Ep 8. Fifty-One Percent

In Silicon Valley season 5 episode 8, titled "Fifty-One Percent," tensions continue to rise between the Pied Piper team and their new mentor, Bream-Hall. After several failed attempts to impress their new bosses, Richard and the gang come up with a new plan to regain control of Pied Piper.

As the episode begins, Richard realizes that Bream-Hall now owns 51% of Pied Piper and has the power to make major decisions without consulting the team. This causes Richard to spiral into a state of paranoia and he becomes convinced that Bream-Hall is plotting against them.

Meanwhile, Jian-Yang continues to make trouble for the Pied Piper team by submitting fake patents and spreading lies about his former roommates. Gilfoyle and Dinesh attempt to outsmart him, but Jian-Yang proves to be a worthy foe.

As the Pied Piper team struggles to regain control, they receive a surprise visit from an old friend who offers to help them in their time of need. With their ally by their side, Richard and the gang come up with a bold plan to take back Pied Piper and prove their worth to Bream-Hall.

The episode is filled with tense moments as the Pied Piper team tries to navigate their new reality under Bream-Hall's ownership. It also features several humorous scenes, especially when Gilfoyle and Dinesh attempt to outsmart Jian-Yang.

Overall, "Fifty-One Percent" is an exciting episode that showcases the Pied Piper team's resilience and determination to succeed despite all odds.