Arrested Development
Overview
A once-affluent family faces financial ruin, leaving the burden of keeping them intact on the shoulders of their reluctant son, Michael Bluth. As he navigates the chaos of his eccentric relatives—including his self-absorbed father and oblivious mother—Michael struggles to maintain stability while managing their bizarre antics. With a sharp wit and absurd humor, "Arrested Development" cleverly explores themes of dysfunction and loyalty, all while showcasing the comedic misadventures of a family trying to reclaim their former glory.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Introducing the Bluth family. In this inaugural episode, Michael Bluth contemplates accepting a job in Arizona after his father, George Sr., chooses ...
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2
Top Banana
Michael assigns George Michael the responsibility of managing the Bluth Banana Stand, but things take a disastrous turn when his son accidentally sets...
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3
Bringing Up Buster
Michael dedicates his time to bonding with Buster. Meanwhile, George Michael tries out for a school production in hopes of impressing Maeby. After en...
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4
Key Decisions
Gob makes the bold choice to seclude himself in his father's jail for a full day, hoping to mend his ties with the alliance while bonding with his dad...
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5
Charity Drive
Michael and Lindsay embark on a mission to showcase their altruistic qualities to one another. Meanwhile, Gob seeks George Michael's admiration, dete...
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6
Visiting Ours
Michael orchestrates a special "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents. Meanwhile, it's uncovered that George Sr. had a fling with Kitty, his secre...
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7
In God We Trust
Michael decides to terminate the services of the family's well-meaning yet inept lawyer. Meanwhile, George Michael catches Maeby's attention when he d...
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8
My Mother, the Car
Michael experiences a lapse in short-term memory, giving Lucille an opportunity to manipulate him. Meanwhile, Gob tries to get some use out of the fa...
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9
Storming the Castle
Michael struggles with his decision to end Gob and Marta's relationship. Meanwhile, a menacing magician has sinister intentions regarding Gob's "legs...
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10
Pier Pressure
Buster discovers that medical cannabis could alleviate Lucille 2's vertigo, prompting him to enlist George Michael's help to procure it from Gob. Mea...
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11
Public Relations
After George Michael faces rejection from an exclusive school because of the Bluth family's reputation, he enlists the help of a publicist from his gy...
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12
Marta Complex
On Valentine's Day, Lucille hosts an anniversary celebration for Tobias and Lindsay, during which Michael delivers a heartfelt speech about love. Thi...
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13
Beef Consommé
Upon discovering Marta's affection for him, Michael approaches her, and they agree to seek Gob's blessing before advancing their relationship. In a pa...
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14
Shock and Aww
Michael develops a crush on the ethics teacher of George Michael, who also harbors feelings for her. In another storyline, Lucille takes in a 14-year-...
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15
Staff Infection
In the episode titled "Staff Infection," Michael uncovers that his family has been receiving salaries while not working. Determined to change this, he...
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16
Altar Egos
In the episode "Altar Egos," Michael seeks a casual fling with a lawyer, unaware that she is the blind prosecutor working to convict his father. Meanw...
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17
Justice Is Blind
Gob takes a file concerning the government's legal actions against the Bluth Company, which Maggie had previously handed over to Michael. Meanwhile, ...
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18
Missing Kitty
Gob makes an effort to fulfill his vow of making the family yacht vanish. At the same time, Lindsay and Maeby embark on a quest to locate Lindsay's gr...
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19
Best Man for the Gob
George Sr. seizes the chance at Gob's bachelor bash to entrap his accountant in a scandalous scenario, aiming to leverage it for blackmail. In the mea...
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20
Whistler's Mother
Michael faces a barrage of demands for access to some unfrozen funds and reprimands Lucille for being overly indulgent with Buster. Meanwhile, Lindsay...
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21
Not Without My Daughter
On Take Your Daughter to Work Day, Michael brings Maeby along to the office. Feeling overlooked by him, Tobias, George-Michael, and Gob decide to head...
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22
Let 'Em Eat Cake
In the season one finale, George Sr. suffers a heart attack, prompting chaos within the Bluth family. Maeby grapples with jealousy as George Michael d...
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1
The One Where Michael Leaves
In "The One Where Michael Leaves," Michael and George Michael head to Phoenix but return home to ensure their family feels their absence. Lindsay sugg...
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2
The One Where They Build a House
Michael becomes increasingly frustrated with Gob, who has won over the board as the new face of the company amid Michael's legal issues. At the same t...
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3
Amigos
Michael's frustration deepens as he feels neglected by his family. When the staircar turns up in Mexico, he resolves to track down his father and conf...
