I am – Hercules!!
“Entourage’s” third season ends this month but, as fans of the Howard Stern Show know, HBO is already shooting another season for us with Leslie Bibb and Artie Lange. In the meantime, does Vince want to put on a wig for a big-screen biography of The Ramones?
The season finale is titled “Sorry, Ari.”
Episode #31: "Vegas Baby, Vegas!"
Debut date: SUNDAY, AUG. 6 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 8 (3:30 a.m.), 9 (10:30 p.m.), 10 (midnight), 11 (11:30 p.m.), 12 (10:00 p.m.) and 26 (10:15 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 7 (9:00 p.m.) and 8 (8:00 p.m.)
The guys head to Vegas for a much-needed break, and a $100K promo appearance for Vince (Adrian Grenier). The appearance turns out to be more than they thought it would be, with Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) reaping the benefits. Eric's (Kevin Connolly) jealous side is brought out by Seth Green's insinuating comments about Sloan (Emmanuelle Chriqui). Vince and Ari (Jeremy Piven) partner at the tables, but Ari freaks out when Vince's luck wavers. Drama (Kevin Dillon) pours compliments on his masseur, leading to an awkward misunderstanding.
Written by Doug Ellin; directed by Julian Farino.
Episode #32: "I Wanna Be Sedated"
Debut date: SUNDAY, AUG. 13 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 15 (2:10 a.m.), 16 (10:30 p.m.), 17 (midnight), 18 (11:30 p.m.), 19 (12:35 a.m.) and 26 (10:45 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 14 (9:00 p.m.) and 15 (8:00 p.m.)
It's the day of Turtle's record-deal signing, but Saigon is MIA, sending Drama and Turtle on a hunt to track him down. Ari plays "matchmaker" by dumping old-school producer Bob Ryan (Martin Landau) on Eric. But sequestered in Ryan's mansion after hours, Eric finds what may be the perfect next project for Vince. Meanwhile, Vince spends the day with a girl he meets in a bookstore and becomes smitten, only to find out he was on her "list."
Written by Doug Ellin & Lisa Alden; directed by Julian Farino.
Episode #33: "What About Bob?"
Debut date: SUNDAY, AUG. 20 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 22 (2:05 a.m.), 23 (10:30 p.m.), 24 (midnight), 25 (12:30 a.m.) and 26 (11:15 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 21 (9:00 p.m.) and 22 (8:00 p.m.)
Eric, Ari and Bob Ryan pitch the Ramones project to the studios, but Ari and Bob clash when both vie for the driver's seat. Turtle covets some limited-edition sneakers and Vince helps him work every possible connection to get a pair. And it's finally the first day of shooting on Drama's new pilot. Will he overcome his nerves or blow it?
Written by Brian Burns; directed by Ken Whittingham.
Episode #34: "Sorry, Ari" (season finale)
Debut date: SUNDAY, AUG. 27 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 29 (3:55 a.m.), 30 (10:30 p.m.) and 31 (midnight), and Sept. 1 (12:30 a.m.) and 2 (11:55 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 28 (9:00 p.m.) and 29 (8:00 p.m.)
Vince and the guys evaluate new opportunities with the help of Drama's point system. Ari scrambles to save the Ramones project (and himself) from getting the ax.
Written by Doug Ellin & Rob Weiss; directed by Julian Farino.
10 p.m. Sundays. HBO.
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