: Jason Isaacs as Frederick "Freddy" Lyne, Jeffrey Tambor as himself, and Alan Dale as John Ellis. Directed by : Mark Mylod. Written by : Ally Musika and Rob Weiss.
: Following the sudden death of Warner Bros. studio head Alan Gray in the previous episode, Ari Gold attends his funeral. While there, he is shocked when Alan’s boss, John Ellis, offers him the position of Studio Head . Ari spends the episode grappling with this monumental career decision, which would mean leaving his agency.
: The episode ends with Ari meeting Vince at the airport. Ari reveals the studio head offer and explains that taking the job would allow him to personally greenlight any role Vince wants. Despite the potential for a "win," the scene captures a bittersweet tension as they prepare for separate trips. Key Details Original Air Date : October 19, 2008.
