In the wake of Pied Piper's clickfarm scandal, the guys struggle to find funding for Pied Piper's video-chat app to keep up with their rapidly growing user base. Erlich faces resistance from Big Head's dad, while Gavin balks after Jack steps on his toes at Hooli. Having a hard time adjusting to his company's pivot, Richard gets sage advice from an unexpected source, leading him to a big idea that could change his future.

Richard butts heads with Dinesh, whose new position goes to his head. Later, Richard discovers interesting data about PiperChat's users. Erlich makes a play to be involved in Jian-Yang's new app; Jared sets ground rules in his friendship with Richard; Gavin's paranoia over Jack's enthusiasm causes him to make a rash decision.

Dinesh gets back to the ground while Richard continues to explore his new project. Gavin tries to come out of the new problem he has gotten himself into and interestingly the chemistry between Richard and Monica takes a new turn.

Sea food demo is being prepared. Big head professorship is proving beneficial to his students. And finally we get a glimpse of the insides of Gavin Belson mansion.

Richard tries to convince his new business partner Gavin about his strategy for the new internet, but finds himself blocked by meddling from an annoying associate of Gavin's. Erlich connives his way into Laurie's baby shower and tips her off to a hidden agenda. Dinesh struggles to free himself of Mia. Written by firenze_italia

Whilst looking for financial support outside of the tech bubble, Richard crosses paths with a familiar face. Elric has reached out to Monica and Laurie in search of a new endeavor. Dinesh and Gilfoyle argue about a launch with Jared playing peace keeper. Written by Darrol Nicholson

When Richard decides to stand up to a patent troll, his defiance ends up coming back to haunt him. Gilfoyle goes to desperate measures to battle Jian-Yang's new smart refrigerator. Jared embraces multiple identities in in his quest to reduce costs. Erlich tries to hang with the alpha males. Written by Corinna

An unexpected increase in data traffic leads Richard to turn the Ehrlich for help in garnering a deal with Keenan Feldspar, Silicon Valley's latest 'it' boy, but when he makes a too-good-to-resist offer, Richard must weigh Pied Piper's future against a potential mutiny. Jack faces setbacks while preparing for Hooli-Con. Written by Corinna