7.7
/10
Mike is a fictional character portrayed by Andrew Santino in the TV series DAVE.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Gander (season 1), they were 36 years old.
They appear in all 30 aired episodes and have accumulated 1269 positive votes.
The character of Mike is mainly associated with Dave, GaTa and Elz.

Mike

by Andrew Santino

character

Episodes30

  • 7.8
    /10

    The Gander

    episode S1.E1 march 2020
    Dave meets GaTa for the first time and gets educated on the social dynamics of the rap world. Under GaTa's tutelage, Dave tries to score a feature verse from YG.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Dave's First

    episode S1.E2 march 2020
    Dave books his first-ever live performance, but it's in the worst setting imaginable. Elz reluctantly agrees to DJ, and Mike introduces Dave to a new skincare routine. Written by Yamara Taylor; directed by Greg Mottola.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Hypospadias

    episode S1.E3 march 2020
    Ally tries to open Dave up to new sexual experiences but inadvertently exposes his deepest, darkest insecurities. Dave asks his friends for advice about satiating Ally's newfound appetites.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Somebody...

    episode S1.E4 march 2020
    Exhausted from his soul crushing job, Mike takes a special interest in Dave's creative process. With nothing to lose, Dave adopts an extreme approach to gaining fame and recognition. GaTa introduces Elz to Trippie Redd.
  • 9.2
    /10

    Hype Man

    episode S1.E5 march 2020
    Dave has an opportunity to open for a big rapper, but his nerves cause him to spiral into an identity crisis; when Dave asks GaTa to act as his hype man, GaTa is forced to confront memories from the past and reveal his biggest secret to his friends.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Talent Shows

    episode S1.E6 april 2020
    Dave is in Philly for his first concert ever, and the gang stays with his parents. After reuniting with his overnight camp friends, Dave ponders his artistic roots. Written by Dave Burd. Directed by Andrew DeYoung.
  • 7.5
    /10

    What Wood You Wear?

    episode S1.E7 april 2020
    Someone breaks into Emma's car, and Elz tries to help her recover her laptop; In an effort to play his beats for Trippie, Elz ends up taking on a precarious task.
  • 8.1
    /10

    PIBE

    episode S1.E8 april 2020
    Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.
  • 8.9
    /10

    Ally's Toast

    episode S1.E9 april 2020
    Dave and Ally attend her sister's wedding in Napa, and Ally wants to impress her family with the perfect maid-of-honor speech. Dave struggles to be a good boyfriend while negotiating a record deal.
  • 9.5
    /10

    Jail

    episode S1.E10 april 2020
    Dave is trapped in a prison of his own creation.
  • 7.4
    /10

    International Gander

    episode S2.E1 june 2021
    Dave's making a video that will vault him to global success, but he's forced to face reality as the project threatens to implode - and create an international incident.
  • 7.3
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    Antsy

    episode S2.E2 june 2021
    Back home, Dave is trying to hold his own feet to the creative fire, but the world has conspired to throw every possible distraction at him - especially the fact that he's going to see Ally for the first time since they broke up.
  • 6.7
    /10

    The Observer

    episode S2.E3 june 2021
    Dave and Benny's friendship blossoms in strange and unexpected ways, leading them to confront questions of privilege, race, sexuality, and dermatology; Mike's isolation deepens, and a chance encounter sheds light on the root of his anger.
  • 7.5
    /10

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    episode S2.E4 june 2021
    Dave meets NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but gaining his affection is not exactly a lay-up.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Bar Mitzvah

    episode S2.E5 july 2021
    Dave and Elz's friendship is tested when they perform together at a bar mitzvah. Meanwhile, GaTa has a night out.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Somebody Date Me

    episode S2.E6 july 2021
    Dave joins an exclusive online dating app and matches with a pop star; technological courtship ensues, as Dave gets caught up in the excitement of a modern-day romance.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Ad Man

    episode S2.E7 july 2021
    Dave and Emma reminisce about their advertising days while battling present-day identity crises at one of hip-hop's largest showcases.
  • 8.6
    /10

    The Burds

    episode S2.E8 july 2021
    Dave has a professional setback and is forced to spend more time with his parents; family time has never been more eye-opening.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Enlightened Dave

    episode S2.E9 august 2021
    Dave journeys to a legendary recording studio, hoping to break through his creative block but is forced to confront his greatest obstacle: his own ego.
  • 9.5
    /10

