The Worst Episodes of Arrested Development

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   6.7/10(12 votes)

   #1 - The Untethered Sole

   S5:E133/15/2019

   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.

   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Chris Marrs

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   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Chris Marrs
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   6.8/10(18 votes)

   #2 - Family Leave

   S5:E15/29/2018

   Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.

   Director:Troy Miller

   Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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   Director:Troy Miller

   Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
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   6.8/10(11 votes)

   #3 - Saving for Arraignment Day

   S5:E143/15/2019

   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.

   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Hallie Cantor

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   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Hallie Cantor
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   6.9/10(27 votes)

   #4 - Indian Takers

   S4:E35/26/2013

   Lindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots.

   Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

   Writers:Dean Lorey, Caroline Goddard

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   Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

   Writers:Dean Lorey, Caroline Goddard
5. 

   6.9/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Taste Makers

   S5:E103/15/2019

   Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.

   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz
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   7.0/10(16 votes)

   #6 - Everyone Gets Atrophy

   S5:E35/29/2018

   The family unites behind Lindsay’s campaign, but Michael senses that something is amiss. Maeby has an idea that George-Michael likes a little too much.

   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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   Director:Troy Miller

   Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz
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   7.0/10(17 votes)

   #7 - Sinking Feelings

   S5:E55/29/2018

   The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.

   Director:Troy Miller

   Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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   Director:Troy Miller

   Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
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   7.1/10(25 votes)

   #8 - Borderline Personalities

   S4:E25/26/2013

   George Sr. comes up with a get rich quick scam after his family falls apart.

   Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

   Writers:Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock

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   Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

   Writers:Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock
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   7.1/10(24 votes)

   #9 - Double Crossers

   S4:E65/26/2013

   George Sr.'s new business hits a rough patch, and he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track.

   Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

   Writers:Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

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   Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

   Writers:Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock
10. 

    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #10 - Self-Deportation

    S5:E25/29/2018

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Richard Day

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    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Richard Day
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    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Premature Independence

    S5:E85/29/2018

    As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
12. 

    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Courting Disasters

    S5:E153/15/2019

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
13. 

    7.3/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Flight of the Phoenix

    S4:E15/26/2013

    Michael says goodbye to the family business and starts his own. And the life of the family is turned upside down when their mail man Pete dies.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz
14. 

    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #14 - Red Hairing

    S4:E85/26/2013

    Lindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Richard A. Rosenstock, Caroline Goddard

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    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Richard A. Rosenstock, Caroline Goddard
15. 

    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Emotional Baggage

    S5:E65/29/2018

    Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writers:Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds

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    Writers:Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds
16. 

    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Unexpected Company

    S5:E93/15/2019

    Buster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Hallie Cantor

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    Writer:Hallie Cantor
17. 

    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Chain Migration

    S5:E113/15/2019

    As George Sr. attempts to win back Lucille, Michael assembles a mold of their scheme. Meanwhile, Buster gets caught up in Tobias and Gob's business.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Richard Day

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    Writer:Richard Day
18. 

    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #18 - The Fallout

    S5:E163/15/2019

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz
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    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #19 - Smashed

    S4:E95/26/2013

    Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

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    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock
20. 

    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Rom-Traum

    S5:E75/29/2018

    George-Michael thinks he's being lied to by Michael, who thinks he's being lied to by George Sr. Gob hires guys to help with his "closet conversion."

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Maggie Rowe

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    Writer:Maggie Rowe
21. 

    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #21 - Blockheads

    S4:E155/26/2013

    George-Michael tries to reconnect with his father, but is finding himself overwhelmed by the responsibility of running his business.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock, Caroline Goddard, Brian Singleton

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    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock, Caroline Goddard, Brian Singleton
22. 

    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Old Start, An

    S5:E45/29/2018

    Gob acquires 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.

    Director:Troy Miller

    Writer:Jim Vallely

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    Writer:Jim Vallely
23. 

    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #23 - A New Start

    S4:E55/26/2013

    Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely

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    Writers:Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely
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    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Queen B.

    S4:E105/26/2013

    Lucille finds that her children have started dividing up her things, and adjusts to her new home.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely, Jim Brandon, Richard A. Rosenstock, Brian Singleton

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    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely, Jim Brandon, Richard A. Rosenstock, Brian Singleton
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    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Off the Hook

    S4:E145/26/2013

    Buster struggles to make it on his own and break away from his overbearing mother.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller

    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely