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Arrested Development S3E11 — Family Ties

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Arrested Development•Season 3•Episode 11

Family Ties

8.6/10 · 2,518 votesFeb 10, 200622 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

In an effort to get to the bottom of things, Michael tracks Nellie down and hires her as a consultant for the Bluth Co. Unfortunately, Michael discovers Nellie's hands-on approach is more than he bargained for.

Directed byRobert Berlinger

Written byRon Weiner

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Cast10

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

Byron 'Buster' Bluth

David Cross

David Cross

Tobias Fünke

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

George Bluth Sr.

Jessica Walter

Jessica Walter

Lucille Bluth

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Narrator

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Ron Weiner

Writer

Robert Berlinger

Robert Berlinger

Director

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Greg Harrington

Director of Photography

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Stuart Bass

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Family Ties" is episode 11 of Arrested Development season 3. It scored 8.6/10 from 2,518 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Ron Weiner, it aired on February 10, 2006.

Next: E12 · Exit Strategy Best of Season 3