Motherfucker (Entourage)
Vince's interview goes awry; Ari's family life unravels.
"Motherfucker" is the fifth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage, and the 92nd overall episode. It was written by executive producer Ally Musika and directed by David Nutter, and originally aired on HBO on August 21, 2011. The episode continues the series' chronicle of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends as they navigate their careers in Los Angeles.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Entourage
- Season
- 8
- Episode
- 5
- Director
- David Nutter
- Writer
- Ally Musika
- Photographer
- Todd A. Dos Reis
- Editor
- Jonathan Scott Corn
- Released
- 2011-08-21
- Length
- 30 minutes
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Lore & Background
In the episode, Vince has an interview with Vanity Fair journalist Sophia Lear, but his flirting causes her to end it prematurely. Shauna warns him not to apologize, but Vince later contacts Sophia and offers an honest interview, detailing his upbringing with women. Meanwhile, Eric is approached by Melinda Clarke for representation; after she flirts with him, he considers stepping aside but is pressured by Scott to take her on. Eric and Melinda end up having sex, but Eric later learns from Sloan that Melinda is her ex-stepmother and that Melinda slept with him to humiliate Terrance and his family.
Ari struggles with his personal life as he takes his kids to Disneyland but is derailed by an emergency read. His wife Melissa admonishes him for prioritizing work over family and tells him she will ask for a divorce. A drunk Ari calls Dana, who joins him. Drama tries to get Andrew Dice Clay to compromise on salary issues, but Clay declines, revealing he needs money for his son's college tuition. Drama skips work to support Clay and pressure the network.
Reader's Guide
The episode was seen by an estimated 2.53 million household viewers with a 1.5 ratings share among adults 18–49, a slight increase from the previous episode. It received generally positive reviews from critics. Steve Heisler of The A.V. Club gave it a B– grade, calling the show 'comfort food.' Nate Rawlings of TIME noted that the episode delivered 'a few twists that put the show back on track.' Frazier Tharpe of Complex called it 'another strong episode' that exposed more vulnerability from the cast. Ben Lee of Digital Spy praised the return of Melinda Clarke, and Renata Sellitti of TV Fanatic gave it 4 out of 5 stars, noting the season was moving in a better direction. The episode was written by Ally Musika and directed by David Nutter.
Did You Know?
- The episode was written by executive producer Ally Musika, her 20th writing credit for the series.
- It was directed by David Nutter, his second directing credit for Entourage.
- Critic Ben Lee of Digital Spy called the appearance of Melinda Clarke 'one of the highlights of the episode.'
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