The Ocean Walker 

Michael plans to marry Rita, but that's not before her uncle Trevor intervenes, and Michael discovers Rita's handicap. When the family learns that Rita has millions of dollars, they try to speed up the wedding process.

Director:

Paul Feig

Writers:

Mitchell Hurwitz (created by), Jake Farrow

Stars:

Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett

Cast

Episode cast overview:
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
Charlize Theron	...	Rita
Dave Thomas	...	Trevor
Bob Einstein	...	Larry

Storyline

When Michael announces to the family that he intends to marry Rita, everyone in the family objects in various ways. But when the family learns that Rita is rich, they try to speed up the process. This comes after Rita's uncle Trevor intervenes, and Michael discovers Rita's handicap.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

When George Michael (Michael Cera) tells his father that Rita (Charlize Theron) is mentally handicapped, he stutters, "I think she might be ... reta- retarded", where "reta-" is pronounced as "Rita", indicating that "Rita" is a back-formation of retarded.

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Goofs

Unfortunately, the video tape with George Michael on it fell into the hands of the FBI at the end of "Sword of Destiny". It seems unlikely that the Bluths would have gotten it back, or have another copy.

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Quotes

Michael: [after watching Rita walk across the pool] Is that your trick, GOB?
George "Gob" Bluth II: No, Michael, that's not my trick.
Narrator: On the next Arrested Development...
George "Gob" Bluth II: It's my illusion!
Narrator: Michael relives a wedding nightmare.

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Connections

References Monster (2003)

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Soundtracks

Mr. Roboto
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Performed by Styx

User Reviews

My favourite episode of the series

There is just so many clever jokes that has a lot to say once you think about it (like jokes directed at fashion and film). There are very surface level jokes also that are hilarious nonetheless. Also has the best ending out of any Arrested Development episode. The episode might have made me laugh more overall than the entire first season (not to say that the first season isn't hilarious, something can be really funny even if it doesn't make you laugh the same way something can be very sad even if it doesn't make you cry)

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 December 2005 (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