Arrested Development 2003
“Someone had to get the family back together.”
What is Arrested Development?
Arrested Development is an American satirical television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. The series focuses on the Bluth family, a formerly wealthy and dysfunctional group that loses everything after their housing development company crumbles due to the patriarch's illegal business practices.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 84
- First aired
- Nov 2, 2003
- Last aired
- Mar 15, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX, Netflix
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Arrested Development is an American satirical television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz. The series focuses on the Bluth family, a formerly wealthy and dysfunctional group that loses everything after their housing development company crumbles due to the patriarch's illegal business practices. The story centers on Michael Bluth, the level-headed son who feels obligated to keep the family together and manage their affairs after his father is imprisoned. His efforts are complicated by his spoiled relatives, whose behavior makes his responsibilities increasingly difficult. The program is presented in a serialized format and incorporates handheld camera work, voice-over narration, and archival photos. The show originally debuted on Fox on November 2, 2003, and ran until February 10, 2006. Following its initial run, the series returned for a reprisal season on Netflix in 2013, with the fifth season concluding in 2019. The cast includes Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, and Will Arnett. The series is currently available for viewing on streaming platforms including Netflix and Prime Video.
Should you watch it?
“A level-headed son struggles to manage his wealthy but dysfunctional family after they lose everything.”
- witty ensemble performances
- unique serialized storytelling
- fast-paced humor may require close attention
Watch it if you enjoy satirical sitcoms centered on complex family dynamics.
The series features satirical humor regarding a dysfunctional family and their legal troubles.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Nov 2, 2003
- E2 Top Banana Core Nov 9, 2003
- E3 Bringing Up Buster Core Nov 16, 2003
- E4 Key Decisions Core Nov 23, 2003
- E5 Charity Drive Core Nov 30, 2003
- E6 Visiting Ours Core Dec 7, 2003
- E7 In God We Trust Core Dec 14, 2003
- E8 My Mother, the Car Core Dec 21, 2003
- E9 Storming the Castle Core Jan 4, 2004
- E10 Pier Pressure Core Jan 11, 2004
- E11 Public Relations Core Jan 25, 2004
- E12 Marta Complex Core Feb 8, 2004
- E13 Beef Consommé Core Feb 15, 2004
- E14 Shock and Aww Core Mar 7, 2004
- E15 Staff Infection Core Mar 14, 2004
- E16 Altar Egos Core Mar 17, 2004
- E17 Justice Is Blind Core Mar 21, 2004
- E18 Missing Kitty Core Mar 28, 2004
- E19 Best Man for the Gob Core Apr 4, 2004
- E20 Whistler's Mother Core Apr 11, 2004
- E21 Not Without My Daughter Mytharc Apr 25, 2004
- E22 Let 'Em Eat Cake Mytharc Jun 6, 2004
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 The One Where Michael Leaves Mytharc Nov 7, 2004
- E2 The One Where They Build a House Core Nov 14, 2004
- E3 Amigos Core Nov 21, 2004
- E4 Good Grief Core Dec 5, 2004
- E5 Sad Sack Core Dec 12, 2004
- E6 Afternoon Delight Core Dec 19, 2004
- E7 Switch Hitter Core Jan 16, 2005
- E8 Queen for a Day Core Jan 23, 2005
- E9 Burning Love Core Jan 30, 2005
- E10 Ready, Aim, Marry Me Core Feb 13, 2005
- E11 Out on a Limb Core Mar 6, 2005
- E12 Hand to God Core Mar 6, 2005
- E13 Motherboy XXX Core Mar 13, 2005
- E14 The Immaculate Election Core Mar 20, 2005
- E15 Sword of Destiny Core Mar 27, 2005
- E16 Meat the Veals Core Apr 3, 2005
- E17 Spring Breakout Mytharc Apr 10, 2005
- E18 The Righteous Brothers Mytharc Apr 17, 2005
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Cabin Show Mytharc Sep 19, 2005
- E2 For British Eyes Only Core Sep 26, 2005
- E3 Forget-Me-Now Core Oct 3, 2005
- E4 Notapusy Core Nov 7, 2005
- E5 Mr. F Core Nov 7, 2005
- E6 The Ocean Walker Core Dec 5, 2005
- E7 Prison Break-In Core Dec 12, 2005
- E8 Making a Stand Core Dec 19, 2005
- E9 S.O.B.s Core Jan 2, 2006
- E10 Fakin' It Core Feb 10, 2006
- E11 Family Ties Core Feb 10, 2006
- E12 Exit Strategy Mytharc Feb 10, 2006
- E13 Development Arrested Mytharc Feb 10, 2006
Season 4 · 15 episodes
- E1 Flight of the Phoenix Mytharc May 26, 2013
- E2 Borderline Personalities Core May 26, 2013
- E3 Indian Takers Core May 26, 2013
- E4 The B. Team Core May 26, 2013
- E5 A New Start Core May 26, 2013
- E6 Double Crossers Core May 26, 2013
- E7 Colony Collapse Core May 26, 2013
- E8 Red Hairing Core May 26, 2013
- E9 Smashed Core May 26, 2013
- E10 Queen B. Core May 26, 2013
- E11 A New Attitude Core May 26, 2013
- E12 Señoritis Core May 26, 2013
- E13 It Gets Better Core May 26, 2013
- E14 Off the Hook Mytharc May 26, 2013
- E15 Blockheads Mytharc May 26, 2013
Season 5 · 16 episodes
- E1 Family Leave Mytharc May 29, 2018
- E2 Self-Deportation Core May 29, 2018
- E3 Everyone Gets Atrophy Core May 29, 2018
- E4 Old Start, An Core May 29, 2018
- E5 Sinking Feelings Core May 29, 2018
- E6 Emotional Baggage Core May 29, 2018
- E7 Rom-Traum Core May 29, 2018
- E8 Premature Independence Core May 29, 2018
- E9 Unexpected Company Core Mar 15, 2019
- E10 Taste Makers Core Mar 15, 2019
- E11 Chain Migration Core Mar 15, 2019
- E12 Check Mates Core Mar 15, 2019
- E13 The Untethered Sole Core Mar 15, 2019
- E14 Saving for Arraignment Day Core Mar 15, 2019
- E15 Courting Disasters Mytharc Mar 15, 2019
- E16 The Fallout Mytharc Mar 15, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Mitchell Hurwitz.
When did the show debut?
The show debuted on Fox on November 2, 2003.
Who is the central character?
The story follows Michael Bluth, who takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned.
What is the premise?
It follows a formerly wealthy family that lost everything and the son trying to keep them together.
What is the filming style?
The show incorporates handheld camera work, voice-over narration, and archival photos.