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Arrested Development: Season 5

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FOX | Netflix | Season Premiere Date: September 19, 2005

Starring: Jessica Walter, Portia de Rossi, Jeffrey Tambor

Summary: The Emmy Award-winning comedy series ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT revolves around MICHAEL BLUTH (Jason Bateman), the “normal” one in a family of crazies, who is forced to stay in Orange County and run the family real estate business after his father, GEORGE BLUTH SR. (Jeffrey Tambor), is sent to prison for shifty accounting practices. While GeorgeThe Emmy Award-winning comedy series ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT revolves around MICHAEL BLUTH (Jason Bateman), the “normal” one in a family of crazies, who is forced to stay in Orange County and run the family real estate business after his father, GEORGE BLUTH SR. (Jeffrey Tambor), is sent to prison for shifty accounting practices. While George Sr. spent the last year in the slammer discovering his newfound Judaism and recording inspirational tapes, Michael spent it picking up the pieces and trying to teach his offbeat family how to live without an endless expense account. All the while, Michael has also been trying to do right by his 14-year-old son, GEORGE MICHAEL (Michael Cera), an earnest kid who works diligently at the family’s frozen banana stand.
The Bluths are led by manipulative matriarch LUCILLE BLUTH (Jessica Walter), a socialite who is as icy as her martinis. Then there’s the oldest son, GOB (Will Arnett), a womanizer and struggling magician (sorry, “illusionist”) whose biggest trick will be to make a real job appear. The youngest brother is BUSTER (Tony Hale), a neurotic professional grad student and glorified mama’s boy (he spent 11 months in the womb).
The Bluth siblings are rounded out by cause-obsessed sister LINDSAY (Portia de Rossi), who is married to the hapless TOBIAS (David Cross), a doctor-turned-actor who might get more work if he wasn’t a self-proclaimed “never-nude.” Lindsay and Tobias are the ultra-permissive parents of MAEBY (Alia Shawkat), a 14-year-old who loves finding unique ways to rebel against their overindulgence.
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Creator: Mitch Hurwitz

Genre(s): Comedy

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E13. Development Arrested
Air Date: February 10, 2006
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S3:E12. Exit Strategy
Air Date: February 10, 2006
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S3:E11. Family Ties
Air Date: February 10, 2006

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Metodist

Mar 12, 2020

Really funny comedy show with a lot of lovable characters and funny mini-plottwists

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WorstReviews

Jun 20, 2013

Everything is just perfect. That's about it. This was a perfect way to go out. But if I do have to talk about one thing, was the jokes about the networks and how the show was being cancelled, was just purely brilliant. 10/10 Amazing.

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khan2705

Jun 14, 2012

Hands Down, Best Comedy TV show of all time (sorry FRIENDS). I remember watching a few episodes of the show back when it was on aired but i didn't realize the sheer greatness of it till a few months back when i finished watching the entire series, which unfortunately consists of just 3Hands Down, Best Comedy TV show of all time (sorry FRIENDS). I remember watching a few episodes of the show back when it was on aired but i didn't realize the sheer greatness of it till a few months back when i finished watching the entire series, which unfortunately consists of just 3 seasons. The show has some great storylines and arcs, wonderfully created characters, subtle and utterly hilarious humor and on top of all one of the most perfectly constructed show i have ever seen. Packed with a stellar cast that equally gives brilliant performances, making it a great ensemble. Bateman, Tambor, Arrnet, Walters, Cross, Cera i mean literally everyone just epic performances.… Expand

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Swati

Oct 22, 2013

The show returned to its former form in this season. It was almost as good as the first season, and definitely better than the second. Pity that it didn't last long. Kept the ending hanging by its neck. I'm glad they returned to provide some closure to the characters in the ensuing season.

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gabrielbb5

Jan 21, 2011

Sad to see a show this great cancelled that early, but really, it was probably for the best. The 3rd season started show some signs of tiredness and jokes sometimes didn't hit. It definitely didn't end on a sour note at all, but I really believe that it ended just when it had to, and thatSad to see a show this great cancelled that early, but really, it was probably for the best. The 3rd season started show some signs of tiredness and jokes sometimes didn't hit. It definitely didn't end on a sour note at all, but I really believe that it ended just when it had to, and that finale was a great way to wrap this amazing show. Overall I'd rate the show with a 10, even with some not-so-great episodes and all, sitcoms don't get as funny as Arrested Development did in such a short time. It deserved all the praise it got when it first aired, and now stands as one of the most important shows of the last decade. Bravo Mitchell Hurwitz.… Expand

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marcmyworks

Jul 7, 2018

Season 3 of AD is in its own way brilliant because you think its terribly written and acted by new love interest Charlize Theron until a pivotal episode where 'all is revealed'.

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outdoor75

Oct 17, 2014

I gave a great review for this series..until I got into season 3. It is so contrived with silly plots..that I can't bear to watch it. How does a show so funny become so overdone and bad?

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5.5

60
- Season 5.5 Overview
  Air Date: March 15, 2019
Season 5

67
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: May 29, 2018
Season 4

72
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: May 26, 2013
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2005
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  S3:E13. Development Arrested
  Air Date: February 10, 2006
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  S3:E12. Exit Strategy
  Air Date: February 10, 2006
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  S3:E11. Family Ties
  Air Date: February 10, 2006
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  S3:E10. Fakin' It
  Air Date: February 10, 2006
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  S3:E9. S.O.B.s
  Air Date: January 2, 2006
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  S3:E8. Making a Stand
  Air Date: December 19, 2005
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  S3:E7. Prison Break-In
  Air Date: December 12, 2005
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  S3:E6. The Ocean Walker
  Air Date: December 5, 2005
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  S3:E5. Mr. F
  Air Date: November 7, 2005
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  S3:E4. Notapusy
  Air Date: November 7, 2005
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  S3:E3. Forget Me Now
  Air Date: October 3, 2005
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  S3:E2. For British Eyes Only
  Air Date: September 26, 2005
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  S3:E1. The Cabin Show
  Air Date: September 19, 2005
Season 2

88
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: November 7, 2004
Season 1

89
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 2, 2003