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Arrested Development
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  • Episode aired May 26, 2013
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  • 36m
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Will Arnett in Arrested Development (2003)
Comedy

Gob finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him.Gob finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him.Gob finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him.

  • Directors
    • Mitchell Hurwitz
    • Troy Miller
  • Writers
    • Mitchell Hurwitz
    • Paul Rust
    • Jim Brandon
  • Stars
    • Jason Bateman
    • Portia de Rossi
    • Will Arnett
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    1.9K
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    • Directors
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
      • Troy Miller
    • Writers
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
      • Paul Rust
      • Jim Brandon
    • Stars
      • Jason Bateman
      • Portia de Rossi
      • Will Arnett
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Michael Bluth
    Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi
    • Lindsay Bluth Fünke
    Will Arnett
    Will Arnett
    • Gob Bluth
    Michael Cera
    Michael Cera
    • George-Michael Bluth
    Alia Shawkat
    Alia Shawkat
    • Maeby Fünke
    Tony Hale
    Tony Hale
    • Buster Bluth
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Tobias Fünke
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • George Bluth Sr.
    Jessica Walter
    Jessica Walter
    • Lucille Bluth
    Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler
    • Barry Zuckerkorn
    Ben Schwartz
    Ben Schwartz
    • John Beard Jr.
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Ann Veal
    John Beard
    • John Beard
    Andy Richter
    Andy Richter
    • Andy Richter
    Jeff Garlin
    Jeff Garlin
    • Mort Meyers
    Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher
    • Rebel Alley
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Tony Wonder
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Pastor Veal
    • Directors
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
      • Troy Miller
    • Writers
      • Mitchell Hurwitz
      • Paul Rust
      • Jim Brandon
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    10zf-906-512642

    The Best Episode

    This is literally the funniest episode of any television series that I have ever seen. I put off watching the fourth season after episode one. But I continued and all the season is great. This episode in particular just makes me hysterical. Will Arnett is indescribable. Also, the bits with Michael and George Michael are painful to watch, but in a good way. The way all the episode entwines is incredible. Although this is Gob's episode, each character is given a significant part. How a lot of it relates to Lucille's trial is brilliant. The George/Oscar and the Mexican wall thing is just as good as Gob's magic show. Even Buster's appearance is ridiculously funny. As well as a flashback to Maeyb's 'MARRY ME' makes the show. Literally the best episode ever. Please go and watch it. Hello darkness my old friend. 10/10.
    10teemu-eramaa

    The episode that made me come and rant on IMDb

    Is this the best thing we've ever seen on TV? It doesn't beat Wire or Mad Men at it's best but oh boy is it pure comedy at it's best.

    The acting at the scene where Gob tries to split with Ann and goes mumbling about a tuxedo prices and morning gowns for about a minute finally made me realise how good of a comedy actor Will Arnett really is.

    This episode proves also which one of the AD characters has the most comedic power - Gob. Because he is SO extreme and SO stupid in his actions. Buster is probably even less intelligent but he can do less damage than his dis-illusioned brother, Gob. And extremity makes a good comedic character. Of course, Gob might not be the best spin off character for his own TV- show because he might in the end fall flat after a season or two but granted one episode like this really let's him shine.

    Thank you, thank you thank you.

    Darn it, I might have to check this episode again even though I just saw it yesterday!

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    • Trivia
      The Grecian-style gown Ann Veal wears to wed Gob is remarkably like that of the ceremonial robe worn by members of the Masonic youth group Job's Daughters, even down to the tasseled white cord around the yoke that is twisted between the breasts and tied in a square knot just below the waist.
    • Quotes

      Ann Veal: So, how did you like your egg?

      Gob Bluth: I said you were fine.

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    • Release date
      • May 26, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Imagine Television
      • The Hurwitz Company
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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      • 36m
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
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      • 16:9 HD

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