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Arrested Development (2003 – 2019)

2003 • 5 seasons • Comedy • TV-14
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Arrested DevelopmentSeason 2

18 episodes · Nov 7, 2004

Desperate to escape the chaos of his family, Michael Bluth sets off for Arizona with George-Michael, hoping for a fresh start. That plan quickly derails when he’s stopped by the police – his father, George Sr., has made an unexpected departure from prison! Now facing potential legal trouble linked to the company's controversial dealings overseas, Michael reluctantly returns home to fight for his freedom. While he does, George Sr. makes a covert getaway to Mexico, Tobias embarks on a bizarre quest to become an understudy with the Blue Man Group, and Lucille finds herself entangled in a surprisingly passionate affair with her husband’s twin brother, Oscar.

1. The One Where Michael Leaves
Nov 7, 2004 · 22m · 8.4

The family's dynamic shifted dramatically. Lindsay expressed a desire for an open marriage, a proposition that spurred Tobias to seek solace with the Blue Man Group, mistakenly believing it a haven for men struggling with melancholy. Lucill

2. The One Where They Build a House
Nov 14, 2004 · 22m · 8.3

The weight of expectation pressed down on Michael, each nod from the board a further entrenchment in a gilded cage. His past, a shadow he thought he’d outrun, now loomed large, the very reason for his ascent simultaneously fueling his trium

3. Amigos
Nov 21, 2004 · 22m · 8.8

The weight of abandonment pressed down on Michael, each passing moment a dull ache. When news reached him of the staircar discovered in Mexico, a fierce resolve hardened within him. He would find his father. He would confront him. Meanw

4. Good Grief
Dec 5, 2004 · 22m · 8.8

A carefully constructed deception unfolds as the family grapples with secrets and longings. The search for George Sr. becomes a central thread, pursued by the enigmatic Ice, a bounty hunter whose connection to the past may be deeper than a

5. Sad Sack
Dec 12, 2004 · 22m · 8.5

A sense of impending loss hung heavy in the air. He watched her, a silent plea in his eyes, as the world seemed to drift further from their grasp. The possibility of losing her to another felt like an unbearable weight. Buster found p

6. Afternoon Delight
Dec 19, 2004 · 22m · 8.8

The aftermath of the Bluth Company Christmas party left a peculiar residue. Michael found himself tasked with the reconstruction of the Banana Stand, while Buster, seemingly unconcerned with his military obligations, sought refuge in the br

7. Switch Hitter
Jan 16, 2005 · 22m · 8.0

The Bluth family found themselves once again entangled in a web of peculiar circumstances, this time centered around an impending softball game against their rivals, the Sitwells. Gob, ever the optimist, viewed the company president as a pa

8. Queen for a Day
Jan 23, 2005 · 22m · 8.0

He sold a portion of his stock in the Bluth Company to buy a car, and Lucille 2 returned, only to discover that Buster was seeing Starla, the company secretary.

9. Burning Love
Jan 30, 2005 · 22m · 8.0

A reunion unfolded between him and Sally Sitwell, a love thought lost to time, yet shadowed by parental disapproval. Simultaneously, a different pair, the Lucilles, found themselves in need of an advocate at a bachelorette auction, a task

10. Ready, Aim, Marry Me
Feb 13, 2005 · 22m · 8.2

With the Bluth family no longer the majority shareholders, Michael found himself in desperate financial straits. He turned to "Uncle" Jack Dorso, an old family friend, for a lifeline. But Jack didn't offer help freely; he had a price in min

11. Out on a Limb
Mar 6, 2005 · 22m · 8.3

Nine months after she left, Maggie Lizer returned, pregnant, and Michael immediately assumed responsibility. Meanwhile, George Michael sought to end his relationship with Ann, while Buster received news of his impending deployment to Iraq.

12. Hand to God
Mar 6, 2005 · 22m · 8.7

He sought the truth of it, a relentless pursuit of answers. She wanted to know the father of her child, or if it was merely another fabrication. He wrestled with the question of responsibility, trying to determine if he had caused the other

13. Motherboy XXX
Mar 13, 2005 · 22m · 8.5

The family gathered, an odd assortment of souls bound by blood and circumstance. Buster, adjusting to the unfamiliar sensation of a hook where his hand once was, seemed almost at peace. Gob, after years of estrangement, found himself reunit

14. The Immaculate Election
Mar 20, 2005 · 22m · 8.4

The campaign unfolded with a chaotic energy, a series of missteps orchestrated by a mischievous hand. Buster found himself entangled in an unexpected affair, the object of desire for the ever-persistent Lindsay. Meanwhile, Lupe, a figure o

15. Sword of Destiny
Mar 27, 2005 · 22m · 8.4

The illusionists found themselves in a precarious position, their carefully constructed world threatened by a rising tide of ambition and rivalry. A mentor figure emerged, promising elevation but demanding a price, and the delicate balance

16. Meat the Veals
Apr 3, 2005 · 22m · 8.8

The anniversary dinner for Lucille loomed, a delicate balance of affection and obligation. Meanwhile, Michael’s actions were calculated to provoke; he deliberately ruffled feathers with Ann’s parents, a blatant disregard for their faith. T

17. Spring Breakout
Apr 10, 2005 · 22m · 8.3

Michael orchestrated Lucille's entry into rehabilitation, a calculated move born from the fallout of his magical missteps. When George Sr. was taken, he resolved to extract her, navigating a treacherous landscape of consequences and unfores

18. The Righteous Brothers
Apr 17, 2005 · 22m · 8.5

The plumbing in the model home was inspected; George Michael assisted Ann in voicing her disapproval of Maeby’s latest film; Tobias found himself drawn to Kitty, following Michael’s request for him to keep an eye on her. Meanwhile, the

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