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Arrested Development Season 5

Arrested Development

Season 5

May 29, 2018 16 episodes

As the Bluths continue to make a mess of their personal and professional lives, Michael again can't quite abandon the family that makes him miserable.

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Family Leave
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E1. Family Leave

27m May 29, 2018

Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.

Self-Deportation
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E2. Self-Deportation

29m May 29, 2018

For varying reasons, most of the Bluths (even Steve Holt) feel compelled to run off to Mexico. Michael tries to convince Buster to go to the police.

Everyone Gets Atrophy
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E3. Everyone Gets Atrophy

28m May 29, 2018

The family unites behind Lindsay’s campaign, but Michael senses that something is amiss. Maeby has an idea that George-Michael likes a little too much.

Old Start, An
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E4. Old Start, An

29m May 29, 2018

Gob acquires a new office for the company with a "premium view." Michael gets a shock when he returns to a place that holds a lot of memories.

Sinking Feelings
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E5. Sinking Feelings

28m May 29, 2018

The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.

Emotional Baggage
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E6. Emotional Baggage

34m May 29, 2018

Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.

Rom-Traum
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E7. Rom-Traum

31m May 29, 2018

George-Michael thinks he's being lied to by Michael, who thinks he's being lied to by George Sr. Gob hires guys to help with his "closet conversion."

Premature Independence
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E8. Premature Independence

37m May 29, 2018

As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.

Unexpected Company
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E9. Unexpected Company

28m Mar 15, 2019

Buster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.

Taste Makers
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E10. Taste Makers

26m Mar 15, 2019

Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.

Chain Migration
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E11. Chain Migration

24m Mar 15, 2019

As George Sr. attempts to win back Lucille, Michael assembles a mold of their scheme. Meanwhile, Buster gets caught up in Tobias and Gob's business.

Check Mates
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E12. Check Mates

26m Mar 15, 2019

George Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.

The Untethered Sole
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E13. The Untethered Sole

29m Mar 15, 2019

Buster's brief appearance in a TV weather report puts the Bluths back in hot water, but Michael has a plan involving his son's definitely real company.

Saving for Arraignment Day
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E14. Saving for Arraignment Day

29m Mar 15, 2019

As the trial kicks off, the Guilty Guys throw the family for a loop. Lucille learns surprising news about Dusty. George-Michael plots a distraction.

Courting Disasters
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E15. Courting Disasters

31m Mar 15, 2019

George and Lucille overestimate their new lawyer's expertise in the courtroom. Two familiar faces testify, and a video sheds more light on the case.

The Fallout
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E16. The Fallout

48m Mar 15, 2019

As the Bluths come together to unveil a wall, they once again discover that they deserve nothing more than to be saddled with each other forever.

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