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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!

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
Networks:FOXNetflix

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Family Leave" is the best rated episode of "Arrested Development" season 5. It scored 7/10 based on 1309 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".

  • Family Leave
    7.0/101,309 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

  • Self-Deportation
    7.1/101,153 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

  • Everyone Gets Atrophy
    7.3/101,109 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

  • Old Start, An
    7.3/101,075 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

  • Sinking Feelings
    7.2/101,056 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

  • Emotional Baggage
    7.4/101,062 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

  • Rom-Traum
    7.4/101,042 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

  • Premature Independence
    7.2/101,047 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

  • Unexpected Company
    6.9/10892 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

  • Taste Makers
    6.9/10844 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

  • Chain Migration
    6.7/10811 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

  • Check Mates
    7.3/10825 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

  • The Untethered Sole
    6.8/10818 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

  • Saving for Arraignment Day
    6.6/10815 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

  • Courting Disasters
    7.0/10808 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

  • The Fallout
    7.7/101,017 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