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4
Good Grief
Lucille enlists the help of a bounty hunter named Ice to track down George Sr., who might be nearer than anticipated. Meanwhile, Gob attempts to exec...
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5
Sad Sack
George Sr. is anxious that Lucille may be drifting towards Oscar. Meanwhile, Gob encourages Buster to enlist in the military. Lindsay decides to bond...
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6
Afternoon Delight
After being unintentionally mocked at the Bluth Company holiday celebration, Gob organizes a wave of layoffs. Meanwhile, Michael finds himself tasked...
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7
Switch Hitter
The Bluth family's competing development firm brings Gob on board, and he quickly grows close to the company's president, seeing him as a father figur...
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8
Queen for a Day
Michael decides to sell some of his shares in the Bluth company to finance a new car. Meanwhile, Lucille 2 makes her return, only to find out that Bus...
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9
Burning Love
Michael reconnects with his former flame, Sally Sitwell, but their romance is complicated by parental meddling. At the same time, the two Lucilles are...
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10
Ready, Aim, Marry Me
Facing a critical financial crisis and having lost their status as primary shareholders, Michael seeks help from longtime family friend "Uncle" Jack ...
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11
Out on a Limb
As Michael's romance with Sally begins to blossom, the unexpected return of Maggie Lizer, now nine months pregnant, leads him to believe he might be t...
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12
Hand to God
In "Hand to God," Michael embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of Maggie's baby's father, questioning whether she is telling the truth or spinni...
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13
Motherboy XXX
In "Motherboy XXX," Lucille kidnaps George Michael for a special mother-son dance event. Meanwhile, Buster learns to navigate life with a hook for a h...
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14
The Immaculate Election
In "The Immaculate Election," George Michael campaigns for student body president, but Gob's interference jeopardizes his chances. Meanwhile, Buster e...
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15
Sword of Destiny
In "Sword of Destiny," Gob and Buster join forces to perform magic tricks, utilizing Buster's prosthetic hand. However, their collaboration takes a tu...
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16
Meat the Veals
In the episode "Meat the Veals," George Sr. seeks a clever method to sneak into an anniversary dinner for Lucille. Meanwhile, Michael intentionally ru...
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17
Spring Breakout
Gob faces off against the video editor responsible for highlighting his magical blunders. Meanwhile, Michael deceives Lucille into entering rehab, bu...
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18
The Righteous Brothers
In "The Righteous Brothers," Gob conceals George Sr. as the plumbing in the model home undergoes inspection. Meanwhile, George Michael joins Ann in he...
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1
The Cabin Show
Michael discovers that it’s George Sr.'s identical twin, Oscar, who is imprisoned, not George himself. After receiving a lead from Barry, Michael r...
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2
For British Eyes Only
While looking into his father's assertion that a British organization orchestrated his downfall, Michael travels to "Wee Britain" and falls for an enc...
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3
Forget-Me-Now
George Sr. finds himself under house arrest, thanks to the family's new lawyer, Bob Loblaw, and soon realizes that confinement isn't as easy as it se...
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4
Notapusy
In an effort to impress Rita, Michael teams up with his nephew Steve Holt to take on the annual triathlon at the Church And State Fair. Meanwhile, Ge...
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5
Mr. F
Faced with a significant mole issue threatening a crucial real estate transaction with Japanese investors, Michael enlists the help of Gob and Buster...
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6
The Ocean Walker
When Michael reveals his engagement to Rita, George Sr. grows suspicious, fearing that Rita may be after their wealth. However, the situation takes a...
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7
Prison Break-In
The Bluth family gears up for their yearly charity event, and this time it's for a genuine reason. Tobias is struggling with complications from his ha...
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8
Making a Stand
Frustrated with his father constantly pitting him against Gob, Michael gifts Gob his very own banana stand franchise. However, he soon discovers that...
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9
S.O.B.s
In a desperate attempt to rescue the family from their financial woes, George Sr. proposes a fundraiser to gather funds for their legal bills. Michae...
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10
Fakin' It
George, Sr. recruits a new lawyer who suggests the Bluth family take part in a mock trial to gear up for the actual proceedings. To add some flair, t...
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11
Family Ties
Michael decides to investigate further and seeks out Nellie, bringing her on board as a consultant for the Bluth Company. However, he quickly realizes...
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12
Exit Strategy
Gob travels to Iraq to showcase his Christian magic routine as part of a USO tour but finds himself imprisoned. Meanwhile, Michael discovers that thei...
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13
Development Arrested
Once George Sr. comes back from Iraq, he is officially exonerated, bringing relief to Michael, who is finally managing a thriving business. However, t...
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1
Flight of the Phoenix
Michael decides to part ways with the family business to pursue his own venture. The family's world is thrown into chaos when their mail carrier, Pete...
