Arrested Development poster
★ 8.7
Arrested Development poster

Overall Rating

★ 8.7
S5 E16
#1
★ 7.6

The Fallout

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.

S5 E6
#2
★ 7.4

Emotional Baggage

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

S5 E7
#3
★ 7.4

Rom-Traum

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."

S5 E3
#4
★ 7.3

Everyone Gets Atrophy

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.

S5 E4
#5
★ 7.3

Old Start, An

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.

S5 E12
#6
★ 7.3

Check Mates

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

S5 E5
#7
★ 7.2

Sinking Feelings

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

S5 E8
#8
★ 7.2

Premature Independence

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

S5 E2
#9
★ 7.1

Self-Deportation

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.

S5 E1
#10
★ 7.0

Family Leave

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

S5 E14
#1
★ 6.6

Saving for Arraignment Day

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.

S5 E11
#2
★ 6.7

Chain Migration

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.

S5 E13
#3
★ 6.8

The Untethered Sole

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.

S5 E9
#4
★ 6.9

Unexpected Company

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

S5 E10
#5
★ 6.9

Taste Makers

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

S5 E1
#6
★ 7.0

Family Leave

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

S5 E15
#7
★ 7.0

Courting Disasters

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.

S5 E2
#8
★ 7.1

Self-Deportation

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.

S5 E5
#9
★ 7.2

Sinking Feelings

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

S5 E8
#10
★ 7.2

Premature Independence

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

S5 E1
★ 7.0

Family Leave

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

S5 E2
★ 7.1

Self-Deportation

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.

S5 E3
★ 7.3

Everyone Gets Atrophy

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.

S5 E4
★ 7.3

Old Start, An

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.

S5 E5
★ 7.2

Sinking Feelings

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

S5 E6
★ 7.4

Emotional Baggage

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

S5 E7
★ 7.4

Rom-Traum

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."

S5 E8
★ 7.2

Premature Independence

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

S5 E9
★ 6.9

Unexpected Company

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

S5 E10
★ 6.9

Taste Makers

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

S5 E11
★ 6.7

Chain Migration

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.

S5 E12
★ 7.3

Check Mates

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

S5 E13
★ 6.8

The Untethered Sole

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.

S5 E14
★ 6.6

Saving for Arraignment Day

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.

S5 E15
★ 7.0

Courting Disasters

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.

S5 E16
★ 7.6

The Fallout

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
2 ★ 8.6 18
★ 9.0 Good Grief
★ 8.0 Queen for a Day
3 ★ 8.5 13
★ 9.1 Development Arrested
★ 7.9 Prison Break-In
1 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.0 Pier Pressure
★ 7.9 Whistler's Mother
4 ★ 7.6 15
★ 8.4 A New Attitude
★ 6.8 Borderline Personalities
5 ★ 7.1 16
★ 7.6 The Fallout
★ 6.6 Saving for Arraignment Day