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The Worst Episodes of Arrested Development

Every episode of Arrested Development ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Arrested Development!

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
Episodes
84
Avg. Rating
8.0
S1
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S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.1
8.7
8.5
7.3
8.4
8.5
8.2
6.8
8.1
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8.5
6.8

Worst Episodes Summary

"Saving for Arraignment Day" is the worst rated episode of "Arrested Development". It scored 6.6/10 based on 823 votes. Directed by Troy Miller and written by Hallie Cantor, it aired on 3/15/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chain Migration".

  • Saving for Arraignment Day
    6.6/10(823)
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    #1 - 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

  • Chain Migration
    6.7/10(819)
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    #2 - 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

  • Borderline Personalities
    6.8/10(2,042)
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    #3 - Borderline Personalities

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Jim Vallely, Richard A. Rosenstock

  • Indian Takers
    6.8/10(1,925)
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    #4 - Indian Takers

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Dean Lorey, Caroline Goddard

  • The Untethered Sole
    6.8/10(827)
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    #5 - 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

  • Unexpected Company
    6.9/10(902)
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    #6 - 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
    6.9/10(855)
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    #7 - 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

  • Double Crossers
    7.0/10(1,646)
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    #8 - Double Crossers

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

  • Family Leave
    7.0/10(1,317)
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    #9 - 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

  • Courting Disasters
    7.0/10(817)
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    #10 - 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

  • Self-Deportation
    7.1/10(1,162)
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    #11 - 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

  • Sinking Feelings
    7.2/10(1,064)
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    #12 - 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

  • Premature Independence
    7.2/10(1,057)
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    #13 - 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

  • Flight of the Phoenix
    7.3/10(2,456)
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    #14 - Flight of the Phoenix

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 5/26/2013

    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.

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz

  • Everyone Gets Atrophy
    7.3/10(1,117)
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    #15 - 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
    7.3/10(1,084)
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    #16 - 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

  • Check Mates
    7.3/10(834)
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    #17 - 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

  • Emotional Baggage
    7.4/10(1,071)
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    #18 - 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
    7.4/10(1,051)
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    #19 - 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

  • Red Hairing
    7.5/10(1,606)
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    #20 - Red Hairing

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Richard A. Rosenstock, Caroline Goddard

  • Smashed
    7.5/10(1,578)
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    #21 - Smashed

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

  • The B. Team
    7.6/10(1,799)
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    #22 - The B. Team

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely

  • A New Start
    7.6/10(1,797)
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    #23 - A New Start

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Jim Vallely, Dean Lorey

  • Queen B.
    7.6/10(1,570)
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    #24 - Queen B.

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 5/26/2013

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

    Director: Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz

    Writer: Dean Lorey, Richard A. Rosenstock

  • The Fallout
    7.6/10(1,029)
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    #25 - 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