The Streisand Effect (Atlanta)

"The Streisand Effect" is the fourth episode of the first season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. The episode was written by series creator and main actor Donald Glover, and directed by producer Hiro Murai. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on September 20, 2016.

The series is set in Atlanta and follows Earnest "Earn" Marks, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man. In the episode, Earn tries to trade his phone for money but Darius convinces him to trade it for a katana and then a dog, so he can get more money. Meanwhile, Alfred is annoyed by the presence of a social media influencer named Zan, who starts mocking and trash-talking him on social media.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.920 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly Lakeith Stanfield) and humor.