    Dave

    episode S2.E10 august 2021
    With pressure mounting as he records his debut album, Dave has some decisions to make about what he's willing to sacrifice.
  • 8
    /10

    Texas

    episode S3.E1 april 2023
    Dave and the gang are on tour; first stop, Texas; Dave is looking for love; Texas is looking for Lil Dicky.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Harrison Ave

    episode S3.E2 april 2023
    Back in his hometown of Philadelphia, Dave grapples with his romantic origin story, both in his art and in real life.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Hearsay

    episode S3.E3 april 2023
    The tour continues in Atlanta, where an encounter with Rick Ross causes a chain reaction that requires Dave and GaTa's full attention.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Wisconsin

    episode S3.E4 april 2023
    Ally joins the tour to rekindle an old flame, while Dave looks to ignite a new one.
  • 8.6
    /10

    The Storm

    episode S3.E5 april 2023
    Dave gets a lesson in Southern hospitality, courtesy of his number one fan.
  • 8.2
    /10

    #RIPLilDicky

    episode S3.E6 may 2023
    Dave makes a big decision about tour, but it blows up in his face.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Rebirthday

    episode S3.E7 may 2023
    Dave's got a new lease on life, a new house and a new house guest. But his friends have other plans.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Met Gala

    episode S3.E8 may 2023
    Dave attends his first Met Gala, while Gata attends his first mental health panel.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Dream Girl

    episode S3.E9 may 2023
    Dave straddles the line between reality and fantasy as Emma's tour documentary is finally complete.
  • 9.5
    /10

    Looking for Love

    episode S3.E10 may 2023
    Dave's quest for love reaches its epic conclusion.

Best moments10

  • 7.6
    /10
    67% of the votes

    Somebody...

    episode S1.E4 march 2020
    Exhausted from his soul crushing job, Mike takes a special interest in Dave's creative process. With nothing to lose, Dave adopts an extreme approach to gaining fame and recognition. GaTa introduces Elz to Trippie Redd.
  • 8.2
    /10
    16% of the votes

    #RIPLilDicky

    episode S3.E6 may 2023
    Dave makes a big decision about tour, but it blows up in his face.
  • 8.1
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Rebirthday

    episode S3.E7 may 2023
    Dave's got a new lease on life, a new house and a new house guest. But his friends have other plans.
  • 7.8
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Dave's First

    episode S1.E2 march 2020
    Dave books his first-ever live performance, but it's in the worst setting imaginable. Elz reluctantly agrees to DJ, and Mike introduces Dave to a new skincare routine. Written by Yamara Taylor; directed by Greg Mottola.
  • 6.7
    /10
    7% of the votes

    The Observer

    episode S2.E3 june 2021
    Dave and Benny's friendship blossoms in strange and unexpected ways, leading them to confront questions of privilege, race, sexuality, and dermatology; Mike's isolation deepens, and a chance encounter sheds light on the root of his anger.
  • 7.4
    /10
    5% of the votes

    International Gander

    episode S2.E1 june 2021
    Dave's making a video that will vault him to global success, but he's forced to face reality as the project threatens to implode - and create an international incident.
  • 8.5
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Somebody Date Me

    episode S2.E6 july 2021
    Dave joins an exclusive online dating app and matches with a pop star; technological courtship ensues, as Dave gets caught up in the excitement of a modern-day romance.
  • 7.8
    /10
    3% of the votes

    The Gander

    episode S1.E1 march 2020
    Dave meets GaTa for the first time and gets educated on the social dynamics of the rap world. Under GaTa's tutelage, Dave tries to score a feature verse from YG.
  • 8
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Texas

    episode S3.E1 april 2023
    Dave and the gang are on tour; first stop, Texas; Dave is looking for love; Texas is looking for Lil Dicky.
  • 8.1
    /10
    2% of the votes

    PIBE

    episode S1.E8 april 2020
    Dave meets with labels about a record deal, and ends up in the studio with Justin Bieber and Benny Blanco. After getting invited to his first Hollywood party, Dave rubs elbows with Kourtney Kardashian, while Ally and Elz get browned out.

Votes per episode

31
E1
64
E2
21
E3
603
E4
3
E5
17
E6
1
E7
17
E8
12
E9
21
E10
58
E1
9
E2
87
E3
10
E4
19
E5
38
E6
7
E7
18
E8
2
E9
6
E10
12
E1
7
E2
4
E3
6
E4
12
E5
112
E6
65
E7
0
E8
2
E9
5
E10