| "Manic Monday" | |
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| Entourage episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 15 |
| Directed by | Julian Farino |
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| Cinematography by | Rob Sweeney |
| Editing by | Jonathan Scott Corn |
| Original release date | April 22, 2007 |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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"Manic Monday" is the fifteenth episode of the third season of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage. It is the 37th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Doug Ellin, Marc Abrams, and Michael Benson, and directed by co-executive producer Julian Farino. It originally aired on HBO on April 22, 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, Amanda pressures Vince in getting an answer for Glimpses of the Moon, while Ari feels his behavior is changing.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.63 million household viewers and gained a 2.0/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed reviews from critics; while Piven received praise for his performance, the rest of the episode's subplots were criticized for their lack of progress. For the episode, Jeremy Piven won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.