Silicon Valley

10 Best Episodes of Silicon Valley - Season 2

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Silicon Valley - S2E4

#10 - The Lady (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Richard butts heads with Erlich over a prospective hire, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle become suspicious that a new employee they recommended is commanding a higher salary. Big Head gets a surprising promotion at Hooli. At a board meeting, Monica and Richard find themselves outvoted; Jared institutes a workplace harassment policy.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 3942 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E2

#9 - Runaway Devaluation (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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In the wake of Hooli’s bombshell, Richard and the guys struggle to find a backer as they face legal and financial woes. Monica attempts to balance her interest in Pied Piper with her job. A cash-strapped Dinesh tries to put an end to the Kickstarter campaign for his cousin’s new app, Bro. Richard gets a surprising offer.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 4279 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E3

#8 - Bad Money (Season 2 - Episode 3)

While considering Gavin’s proposal, Richard is approached by Russ Hanneman, an image-conscious billionaire who wants to back Pied Piper, but may not be as “hands-off” as he claims. Gilfoyle and Dinesh play hardball to get what they want; Gavin finds a new strategy in dealing with the enemy.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 4054 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E5

#7 - Server Space (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Gavin’s interference causes Pied Piper to struggle with securing their expansion, while a nosy neighbor puts the guys at risk. Gilfoyle takes on the task of building servers, and an overstressed Richard reluctantly takes in Jared as a roommate. Big Head’s management skills are questioned, and Nucleus’ debut zeroes in on a big event.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 3771 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E1

#6 - Sand Hill Shuffle (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Following their success at TechCrunch Disrupt, the guys of Pied Piper find themselves aggressively courted by every VC in Silicon Valley. With Peter Gregory’s company facing major changes, Monica tries to do what’s best while dealing with new managing partner Laurie, a competitive bigwig who will do anything to hold onto Pied Piper. Later, Richard makes a decision about the company’s future and faces big news from Hooli.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 4381 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E8

#5 - White Hat/Black Hat (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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When Richard takes pity on a competitor, he accidentally sparks a feud that finds him paranoid about security. Jared exaggerates Pied Piper’s size to get results. Facing pressure from board members, Gavin looks to place responsibility elsewhere.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 3886 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E6

#4 - Homicide (Season 2 - Episode 6)

When Monica encourages the guys to pounce on a livestream opportunity, Erlich reconnects with his old mentee, Double-A, an energy drink billionaire, but Richard finds out their friendship isn’t quite what Erlich thinks. After learning that the livestream might hit a snag, Gilfoyle and Dinesh brainstorm their options. Jared encourages a friendship between Carla and Monica.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 3775 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E7

#3 - Adult Content (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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With the Pied Piper team fielding job offers and Russ distracted by financial news, Richard faces the prospect of either merging with a nemesis or folding. Gavin attempts to turn Nucleus’ failure into a success. Dinesh tries his hand at wooing a woman online. After Gilfoyle suggests a risky move, Richard reaches out to an unconventional client.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 3864 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E9

#2 - Binding Arbitration (Season 2 - Episode 9)

When Pied Piper and Hooli enter binding arbitration, Erlich demands to be put on the stand. Big Head finds himself propped up. Richard worries Hooli’s claim could have legs.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 3832 votes.

Silicon Valley - S2E10

#1 - Two Days of the Condor (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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As the guys await the verdict on Pied Piper’s fate, an unexpected real-life drama draws a spike in traffic to their livestream and leaves them fighting to hold things together – literally. While Erlich considers his future, Richard scrambles to save Pied Piper’s.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 3921 votes.

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