There have been 76 episodes of Arrested Development over five seasons.
Season One
In Season One we meet the Bluth family who have problems with the law, with each other, and with society. Michael Bluth must make sure the family stays out of more trouble, while keeping them all happy.
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Michael decides to take a job in Arizona after being passed over by
George Sr. for head of the
Bluth Company. George Sr. is jailed, and the family realizes they need Michael.
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G.O.B. decides to lock himself in his father's prison for 24 hours to get back in with the alliance, and to spend quality time with his father.
Michael takes G.O.B.'s girlfriend to an awards show, and
Buster inadvertently flirts with his mother's rival.
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Michael sets up an "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents, while it is revealed that
George Sr. had an affair with
Kitty, his secretary who recently slept with
G.O.B..
Tobias and
Lindsay see a marriage counselor.
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Michael attempts to fire the family's incompetent but likable attorney.
George Michael impresses
Maeby with a muscle suit for a "Living Classics" pageant.
Tobias has a psychological affliction where he is unable to take off his clothes.
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Michael loses his short-term memory, which
Lucille uses to her advantage.
G.O.B. attempts to use the family yacht before Michael sells it.
George Michael and
Maeby attempt to see an R-rated movie about cousins having an affair.
Buster and
Lucille 2 take "the next step".
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Michael cannot go through with his plan to break up
G.O.B. and
Marta. A thug magician wants to take G.O.B.'s "legs".
Maeby wears all leather to get back at her mother, and
Lucille decides to confront
Buster's relationship with
Lucille 2.
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When
George Michael is rejected by a private school due to the family's reputation,
Michael hires a
publicist from his gym who he's been flirting with to change the public perspective of the
Bluths. Meanwhile,
Tobias is sent to Boston to reclaim his medical license.
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When
Lucille throws an anniversary party for
Tobias and
Lindsay on Valentine's Day,
Michael gives an impassioned speech about love. This makes
Marta realize she has feelings for him and
Lindsay realize she wants a divorce.
Buster decides to move out of the penthouse.
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After learning that
Marta has feelings for him,
Michael goes to her and they decide to get permission from
G.O.B. before taking things to the next level. Meanwhile,
Lindsay and
Tobias finally get to the heart of his "never-nude" problem and
George Sr. faces his first hearing.
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When
Michael discovers his family has been receiving paychecks without working, he forces them all to get jobs within the company.
Lindsay questions his management skills, and
Tobias checks himself in at
George Sr.'s prison to research a film role.
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Michael attempts to have a one-night stand with an attorney whom he doesn't know is blind.
G.O.B. gets married on a dare,
Maeby pretends to be a girl with a made up disease, and
George Sr.'s admirer turns out to be an undercover SEC agent who has truly fallen for him.
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G.O.B. attempts to make good on his promise to make the family yacht disappear.
Lindsay and
Maeby try to track down Lindsay's grandmother,
Tobias seeks
George Sr.'s respect, and
Michael attempts to fire
Kitty, who claims to have information that could bring down the company.
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George Sr. uses
G.O.B.'s bachelor party as an opportunity to set up his accountant in a compromising position so that he can blackmail him. Meanwhile,
Michael tries to prove he's a fun guy, and the Fünke's reunite their family folk-music band.
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Michael deals with numerous requests for some unfrozen money, and chastises
Lucille for being too coddling with
Buster. Also,
Lindsay decides to protest the war to boost her self esteem,
Tobias and
G.O.B. decide to start a coffee company.
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Season Two
In Season Two, after George Sr. escapes from prison to Mexico, Michael swears to leave the family forever. However, he decides to stay and the family gets even more out of control. Buster joins the army and loses a hand. Tobias goes to work for the Blue Man Group. Michael continues to keep his sanity, and his family together at the same time.
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George Sr. is at large, making Michael next in line to be prosecuted for the Bluth Company crimes. Meanwhile, Michael is vexed to find that the family is fine without him, and police mistake Oscar for George Sr. and arrest him.
