Colony Collapse
Summary Gob finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.
Archives Episodes
Double Crossers
Summary George Sr.’s new business hits a rough patch, and he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.
A New Start
Summary Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.
The B. Team
Summary Michael is presented with a new business opportunity that could change his life. Unfortunately, he needs his family to sign off. Our Take An off episode. Even great shows stub their toes; this is Arrested Development’s stubbed toe.
Indian Takers
Summary Lindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.
Borderline Personalities
Summary George Sr. comes up with a get rich scam after his family falls apart. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.
Flight of the Phoenix
Summary Michael 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 Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour…
Development Arrested
Summary Michael tries to keep family members from selling their shares of company stock; George-Michael tells his father about being attracted to Maeby. Our Take A tightly put together episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
Exit Strategy
Summary After Gob is imprisoned by American forces, Michael and Buster travel to Iraq to free him; George-Michael throws a surprise birthday party for Maeby. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Arrested Development keeps its…
Family Ties
Summary Michael tracks down the mysterious woman who may be his sister; George-Michael and Maeby learn that their mock marriage is real. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.