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.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Arrested Development" season 5 is "Family Leave", rated 7/10 from 1303 user votes. It was directed by Troy Miller and written by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely. "Family Leave" aired on 5/29/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Self-Deportation".
7.0/10 1,303 votes#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
7.1/10 1,149 votes#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
7.3/10 1,106 votes#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
7.3/10 1,071 votes#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
7.2/10 1,053 votes#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
7.5/10 1,059 votes#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
7.4/10 1,041 votes#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
7.2/10 1,045 votes#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
6.9/10 890 votes#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
6.9/10 842 votes#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
6.7/10 810 votes#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
7.3/10 824 votes#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
6.8/10 817 votes#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
6.6/10 812 votes#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
7.0/10 806 votes#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
7.7/10 1,013 votes#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