Season Review-Arrested Development Season 1
by whifferrack | created - 20 May 2012 | updated - 06 Aug 2012 | PublicOverall: 8.5-great I didn't like it that much coming out of the gate, but the season really got fantastic. The cast is so colorful and the writing so brilliant that I found myself still enjoying even the ok episodes. Some highlights: "Pier Pressure", "Best Man for the Gob", "Let Em Eat Cake"
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1.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Pilot
(2003)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
After his father fails to promote him within the family business, Michael accepts a job in Arizona -- until his dad is arrested for shady bookkeeping.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 4,206
7.5-good
2.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Top Banana
(2003)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Michael suspects that George Sr. is running the business from inside prison. George Michael is made manager of the banana stand, and Michael gives Gob a letter to mail after Lucille suggests that he be included in the business.
Director: Anthony Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,689
8-great
3.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Bringing Up Buster
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A reluctant Michael takes Buster under his wing while attempting to get closer to an increasingly distant George-Michael.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,373
7.5-good
4.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Key Decisions
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Determined to not be upstaged by his actress girlfriend, Gob decides to pull an elaborate escape at the Orange County Prison, where George Sr. is being held. Meanwhile, Michael falls for Gob's girlfriend Marta.
Director: Anthony Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,223
7.5-good
5.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Visiting Ours
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Michael gets a tip about the company's international accounts, and has Gob question the office secretary Kitty about them. But that's not before Michael does the unthinkable - setting up a conjugal visit between George Sr. and Lucille.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,948
6.5-ok
6.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Charity Drive
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Michael trades in his bicycle for his father's car and ends up giving a ride to a complete stranger who mistakes Michael for a killer.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,075
6.5-ok
7.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
My Mother the Car
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Michael loses his short-term memory after he and Lucille have a car accident. George-Michael and Maeby want to see an R-rated movie about cousins in love.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,835
8.5-great
8.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
In God We Trust
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The family attorney arranges George Sr.'s release from prison for Christmas. Later, George-Michael has to wear an embarrassing codpeice in a pageant.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,896
7.5-good
9.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Storming the Castle
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael decides to expose Marta to Gob's womanizing by having her participate in a magic trick that involves one of Gob's many girlfriends.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,803
7-good
10.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Pier Pressure
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Buster asks George-Michael to buy him marijuana to treat Lucille Austero's vertigo, Michael stages a phony bust to teach George-Michael a lesson.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,585
10-masterpiece
11.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Public Relations
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
After having a tough time getting George-Michael admitted to a private school, Michael hires an attractive publicist to change the family's image.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,795
7.5-good
12.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Marta Complex
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael delivers a speech about love that makes Marta realise she has feelings for him. George-Michael realises that Maeby might not be his cousin.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,724
6-ok
13.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Beef Consomme
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael tells Gob about his flirtation with Marta. Meanwhile, George-Michael tries to determine whether he and Maeby are related by blood.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,695
7.5-good
14.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Shock and Aww
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
George Bluth Sr. gets a visit from a rabid female fan who may be in love with him. George Michael is interested in his teacher, and so is his father. Gob tries to get revenge on Michael for trying to steal his girlfriend.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,813
7-good
15.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Staff Infection
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael learns that most of his family is on the company payroll despite not working there. Gob and Buster are sent to work at the construction site, while Lindsay answers phone calls for the company.
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,626
9-amazing
16.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Missing Kitty
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael disobeys his father and fires the incompetent Kitty, who could reveal secrets that would further damage the family's reputation.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,532
7.5-good
17.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Altar Egos
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael has a one-night stand with a woman named Maggie Lizer. He has a guilt-trip after learning she is blind, but not so much after he discovers that she's the prosecuting attorney ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,658
8-great
18.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Justice Is Blind
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
While grappling with the dilemma of whether or not to open his father's case file, Michael discovers the truth about Maggie.
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,795
8.5-great
19.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Best Man for the Gob
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Gob throws a bachelor party to scare the company accountant -- who's getting ready to testify against George Sr. -- into believing he killed a stripper.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,516
9.5-amazing
20.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Whistler's Mother
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
As his entire family targets company funds that have recently become unfrozen, Michael purchases some ultimately worthless land from his Uncle Oscar.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,488
8.5-great
21.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Not Without My Daughter
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Police attempt to pin Kitty's disappearance on Michael. Meanwhile, Michael brings Maeby along with him for "Take Your Daughter To Work Day."
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,562
9-amazing
22.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Let 'Em Eat Cake
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael discovers the secret behind his father's financial woes, and George Sr. has a heart attack in prison and makes his escape from the hospital.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,626
9.5-amazing
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