Silicon Valley

10 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 Judgeโ€™s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late โ€˜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 - S5E4

#8 - Tech Evangelist (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 2783 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E2

#7 - Reorientation (Season 5 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 2905 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E1

#6 - Grow Fast or Die Slow (Season 5 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 3013 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E6

#5 - Artificial Emotional Intelligence (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 2734 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E7

#4 - Initial Coin Offering (Season 5 - Episode 7)

Richard gets unsettling news as the Pied Piper guys prepare to close their Series B funding. Meanwhile, Gilfoyle suggests a risky proposition; Dinesh goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker; Jared keeps an eye on Richard's new assistant; and Gavin tries to charm small-town America.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 2695 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E5

#3 - Facial Recognition (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richardโ€™s confidence wavers further when Laurie and Monica force him to work with 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.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 2813 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E3

#2 - Chief Operating Officer (Season 5 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 2888 votes.

Silicon Valley - S5E8

#1 - Fifty-One Percent (Season 5 - Episode 8)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 2760 votes.

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