The One Where Michael Leaves 

Michael Bluth denounces his family after George Sr. escapes to Mexico with his secretary Kitty. But when Michael announces plans to move to Phoenix, Barry informs him that he cannot leave ... See full summary »

Director:

Lee Shallat Chemel

Writers:

Mitchell Hurwitz (created by), Mitchell Hurwitz

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. / Oscar Bluth
Jessica Walter	...	Lucille Bluth
Henry Winkler	...	Barry Zuckerkorn
Ed Helms	...	James Carr
Ian Roberts	...	Literal Doctor
Jay Johnston	...	Officer Taylor
John Beard	...	John Beard
Justin Lee	...	Annyong Bluth

Storyline

Michael Bluth denounces his family after George Sr. escapes to Mexico with his secretary Kitty. But when Michael announces plans to move to Phoenix, Barry informs him that he cannot leave California or he will face prosecution for his father's crimes. While Michael scrambles to find the company checkbook, Lucille signs Buster up for the Army, and Lindsay and Tobias institute an open marriage.

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Plot Keywords:

twin brother | reference to saddam hussein | nightstick | arabic writing | uncle sam costume | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Michael (Jason Bateman) calls his mother (Jessica Walter)'s house, he uses the alias "Dr. Bluman." Later in the episode, Tobias (David Cross) becomes a Blue Man.

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Goofs

When the family leaves the bathroom after walking in on Lindsay, for a split second, we can see someone's reflection in the mirror. This person is wearing a blue shirt with black pants and is sitting down.

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Quotes

Gob: What did you come here for, Michael? I hope it's not for a handout. I run a pretty tight ship around here.
Michael: With a pool table.
Gob: It's a gaming ship.

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Connections

References Friends (1994)

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Soundtracks

Arrested Development
Composed by David Schwartz
(opening theme)

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 November 2004 (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