Home Sweet Home (Entourage)
Vince leaves rehab; Ari tries to win back Melissa.
"Home Sweet Home" is the first episode of the eighth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage, and the 96th overall episode. It was written by series creator Doug Ellin and Jerry Ferrara, directed by Doug Ellin, and originally aired on HBO on July 24, 2011. The episode marks a turning point as the series enters its final season, focusing on Vincent Chase's return from rehabilitation and his efforts to rebuild his personal and professional life.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Entourage
- Season
- 8
- Episode
- 1
- Director
- Doug Ellin
- Photographer
- Rob Sweeney
- Editor
- Gregg Featherman
- Released
- 2011-07-24
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Guests
- Johnny Galecki as Himself (special guest star) / Andrew Dice Clay as Himself (special guest star) / Jonathan Keltz as Jake Steinberg / Janet Montgomery as Jennie / Branden Williams as Himself
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- Lose Yourself
- Next
- Out with a Bang
- Episode List
- List of Entourage episodes
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Lore & Background
The episode opens after a time jump from the previous episode. Vince has spent 90 days in rehabilitation in Malibu and is ready to leave. Meanwhile, Eric and Sloan have ended their engagement, and Sloan has asked Eric to move out. Vince is picked up by his friends, and Drama removes all drugs and alcohol from the mansion to support Vince's sobriety. Vince pitches a film idea about miners saved by a dog, which his friends secretly dislike but initially pretend to support. Eric is hurt that Vince contacted everyone except him during rehab. Ari, meanwhile, tries to spend more time with his son and win back Melissa, but is devastated when she reveals she is already seeing someone else.
Reader's Guide
At a party, tension between Vince and Eric boils over. Vince demands honesty from his friends, and they finally admit they do not like his film idea, though Billy notes it could work as a vehicle for Drama. Eric and Vince reconcile. The episode ends with a fire starting at the mansion after Turtle throws a cigarette out the window. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the multiple subplots. Steve Heisler of The A.V. Club gave it a B–, noting it had a decent story and real stakes but lacked the show's usual elements. Joe Flint of the Los Angeles Times wrote that portraying a star on the verge of losing it all is not the show's strong suit. The episode saw a 9% decrease in viewership from the previous episode.
Did You Know?
- The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin and Jerry Ferrara, and directed by Doug Ellin, his 59th writing credit and fifth directing credit.
- According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.49 million household viewers.
- Ari is devastated when Melissa reveals she is already seeing someone else.
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