7.0/101,317 votes7.0/10(1,317)#1 - Family Leave
Season 5 Episode 1
Aired 5/29/2018
Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
7.1/101,162 votes7.1/10(1,162)#2 - Self-Deportation
Season 5 Episode 2
Aired 5/29/2018
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Richard Day
7.3/101,117 votes7.3/10(1,117)#3 - Everyone Gets Atrophy
Season 5 Episode 3
Aired 5/29/2018
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz
7.3/101,084 votes7.3/10(1,084)#4 - Old Start, An
Season 5 Episode 4
Aired 5/29/2018
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Jim Vallely
7.2/101,064 votes7.2/10(1,064)#5 - Sinking Feelings
Season 5 Episode 5
Aired 5/29/2018
The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
7.4/101,071 votes7.4/10(1,071)#6 - Emotional Baggage
Season 5 Episode 6
Aired 5/29/2018
Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Gareth Reynolds, Evan Mann
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7.4/101,051 votes7.4/10(1,051)#7 - Rom-Traum
Season 5 Episode 7
Aired 5/29/2018
George-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."
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Maggie Rowe
7.2/101,057 votes7.2/10(1,057)#8 - Premature Independence
Season 5 Episode 8
Aired 5/29/2018
As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
6.9/10902 votes6.9/10(902)#9 - Unexpected Company
Season 5 Episode 9
Aired 3/15/2019
Buster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Hallie Cantor
6.9/10855 votes6.9/10(855)#10 - Taste Makers
Season 5 Episode 10
Aired 3/15/2019
Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz
6.7/10819 votes6.7/10(819)#11 - Chain Migration
Season 5 Episode 11
Aired 3/15/2019
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Richard Day
7.3/10834 votes7.3/10(834)#12 - Check Mates
Season 5 Episode 12
Aired 3/15/2019
George Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Gareth Reynolds, Evan Mann
6.8/10827 votes6.8/10(827)#13 - The Untethered Sole
Season 5 Episode 13
Aired 3/15/2019
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Chris Marrs
6.6/10823 votes6.6/10(823)#14 - Saving for Arraignment Day
Season 5 Episode 14
Aired 3/15/2019
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Hallie Cantor
7.0/10817 votes7.0/10(817)#15 - Courting Disasters
Season 5 Episode 15
Aired 3/15/2019
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
7.6/101,029 votes7.6/10(1,029)#16 - The Fallout
Season 5 Episode 16
Aired 3/15/2019
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.
Director: Troy Miller
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz
The Best Episodes of Arrested Development Season 5
Every episode of Arrested Development Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Arrested Development Season 5!
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
Genre:Comedy
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Family Leave" is the best rated episode of "Arrested Development" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 1317 votes. Directed by Troy Miller and written by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, it aired on 5/29/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Self-Deportation".
