Home Sweet Home (Entourage)
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| "Home Sweet Home" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Doug Ellin |
| Written by | Doug Ellin |
| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney |
| Editing by | Gregg Featherman |
| Original release date | July 24, 2011 |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Home Sweet Home" is the first episode of the eighth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 89th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by series creator Doug Ellin. It originally aired on HBO on July 24, 2011.
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 leaves rehabilitation and sets out to improve his personal and professional life with the boys. Meanwhile, Ari tries to win Melissa back after their separation.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.49 million household viewers and gained a 1.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the multiple subplots.
Some time after the events of the previous episode, things have changed. Vince (Adrian Grenier) has spent 90 days in rehabilitation in Malibu, and is prepared to leave. Eric (Kevin Connolly) and Sloan (Emmanuelle Chriqui) have called off their engagement and broke up, and Sloan has asked him to move out of the house.
Vince is picked up by the boys, and Drama (Kevin Dillon) gets rid of all drugs and alcohol in the mansion to help him in the transition. Vince tells the boys that he wants to make a new film, wherein a group of miners are saved by a dog. While the boys hate the idea, they lie to him to support him. Eric in particular is upset when he learns that Vince contacted everyone but ignored him during his stay at rehabilitation. Meanwhile, Ari (Jeremy Piven) finds ways to spend more time with his son, while trying desperately to win Melissa (Perrey Reeves) back. During a visit, he asks to give another chance to marriage counseling, but is devastated when she reveals she is already seeing someone else.
At the party, the tension between Vince and Eric increases, and Vince demands that his friends be honest with him. They finally admit they do not like his idea, although Billy (Rhys Coiro) notes it could work as a movie starring Drama. Eric finally admits his feelings and reconciles with Vince. However, a fire hits the mansion when Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) throws a cigarette out of the window.
Production
Development
The episode was written and directed by series creator Doug Ellin. This was Ellin's 59th writing credit, and fifth directing credit.[1]