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Michael is driven crazy by G.O.B. when he impresses the board as the new company figurehead due to Michael's legal troubles. Meanwhile, George Sr. is arrested in Mexico for a crime Oscar committed, and Buster witnesses something that utterly shocks him.
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Michael is increasingly frustrated over being abandoned by the family, and when the staircar is found in Mexico, Michael vows to find his father and give him a piece of his mind. Also, Buster spends time with Lupe's family and thinks he's in Mexico.
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Lucille hires Ice, the bounty hunter to find George Sr., who may be closer than everyone thinks. G.O.B. tries to pull off an elaborate illusion, Maeby tries to set Lindsay up with Ice, and Michael tries to mend George Michael's broken relationship.
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George Sr. fears he's losing Lucille to Oscar; G.O.B. motivates Buster for the Army; Lindsay spends more time with Maeby to get closer to Steve Holt; Tobias starts working out.
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G.O.B. stages mass firings after being inadvertently roasted at the Bluth Company Christmas party. Plus, Michael is forced to rebuild the Banana Stand, and Buster plays hooky from the Army at an arcade game.
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The Bluth's rival development company hires G.O.B., who finds the company president a father figure, in preparation for the Bluth-Sitwell softball game; Lindsay hallucinates from taking anti-depressants.
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Michael sells a portion of his stock in the Bluth Company to buy a car, and Lucille 2 returns, only to discover that Buster is dating the company secretary Starla.
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Michael reunites with his long, lost love Sally Sitwell, but faces interference from parents; meanwhile, the two Lucilles need someone to bid on them at the bachelorette auction with Buster already in a relationship.
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With the company in dire financial straits and the Bluths no longer the primary shareholders, Michael must turn to old family friend "Uncle" Jack Dorso for financial assistance. Uncle Jack, however, wants something in return.
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Just as Michael's relationship with Sally Sitwell starts to flourish, Maggie Lizer returns nine months pregnant, and Michael immediately assumes he's the father; also, George Michael attempts to break up with Ann, and Buster learns he's being deployed to Iraq.
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Michael tries to find out who's the father of Maggie's baby, or if it's just another of her lies; G.O.B. tries to find out whether he was responsible for Buster's accident.
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Lucille abducts George Michael for a mother-son dance; Buster adjusts to having a hook for a hand; G.O.B. reunites with his estranged wife; Tobias stars as George Sr. in a biopic about the Bluth family, which causes Lindsay to become more attracted to him.
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George Michael runs for student body president, which G.O.B. manages to ruin; Buster has an affair with Lupe, who is being sought after by Lindsay; Tobias attempts to move out of the model home, then develops a new persona when he regrets his decision.
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G.O.B. and Buster team up for some magic illusions to impress Tony Wonder, a rival magician. Meanwhile, Michael is forced to delegate some work when he's hospitalized and Lindsay teaches George Michael how to drive using the staircar.
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George Sr. tries to find a way to attend an anniversary dinner for Lucille; Michael deliberatly offends Ann's devout Christian parents; Tobias goes overboard performing his "Mrs. Featherbottom" persona.
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G.O.B. confronts the editor of the videos that showcased his magic mistakes; Michael tricks Lucille in to rehab, and then attempts to get her out after George Sr. is kidnapped.
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G.O.B. hides George Sr. while the model home's plumbing is checked; George Michael helps Ann protest Maeby's new movie; Tobias takes a liking to Kitty after Michael asks him to keep an eye on her.
Season Three
In Season Three George Sr. is in house arrest in the apartment, and he itches to escape again. The Bluths learn many secrets about their family, but ultimately prove they are disaster prone.
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Michael postpones camping with his son to look for his father in Reno. Meanwhile, Lucille goes off her medication; G.O.B. meets a fellow disappointed son; and Maeby and George Michael can't help being thrown together.
