Erlich Bachman is a fictional character portrayed by T.J. Miller in the TV series Silicon Valley.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Minimum Viable Product (season 1), they were 32 years old.
They appear in 38 episodes out of a total of 53 aired and have accumulated 497 positive votes.
The character of Erlich Bachman is mainly associated with Richard Hendricks, Dinesh Chugtai and Bertram Gilfoyle.
Episodes38
Minimum Viable Product
episode S1.E1 april 2014Richard is a computer programmer. He has to choose between a $10 million deal with Gavin Belson and a $200,000 deal with Peter Gregory, in exchange for his cooperation to make the idea of a super compressing algorithm change the world.
The Cap Table
episode S1.E2 april 2014Richard hires Jared to design a business plan. Big Head is asked to work for Gavin Belson, where he discovers that Hooli has stolen the Pied Piper algorithm and calls it Nucleus. Meanwhile Richard struggles to get his money from Gregory.
Articles of Incorporation
episode S1.E3 april 2014The guys find themselves in trouble with their company name when they find out it's already taken. So whilst Richard tries to find a solution, Erlich searches for a new name in another dimension of his consciousness.
Fiduciary Duties
episode S1.E4 april 2014Richard drunkenly promises to make Erlich a board member, which he regrets the next morning. Big Head finds others at Hooli, who like him, have made careers out of doing nothing. Richard struggles to put Pied Piper's vision into words.
Signaling Risk
episode S1.E5 may 2014Now that Pied Piper is the official company name, Erlich wants a logotype to go with it so he hires a very unexpected artist in for the job. Meanwhile Richard gets a tighter deadline for the project after a simple mistake.
Third Party Insourcing
episode S1.E6 may 2014Richard comes across a problem in the code writing and hires Kevin, a young kid, to write the code for him.
Proof of Concept
episode S1.E7 may 2014Richard has trouble getting Pied Piper ready in time for the TechCrunch Disrupt, while Erlich realizes he slept with the wife of one of the judges of the contest.
Optimal Tip-To-Tip Efficiency
episode S1.E8 june 2014Pied Piper makes it to the next stage of Disrupt but runs into trouble with Hooli's presentation. The guys break out into a ridiculous argument and Richard tries to pull Pied Piper together before the big presentation.
Sand Hill Shuffle
episode S2.E1 april 2015Monica deals with her new boss; Richard makes a decision about the company's future.
Runaway Devaluation
episode S2.E2 april 2015Richard and the guys struggle to find a backer as they face legal and financial woes. Meanwhile, an old enemy pays Richard a visit.
Bad Money
episode S2.E3 april 2015While considering Gavin's proposal, Richard is approached by a billionaire.
The Lady
episode S2.E4 may 2015Richard butts heads with Erlich over a prospective hire; Dinesh and Gilfoyle grow suspicious.
Server Space
episode S2.E5 may 2015Gavin's interference causes Pied Piper to struggle with securing their expansion.
Homicide
episode S2.E6 may 2015Monica encourages the guys to pounce on an opportunity; Erlich reconnects with a former mentee.
Adult Content
episode S2.E7 may 2015With the Pied Piper team fielding job offers, Richard faces the prospect of folding.
White Hat/Black Hat
episode S2.E8 may 2015Richard accidentally sparks a feud that leads him to become paranoid about security.
Binding Arbitration
episode S2.E9 june 2015Erlich demands to be put on stand as Pied Piper and Hooli enter Arbitration. Richard faces a moral dilemma now that he realizes that Hooli's claim may have successful potential. Meanwhile back at Pied Piper headquarters, Jared, Dinesh and Gilfoyle question a profound theory and its affiliation to their live stream.
Two Days of the Condor
episode S2.E10 june 2015The verdict on Pied Piper's fate coincides with a startling real-life drama that makes their livestream immensely popular, and emotions run high as the gang tries to keep the company together.
Founder Friendly
episode S3.E1 april 2016After being unceremoniously fired, an angry Richard faces a tough decision: accept the diminished role of CTO, or leave Pied Piper for good. Erlich takes a shine to Jack Barker, Laurie's new choice of CEO, while Dinesh and Gilfoyle weigh their options in Richard's absence. At Hooli, Gavin tries to improve his image by admitting failure, and Big Head gets wind of major changes.
Two in the Box
episode S3.E2 may 2016The new and improved Pied Piper impresses Dinesh and Gilfoyle, but worries Richard; Jared and Erlich face housing issues; Gavin suggests a controversial move.
Meinertzhagen's Haversack
episode S3.E3 may 2016Richard searches for a way around Jack; Gilfoyle opens himself up to recruiters; Dinesh draws unwanted attention from a recent purchase.
Maleant Data Systems Solutions
episode S3.E4 may 2016The Pied Piper guys struggle to phone it in; Erlich faces competition; Monica takes a stand; Gavin makes a decision about Nucleus.
The Empty Chair
episode S3.E5 may 2016Richard lets his ego get in the way at an interview; Dinesh, Gilfoyle and Jared misplace hardware; Erlich pitches his plans to Big Head.
Bachmanity Insanity
episode S3.E6 may 2016Richard's new relationship is threatened by neuroses; Big Head and Erlich's launch party has snags; Dinesh falls for a foreign coworker.
