Bottoms Up (Entourage)
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| "Bottoms Up" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Dan Attias |
| Written by | Ally Musika |
| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney |
| Editing by | Jeff Groth |
| Original release date | August 1, 2010 |
| Running time | 29 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Bottoms Up" is the fifth episode of the seventh season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 83rd overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Ally Musika, and directed by Dan Attias. It originally aired on HBO on August 1, 2010.
The series chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles. In the episode, Vince starts hanging out with his new girlfriend, Sasha Grey. Meanwhile, Ari tries to prevent Lizzie from stealing his clients, while Drama angrily confronts Bob Saget over stealing his role in the sitcom.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.85 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the character development in the episode.
At a bar, Vince (Adrian Grenier) hits it off with Sasha Grey, surprising the boys. As they talk over her career, Drama (Kevin Dillon) and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) tell Eric (Kevin Connolly) he should consider anal sex with Sloan (Emmanuelle Chriqui). Turtle wants Eric to consider investing in the Avion Tequila brand, but Eric is not interested.
Ari (Jeremy Piven) is dismayed upon learning that Lizzie (Autumn Reeser) has contacted many clients from the agency. He loses Jessica Simpson to Lizzie, while also struggling in keeping Mike Tyson as a client. During a meeting with Aaron Sorkin, Ari convinces him in staying by having him meet and flirt with Simpson, and in turn Simpson agrees to stay with the agency. Bob Saget confronts Eric over the sitcom with John Stamos, telling him he wants to star in it. Eric informs Drama, as Saget wants his role. An angered Drama confronts Saget at his house, only to realize that Roger Jay sent the script to other actors. The network proceeds to go ahead with the sitcom starring Saget and Stamos, disappointing Drama.
Vince takes Sasha to his meeting with Randall Wallace and Stan Lee, with Wallace expressing frustration over inviting her. Eric and Sloan try anal sex, but they feel uncomfortable with the situation. Eric is then called by Vince, and is frustrated when he learns he decided to get involved in the Avion Tequila brand without consulting him. Ari receives a call from Amanda Daniels (Carla Gugino), who reveals that Lizzie is now working for her. Lizzie previously asked for a job six months prior, but instead kept a journal while working for Ari, and she promises to use everything against him.
Production
Development
The episode was written by executive producer Ally Musika, and directed by Dan Attias. This was Musika's 15th writing credit, and Attias' ninth directing credit.[1]
