr

Bertram Gilfoyle

Age : N/A | Popularity : 96%

Amanda Crew

Monica Hall

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Matt Ross

Gavin Belson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 50%

Josh Brener

Nelson 'Big Head' Bighetti

Age : N/A | Popularity : 54%

Suzanne Cryer

Laurie Bream

Age : N/A | Popularity : 62%

Episodes

Episode 1

25 March 2018 - Grow Fast or Die Slow

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.

Episode 2

01 April 2018 - Reorientation

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.

Episode 3

08 April 2018 - Chief Operating Officer

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.

Episode 4

15 April 2018 - Tech Evangelist

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.

Episode 5

22 April 2018 - Facial Recognition

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.

Episode 6

29 April 2018 - Artificial Emotional Intelligence

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.

Episode 7

06 May 2018 - Initial Coin Offering

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.

Episode 8

13 May 2018 - Fifty-One Percent

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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Co-Executive Producer	Graham Wagner
	Executive Producer	Alec Berg Mike Judge Tom Lassally
Department	Role	Name

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