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The Worst Episodes of Arrested Development

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Worst episode
S4E2 Borderline Personalities
6.82,155 votes
Best episode
S3E13 Development Arrested
9.13,412 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.5avg
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1d 11h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 2 - Borderline Personalities
    6.8/10(2155 votes)

    S4:E2

    George Sr. comes up with a get rich quick scam after his family falls apart.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock

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  2. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 3 - Indian Takers
    6.8/10(2054 votes)

    S4:E3

    Lindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Dean Lorey, Caroline Goddard

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  3. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 14 - Saving for Arraignment Day
    6.5/10(951 votes)

    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
    Writer:Hallie Cantor

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  4. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 11 - Chain Migration
    6.6/10(940 votes)

    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
    Writer:Richard Day

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  5. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 13 - The Untethered Sole
    6.7/10(945 votes)

    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
    Writer:Chris Marrs

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  6. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 1 - Family Leave
    6.9/10(1452 votes)

    S5:E1

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

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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  7. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 9 - Unexpected Company
    6.8/10(1025 votes)

    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
    Writer:Hallie Cantor

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  8. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 6 - Double Crossers
    7.0/10(1737 votes)

    S4:E6

    George Sr.'s new business hits a rough patch, and he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

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  9. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 10 - Taste Makers
    6.8/10(978 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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  10. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 2 - Self-Deportation
    7.0/10(1295 votes)

    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
    Writer:Richard Day

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  11. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 15 - Courting Disasters
    6.9/10(939 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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  12. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 5 - Sinking Feelings
    7.1/10(1189 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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  13. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 8 - Premature Independence
    7.1/10(1175 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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  14. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 1 - Flight of the Phoenix
    7.3/10(2589 votes)

    S4:E1

    Michael says goodbye to the family business and starts his own. And the life of the family is turned upside down when their mail man Pete dies.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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  15. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 4 - Old Start, An
    7.2/10(1210 votes)

    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
    Writer:Jim Vallely

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  16. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 12 - Check Mates
    7.2/10(956 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds

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  17. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 3 - Everyone Gets Atrophy
    7.3/10(1248 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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  18. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 7 - Rom-Traum
    7.3/10(1170 votes)

    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
    Writer:Maggie Rowe

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  19. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 8 - Red Hairing
    7.4/10(1702 votes)

    S4:E8

    Lindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Richard A. Rosenstock, Caroline Goddard

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  20. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 6 - Emotional Baggage
    7.4/10(1193 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds

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  21. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 4 - The B. Team
    7.5/10(1912 votes)

    S4:E4

    Michael is presented with a new business opportunity that could change his life, but unfortunately, he needs his family to sign off.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

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  22. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 5 - A New Start
    7.5/10(1902 votes)

    S4:E5

    Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Dean Lorey, Jim Vallely

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  23. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 9 - Smashed
    7.5/10(1671 votes)

    S4:E9

    Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

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  24. Arrested Development Season 4 Episode 10 - Queen B.
    7.5/10(1669 votes)

    S4:E10

    Lucille finds that her children have started dividing up her things, and adjusts to her new home.

    Directors:Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller
    Writers:Dean Lorey, Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely, Brian Singleton, Richard A. Rosenstock, Jim Brandon

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  25. Arrested Development Season 5 Episode 16 - The Fallout
    7.5/10(1171 votes)

    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.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writer:Mitchell Hurwitz

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Borderline Personalities" is the worst rated episode of Arrested Development. It scored 6.8/10 from 2,155 votes. Directed by Mitchell Hurwitz, Troy Miller and written by Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock, it aired on May 26, 2013.

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