Silicon Valley: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

HBO | Season Premiere Date: April 6, 2014

Starring: Martin Starr, Christopher Evan Welch, Amanda Crew

Summary: The Mike Judge comedy follows the lives of five software developers (T. J. Miller, Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, and Zach Woods) who try to develop a new software platform that will change the world, while living together in Silicon Valley.

Creator: Mike Judge and John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky

Genre(s): Comedy, Tech & Gaming

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency
Air Date: June 1, 2014
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S1:E7. Proof of Concept
Air Date: May 18, 2014
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S1:E6. Third Party Insourcing
Air Date: May 11, 2014

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Apr 4, 2014

The deft, resonant satire that helped make Judge's Office Space a cult hit takes on farcical new dimension in Silicon Valley. Read full review

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Tim Goodman

Mar 10, 2014

The pilot is flat-out brilliant ... It’s the best, most wide-appeal show that HBO has had in ages. Read full review

Karen Valby

Mar 26, 2014

As in Office Space, the heart of the show is watching Richard and his friends struggle to make sense of themselves and their purpose. They're good, weird guys you want to hang out with. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Apr 3, 2014

Silicon Valley, a new comedy about programmers trying to make it big in a world where unimaginable fortune may be only an app away, is both smart and funny. Read full review

Kristi Turnquist

Jun 24, 2014

With an appealing cast, a relatively fresh setting and smart jokes ("Every party in Silicon Valley ends up like a Hasidic wedding," i.e., the men and women are always separated), Silicon Valley is definitely worth your time investment. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Apr 4, 2014

Silicon Valley is a comedy, certainly, and a very funny one, but it doesn't spend all its time reminding you of the fact. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Apr 4, 2014

Silicon Valley has some very solid laughs but traffics in stereotypes that feel outdated. Read full review

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obarlik

Jul 15, 2015

This is one of the best shows I've seen that uncovers the world of computer geeks and Palo Alto. I'm a programmer too and I can imagine myself as one of their team easily. Good job.

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Stiands

May 5, 2014

After seeing five episodes I think it's time to evaluate the progress of Silicon Valley. It's not your typical HBO show. There's no executions of your favorite characters, offensive language and a **** ton of sex. Instead not-so-famous, but awesome actors serve you funny and witty jokes andAfter seeing five episodes I think it's time to evaluate the progress of Silicon Valley. It's not your typical HBO show. There's no executions of your favorite characters, offensive language and a **** ton of sex. Instead not-so-famous, but awesome actors serve you funny and witty jokes and live every tech nerd's dream in the Silicon Valley. With a very broad audience, this is the start of the next big thing!… Expand

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dylan111

May 5, 2014

After last night's (5/4) episode, I am upgrading my score from a 9 to a 10. The only reason not to watch this show is if you don't like to laugh. The writing and the acting make this the funniest comedy I've seen in a very long time.

7 of 9 users found this helpful72

Betvinga

May 5, 2014

The characters are funny, not stereotyped as BBT for example; the geekish terms are realistic, not invented or over-exaggerated, you can actually understand what they're saying and if you're in this culture it will result impossible at least not to smile. The humor, however, is suited forThe characters are funny, not stereotyped as BBT for example; the geekish terms are realistic, not invented or over-exaggerated, you can actually understand what they're saying and if you're in this culture it will result impossible at least not to smile. The humor, however, is suited for everyone and this show makes no exception: watch it with your friends, your family and get ready to have a really good time.… Expand

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Meth-dude

May 10, 2016

With it's original script, talented cast and crude but funny humour, Silicon Valley is a surprisingly effective tv show that everybody should enjoy.Hopefully season 2 will live up to this incredible first season.

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damien102

Apr 12, 2014

This show is everything the abominable Betas wishes it was. The jokes are biting and insightful, and the acting talent is strong. A few of the jokes fell a little flat, but that's probably just because it's the pilot and the whole thing hasn't quite gelled together yet.

High hopes for howThis show is everything the abominable Betas wishes it was. The jokes are biting and insightful, and the acting talent is strong. A few of the jokes fell a little flat, but that's probably just because it's the pilot and the whole thing hasn't quite gelled together yet.

High hopes for how this show will pan out.… Expand

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nickjuntilla

Apr 8, 2014

Now the tech industry is being white washed. They are skipping having to learn anything or go to school and just hiring actors to play like they know. I am a programmer. I am not white.

3 of 36 users found this helpful333

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

78
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 27, 2019
Season 5

73
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: March 25, 2018
Season 4

85
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: April 23, 2017
Season 3

90
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 24, 2016
Season 2

86
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 12, 2015
Season 1

84
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 6, 2014
- tbd
  S1:E8. Optimal Tip-to-Tip Efficiency
  Air Date: June 1, 2014
- tbd
  S1:E7. Proof of Concept
  Air Date: May 18, 2014
- tbd
  S1:E6. Third Party Insourcing
  Air Date: May 11, 2014
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  S1:E5. Signaling Risk
  Air Date: May 4, 2014
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  S1:E4. Fiduciary Duties
  Air Date: April 27, 2014
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  S1:E3. Articles of Incorporation
  Air Date: April 20, 2014
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  S1:E2. The Cap Table
  Air Date: April 13, 2014
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  S1:E1. Minimum Viable Product
  Air Date: April 6, 2014