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Arrested Development

  • TV Series
  • 2003–20192003–2019
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
301K
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Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)
In the aftermath of Cinco de Quatro, the Bluth family are all facing one question, that no one quite has the answer to: Where is Lucille Two? With the Bluths back together and finally getting the award they think they deserve - for family of the year - a development will help Lindsay as she begins her campaign for Congress, to become "part of the problem." But whatever happens, Michael will always come back to save the family.
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
301K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
198
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    • Creator
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
    • Stars
      • Jason Bateman
      • Michael Cera
      • Portia de Rossi
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    • Creator
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
    • Stars
      • Jason Bateman
      • Michael Cera
      • Portia de Rossi
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    • 478User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    Top rated TV #83
    • Won 6 Primetime Emmys
      • 61 wins & 122 nominations total

    Episodes84

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    Tony Hale in Arrested Development (2003)
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    David Cross, Alia Shawkat, and Kyle Mooney in Arrested Development (2003)
    Ed Begley Jr., Jeffrey Tambor, and Tony Hale in Arrested Development (2003)
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    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Michael Bluth
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Michael Cera
    Michael Cera
    • George-Michael Bluth
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi
    • Lindsay Bluth Fünke
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Will Arnett
    Will Arnett
    • Gob Bluth
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Alia Shawkat
    Alia Shawkat
    • Maeby Fünke…
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Tony Hale
    Tony Hale
    • Buster Bluth…
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Tobias Fünke
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • George Bluth Sr.…
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Jessica Walter
    Jessica Walter
    • Lucille Bluth
    84 episodes84 eps • 2003–2019
    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Narrator…
    83 episodes83 eps • 2003–2019
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Barry Zuckerkorn
    32 episodes32 eps • 2003–2019
    John Beard
    John Beard
    • John Beard
    31 episodes31 eps • 2003–2019
    Liza Minnelli
    Liza Minnelli
    • Lucille Austero
    21 episodes21 eps • 2003–2013
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Ann Veal…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2004–2013
    Justin Grant Wade
    Justin Grant Wade
    • Steve Holt
    16 episodes16 eps • 2003–2018
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Stan Sitwell
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2019
    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    • Rebel Alley
    15 episodes15 eps • 2013–2019
    Maria Bamford
    Maria Bamford
    • Debrie Bardeaux
    15 episodes15 eps • 2013–2019
    • Creator
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
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    Which Actors Were Left Out of the Bluth Family

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Neither David Cross's nor Jeffrey Tambor's characters were ever intended to be regular characters. It was not until the actors tested well that the writers ended up putting them regularly in the series.
    • Goofs
      During the time George Sr spends in the attic, storage boxes in the background are marked with either "Tracy" or "Tracey." These are boxes of old clothes belonging to Michael's late wife.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: Tobias listens to a day's worth of his own words, to see what Michael was referring to...

      Tobias Fünke: [on tape] ... even if it means me taking a chubby, I will suck it up.

      Tobias Fünke: Nothing wrong with that.

      Tobias Fünke: [on tape] Oh, I've been in the film business for a while, but I just can't seem to get one in the can.

      Tobias Fünke: It's out of context.

      Tobias Fünke: [on tape] I wouldn't mind kissing that man between the cheeks.

      Narrator: ...and he realized there is something distinct about the way he speaks.

      Tobias Fünke: Tobias, you blowhard.

      [chuckles]

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    User reviews478

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    10/10
    UNparalleled
    You've doubtless heard fans rave and rave about this show, and may have even checked it out. The camp is sharply divided, people either absolutely love it, or tend to just "not get it." In that sense it may not be for everyone (great television, and great art in general, rarely is), and to each his own. But after watching each season multiple times, I can easily say that it is the funniest show that I have ever seen by an ENORMOUS margin. Even after many repeat viewings, I still end up in tears all the time.

    DVD treats this series well simply because it suits itself to rapid digestion (and after getting hooked, you won't be able to get up). The writers include many, many running gags that persist through entire seasons, or even the entire series ("I've made a huge mistake." "Her?"). The entire cast is extremely WELL cast and everyone's comedic timing is spot on. The real stars are David Cross as Tobias, and Will Arnett as GOB. Their physical comedy is drop dead hilarious as well. But Jessica Walters and Jeffrey Tambor are phenomenal, the former most especially in the third season.

    As others have stated there is no laugh track and this is part of what throws some of the "we don't get it" camp off. The humor is very fast paced as well, and many of the biggest laughs are very subtle physical comedy, or a line of dialog that is dropped in the midst of a conversation. Some of the music that was written for the show is absolutely hilarious as well, especially the song that plays often when George Micheal is put in an awkward (sexual) situation ("whatcha trying to say to me??").

    Start with season 1, give it 4 episodes (go through at least the episode "key decisions" which I believe is ep 4). If you're not hooked, or at least intrigued by then, its likely you wont be at all. But if you're like me, and MANY others, you'll find that you've just stumbled upon one of the greatest shows ever made. VERY highly recommended. 10/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • The Hurwitz Company
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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