Season Guide
Arrested Development Season 5
Season 5 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
As the Bluths continue to make a mess of their personal and professional lives, Michael again can’t quite abandon the family that makes him miserable.
Episodes
1
Summary Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who’s trying to avoid Sudden Valley. Our Take The Bluths are back and mostly treading water.…
2
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…
3
Summary The family unites behind Lindsay’s campaign, but Michael senses that something is amiss. Maeby has an idea that George-Michael likes a little too much. Our Take This one feels…
4
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…
5
SummaryThe Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.Our TakeThe season's low point so far: contrived situations,…
6
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 This one feels like…
7
SummaryGeorge-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 TakeSkippable unless you're a…
8
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 This one feels…
9
SummaryBuster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season recovers…
10
SummaryMichael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.Our TakeSkippable unless you're a completist. The season…
11
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 This one…
12
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 This one feels like the…
13
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 This…
14
Summary As the trial kicks off, the Guilty Guys throw the family for a loop. Lucille learns surprising news about Dusty. George-Michael plots a distraction. Our Take This is a…
15
Summary George and Lucille overestimate their new lawyer’s expertise in the courtroom. Two familiar faces testify, and a video sheds more light on the case. Our Take The courtroom scenes…
16
Summary As the Bluths come together to unveil a wall, they once again discover that they deserve nothing more than to be saddled with each other forever. Our Take A…