History of Silicon Valley (TV series) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2024

"Silicon Valley" is a satirical HBO comedy series (2014-2019) that follows Richard Hendricks, a programmer who launches the startup Pied Piper. Set in the tech hub of Silicon Valley, the show parodies its unique culture as Richard and his team navigate the challenges of running a company amidst fierce competition from industry giants. Created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky, the series features a talented ensemble cast, including T.J. Miller, Josh Brener, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods, Amanda Crew, Matt Ross, and Jimmy O. Yang.

1987: Mike Judge's Brief Stint in Silicon Valley

In 1987, Mike Judge, co-creator of "Silicon Valley," worked as a programmer for a short time at Parallax Graphics, a startup company in Silicon Valley. This experience would later serve as inspiration for the show.

March 12, 2013: Filming Begins for Silicon Valley Pilot

On March 12, 2013, filming commenced in Palo Alto, California, for the pilot episode of "Silicon Valley."

May 16, 2013: HBO Greenlights Silicon Valley

HBO gave the green light for the production of "Silicon Valley" on May 16, 2013.

December 2013: Christopher Evan Welch Passes Away

Christopher Evan Welch, who played Peter Gregory in "Silicon Valley," sadly passed away in December 2013 due to lung cancer. The show's creators decided to honor his contribution by keeping his existing scenes and paying tribute to him in the series.

April 6, 2014: Silicon Valley Premieres on HBO

On April 6, 2014, the comedy television series "Silicon Valley," created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky, premiered on HBO.

April 9, 2014: Silicon Valley Premieres in Australia

On April 9, 2014, "Silicon Valley" premiered in Australia on The Comedy Channel.

July 16, 2014: Silicon Valley Premieres in the UK

The United Kingdom saw the premiere of "Silicon Valley" on July 16, 2014, airing on Sky Atlantic. It was also accessible through on-demand internet streaming services like Blinkbox.

March 31, 2015: Silicon Valley Season 1 DVD/Blu-ray Release

The complete first season of "Silicon Valley" was released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 31, 2015, featuring bonus content such as audio commentaries and behind-the-scenes featurettes.

April 19, 2016: Silicon Valley Season 2 DVD/Blu-ray Release

On April 19, 2016, the second season of "Silicon Valley" became available on DVD and Blu-ray. Bonus features included audio commentaries, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and deleted scenes.

January 2017: Bill Gates Draws Parallels to Silicon Valley

During an audience interaction with Warren Buffett in January 2017, Bill Gates mentioned an episode of "Silicon Valley" that resonated with his own experiences in the tech industry. Gates would later make a cameo appearance in the series finale.

April 11, 2017: Silicon Valley Season 3 DVD/Blu-ray Release

The third season of "Silicon Valley" was released on DVD and Blu-ray on April 11, 2017, with deleted scenes as bonus content.

April 2017: Clay Tarver Joins as Co-Showrunner

In April 2017, Clay Tarver was brought on board as co-showrunner for "Silicon Valley," joining Mike Judge and Alec Berg. He also assumed the role of executive producer.

May 2017: T.J. Miller Exits Silicon Valley

T.J. Miller's departure from "Silicon Valley" was announced in May 2017, following the conclusion of the fourth season. There were differing accounts regarding the nature of his exit, with Miller and the show's producers offering separate narratives.