The BEST episodes of Silicon Valley season 5

Every episode of Silicon Valley season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The 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. A comedy partially inspired by Mike Judge's own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late 1980s.

Last Updated: 11/19/2024Network: HBOStatus: Ended
Fifty-One Percent
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8.23
2947 votes

#1 - Fifty-One Percent

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/13/2018

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.

Directors: Alec Berg
Writer: Alec Berg
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Chief Operating Officer
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7.87
3157 votes

#2 - Chief Operating Officer

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/8/2018

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.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
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Facial Recognition
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7.84
3071 votes

#3 - Facial Recognition

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/22/2018

Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richard’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.

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Initial Coin Offering
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7.75
2885 votes

#4 - Initial Coin Offering

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/6/2018

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.

Directors: Mike Judge
Writer: Clay Tarver
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Reorientation
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7.75
3210 votes

#5 - Reorientation

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/1/2018

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.

Directors: Mike Judge
Writer: Carson Mell
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Artificial Emotional Intelligence
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7.75
2906 votes

#6 - Artificial Emotional Intelligence

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/29/2018

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.

Directors: Matt Ross
Writer: Anthony King
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Grow Fast or Die Slow
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7.74
3311 votes

#7 - Grow Fast or Die Slow

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/25/2018

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.

Directors: Mike Judge
Writer: Ron Weiner
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Tech Evangelist
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7.62
3064 votes

#8 - Tech Evangelist

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/15/2018

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.

Directors: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Josh Lieb
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