Arrested Development
2003 · TV series
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 122 episodes · premiered Nov 2, 2003
Season 218 episodes · premiered Nov 7, 2004
Season 313 episodes · premiered Sep 19, 2005
Season 415 episodes · premiered May 26, 2013
Season 516 episodes · premiered May 29, 2018
- 5.01Family LeaveMay 29, 2018Rate

Michael faces unexpected developments at both the corporate headquarters and Sudden Valley, while George-Michael shares a personal revelation with Maeby, who is eager to distance herself from Sudden Valley.
- 5.02Self-DeportationMay 29, 2018Rate

Most of the Bluth family, including Steve Holt, is drawn to Mexico for personal reasons, leading to a series of chaotic departures. Michael attempts to get Buster to turn himself in to the authorities.
- 5.03Everyone Gets AtrophyMay 29, 2018Rate

Lindsay launches a campaign and gains the support of her family, though Michael becomes suspicious of underlying issues. Meanwhile, Maeby proposes an idea that George-Michael becomes overly enthusiastic about.
- 5.04Old Start, AnMay 29, 2018Rate

Gob secures a new office space for the company that offers an upscale view, while Michael is taken aback by returning to a location filled with personal memories.
- 5.05Sinking FeelingsMay 29, 2018Rate

The Bluth family celebrates an award, but the event troubles George Sr. and leads to new complications. Michael has a meaningful talk with George-Michael about family and identity.
- 5.06Emotional BaggageMay 29, 2018Rate

Michael tries to help Buster by bailing him out, George-Michael meets Buster's parents for the first time, and Ron reveals that the movie's plans have shifted.
- 5.07Rom-TraumMay 29, 2018Rate

George-Michael becomes convinced that Michael is deceiving him, while Michael believes George Sr. is the one being dishonest. Meanwhile, Gob enlists a team to assist with transforming his closet into something more elaborate.
- 5.08Premature IndependenceMay 29, 2018Rate

With the Second of July parade approaching, Sally intensifies her efforts to undermine Lindsay, while the Bluth family continues to face challenges in maintaining consistency in their increasingly complicated narratives.
- 5.09Unexpected CompanyMar 15, 2019Rate

Buster's absence from his prison release celebration raises concerns among his colleagues. Meanwhile, Michael reviews the company's financial records, and George-Michael enlists the help of an anonymous individual to mislead Rebel.
- 5.10Taste MakersMar 15, 2019Rate

Michael takes the opportunity to bond with George-Michael, who needs an uninformed leader for his project Fakeblock, while Tobias moves his makeshift family to a new location.
- 5.11Chain MigrationMar 15, 2019Rate

George Sr. works to reconcile with Lucille while Michael devises a plan to counter their scheme. At the same time, Buster becomes entangled in the business dealings of Tobias and Gob.
- 5.12Check MatesMar 15, 2019Rate

George Sr., Lucille, and Maeby experiment with total honesty, leading to unexpected consequences. George-Michael faces a turn of events when positive news takes a negative shift. Michael recalls a crucial lesson about money's unpredictable nature.
- 5.13The Untethered SoleMar 15, 2019Rate

Buster's unexpected appearance on a television weather segment leads to complications for the Bluth family, prompting Michael to devise a strategy that involves George's purportedly legitimate business venture.
- 5.14Saving for Arraignment DayMar 15, 2019Rate

The trial begins with unexpected revelations from the Guilty Guys that confuse the family. Lucille is shocked by news about Dusty, while George-Michael devises a plan to create a distraction.
- 5.15Courting DisastersMar 15, 2019Rate

George and Lucille place too much confidence in their new lawyer's courtroom abilities. Testimony from two recognizable individuals and a revealing video provide new insights into the case.
- 5.16The FalloutMar 15, 2019Rate
The Bluth family reunites for a ceremonial wall unveiling, but their dysfunctional dynamics resurface, reinforcing their shared sense of misfortune and inescapable bond.
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Awards & Nominations
5 wins · 53 nominationsPrimetime Emmy Award
- Nom2013Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Nom2013Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2006Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2006Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2006Outstanding Comedy Series
- Nom2006Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2006Outstanding Comedy Series — Ron Howard
- Won2005Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Jim Vallely
- Won2005Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Mitchell Hurwitz
- Nom2005Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Comedy Series — Ron Howard
- Nom2005Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Jessica Walter
- Nom2005Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Won2004Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series — Russo brothers
- Won2004Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series — Mitchell Hurwitz
- Nom2004Outstanding Comedy Series
- Nom2004Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Nom2004Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2004Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2004Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2004Outstanding Comedy Series — Ron Howard
- Nom2004Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2004Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Screen Actors Guild Award
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — Ron Howard
- Nom2014Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — David Cross
- Nom2013Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — Jessica Walter
- Nom2006Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Nom2006Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — David Cross
- Nom2005Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- Nom2005Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — Jessica Walter
- Nom2005Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — David Cross
- Nom2004Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series — Jessica Walter
Writers Guild Of America Award
- Nom2007Television: Comedy Series
- Nom2006Television: Comedy Series
Golden Globe Award
- Nom2004Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Nom2003Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
More awards & festivals (13) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Satellite Award
- Nom2013Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- Won2005Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy — Portia de Rossi
- Nom2005Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
- Nom2005Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Nom2004Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Costume Designers Guild Award
- Nom2006Best Costume Design – Contemporary TV Series
Tca Award
- Nom2005Individual Achievement in Comedy
- Nom2005Program of the Year
- Nom2005Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
- Nom2004Program of the Year
- Nom2004Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
- Nom2004Outstanding New Program
- Nom2004Individual Achievement in Comedy
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