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2
Borderline Personalities
After his family disintegrates, George Sr. devises a scheme to make a quick fortune. Desperate to regain stability and wealth, he concocts a plan that...
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3
Indian Takers
As Lindsay embarks on a journey, she seeks to rediscover her identity and reconnect with her roots as a political activist. Through her travels, she g...
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4
The B. Team
Michael discovers a promising new business venture that has the potential to transform his life. However, to proceed, he must secure approval from hi...
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5
A New Start
After his breakup with Lindsay, Tobias embarks on a quest for purpose in his life. However, he soon realizes that breaking free from his old ways pro...
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6
Double Crossers
George Sr. faces difficulties with his latest venture, forcing him to resort to bribing a local politician in order to revive his fraudulent scheme. ...
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7
Colony Collapse
After his romantic relationship crumbles and his family turns their backs on him, Gob discovers a fresh circle of friends who offer him support. As he...
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8
Red Hairing
Lindsay seeks to distance herself from the Bluth family by diving into a new romantic relationship and exploring a different career path. As she navi...
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9
Smashed
After enduring a challenging few weeks, Tobias goes back to his hometown, seeking solace and a sense of belonging. There, he reconnects with his forme...
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10
Queen B.
Lucille discovers that her kids are beginning to sort through her belongings, leading her to come to terms with her new living situation. As she navig...
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11
A New Attitude
Gob takes on a work opportunity offered by his brother, yet finds himself sidetracked by a personal plan he has devised.
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12
Señoritis
Maeby decides to take a leap into independence and sets up her own place, leading her to rekindle her relationship with her cousin George-Michael. As...
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13
It Gets Better
At UC Irvine, tensions rise as George-Michael navigates a complicated love triangle involving his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky. As emotion...
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14
Off the Hook
Buster finds it difficult to establish his independence while dealing with the constant pressure from his domineering mother. As he grapples with the...
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15
Blockheads
George-Michael seeks to strengthen his bond with his father, yet he struggles to manage the pressures of overseeing his business. As he tries to navi...
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1
Family Leave
Michael encounters unexpected developments at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. Meanwhile, George-Michael seeks solace from Maeby as he navigates his o...
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2
Self-Deportation
The majority of the Bluth family, including Steve Holt, are driven by different motivations to flee to Mexico. Meanwhile, Michael is determined to per...
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3
Everyone Gets Atrophy
The entire family rallies around Lindsay’s political campaign, but Michael begins to feel that something isn’t quite right. Meanwhile, Maeby comes...
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4
Old Start, An
Gob secures a new office space for the firm that boasts a "top-notch view." Meanwhile, Michael is taken aback when he revisits a location filled with ...
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5
Sinking Feelings
The Bluth family is honored with an award, but the recognition burdens George Sr. and leads to fresh complications. Meanwhile, Michael and George-Mic...
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6
Emotional Baggage
Michael strives to secure Buster's release from jail. Meanwhile, George-Michael has his first encounter with the Howards, leading to unexpected dynami...
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7
Rom-Traum
In the episode "Rom-Traum," George-Michael becomes increasingly suspicious that Michael is hiding the truth from him, while Michael believes that Geor...
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8
Premature Independence
With the Second of July parade looming, Sally intensifies her efforts to undermine Lindsay, ramping up her campaign against her rival. Meanwhile, the...
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9
Unexpected Company
Buster disappointingly does not attend his own prison release celebration. Meanwhile, Michael delves into the company’s financial documents. In an a...
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10
Taste Makers
Michael seizes the opportunity to bond with George-Michael, who is in search of an unsuspecting president for Fakeblock. Meanwhile, Tobias decides to...
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11
Chain Migration
George Sr. strives to reconcile with Lucille while Michael works to piece together their plan. In the meantime, Buster finds himself entangled in the ...
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12
Check Mates
George Sr., Lucille, and Maeby decide to embrace honesty in their interactions. However, what starts as uplifting news takes a turn for the worse for...
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13
The Untethered Sole
Buster's fleeting moment on a television weather segment lands the Bluth family in trouble once more. In response, Michael devises a scheme centered ...
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14
Saving for Arraignment Day
As the trial begins, the Guilty Guys deliver unexpected twists that leave the family reeling. Lucille uncovers shocking information regarding Dusty, w...
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15
Courting Disasters
George and Lucille place too much faith in their inexperienced attorney’s courtroom skills. During the trial, they encounter two well-known witness...
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16
The Fallout
In a moment of unity, the Bluth family gathers to reveal a newly constructed wall. Yet, this event leads them to the realization that their bonds are...
