Dog Day Afternoon (Entourage)

"Dog Day Afternoon"
Entourage episode
Episode no.Season 3
Episode 14
Directed byMark Mylod
Written by
Cinematography byDave Perkal
Editing byGregg Featherman
Original release dateApril 15, 2007 (2007-04-15)
Running time28 minutes
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"Dog Day Afternoon" is the fourteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 36th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin and executive producer Rob Weiss, and directed by Mark Mylod. It originally aired on HBO on April 15, 2007.

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, Eric and Sloan plan a romantic weekend, although Vince is accompanying them. Meanwhile, Ari gets Lloyd to do whatever it takes to sign a top TV writer, while Drama and Turtle use their dog to pick up girls.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.85 million household viewers and gained a 2.3/6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics; while the scenes featuring Ari and Lloyd were praised, the rest of the subplots received a more mixed response.