‘Entourage’ Returns for Final Season

Entourage Final Season Poster
‘Entourage’ Final Season Poster – © HBO

Adrian Grenier (‘Vince’), Jerry Ferrara (‘Turtle’), Jeremy Piven (Ari Gold), Kevin Connolly (‘Eric’), and Kevin Dillon (‘Drama’) are back for one final season on HBO’s Entourage. The eighth season kicks off on July 24, 2011 with Vince out of rehab and ready to get back to work. HBO also revealed this last season of the popular show will find Ari and his wife living apart, Eric in charge of his own management company, Drama working on an animated series, and Turtle starting up a new business venture.

HBO reports Rex Lee, Perrey Reeves, and Rhys Coiro will also be returning as regulars. Scott Caan (who’s also keeping busy with Hawaii Five-0) is back in a supporting role along with Emmanuelle Chriqui, Beverly D’Angelo, and Debi Mazar. Guest stars include Carmelo Anthony, Melinda Clarke, Andrew Dice Clay, Kim Coates, Mark Cuban, Illeana Douglas, William Fichtner, Johnny Galecki, Rob Morrow, Alex Rodriguez, Christian Slater, and Rachel Zoe.

July 2011 Episode Guide:

  • Episode #89: “Home Sweet Home”
    Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 24 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
    Other HBO playdates: July 24 (12:05 a.m.), 26 (11:00 p.m.) and 28 (10:30 p.m.), and Aug. 4 (10:00 p.m.)
    HBO2 playdates: July 25 (8:00 p.m.), 29 (3:15 a.m.) and 30 (4:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.)
    Fresh from rehab, Vince (Adrian Grenier) is psyched about a new film idea, but the guys don’t share his excitement. Eric (Kevin Connolly) and Scott (Scott Caan) sign Johnny Galecki to their new management company. Ari (Jeremy Piven) tries desperately to win back Mrs. Ari (Perrey Reeves). Drama (Kevin Dillon) throws Vince a “dry” welcome-home party.
    Written and directed by Doug Ellin.
  • Episode #90 “Out With a Bang”
    Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 31 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)
    Other HBO playdates: July 31 (midnight) and Aug. 2 (11:00 p.m.), 4 (10:30 p.m.) and 11 (10:00 p.m.)
    HBO2 playdates: Aug. 1 (8:00 p.m.), 5 (3:40 a.m.) and 6 (5:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m.)
    Vince’s movie is re-imagined as a TV film starring Drama. Ari takes Lloyd (Rex Lee) on a recon mission. Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) can’t get Alex on the phone. Eric receives a surprising voicemail from Sloan (Emmanuelle Chriqui). Andrew Dice Clay, Drama’s co-star on “Johnny’s Bananas,” needs representation.
    Written by Ally Musika; directed by Doug Ellin.