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Investigating his father's claim that a British group set him up, Michael goes to "Wee Britain" and is smitten with a beautiful woman named Rita. Lindsay attempts to seduce the new family attorney, and G.O.B. goes to extremes to avoid his newly discovered son.
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Directed by: John Amodeo - Written by: Tom Saunders
Michael tries to hide Rita from his family with disastrous results; Lindsay waits hand and foot on the Bluths' new lawyer; George Sr. attempts escaping via balloons; Tobias tries to help Buster gain some self-confidence; George Michael confronts Steve Holt about Maeby.
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Michael enters a father-son triathlon with Steve Holt; Maeby dons a disguise to compete in an inner-beauty pageant while her parents coach other entrants; George Sr. speaks to at-risk youths, and Buster tries to recruit one to replace him in the Army.
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Moles underground alert the Bluths to a mole in their company; Tobias mistakes a CIA agent for a theatrical one.
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Directed by: Paul Feig - Written by: Jake Farrow & Sam Laybourne
Michael's parents disapprove of him marrying Rita until a revelation from her uncle.
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Directed by: Robert Berlinger - Written by: Karey Dornetto
Michael is worried when he learns that Lucille is dating the warden behind his father's back; Buster's new turtle gets into "Uncle-Father" Oscar's stash; the family plans a benefit for Tobias' life-endangering hair transplant.
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Michael and G.O.B. set out to teach their father a lesson for his years of pitting them against each other; Lindsay and Tobias compete over Bob Loblaw; Lucille's post-op appearance inspires Maeby.
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The Bluths try to save themselves with a party featuring Andy Richter, whose quintuplet brother teaches George Michael; G.O.B. accidentally lands a job.
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Judge Reinhold presides over George Sr.'s mock trial, and Michael worries about a surprise witness. Meanwhile, a coma keeps Buster from testifying.
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Directed by: Robert Berlinger - Written by: Ron Weiner
When Michael hires a woman who may be his sister, her services might be just what the company needs. Meanwhile, Buster's coma attracts the attention of a politician.
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The Bluth boys find a web of mass deception in Iraq when Michael and Buster rescue G.O.B., who was imprisoned while on a USO tour. Meanwhile, George Michael plans a Sweet 16 surprise party for Maeby.
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Lucille throws a yacht party to celebrate the family's recent success, but the Bluths learn the sailing is still far from smooth.
Season Four
Season Four returned after a 7-year hiatus and has a slightly different format from the previous three seasons. Each episode predominantly focuses on one member of the Bluth family and what they have been doing since 2006. The first episode revolves around Michael who is the only character who appears in all 15 episodes.
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Michael says goodbye to the family business and starts his own. And the life of the family is turned upside down when their mailman Pete dies.
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George Sr. comes up with a get rich quick scam after his family falls apart.
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Michael is presented with a new business opportunity that could change his life. Unfortunately, he needs his family to sign off.
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Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard.
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George Sr.'s new business hits a rough patch, and he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track.
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G.O.B. finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him.
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Lindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career.
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Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks.
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Lucille finds that her children have already started divvying up her things, and adjusts to her new home.
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G.O.B. accepts a job from his brother, but is distracted by a scheme of his own.
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Maeby moves out on her own and reconnects with her cousin George-Michael.
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At UC Irvine things get steamy when
George Michael finds himself in a love triangle with his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky.
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Buster struggles to make it on his own and break away from his overbearing mother.
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George Michael tries to reconnect with his father, but is finding himself overwhelmed by the responsibility of running his business.
Season Four Remix: Fateful Consequences
- See the episodes for the re-cut fourth season at Season Four Remix: Fateful Consequences § Episodes
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When an ill-fated ride puts the Bluths in figurative hot water (but literal cold water),
Michael decides to leave his family behind for good.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
George and
Lucille come up with a business scheme.