To Build a Better Beta
episode S3.E7 june 2016Richard decides to test the Pied Piper beta. Erlich finds himself in financial trouble.
Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
episode S3.E8 june 2016Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Meanwhile, Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle.
Daily Active Users
episode S3.E9 june 2016Shocking stats are revealed and prompt Richard to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, but Jared must go to extremes to keep everything intact. Meanwhile, Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition.
The Uptick
episode S3.E10 june 2016Pied Piper's future is hazy, but Erlich's industry profile begins to rise, creating a moral dilemma for Richard as Dinesh's new app starts to catch on. Meanwhile, Laurie makes plans for her exit; and Gavin's pompous personality haunts his comeback at Hooli.
Success Failure
episode S4.E1 april 2017The 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 father. Jack steps on Gavin's toes at Hooli. Richard gets sage advice.
Terms of Service
episode S4.E2 april 2017Richard butts heads with Dinesh; 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.
Intellectual Property
episode S4.E3 may 2017Dinesh 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.
Teambuilding Exercise
episode S4.E4 may 2017The SeeFood demo is being prepared, and Big Head's professorship is proving beneficial to his students.
The Blood Boy
episode S4.E5 may 2017Cracks in Richard's latest partnership become more apparent when he has to deal with an unexpected interloper; Dinesh scrambles to find a way out of his new relationship; Monica learns of surprising developments at Raviga.
Customer Service
episode S4.E6 may 2017The guys struggle for funding to launch the latest iteration of Pied Piper. Erlich seeks to join the new VC firm formed by Laurie and Monica. Dinesh and Gilfoyle clash over the alpha build.
The Patent Troll
episode S4.E7 june 2017Richard takes on a patent troll; Gilfoyle battles a smart fridge; Jared embraces multiple identities; Erlich tries to spend time with a new crowd.
The Keenan Vortex
episode S4.E8 june 2017Richard ponders a deal with the tech world's latest "it" boy; Jack faces setbacks.
Hooli-Con
episode S4.E9 june 2017The Pied Piper guys try to pull off a stealth plan at Hooli-Con.
Server Error
episode S4.E10 june 2017Richard finds himself in a web of lies; Jared plans his exit; Jack bets big; Gavin plots a comeback.
- Minimum Viable Product
- The Cap Table
- Articles of Incorporation
- Fiduciary Duties
- Signaling Risk
- Third Party Insourcing
- Proof of Concept
- Optimal Tip-To-Tip Efficiency
- Sand Hill Shuffle
- Runaway Devaluation
- Bad Money
- The Lady
- Server Space
- Homicide
- Adult Content
- White Hat/Black Hat
- Binding Arbitration
- Two Days of the Condor
- Founder Friendly
- Two in the Box
- Meinertzhagen's Haversack
- Maleant Data Systems Solutions
- The Empty Chair
- Bachmanity Insanity
- To Build a Better Beta
- Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
- Daily Active Users
- The Uptick
- Success Failure
- Terms of Service
- Intellectual Property
- Teambuilding Exercise
- The Blood Boy
- Customer Service
- The Patent Troll
- The Keenan Vortex
- Hooli-Con
- Server Error
Best moments10
- Richard has trouble getting Pied Piper ready in time for the TechCrunch Disrupt, while Erlich realizes he slept with the wife of one of the judges of the contest.
- Richard drunkenly promises to make Erlich a board member, which he regrets the next morning. Big Head finds others at Hooli, who like him, have made careers out of doing nothing. Richard struggles to put Pied Piper's vision into words.
- Richard comes across a problem in the code writing and hires Kevin, a young kid, to write the code for him.
- Erlich tries to be honest with Richard, who has mixed emotions about their friendship and the future of Pied Piper. Meanwhile, Jared's new company apparel turns heads but fuels yet another clash between Dinesh and Gilfoyle.
- Pied Piper's future is hazy, but Erlich's industry profile begins to rise, creating a moral dilemma for Richard as Dinesh's new app starts to catch on. Meanwhile, Laurie makes plans for her exit; and Gavin's pompous personality haunts his comeback at Hooli.
- Now that Pied Piper is the official company name, Erlich wants a logotype to go with it so he hires a very unexpected artist in for the job. Meanwhile Richard gets a tighter deadline for the project after a simple mistake.
- Richard is a computer programmer. He has to choose between a $10 million deal with Gavin Belson and a $200,000 deal with Peter Gregory, in exchange for his cooperation to make the idea of a super compressing algorithm change the world.
- Richard butts heads with Dinesh; 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.
- Richard decides to test the Pied Piper beta. Erlich finds himself in financial trouble.
- Shocking stats are revealed and prompt Richard to bridge the gap between Pied Piper and its users, but Jared must go to extremes to keep everything intact. Meanwhile, Gavin tries to recapture his former glory by bringing in new talent after discovering secrets about the competition.
- Proof of Concept
- Fiduciary Duties
- Third Party Insourcing
- Bachman's Earnings Over-Ride
- The Uptick
- Signaling Risk
- Minimum Viable Product
- Terms of Service
- To Build a Better Beta
- Daily Active Users