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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!

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The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 1 - Family Leave
    6.9/10(1379 votes)

    #1 - Family Leave

    S5:E1

    Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.

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  2. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 2 - Self-Deportation
    7.1/10(1223 votes)

    #2 - Self-Deportation

    S5:E2

    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

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  3. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 3 - Everyone Gets Atrophy
    7.3/10(1177 votes)

    #3 - Everyone Gets Atrophy

    S5:E3

    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.

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  4. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 4 - Old Start, An
    7.2/10(1140 votes)

    #4 - Old Start, An

    S5:E4

    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

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  5. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 5 - Sinking Feelings
    7.2/10(1120 votes)

    #5 - Sinking Feelings

    S5:E5

    The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.

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  6. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 6 - Emotional Baggage
    7.4/10(1126 votes)

    #6 - Emotional Baggage

    S5:E6

    Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.

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  8. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 7 - Rom-Traum
    7.3/10(1106 votes)

    #7 - Rom-Traum

    S5:E7

    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

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  9. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 8 - Premature Independence
    7.2/10(1113 votes)

    #8 - Premature Independence

    S5:E8

    As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.

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  10. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 9 - Unexpected Company
    6.8/10(958 votes)

    #9 - Unexpected Company

    S5:E9

    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

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  11. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 10 - Taste Makers
    6.8/10(910 votes)

    #10 - Taste Makers

    S5:E10

    Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.

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  12. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 11 - Chain Migration
    6.6/10(874 votes)

    #11 - Chain Migration

    S5:E11

    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

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  13. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 12 - Check Mates
    7.3/10(890 votes)

    #12 - Check Mates

    S5:E12

    George Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.

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  14. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 13 - The Untethered Sole
    6.7/10(878 votes)

    #13 - The Untethered Sole

    S5:E13

    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

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  15. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 14 - Saving for Arraignment Day
    6.5/10(881 votes)

    #14 - Saving for Arraignment Day

    S5:E14

    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

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  16. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 15 - Courting Disasters
    7.0/10(871 votes)

    #15 - Courting Disasters

    S5:E15

    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.

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  17. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 16 - The Fallout
    7.6/10(1096 votes)

    #16 - The Fallout

    S5:E16

    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.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Family Leave" is the best rated episode of "Arrested Development" season 5. It scored 6.9/10 based on 1379 votes. Directed by Troy Miller and written by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, it aired on 5/29/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Self-Deportation".