The Day Fuckers
Episode featuring Ari's school battle and a bet on sex.
"The Day Fuckers" is the seventh episode of *Entourage*'s fourth season, making it the 48th episode overall. It was penned by executive producer Rob Weiss and helmed by co-producer Mark Mylod, debuting on HBO on July 29, 2007. The show follows Vincent Chase, a top-tier movie star, and his buddies from Queens as they try to build their own careers in Los Angeles. In this installment, the guys wager on whether Eric or Turtle can hook up first, while Ari fights to get his son into a private school.
Nielsen reported that roughly 2.50 million households tuned in, earning a 1.4/4 rating share among adults aged 18–49. Critics gave the episode mixed notices, but Jeremy Piven's performance was widely praised. He went on to win the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy for his work in Season 4, his second consecutive win for the role.
The plot kicks off with Drama and Turtle mocking Eric for never sleeping with a woman without chasing a relationship first. They make a bet: Drama claims Turtle can score before Eric does. Meanwhile, Ari and Melissa struggle to find a new school for Jonah after Preston tipped off other private schools about Ari. Refusing to send Jonah to public school, Ari hires a private investigator to dig up dirt on Preston, but finds nothing—Preston leads a quiet, family-oriented life. Ari resigns to public school, but Jonah wants to go to Briar Country with his best friend. Desperate, Ari visits Preston at home and begs him to reconsider. Preston relents, and Ari agrees to give his son a better job at an agency.
Vince helps Eric by setting him up with two British girls, Heather and Juliette, at a hotel. As Eric bonds with Heather, he runs into Sloan and considers getting back together, only to learn she has a boyfriend. He then meets Heather but isn't interested in sex. Turtle finds a girl, Kelsey, on Craigslist, but is put off when she wants him to wear a bunny suit. He refuses, so Drama dons the suit and sleeps with her instead.
The episode was Weiss's 15th writing credit and Mylod's seventh directing credit. In its initial airing, it drew an estimated 2.50 million viewers, a slight dip from the prior episode's 2.51 million.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Entourage
- Season
- 4
- Episode
- 7
- Released
- 2007-07-29
- Length
- 29 minutes
- Director
- Mark Mylod
- Writer
- Rob Weiss
- Photographer
- Anthony Hardwick
- Editor
- Greg Featherman
- Prev
- The WeHo Ho
- Next
- Gary's Desk
- Episode List
- List of Entourage episodes
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Lore & Background
In the episode, the boys make a bet on whether Eric or Turtle can have sex first, while Ari desperately tries to get his son enrolled at a private school. Drama and Turtle mock Eric for his failure to have sex without pursuing a relationship, leading to a wager. Ari and Melissa struggle to find a new school for Jonah after Preston contacts other private schools to warn them about Ari. Ari hires a private investigator to find incriminating information on Preston but finds nothing, as Preston lives a quiet life. Ari eventually visits Preston at home and begs him to change his mind; Preston allows Jonah to enroll in exchange for Ari giving his son a better job at an agency. Vince helps Eric by attracting two British girls at a hotel, but Eric runs into his ex-girlfriend Sloan and learns she has a boyfriend, leading him to lose interest in sex. Turtle meets a girl from Craigslist who wants him to wear a bunny suit, which he refuses, so Drama takes the suit to have sex with her.
Reader's Guide
"The Day Fuckers" received mixed reviews from critics. Ahsan Haque of IGN gave the episode a "good" 8.9 out of 10, calling it "thoroughly entertaining" and praising the bunny suit visuals and Ari's victory dance. Alan Sepinwall wrote that he was "not feeling this show at all anymore," while Adam Sternbergh of Vulture noted the episode was "100 percent Billy Walsh free." Trish Wethman of TV Guide commented that Ari's victory dance was hard-won but likely not the last of that drama. Paul Katz of Entertainment Weekly called it "easily the best outing so far this season for the dynamic duo of Drama and Turtle." Jonathan Toomey of TV Squad thought it was great, with funny moments and loose ends tied up, comparing it to the Vegas episode as a nice departure. Jeremy Piven submitted this episode to support his nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, which he won, marking his third win in a row for the series.
Did You Know?
- The episode was written by executive producer Rob Weiss and directed by co-producer Mark Mylod.
- It was seen by an estimated 2.50 million household viewers with a 1.4/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
- Jeremy Piven won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy for this episode, his third consecutive win for the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main plot of The Day Fuckers?
The guys place a wager on whether Eric or Turtle will manage to hook up first, while Ari scrambles to get his young son accepted into a prestigious private school.
Who wrote and directed The Day Fuckers?
Executive producer Rob Weiss penned the script, and co-producer Mark Mylod directed the episode.
When did The Day Fuckers originally air on HBO?
It premiered on July 29, 2007, serving as the seventh installment of the show's fourth season.
What overall episode number is The Day Fuckers in the Entourage series?
It is the 48th episode produced across the entire run of the show, landing as episode seven of season four.
How well did The Day Fuckers perform in the ratings?
Nielsen tracking recorded roughly 2.50 million households tuning in, giving the episode a 1.4 rating and a 4 share in its target demographic.
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