Tequila and Coke (Entourage)
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| "Tequila and Coke" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | David Nutter |
| Written by | |
| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney |
| Editing by | Gregg Featherman |
| Original release date | August 15, 2010 |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Tequila and Coke" is the seventh episode of the seventh season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 85th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Ally Musika, and directed by David Nutter. It originally aired on HBO on August 15, 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 continues jeopardizing his career, while Ari tries to salvage his reputation by talking with Lizzie. Meanwhile, Billy offers an animated series featuring Drama, while Turtle faces problems with his business.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.72 million household viewers and gained a 1.6/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the dramatic conflicts of the episode.
Vince (Adrian Grenier) starts using cocaine with Scott (Scott Caan) and Sasha Grey, despite being told by Eric (Kevin Connolly) that he needs to meet with Randall Wallace to discuss the film. The meeting ends badly, as Wallace quickly suspects that Vince is using cocaine.
Ari (Jeremy Piven) contacts Deadline Hollywood editor Anna Fowler (Carrie Fisher), who claims she didn't receive any recordings from Lizzie (Autumn Reeser). Discovering that Lizzie suddenly quit Amanda's agency, he follows her to convince her in not divulging the recordings. Lizzie simply asks why she was not promoted, and Ari reveals he felt pressured because of her affair with Andrew. Convinced, Lizzie promises to give him the recordings back if she can get a job at a studio. Ari convinces Dana (Constance Zimmer) in getting her a position at the studio by getting Lenny Kravitz to appear in a film.
Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) makes a deal with a liquor store owner, Randy (Patrick Gallagher), for exclusivity in his tequila. However, Carlos (Miguel Sandoval) cannot provide him with the needed 50 cases of tequila, so Turtle is forced to ask many celebrity friends to return the cases. Billy (Rhys Coiro) pitches his animated series, Johnny's Bananas, to Drama (Kevin Dillon) and Eric, where Drama would voice an angry monkey facing addictions. While Drama opposes, Eric actually likes the idea.
Ari contacts Kravitz, but is unable to make him commit to the film as he fears the director is trying to flirt with him. Despite not getting a job, Lizzie nevertheless returns the recordings to Ari and parts ways. Right after she leaves, Barbara (Beverly D'Angelo) informs Ari that Deadline Hollywood just published an article on the recordings, depicting Ari as a tyrant and abusive leader. He is called by Jerry Jones, who cuts all ties with him, and ignores Melissa's calls. When Wallace complains to Eric over the meeting, he angrily calls Vince. Vince, who is leaving on a car with Sasha, claims everything is fine and denies using cocaine.
Production
Development
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Ally Musika, and directed by David Nutter. This was Ellin's 56th writing credit, Musika's 16th writing credit, and Nutter's fifth directing credit.[1]
