Whiz Kid (Entourage)
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| "Whiz Kid" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Roger Kumble |
| Written by | |
| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney |
| Editing by | Gregg Featherman |
| Original release date | August 14, 2011 |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Whiz Kid" is the fourth episode of the eighth season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 92nd overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin and main cast member Jerry Ferrara, and directed by Roger Kumble. It originally aired on HBO on August 14, 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, the boys struggle with the aftermath of Ertz's suicide, while Vince is pressured to take a drug test. Meanwhile, Ari takes Dana to dine at Melissa's boyfriend's restaurant.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.46 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 tone and unsatisfying follow-up to the previous episode.
As the police takes Ertz's body out of his house, Vince (Adrian Grenier) and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) are accompanied by the boys to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. As he was on the house, Vince is asked to take a drug test. To the boys' disdain, Vince reveals that he used marijuana a few days back to prove himself something.
Ari (Jeremy Piven) and Dana (Constance Zimmer) continue their sexual relationship. Due to helping Vince with Ertz's problem, Ari arrives late to marriage counseling with Melissa (Perrey Reeves). Their argument increases as both express frustration with each other, ending with Melissa walking out. Angered, he decides to take Dana to Bobby Flay's restaurant to make Melissa jealous. When Flay reveals Ari's intentions, Dana angrily leaves the restaurant. Ari is later called by Melissa for his actions, realizing that she suspected him of sleeping with Dana for years. Drama (Kevin Dillon) tries to create an alcohol mix to clean Vince's test, but the boys find that the test will be held in the following hours. Desperate, Vince visits Billy (Rhys Coiro) for his help.
With Billy's help, Vince gets a prosthetic penis with clean urine. Eric (Kevin Connolly) is upset over his idea, warning him that his career could die if he is caught, but Vince performs the drug test anyway. Later, Vince passes the test, to his friends' delight. Vince reveals that he wore the prosthetic after all, for which Eric forgives him.
Production
Development
The episode was written by series creator Doug Ellin and main cast member Jerry Ferrara, and directed by Roger Kumble. This was Ellin's 60th writing credit, Ferrara's first writing credit, and Kumble's first directing credit.[1]
