Hoover is a fictional character portrayed by Chris Williams in the TV series Silicon Valley.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Bachmanity Insanity (season 3), they were 48 years old.
They appear in 20 episodes out of a total of 53 aired
Episodes20
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.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.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.Grow Fast or Die Slow
episode S5.E1 march 2018The pressure to get things right stymies Richard and forces him to grow the company in a way he hadn't planned; Dinesh and Gilfoyle question their ability to make good choices; Gavin returns to Hooli and worries about becoming antiquated.Reorientation
episode S5.E2 april 2018Richard manages a number of conflicts in his efforts to unite his new employees; Dinesh celebrates a new purchase that Gilfoyle looks to spoil; Jian-Yang goes to court; Gavin meets pushback over his signature and what it says about him.Chief Operating Officer
episode S5.E3 april 2018The COO of a world class company asks to move to Pied Piper. At the same time, Richard deals with a lawsuit from the smart fridge company that Gilfoyle hacked.Tech Evangelist
episode S5.E4 april 2018Attempting to woo a gaming company to PiperNet, Richard inadvertently angers a prized ally; Dinesh deals with a betrayal; Gavin leaves his underlings with a cryptic message; Jared gets inside information from Big Head.Facial Recognition
episode S5.E5 april 2018Overshadowed by Jared in an on-camera interview, Richard's confidence wavers further when Laurie and Monica force him to work with Eklow, a new artificial-intelligence company; Gavin questions his future beyond Hooli.Artificial Emotional Intelligence
episode S5.E6 april 2018Richard decides to help when Laurie gets in a jam, but his lack of emotional discipline threatens to backfire on Pied Piper; Gavin tries to make a deal with a stubborn partner; Dinesh relishes a win; Jared bonds with a surprising figure.Initial Coin Offering
episode S5.E7 may 2018As Pied Piper prepares to close on their Series B funding, Richard receives some unsettling news; Gilfoyle suggests a proposition; Monica is blunt with Richard; Dinesh competes with a co-worker; Gavin tries to charm small-town America.Artificial Lack of Intelligence
episode S6.E1 october 2019Richard discovers his promise that Pied Piper won't collect user data is under threat; Jared longs for the past; Gilfoyle gets creative in dealing with Dinesh.Blood Money
episode S6.E2 november 2019Richard meets a potential investor; Gilfoyle butts heads with HR; Gavin explores a leaner Hooli's future.Hooli Smokes!
episode S6.E3 november 2019The Pied Piper team races to close a major deal; Dinesh considers being a better person; an angry Jared reluctantly helps Richard.Maximizing Alphaness
episode S6.E4 november 2019Richard's authority is threatened by his former Hooli manager; Monica tries to prove her support of other women; Gavin sets his sights on the literary world.
- Bachmanity Insanity
- To Build a Better Beta
- Daily Active Users
- The Uptick
- Success Failure
- Terms of Service
- Intellectual Property
- The Keenan Vortex
- Hooli-Con
- Grow Fast or Die Slow
- Reorientation
- Chief Operating Officer
- Tech Evangelist
- Facial Recognition
- Artificial Emotional Intelligence
- Initial Coin Offering
- Artificial Lack of Intelligence
- Blood Money
- Hooli Smokes!
- Maximizing Alphaness