The BEST episodes of Silicon Valley season 3

Every episode of Silicon Valley season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Silicon Valley season 3!

In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. A comedy partially inspired by Mike Judge's own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late 1980s.

Last Updated: 3/9/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
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The Uptick
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8.03
4831 votes

#1 - The Uptick

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/26/2016

Pied Piper’s future is hazy, but Erlich’s industry profile begins to rise, creating a moral dilemma for Richard as Dinesh’s new app starts to catch on. Meanwhile, Laurie makes plans for her exit; and Gavin’s pompous personality haunts his comeback at Hooli.

Directors: Alec Berg
Writer: Alec Berg
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Maleant Data Systems Solutions
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8.01
4906 votes

#2 - Maleant Data Systems Solutions

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2016

The Pied Piper guys struggle to phone it in. Erlich faces competition. Monica takes a stand. Gavin makes a decision about Nucleus.

Directors: Charlie McDowell
Writer: Donick Cary
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To Build a Better Beta
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7.96
4724 votes

#3 - To Build a Better Beta

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/5/2016

A beta version of Pied Piper gets an unexpected reception as Dinesh's lack of friends worries him, but Gilfoyle thinks he's stretching the truth. Amanda isn't sure she can dole out criticism. A strapped Erlich mulls a big decision. The Nucleus team tackles a difficult challenge from Gavin.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
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7.88
4757 votes

#4 - Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/12/2016

Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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Meinertzhagen's Haversack
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7.87
4784 votes

#5 - Meinertzhagen's Haversack

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2016

Richard searches for a way around Jack. Gilfoyle opens himself up to recruiters. Dinesh draws unwanted attention from a recent purchase.

Directors: Charlie McDowell
Writer: Adam Countee
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Daily Active Users
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7.83
4796 votes

#6 - Daily Active Users

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/19/2016

Shocking stats are revealed and prompt Richard to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, but Jared must go to extremes to keep everything intact. Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition.

Directors: Alec Berg
Writer: Clay Tarver
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Founder Friendly
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7.82
5088 votes

#7 - Founder Friendly

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2016

After being unceremoniously fired, an angry Richard faces a tough decision: accept the diminished role of CTO, or leave Pied Piper for good. Erlich takes a shine to Jack Barker, Laurie’s new choice of CEO, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle weigh their options in Richard’s absence. At Hooli, Gavin tries to improve his image by admitting failure, and Big Head gets wind of major changes.

Directors: Mike Judge
Writer: Dan O'Keefe
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The Empty Chair
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7.82
4789 votes

#8 - The Empty Chair

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2016

Richard lets his ego get in the way at an interview. Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared misplace hardware. Erlich pitches his plans to Big Head.

Directors: Eric Appel
Writer: Megan Amram
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Bachmanity Insanity
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7.74
4824 votes

#9 - Bachmanity Insanity

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/29/2016

Richard’s new relationship is threatened by neuroses. Big Head and Erlich’s launch party has snags. Dinesh falls for a foreign coworker.

Directors: Eric Appel
Writer: Carson Mell
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Two in the Box
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7.73
4846 votes

#10 - Two in the Box

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2016

The new and improved Pied Piper impresses Dinesh and Gilfoyle, but worries Richard; Jared and Erlich both face housing issues; Gavin suggests a controversial move.

Directors: Mike Judge
Writer: Ron Weiner
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