Entourage
Talk Show
TV Flash files “Talk Show” as hour 3 of 96 in the TV Flash guide — Entourage (2004–2011) on HBO, season 1, episode 3, aired 2004-08-01, 30 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S01E03: listed hour 3 of 96 in the Entourage guide, hour 3 of 8 in season 1. It aired 2004-08-01 (30 min). The listed hour before it is “The Review” (S01E02). Next is “Date Night” (S01E04).
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Broadcast listing — not a TV Flash recap.
The boys attend a boxing match at the Staples Center where they bump into various celebrities. While Turtle and Drama talk up Luke Wilson about his new home theater system, Jimmy Kimmel invites Vince to come on his show to promote "Head On." In the morning, the foursome discuss their past relationships with women, and the consensus (all but Eric) seems to be that it's better to leave a girl dangling than break up with her. Drama also fills Vince in on his old grudge against Jimmy Kimmel. Later on, Eric tries his best to do a pre-interview for Vince's appearance while they all enjoy a game of golf. Afterwards, he breaks it to Vince that one of his one-night stands will be appearing on the show as well. The day of the show, Kristen stops by the guest house to pick up some things from Eric where the visit quickly turns into "break-up sex." Meanwhile, Drama and Turtle visit Rufus, who tells them that if Vince plugs his company on the show, they'll get their home theater system for free. At the show, the boys go to the Green Room while Vince finds sets out for a pre-show apology/visit. Emily shows up and shares a cigarette with Eric, and with a little help from Drama, their free home theater system is secured.
Viewer FAQ
Where does Talk Show sit in the Entourage guide?
S01E03 is listed hour 3 of 96 — hour 3 of 8 in season 1, season 1 episode 3.
When did Entourage S01E03 air?
Talk Show aired 2004-08-01 and is listed at 30 minutes.
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