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: Big Head, having been cut from Hooli's "Nucleus" team because he doesn't actually know how Richard's code works, finds himself in a bizarre corporate purgatory. He discovers a group of "unassigned" employees on the Hooli roof who spend their days drinking beer and "resting and vesting"—getting paid large salaries to do nothing just so competitors can't hire them.

In "Fiduciary Duties," Silicon Valley explored the theme of seeing things for what they really are. Silicon Valley itself, like L. [S1E4] The Master Beta

: Richard and the Pied Piper team attend a lavish toga party thrown by their eccentric investor, Peter Gregory, featuring a performance by Flo Rida. Richard, feeling the pressure and drinking too much, drunkenly promises Erlich a seat on the company's board of directors—a decision he immediately regrets the next morning when Erlich presents video evidence of the promise. : Big Head, having been cut from Hooli's

“It was a great and surreal dig at competitive companies, who acquire people just so someone else can't have them.” Collider · 12 years ago Gavin Belson rivalry develops? SILICON VALLEY Recap Season 1, Episode 4 - Collider Silicon Valley itself, like L

Fans and critics often highlight the relatable (and absurd) depictions of corporate culture in this episode.

“"Fiduciary Duties" found Richard in over his head again when it comes to the business side of things, but also learning that delegation is not a bad thing.” Collider · 12 years ago