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

Summary Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who’s trying to avoid Sudden Valley. Our Take Weak by Arrested Development’s standards, subplot padding with a thin throughline.

Summary George-Michael tries to reconnect with his father, but is finding himself overwhelmed by the responsibility of running his business. Our Take The season’s low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an ending.

Summary Buster struggles to make it on his own and break away from his overbearing mother. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Arrested Development running at cruising speed.

Summary At UC Irvine things get steamy when George-Michael finds himself in a love triangle with his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary Maeby moves out on her own and reconnects with her cousin, George-Michael. Our Take The season’s low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an ending.

Summary Gob accepts a job from his brother, but is distracted by a scheme of his own. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary Lucille finds that her children have already started divvying up her things, and adjusts to her new home. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

Summary Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.

Summary Lindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows stub their toes; this is Arrested Development’s stubbed toe.