Hair (Entourage)
Vince's risky moves and Ari's lawsuit threaten their careers.
"Hair" marks the sixth installment of *Entourage*'s seventh season and the 84th episode overall. Series creator Doug Ellin both wrote and directed it, and it debuted on HBO on August 8, 2010. In this episode, Vince Chase makes a series of risky choices that threaten his career. Meanwhile, Ari Gold deals with a lawsuit brought by Lizzie and Amanda, and Billy Walsh reaches out to Eric for assistance in reviving his own career.
The plot finds Vince at his mansion filming a commercial for Avion Tequila with Sasha Grey, directed by Turtle and Alex. Turtle grows anxious about his sexual performance in his relationship with Alex. Ari and his attorney learn that Lizzie intends to sue for wrongful termination. Ari attempts to settle his feud with Amanda, but she refuses to let him off easily, revealing that Lizzie has incriminating recordings. Ari stalks Lizzie to negotiate her silence; she agrees not to sue but has already sent the recordings to Deadline Hollywood. As Eric and Scott celebrate Vince's Air-Walker deal, Billy Walsh approaches Eric for help finding work after years of rehabilitating his image following *Medellín*'s failure. Billy moves in with Vince, upsetting Eric, but pitches an animated series idea that could star Drama. That night, Ari angrily arrives at Vince's mansion after Turtle accidentally posts the commercial to Twitter, causing confusion about Vince's relationship with Sasha. Studio executives worry the relationship could hurt the film's potential. Ari and Eric find a naked, passed-out Vince by the pool.
The episode was written and directed by Doug Ellin, marking his 55th writing credit and fourth directing credit. According to Nielsen Media Research, it was seen by an estimated 2.56 million household viewers, with a 1.5/4 ratings share among adults 18–49—an 11% drop from the previous episode's 2.85 million viewers and 1.7/5 share.
Critics gave "Hair" very positive reviews. Dan Phillips of IGN rated it 8.5 out of 10, praising its dramatic twists and how it tied the season's arcs together, noting the sense that characters were "circling the drain." Steve Heisler of The A.V. Club gave it a B+, highlighting the tension and the unexpected final shot of Vince face-down poolside. Allyssa Lee of the *Los Angeles Times* observed the episode's theme of ups and downs in show business.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Entourage
- Season
- 7
- Episode
- 6
- Director
- Doug Ellin
- Photographer
- Todd A. Dos Reis
- Editor
- Steven Sprung
- Released
- 2010-08-08
- Length
- 29 minutes
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Lore & Background
In the episode, Vince (Adrian Grenier) and Sasha Grey shoot a commercial endorsing Avion Tequila, filmed by Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) and Alex (Dania Ramirez). Turtle feels anxious over his relationship with Alex, as he feels he is not living up to his potential during sex. Ari (Jeremy Piven) and Barbara (Beverly D'Angelo) are informed by Ari's attorney, Jim Lefkowitz (Rob Morrow), that Lizzie (Autumn Reeser) plans to sue Ari for wrongful termination. Ari tries to end the rivalry with Amanda (Carla Gugino), but she is unwilling to let Ari get away easily, also revealing that Lizzie has incriminating recordings of Ari. Ari stalks Lizzie to talk her into buying her silence. Lizzie says she will not sue him, but she already delivered the recordings to Deadline Hollywood.
As Eric (Kevin Connolly) and Scott celebrate Vince's Air-Walker deal, Billy Walsh (Rhys Coiro) approaches Eric for help finding work after years of rehabilitating his image following *Medellín*'s failure. Billy moves in with Vince, upsetting Eric, but pitches an animated series idea that could star Drama. That night, Ari angrily arrives at Vince's mansion after Turtle accidentally posts the commercial to Twitter, causing confusion about Vince's relationship with Sasha. Studio executives worry the relationship could hurt the film's potential. The final shot shows Ari arriving at Vince's mansion and the commercial being posted to Twitter.
Reader's Guide
"Hair" is notable for its dramatic twists and the way it tied together the season's storylines, as noted by critics. The episode received very positive reviews, with Dan Phillips of IGN giving it an 8.5 out of 10 and praising its ability to raise dramatic stakes. Steve Heisler of The A.V. Club gave it a "B+" grade, highlighting the tension and the unexpected final shot of Vince face-down poolside. Allyssa Lee of Los Angeles Times observed that the episode saw most characters dwelling in their valleys. The episode marked a shift in the season's narrative, with critics noting that it felt like the characters might not land back on their feet easily. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.56 million household viewers, an 11% decrease from the previous episode.
Did You Know?
- The episode was written and directed by series creator Doug Ellin, his 55th writing credit and fourth directing credit.
- The episode originally aired on HBO on August 8, 2010.
- The episode's final shot shows a naked Vince passed out by the pool, which critics noted as an unexpected twist.
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