Buster deals with some alone time in an unsettling way. Gob prepares to get marries to... Her?
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
Lindsay searches for answers far away from home, where a familiar face is also on a journey of discovery.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
George and
Lucille hope a "trial separation" pays off but it means Lucille has to spend her house arrest alone with
Buster.
G.O.B's big day arrives.
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
When
Lucille's maritime trial begins, her family is nowhere to be found.
Lindsay and
Tobias make new friends at a clinic they inadvertently attend.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
Michael unwittingly causes friction when he moves into
George Michael's dorm room.
Buster looks for companionship while his mother is gone.
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Brandon, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
As she negotiates her senior year of high school for the third time,
Maeby encounters
George Michael, who's having his own unusual school experience.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
With nowhere else to go,
Buster returns to a place he knows he's welcome.
Lindsay and
Marky leave the desert for more comfortable surroundings.
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
Tobias learns some harsh truths about
Debrie.
G.O.B seeks out long-lost family member, while
Buster settles in with a family.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton & Jim Vallely
George Michael attempts to follow his musical dreams.
G.O.B tries to keep his new friends.
Tobias passes up a job, then lands in a rocky situation.
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
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Directed by: Mitch Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
Michael starts assembling a "dream team" for the movie but still needs his family's signatures.
George seeks medical attention for a troubling issue.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
Lucille takes control in prison. A new start brings things full circle for
Tobias.
Michael bonds with an actress but still doesn't know her name.
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton & Caroline Williams
Michael and
G.O.B connect over their strained relationships with their sons.
Tobias looks for a place to live while working on his musical.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
As
George Michael tries to keep up his ruse,
Michael makes an attempt to reconnect with him.
Maeby comes up with a creative way to bring in some cash.
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton & Caroline Williams
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Brian Singleton
After falling out with
P-Hound,
George Michael gets new neighbors who really like hanging out with him.
Maeby kicks Fakeblock into high gear.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Jim Brandon, Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Brian Singleton, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
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Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz and Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock & Jim Vallely
Walls are the center of attention as the Cinco de Cuatro celebration get underway and
Tobias unknowingly becomes an active participant in two bombs.
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Directed by: Troy Miller and Mitchell Hurwitz - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Richard Rosenstock, Jim Vallely & Caroline Williams
George Michael tries to make amends with his father but things get weird.
G.O.B gets shocking news when he runs into
Ann at Cinco de Cuatro.
Season Five
Season Five returned to Netflix after a 5-year hiatus and features a blended format of the previous four seasons. The season follows Lindsay's campaign for House of Representatives and Buster's incarceration for the disappearance of Lucille 2.
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For varying reasons, most of the Bluths (even
Steve Holt) feel compelled to run off to
Mexico.
Michael tries to convince
Buster to go to the police.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Vallely
G.O.B aquires a new office for the company with a "premium view".
Michael gets a shock when he returns to a place that holds a lot of memories.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Jim Vallely & Mitchell Hurwitz
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Evan Mann & Gareth Reynolds
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Maggie Rowe
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz & Jim Vallely
As the Second of July approaches
Sally steps up her campaign against
Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Hallie Cantor
Buster fails to show for his own prison release party.
Michael examines company financial records.
George Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Richard Day
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Evan Mann & Gareth Reynolds
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Chris Marrs
Buster's brief appearance in a TV weather report puts the Bluths back in hot water, but
Michael has a plan involving his son's definitely real company.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Hallie Cantor
As the trial kicks off, the Guilty Guys throw the family for a loop.
Lucille learns surprising news about Dusty.
George Michael plots a distraction.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz & Jim Vallely
George and
Lucille overestimate their new lawyer's expertise in the courtroom. Two familiar faces testify, and a video sheds more light on the case.
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Directed by: Troy Miller - Written by: Mitchell Hurwitz
As the Bluths come together to unveil a wall, they once again discover that they deserve nothing more than to be saddled with each other forever.