Episode #25 (season 3, episode 7): “To Build a Better Beta”
- Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 5 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
- Other HBO playdates: June 5 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 6 (5:10 a.m.), 7 (10:00 p.m.), 8 (2:50 a.m.), 9 (11:15 p.m.) and 11 (3:00 a.m.)
- HBO2 playdates: June 6 (7:00 p.m.), 10 (6:00 p.m.), 11 (8:30 p.m.) and 25 (2:00 p.m.)
- When the guys decide to release the beta version of Pied Piper, they receive an unexpected response. With a limited number of beta invites each, Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) worries about his lack of friends, while Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) looks to catch him in a lie. Monica (Amanda Crew) worries about how to deliver criticism. Facing financial woes, Erlich (T.J. Miller) considers a big decision, and Gavin (Matt Ross) challenges the Nucleus team to do the impossible.
- Written by John Levenstein; directed by Jamie Babbit.
Episode #26 (season 3, episode 8): “Bachman’s Earning’s Over-Ride”
- Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 12 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
- Other HBO playdates: June 12 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 13 (5:00 a.m.), 14 (10:00 p.m.), 15 (2:20 a.m.), 16 (10:30 p.m.) and 18 (3:10 a.m.)
- HBO2 playdates: June 13 (7:00 p.m.), 17 (6:45 p.m.), 18 (8:30 p.m.) and 25 (2:30 p.m.)
- Erlich struggles to come clean to Richard (Thomas Middleditch), who is forced to make a choice between their friendship and the company’s future. Jared’s (Zach Woods) new Pied Piper apparel makes a splash, and divides Dinesh and Gilfoyle. As Gavin faces major life changes, the guys celebrate a rare victory.
- Written by Carrie Kemper; directed by Jamie Babbit.
Episode #27 (season 3, episode 9): “Daily Active Users”
- Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 19 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
- Other HBO playdates: June 19 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 20 (5:05 a.m.), 21 (2:00 a.m.), 22 (4:35 a.m.), 23 (10:30 p.m.) and 25 (3:55 a.m.)
- HBO2 playdates: June 20 (7:00 p.m.), 24 (5:30 p.m.) and 25 (3:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m.)
- Upon discovering surprising stats, Richard attempts to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, leading Jared to take drastic measures to hold everything together. Gavin learns secrets about the competition and decides to bring in a new face to reclaim his former glory.
- Written by Clay Tarver; directed by Alec Berg.
Episode #28 (season 3, episode 10): “The Uptick” (season finale)
- Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
- Other HBO playdates: June 26 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 27 (5:00 a.m.), 28 (10:15 p.m.), 29 (5:15 a.m.) and 30 (11:45 p.m.), and July 2 (2:45 a.m.)
- HBO2 playdate: June 27 (7:00 p.m.)
- With Pied Piper’s future in question, Erlich’s publicity success leaves Richard in a moral quandary, just as Dinesh’s video-chat app gathers speed. While Laurie (Suzanne Cryer) prepares to jump ship, Gavin’s comeback at Hooli is threatened by his displays of grandeur.
- Written and directed by Alec Berg.
SILICON VALLEY was created by Mike Judge & John Altschuler & Dave Kinsky; executive producers, Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Michael Rotenberg and Tom Lassally; co-executive producers, Clay Tarver, Dan O’Keefe, Jim Kleverweis, Ron Weiner and John Levenstein; supervising producer, Carrie Kemper; consulting producer, Donick Cary; producer, Adam Countee.
