Best comedy about tech culture in the decade that tech ate everything.
Why it matters
Episode guide
53 episodes across 6 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A shy engineer’s compression algorithm spawns a startup circus of egos, boards, and betrayals. Tech-bro anthropology as farce. Incubator hell, beautifully researched.
Network & studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2010s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Best comedy about tech culture in the decade that tech ate everything.
Creators
Mike Judge · John Altschuler · Dave Krinsky
Key cast
- Thomas Middleditch as Richard Hendricks
- T.J. Miller as Erlich Bachman
- Kumail Nanjiani as Dinesh
- Martin Starr as Gilfoyle
- Zach Woods as Jared Dunn
- Amanda Crew as Monica
Flash facts
- HBO comedy from Mike Judge; premiered 2014.
- Won praise for unusually accurate tech satire.
- Jared’s toxic positivity became a workplace meme.
- Chronicled the decade’s startup boom in real time.
FAQ
What network aired Silicon Valley?
Silicon Valley is associated with HBO (2014–2019).
Why is Silicon Valley in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2010s?
Best comedy about tech culture in the decade that tech ate everything.
Who are the key names behind Silicon Valley?
Creators and principals include Mike Judge, John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky.
Official & further reading
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