Arrested Development · Season 5 16 Episodes

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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.

Episodes

NoFirst Air DateNameOverview
5x1Family LeaveSurprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.
5x2Self-DeportationFor 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.
5x3Everyone Gets AtrophyThe 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.
5x4Old Start, AnGob 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.
5x5Sinking FeelingsThe Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.
5x6Emotional BaggageMichael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.
5x7Rom-TraumGeorge-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."
5x8Premature IndependenceAs the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.
5x9Unexpected CompanyBuster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.
5x10Taste MakersMichael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.
5x11Chain MigrationAs 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.
5x12Check MatesGeorge Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.
5x13The Untethered SoleBuster'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.
5x14Saving for Arraignment DayAs the trial kicks off, the Guilty Guys throw the family for a loop. Lucille learns surprising news about Dusty. George-Michael plots a distraction.
5x15Courting DisastersGeorge and Lucille overestimate their new lawyer's expertise in the courtroom. Two familiar faces testify, and a video sheds more light on the case.
5x16The FalloutAs 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.

Cast

CharacterPerson
Michael BluthJason Bateman
Lindsay Bluth FünkePortia de Rossi
Gob BluthWill Arnett
George Michael BluthMichael Cera
Maeby FünkeAlia Shawkat
Byron "Buster" BluthTony Hale
Tobias FünkeDavid Cross
George Bluth Sr.Jeffrey Tambor
Lucille BluthJessica Walter
NarratorRon Howard

Crew

DepartmentJobPerson
ProductionCo-Executive ProducerEvan Mann
Executive ProducerBrian Grazer
David Nevins
Mitchell Hurwitz
Ron Howard