HBO Entourage episode guide August 2009

July 22, 9:56 AMCable TV ExaminerChristine Nyholm

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Entourage, on HBO, continues its 6^th season with Vince (Adrian Grenier) a hot property once again with the premiere of the Scorcese film “Gatsby.” Entourage draws on the experiences of industry insiders, and stars Adrian Grenier as Vince, who is enjoying life in the limelight as a hot young actor; Kevin Connolly as Eric, Vince?s manager, who is considering moving into his own place; Kevin Dillon as Vince?s half brother Drama, whose own career has been eclipsed by Vince's success; Jerry Ferrara as Turtle, the least savvy of the group, who is now in a relationship with actress Jamie- Lynn Sigler; and Golden Globe® and three-time Emmy® winner Jeremy Piven as Ari, who serves as Vince's aggressive, high-powered agent.

Following is the Entourage episode guide for August, 2009.

Episode #70: “Running on E”
 

With production on his next film delayed, Vince (Adrian Grenier) searches for ways to amuse himself. Andrew (Gary Cole) tells Ari (Jeremy Piven) he’s ended his affair with a co-worker, but Ari has Lloyd (Rex Lee) keep an eye on him anyway. Drama (Kevin Dillon) auditions actresses to play his new love interest on “Five Towns”; Jamie-Lynn (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) takes Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) shopping for back-to-school clothes; and a bored Eric (Kevin Connelly) contemplates his next move.
 

Written by Doug Ellin & Ally Musika; directed by Ken Whittingham.
 

• Debut: Sunday, August 2 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
• Other HBO playdates: August 2 (12:30 a.m.), 4 (11:00 p.m.), 5 (1:55 a.m.), 6 (10:30 p.m.) and 13 (10:00 p.m.)
• HBO2 playdates: August 3 (9:00 p.m.), 7 (3:35 a.m.), 8 (3:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.) and 18 (8:30 p.m.)
   

Episode #71: “Fore”
 

At a charity golf tournament, Vince and Drama up the stakes with teammates Mark Wahlberg and Tom Brady. Having fielded an awkward situation with Sloan (Emmanuelle Chriqui), Eric gets an unexpected job offer. After refusing to break the “guy code,” Ari finds himself in the doghouse with Mrs. Ari (Perry Reeves)…and Jeffrey Tambor.

Written by Doug Ellin; directed Mark Mylod.
 

• Debut: Sunday, August 9 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
• Other HBO playdates: Aug. 9 (12:30 a.m.), 11 (11:00 p.m.), 12 (1:55 a.m.), 13 (10:30 p.m.) and 20 (10:00 p.m.)
• HBO2 playdates: Aug. 10 (9:00 p.m.), 14 (3:30 a.m.), 15 (3:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.) and 18 (9:00 p.m.)

Episode #72: “Murphy’s Lie”
 

Eric considers the management-company offer while trying to patch things up with Ashley (Alexis Dziena) following a Freudian slip. Ari finally gets Mrs. Ari to forgive him at home, but an appearance by Mrs. Klein (Jami Gertz) tests his resolve at work. Drama tries to protect Jamie-Lynn from a disreputable network executive.

Written by Ally Musika; directed by Julian Farino.
 

• Debut: Sunday, August 16 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
• Other HBO playdates: Aug. 16 (12:30 a.m.), 18 (11:00 p.m.), 19 (2:00 a.m.), 20 (10:30 p.m.) and 27 (10:00 p.m.)
• HBO2 playdates: Aug. 17 (9:00 p.m.), 18 (9:30 p.m.), 21 (2:05 a.m.) and 22 (2:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.)
   

Episode #73: “No More Drama”
 

Vince and Turtle decide to arm themselves after a break-in. Drama goes to desperate measures to repair his tarnished relationship with a network exec. On his first day at his new job, Eric butts heads with one of the managers over who can close Bob Saget as a client.

Written and directed by Doug Ellin.
 

• Debut: Sunday, August 23 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
• Other HBO playdates: August 23 (12:30 a.m.), 25 (11:00 p.m.), 26 (2:15 a.m.) and 27 (10:30 p.m.), and September 3 (10:00 p.m.)
• HBO2 playdates: August 24 (9:00 p.m.), 28 (3:35 a.m.) and 29 (2:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m.)

Episode #74: “The Sorkin Notes”
 

Eric agrees to meet up with Sloan, but rethinks their whole relationship after Ashley calls him. Andrew’s meltdown puts a big deal in jeopardy. Fearing for their safety, Vince and the boys decide to call in the pros.

Written by Doug Ellin & Ally Musika; directed by Mark Mylod.
 

• Debut: Sunday, August 30 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
• Other HBO playdates: August 30 (12:30 a.m.) and Sept. 1 (11:00 p.m.), 2 (1:50 a.m.), 3 (10:30 p.m.) and 17 (10:00 p.m.)
• HBO2 playdates: August 31 (9:00 p.m.)
  

Cast of Entourage
 

• Adrian Grenier as Vinc
• Kevin Connolly as Eric
• Kevin Dillon as Drama
• Jerry Ferrara as Turtle
• Jamie-Lynn Sigler
• Jeremy Piven as Ari

ENTOURAGE was created by Doug Ellin; executive producers, Mark Wahlberg,Doug Ellin, Stephen Levinson, Denis Biggs, Rob Weiss and Ally Musika; co-executive producer, Mark Mylod; producers, Wayne Carmona and Lori Jo Nemhauser.

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