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The Best Episodes of Silicon Valley Season 5

Every episode of Silicon Valley Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silicon Valley Season 5!

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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 Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 1 - Grow Fast or Die Slow
    7.8/10(1839 votes)

    #1 - Grow Fast or Die Slow

    S5:E1

    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.

    Director:Mike Judge
    Writer:Ron Weiner

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  2. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 2 - Reorientation
    7.7/10(1718 votes)

    #2 - Reorientation

    S5:E2

    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.

    Director:Mike Judge

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  3. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 3 - Chief Operating Officer
    8.1/10(1710 votes)

    #3 - Chief Operating Officer

    S5:E3

    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.

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  4. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 4 - Tech Evangelist
    7.5/10(1643 votes)

    #4 - Tech Evangelist

    S5:E4

    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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Josh Lieb

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  5. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 5 - Facial Recognition
    7.9/10(1645 votes)

    #5 - Facial Recognition

    S5:E5

    Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richard’s confidence wavers further when Laurie and Monica force him to work with Eklow, 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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  6. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 6 - Artificial Emotional Intelligence
    7.7/10(1553 votes)

    #6 - Artificial Emotional Intelligence

    S5:E6

    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.

    Director:Matt Ross

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  8. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 7 - Initial Coin Offering
    7.9/10(1530 votes)

    #7 - Initial Coin Offering

    S5:E7

    As the Pied Piper guys prepare to close on their Series B funding, Richard receives some unsettling news. Gilfoyle suggests a risky proposition and Monica gets blunt with Richard. Dinesh goes to great lengths to compete with a coworker, while Jared keeps close watch on Richard's new assistant. In search of a better deal, Gavin tries to charm small-town America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Silicon Valley Season 5 Episode 8 - Fifty-One Percent
    9.0/10(2556 votes)

    #8 - Fifty-One Percent

    S5:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Grow Fast or Die Slow" is the best rated episode of "Silicon Valley" season 5. It scored 7.8/10 based on 1839 votes. Directed by Mike Judge and written by Ron Weiner, it aired on 3/25/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Reorientation".