Entourage: Season 1

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Entourage

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: July 18, 2004

Starring: Debi Mazar, Jeremy Piven, Kevin Dillon

Summary: Vince Chase is a sexy young actor whose career is on the rise. To share the fun of his ride to the top of Hollywood and keep him grounded, Vince looks to Eric, Drama and Turtle, his childhood buddies from Queens. Together, they'll navigate the highs and lows of Hollywood's fast lane, where the stakes are higher, and the money andVince Chase is a sexy young actor whose career is on the rise. To share the fun of his ride to the top of Hollywood and keep him grounded, Vince looks to Eric, Drama and Turtle, his childhood buddies from Queens. Together, they'll navigate the highs and lows of Hollywood's fast lane, where the stakes are higher, and the money and temptations greater, than ever before. But that certainly will not stop them from having fun the whole way through.Adrian Grenier ("The Devil Wears Prada", "Drive Me Crazy") stars as Vince, an actor on the verge of stardom. Kevin Connolly ("Antwone Fisher," "John Q") plays Eric, Vince's closest confidant who's learning the rules of the business as he tries to help Vince make the right choices and keep his goals aimed high. Kevin Dillon ("The Doors," "Platoon") plays Vince's half-brother Johnny Drama, whose own acting aspirations have been eclipsed by Vince's success, but that doesn't stop Johnny from constantly looking for work and going to auditions. Jerry Ferrara ("Grounded for Life," "Leap of Faith") plays Turtle, the least experienced of the group who is always up for a good time. Jeremy Piven ("Old School," "The Larry Sanders Show") plays Ari, Vince's aggressive, high-powered agent, who clashes with Eric over his client's decisions.Theme Song:"Superhero" by Jane's Addiction… Expand

Creator: Doug Ellin

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. New York
Air Date: September 12, 2004
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S1:E7. The Scene
Air Date: August 29, 2004
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S1:E6. Busey and the Beach
Air Date: August 22, 2004

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Ken Tucker

Jun 17, 2013

As a profane peek into current showbiz, Entourage is excellent, dirty fun. Read full review

Staff [Not Credited]

Apr 18, 2013

It shows us that comedy isn't really dead, it's merely been snoozing, and this savvy shot of character-driven adrenaline serves as the wake-up call. Packed with brutal showbiz truths and snappy dialogue, the half-hour is revelatory in the clever way it spotlights the empty shell of celebrityhood and the party-hearty superficiality of those caught up in its reflected glow... And watch for this to be Piven's breakout role. His agent Ari is a creation of slimeball wonder. [16 July 2004]

Robert Bianco

Apr 18, 2013

Based on the real-life Hollywood adventures of Mark Wahlberg, Entourage is the almost shockingly entertaining story of an incredibly unlikely set of sitcom heroes: an up-and-coming star known for his looks more than his talent and his hanger-on friends. What could have been a recipe for disaster, or at the very least for one of those HBO shows people respect more than enjoy, is instead an unassuming treat. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Apr 18, 2013

Entourage works precisely because it's nearly soulless. These guys are wallowing in excess. Any less of a cannonball into it would seem unbelievable. But there's no ignoring how childish and annoyingly limited the group can be, including some aspects of Eric. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Apr 18, 2013

The scenes of the guys driving golf balls onto the roofs of Hollywood mansions or scamming stereo dealers are funny and even sweet in a post-adolescent Porky's sort of way. [18 July 2004, p.5M]

Jennifer Frey

Apr 18, 2013

There are shades of "Swingers" -- that 1996 indie hit starring Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn -- all over this show, but it gives up much of what "Swingers" had in heart in exchange for heavier satire. Think "Swingers" if Vaughn finally did make it big and the other guys gave up their dreams and just went along for the ride. [18 July 2004, p.N01]

David Zurawik

Apr 18, 2013

The show is vulgar, adolescent and sexist -- and seems proud of it. [18 July 2004, p.2F]

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jbrown8989

Jan 9, 2016

Season 1 is the best in this series. Very entertaining show and an easy watch! Love the celebrity guest appearances and the acting is great. In the last couple seasons, the writing drops off for sure but this is a great show to watch.

