Fakin' It 

As the family's upcoming deposition nears, they participate in a mock trial, hosted by Judge Reinhold. Michael searches for a mysterious witness on the list, while the prosecuting attorney ... See full summary »

Director:

Lev L. Spiro

Writers:

Mitchell Hurwitz (created by), Dean Lorey

Stars:

Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Bateman	...	Michael Bluth
Portia de Rossi	...	Lindsay Bluth Fünke
Will Arnett	...	Gob Bluth
Michael Cera	...	George-Michael Bluth
Alia Shawkat	...	Maeby Fünke
Tony Hale	...	Buster Bluth
David Cross	...	Tobias Fünke
Jeffrey Tambor	...	George Bluth Sr.
Jessica Walter	...	Lucille Bluth
Judge Reinhold	...	Honorable Judge Reinhold
Carrie Preston	...	Jan Eagleman
Peter Michael Goetz	...	Dr. Farmer
John Michael Higgins	...	Wayne Jarvis
Bud Cort	...	Self
Michael P. Byrne	...	Bailiiff

Storyline

As the family's upcoming deposition nears, they participate in a mock trial, hosted by Judge Reinhold. Michael searches for a mysterious witness on the list, while the prosecuting attorney makes Michael an offer he cant refuse. Meanwhile, Gob practices his ventriloquism act, and Buster fakes a coma to get out of testifying.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Read the Patriot Act" was first said by Wayne Jarvis (John Michael Higgins) in episode 2.5, Arrested Development: Sad Sack (2004).

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Goofs

George Michael closes the refrigerator door twice between cuts during his conversation with Michael about the prosecution "going after all of us."

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Quotes

Franklin Bluth: My name is Judge.
Gob: Whose name is Judge?
Franklin Bluth: My name is...
Gob: That's a silly name!
Franklin Bluth: -Judge. My name...
Gob: Yes I am judging your name. It am silly!
Franklin Bluth:

• is...

Gob: Oh, now you're correcting my grammar?

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Connections

Spoofs Judge Judy (1996)

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Soundtracks

Arrested Development
Composed by David Schwartz
(opening theme)

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 February 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 5, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Imagine Television, The Hurwitz Company, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1