Season Guide
Arrested Development — Season 4
Season 4 Review
The dysfunctional Bluths embark on separate journeys — but always find a way back into each other’s lives.
Episodes
1
SummaryMichael says goodbye to the family business and starts his own. And the life of the family is turned upside down when their mailman Pete dies.Our TakeA miss. The writing…
2
SummaryGeorge Sr. comes up with a get rich scam after his family falls apart.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.
3
SummaryLindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season recovers after this.
4
SummaryMichael is presented with a new business opportunity that could change his life. Unfortunately, he needs his family to sign off.Our TakeAn off episode. Even great shows stub their toes;…
5
SummaryTobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.
6
SummaryGeorge Sr.'s new business hits a rough patch, and he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season recovers after…
7
SummaryGob finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him.Our TakeMiddle-of-the-road. Watchable, but you'll forget the details by next episode.
8
SummaryLindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career.Our TakeAn off episode. Even great shows stub their toes; this is Arrested…
9
SummaryTobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks.Our TakeA miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.
10
SummaryLucille finds that her children have already started divvying up her things, and adjusts to her new home.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season recovers after this.
11
SummaryGob accepts a job from his brother, but is distracted by a scheme of his own.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
12
SummaryMaeby moves out on her own and reconnects with her cousin, George-Michael.Our TakeThe season's low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an ending.
13
SummaryAt UC Irvine things get steamy when George-Michael finds himself in a love triangle with his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more…
14
SummaryBuster struggles to make it on his own and break away from his overbearing mother.Our TakeA mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Arrested Development running at cruising speed.
15
SummaryGeorge-Michael tries to reconnect with his father, but is finding himself overwhelmed by the responsibility of running his business.Our TakeThe season's low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and…