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Summary 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. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows stub their toes; this is…

Summary George Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there’s always money … somewhere. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows stub their toes; this is Arrested Development’s stubbed toe.

Summary 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. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly…

Summary Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

Summary Buster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

Summary As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight. Our Take Weak by Arrested Development’s standards, subplot padding with a thin throughline.

Summary 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.” Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

Summary Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows stub their toes; this is Arrested Development’s stubbed…

Summary The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation. Our Take The season’s low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an…

Summary 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. Our Take Weak by Arrested Development’s standards, subplot padding with a…