S1E14
Shock and Aww
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
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.
Our Take
A busy episode that juggles three storylines without dropping any of them. Michael and George Michael pining over the same teacher lands the best jokes, while Lucille’s adopted son gives the Bluth cruelty a fresh target. Some bits feel like setup for later payoffs, but the pacing is tight and the “Caged Wisdom” subplot earns real laughs. Worth your time.