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Vegas931

Jul 16, 2013

I've got 70 days of watching TV shows and I can surely say that this is my favourite one ever.There is everything in it! I watched it in one breath
Unpredictable,dramatic,sarcastic and funny!
Ari Gold has a unique charisma,the best character for me there. If you don't know what show you'dI've got 70 days of watching TV shows and I can surely say that this is my favourite one ever.There is everything in it! I watched it in one breath
Unpredictable,dramatic,sarcastic and funny!
Ari Gold has a unique charisma,the best character for me there.
If you don't know what show you'd like to watch no doubt entourage.… Expand

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PeterParker

Jul 17, 2015

Entourage it's one of the most great TV Shows ever. This Season 1 it's amazing, with great characters and comedic moments with one of the best Season Finale Ever.

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JapJappert

Oct 15, 2013

Entourage has a perfect balance between childish behaviour and adult humor. Plots, characters, guest actors, script, soundtrack... They pretty much brought everything together with a perfect feeling. I stopped watching Entourage when season 3 was in production and now I'm rerunning fromEntourage has a perfect balance between childish behaviour and adult humor. Plots, characters, guest actors, script, soundtrack... They pretty much brought everything together with a perfect feeling. I stopped watching Entourage when season 3 was in production and now I'm rerunning from scratch and only after the first two seasons I just can't wait to watch everything.

Let's hope they don't ruin my positivity about our gang.… Expand

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NYcritic

May 21, 2013

Entourage is a great t.v series, seasons are short and funny, one can not get bored watching the show unlike most of sitcoms on air these days- How i met your mother, 30 Rock, Two and a half men- sure these are all good shows but most of the people get bored halfway through an episode,Entourage is a great t.v series, seasons are short and funny, one can not get bored watching the show unlike most of sitcoms on air these days- How i met your mother, 30 Rock, Two and a half men- sure these are all good shows but most of the people get bored halfway through an episode, Entourage is a different kind of show with a completely unique story line.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

ForReals13

Aug 9, 2022

Entourage B-. The Review B. Talk Show B+.
Date Night B. The Script And The Sherpa B+.
Busey And The Beach B+. The Scene B+.
New York B+.

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drlowdon

May 25, 2013

I Caught this show on TV a little while back and decided, following the positive reviews, to give it a go. I continued watching until almost the end of the first season but could just never get into it.

The show does have its humorous moments, most provided by the stars agent 'Ari',I Caught this show on TV a little while back and decided, following the positive reviews, to give it a go. I continued watching until almost the end of the first season but could just never get into it.

The show does have its humorous moments, most provided by the stars agent 'Ari', brilliantly played by Jeremy Piven of Ellen fame. Ultimately though, for me at least, Entourage lacks the out and out laughs of a good sit-com and does not have the storylines of a top drama, leaving the show in an awkward middle ground somewhere between the two. Add this to the fact that many of the characters are very difficult to like or care about and I have quickly switched off.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 8

62
- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: July 24, 2011
Season 7

61
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: June 27, 2010
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: July 12, 2009
Season 5

70
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 7, 2008
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 17, 2007
Season 3

73
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 11, 2006
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2005
Season 1

68
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 18, 2004
- tbd
  S1:E8. New York
  Air Date: September 12, 2004
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  S1:E7. The Scene
  Air Date: August 29, 2004
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  S1:E6. Busey and the Beach
  Air Date: August 22, 2004
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  S1:E5. The Script and the Sherpa
  Air Date: August 15, 2004
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  S1:E4. Date Night
  Air Date: August 8, 2004
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  S1:E3. Talk Show
  Air Date: August 1, 2004
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  S1:E2. The Review
  Air Date: July 25, 2004
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  S1:E1. Entourage (a.k.a Pilot)
  Air Date: July 18, 2004