Arrested Development

10 Best Episodes of Arrested Development - Season 1

The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Arrested Development - S1E15

#15 - Staff Infection (Season 1 - Episode 15)

When Michael discovers his family has been receiving paychecks without working, he forces them all to get jobs within the company. Lindsay questions his management skills, and Tobias checks himself in at George Sr.'s prison to research a film role.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 871 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E7

#14 - In God We Trust (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Michael attempts to fire the family's incompetent, but likeable attorney. George Michael impresses Maeby with a muscle suit for a "Living Classics" pagent. Tobias has a psychological affliction where he is unable to take off his clothes.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 1042 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E11

#13 - Public Relations (Season 1 - Episode 11)

When George Michael is a rejected by a private school due to the family's reputation, Michael hires a publicist from his gym who he's been flirting with to change the public perspective of the Bluths. Meanwhile, Tobias is sent to Boston to reclaim his medical license.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 941 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E20

#12 - Whistler's Mother (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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Michael deals with numerous requests for some unfrozen money, and chastises Lucille for being too coddling with Buster. Lindsay decides to protest the war to boost her self esteem while Tobias and Gob decide to start a coffee company.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 770 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E6

#11 - Visiting Ours (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Michael sets up an "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents, while it is revealed that George Sr. had an affair with Kitty, his secretary who recently slept with Gob. Tobias and Lindsay see a marriage counselor.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 1028 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E9

#10 - Storming the Castle (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Michael cannot go through with his plan to break up Gob and Marta. A thug magician wants to take Gob's "legs". Maeby wears all leather to get back at her mother, and Lucille decides to confront Buster's relationship with Lucille 2.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 988 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E18

#9 - Missing Kitty (Season 1 - Episode 18)

Gob attempts to make good on his promise to make the family yacht disappear. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Maeby try to track down Lindsay's grandmother, Tobias seeks George Sr.'s respect, and Michael attempts to fire Kitty, who claims to have information that could bring down the company.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 778 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E21

#8 - Not Without My Daughter (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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Michael takes Maeby to work with him on Take Your Daughter to Work Day. After being slighted by Michael, Tobias, George-Michael and Gob all go to the mall to prove that they are just manly. Oscar takes Lucille and Buster to Annyong's soccer game.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 769 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E12

#7 - Marta Complex (Season 1 - Episode 12)

When Lucille throws an anniversary party for Tobias and Lindsay on Valentine's Day, Michael gives an impassioned speech about love. This makes Marta realize she has feelings for him and Lindsay realize she wants a divorce. Meanwhile, Buster decides to move out of the penthouse and Lucille revels in living alone for the first time.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 930 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E13

#6 - Beef Consommé (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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After learning that Marta has feelings for him, Michael goes to her and they decide to get permission from Gob before taking things to the next level. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Tobias finally get to the heart of his "never-nude" problem and George Sr. faces his first hearing.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 889 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E17

#5 - Justice Is Blind (Season 1 - Episode 17)

Gob steals a file on the government's case against the Bluth Company that Maggie had given to Michael. Tobias is sent to Maggie's house to get evidence, George Michael tries to prove Maeby's fraud, and Lindsay fights to remove the Ten Commandments from the courthouse lawn.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 826 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E16

#4 - Altar Egos (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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Michael attempts to have a one-night stand with an attorney whom he doesn't know is not only blind, but the prosecutor who is trying to put his father in jail. Also, Gob gets married on a dare, Maeby pretends to be a girl with a made up disease, and George Sr.'s admirer turns out to be an undercover SEC agent who has truly fallen for him.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 849 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E14

#3 - Shock and Aww (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Michael falls for his George Michael's ethics teacher, whom his son also has a crush on. Meanwhile, Lucille adopts a 14-year old Korean boy, and George Sr.'s "Caged Wisdom" tapes have given him a new admirer.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 885 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E22

#2 - Let 'Em Eat Cake (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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In the first season finale, George Sr. has a heart attack, and Maeby is jealous when George Michael likes another girl. Meanwhile, Lindsay decides to leave Tobias until a book he wrote a long time ago becomes a gay bestseller, and Buster and Annyong compete over women.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 771 votes.

Arrested Development - S1E10

#1 - Pier Pressure (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Buster realizes that medical marijuana will help cure Lucille 2's vertigo, and pays George Michael to get it for him from Gob. Lindsay sends Maeby to spend a day with Lucille to punish her for bad grades. Michael thinks George Michael is on drugs and attempts to teach him a lesson.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 1006 votes.

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