HBO releases synopsis and three episode titles for Silicon Valley season 4
Silicon Valley returns to HBO On April 23, and we’ve got the synopsis and episode titles for the first three episodes of season 4.
In a press release from HBO, the synopsis and episode titles for the first three episodes of Silicon Valley season have been officially announced. Season 4 will pick up as the guys from Pied Piper continue to pursue their video-chat app — PiperChat. However, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) just can’t let go of his original and is attempting to put his algorithm to a much better use.
Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani) flirts with notoriety, while Gilfoyle (Martin Starr) looks on in amusement. Erlich (T. J. Miller)searches for his next big break. Jared (Zach Woods) attempts to pivot with the company. And Big Head (Josh Brener) enters the world of academia…..I can’t wait to see this happen.
Here are each Episode title and synopsis, and warning, there may be spoilers.
Episode #29 (season 4, episode 1): “Success Failure”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 23 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
"In the wake of Pied Piper’s clickfarm scandal, the guys struggle to find funding for Pied Piper’s video-chat app to keep up with their rapidly growing user base. Erlich (T.J. Miller) faces resistance from Big Head’s dad (Patrick O’Connor), while Gavin (Matt Ross) balks after Jack (Stephen Tobolowsky) steps on his toes at Hooli. Having a hard time adjusting to his company’s pivot, Richard (Thomas Middleditch) gets sage advice from an unexpected source, leading him to a big idea that could change his future."
Written by Alec Berg; directed by Mike Judge.
Episode #30 (season 4, episode 2): “Terms of Service”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
"Richard (Thomas Middleditch) butts heads with Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani), whose new position goes to his head. Later, Richard discovers interesting data about PiperChat’s users. Erlich (T.J. Miller) makes a play to be involved in Jian-Yang’s (Jimmy O. Yang) new app; Jared (Zach Woods) sets ground rules in his friendship with Richard; Gavin’s (Matt Ross) paranoia over Jack’s (Stephen Tobolowsky) enthusiasm causes him to make a rash decision."
Written by Clay Tarver; directed by Mike Judge.
Episode #31 (season 4, episode 3): “Intellectual Property”
Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 7 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
"An overtired Richard (Thomas Middleditch) pushes himself to the brink of sanity while trying to move ahead with his next big idea. Eyeing a comeback, Erlich (T.J. Miller) pressures an uncooperative Jian-Yang (Jimmy O. Yang). Monica (Amanda Crew) sets a trap at Raviga to improve her standing with Laurie (Suzanne Cryer). Dinesh (Kumail Nanjiani)goes on a date; Big Head (Josh Brener) enters the world of academia; Gavin (Matt Ross) faces an unknown future."
Written by Carrie Kemper; directed by Jamie Babbit.
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Season 4 is going to a hilarious romp with the guys from Pied Piper and I can’t wait to see the hijinks they get into now. Silicon Valley returns to HBO on April 23/