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"Arrested Development" (2003): Season 1: Episode 22 -- After learning that his father is in prison for doing business with the old Iraqi government, Michael decides to wash his hands of the whole family and leave town for good.
"Arrested Development" (2003): Season 1: Episode 21 -- While Michael is questioned by the police about Kitty's disappearance, Gob takes George-Michael shoplifting at the department store where Lindsey just got a job.
"Arrested Development" (2003): Season 1: Episode 20 -- When the family begins fighting over company funds that have recently become available, Michael decides it would be best to invest the money in land their Uncle Oscar is selling.
"Arrested Development" (2003): Season 1: Episode 19 -- Gob tries to scare a company accountant who notices a discrepancy in the company's bank account and threatens to reveal the truth if asked to testify in court
"Arrested Development" (2003): Season 1: Episode 18 -- Michael finally stands up to George, Sr., and fires his old secretary, and Gob performs the ultimate magic trick when he makes the family yacht disappear.

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 full episode list
Release Date:
2 November 2003 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Get Arrested more
Plot:
Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable. full summary
Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 38 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(540 articles)
Ellen Ripley And Maeby Funke Headed To Cedar Rapids
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Sigourney Weaver off to Cedar Rapids
 (From TotalFilm. 3 November 2009, 11:51 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Very funny more (198 total)

Cast

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Jason Bateman ... Michael Bluth (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Portia de Rossi ... Lindsay Bluth Fünke (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Will Arnett ... George 'Gob' Bluth II (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Michael Cera ... George-Michael Bluth (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Alia Shawkat ... Mae "Maeby" Fünke / ... (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Tony Hale ... Byron "Buster" Bluth / ... (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

David Cross ... Tobias Fünke (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Jeffrey Tambor ... George Bluth Sr. / ... (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Jessica Walter ... Lucille Bluth (53 episodes, 2003-2006)

Ron Howard ... Narrator / ... (53 episodes, 2003-2006)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:30 min (including commercials)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Colour:
Colour
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
USA:TV-14 | UK:12 | UK:15 (DVD rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (season 1) (season 2) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M (DVD rating) | Australia:PG (original rating) | USA:TV-PG

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Trivia:
'Ron Howard''s role as the narrator was accidental. He was merely filling in on the pilot and his voice just "worked". more
Quotes:
[Gob is leaving his and Marta's house]
Marta: Te Quiero.
Gob: English, please.
Marta: I love you.
Gob: Great, now I'm late.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Jason Bateman/Kelly Clarkson (#30.12)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Arrested Development more

FAQ

What is that song that plays in season 1 when Michael goes to the award show with Marta, and when he steals a chair? It's something about sunshine.
What happened to Michael's wife?
What happened to Annyong?
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281 out of 304 people found the following comment useful.
Very funny, 9 August 2004
Author: Snoopy1 from Watertown, MA

This show takes a few episodes before you *really* GET it. And once you get it, you'll realize why everybody thinks it's one of the best sitcoms ever.

Each character is really defined and original...with real, unique personalities. All of the actors have fantastic chemistry, making for really great interactions and relationships within the show.

The writing for this show is great, and the plots are so absurd that you can't help but find them funny.

A refreshing change in a world where people like reality shows...it's the only good sitcom left.

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