Season Guide
Arrested Development Season 4
Season 4 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
The dysfunctional Bluths embark on separate journeys — but always find a way back into each other’s lives.
Episodes
1
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 The…
2
Summary George Sr. comes up with a get rich scam after his family falls apart. Our Take This one leans hard on the season's new format, and it's a mixed…
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
Summary Michael is presented with a new business opportunity that could change his life. Unfortunately, he needs his family to sign off. Our Take This one leans hard on the…
5
Summary Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard. Our Take Tobias carrying a full episode on his own was always going…
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
Summary Lindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career. Our Take This Lindsay hour has some decent gags, mostly courtesy…
9
Summary Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks. Our Take This is a middling Tobias hour, and your tolerance for his…
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
Summary Gob accepts a job from his brother, but is distracted by a scheme of his own. Our Take This is one of the stronger season 4 hours, mostly because…
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
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 The George-Michael focus gives…
14
Summary Buster struggles to make it on his own and break away from his overbearing mother. Our Take Buster's always been the show's secret weapon, but this one leans hard…
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…