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Season 3 – Arrested Development

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Michael Bluth finds himself forced to stay in Orange County and run the family real estate business after his father, George Bluth Sr., is sent to prison for committing white-collar crime. He tries to juggle the wants and needs of his spoiled and eccentric family while being a good role model for his teenage son, George Michael.
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Arrested Development — Season 3

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Arrested Development's solid third season plays out just like the first two: fast, funny, and with a felony charge.

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William Thomas Empire Magazine Oct 18, 2017
3/5
The final series of the genius off-beat comedy is unfortunately its weakest. Go to Full Review Daniel Fienberg Chicago Tribune Sep 25, 2017
Although the show's quality was a bit erratic in its last season, the humor pushed in progressively more absurd directions and the number of fleeting sight-gags and in-jokes for devoted fans demand repeat viewing. Go to Full Review Noel Murray AV Club Sep 22, 2017
I'd forgotten how many essential bits of Arrested Development mythology are in the third season, and there's not a single episode that I didn't think was funny and accomplished. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 29, 2023
The show remains as self-referential and serialized as ever, and more importantly, just as funny, with double entendres flying like mad. Go to Full Review Seth Freilich Pajiba May 29, 2018
Arrested Development is simply the best comedy on television, period. No qualifications. Go to Full Review Ross Bonaime Paste Magazine May 10, 2018
"S.O.B.s" is the perfect encapsulation of what made Arrested Development so great. It's a show that required focus and attention, one that couldn't be jumped right into. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Greg K @GregZ Nov 8, 2025 Season 1 to 3 are unique comedic ecstasy. The line delivery the wordplays, thei multimeanings, the foreshadoqing and the density of insidejokes is unmatched. There is a hardcore fanbase unlayering jokes, references and details to this day. Some jokes did not age that well (i.e. hardcore racism of Lucille), but then again they are adressed as well. See more Jakey B @RT00961171 Jun 21, 2025 They saved the best most chaotic episode till last. Rest of the season is just as good as the first two but not quite as much story to it this time. Still very funny all the way through and full of even more twists, would have been a great final season but still curious as to what is next. 9/10 See more T T @RT95435478 Mar 31, 2023 I think you can draw a straight line as far quality: season 1 was excellent, 2 was very good, 3 was good. Basically, the quality decreased with every season. See more Dustin D @RT12543299 Jan 17, 2023 Season 3 of Arrested Development pays off long-time viewers with jokes that have been cooking for more than a season. The short season satisfactorily ends the series before it overstays its welcome. See more Luciano B @RT67981578 Dec 5, 2022 One of my favorite sitcoms of all time. The writing is stellar and extremely layered in its comedy and characterization, the cast and performances are immaculate, the comedy is hilarious, fast and subtle in all the right ways and the storyline is always interesting and full of clever twists. See more lasse l @RT62932725 Feb 26, 2021 It's a very good finale. All the running storylines are tied up quite nicely, and the show is hilarious to the last. See more Read all reviews
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Lev L. Spiro

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John Fortenberry

Director

Paul Feig

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Bob Berlinger

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Arlene Sanford

Director

Peter Lauer

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 19, 2005 The Cabin Show When Michael decides to track down George Sr., he winds up in Reno and ruins a trip to the family cabin with his son. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 26, 2005 For British Eyes Only When Michael goes to Britain to investigate his father's claims, he meets a beautiful Briton, Rita, and he asks her on a date. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 2005 Forget Me Now When the Bluths invite Rita to a family party, they unknowingly expose to her Michael's lie that he has no family. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 7, 2005 Notap... Michael misunderstands a word Rita (Charlize Theron) uses to describe him, so he sets out to prove her wrong by participating in manly activities. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 7, 2005 Mr. F Michael must ferret out a corporate mole to salvage a major real estate deal with Japanese investors; Tobias mistakes a CIA agent for a CAA agent and accidentally betrays the family. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 5, 2005 The Ocean Walker George Sr. fears that Rita (Charlize Theron) is after Michael's money; Rita's uncle tries to stop the wedding by revealing surprising information. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 12, 2005 Prison Break-In Michael worries when he learns Lucille is dating the warden (guest star James Lipton) behind his father's back. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 19, 2005 Making a Stand Michael and Gob team up to teach George Sr. a lesson; Lucille's biannual facelift inspires a new idea for a horror movie. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 2, 2006 S.O.B.s Concerned about its future, George Sr. insists that the family host a fundraiser to raise awareness within the community. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 10, 2006 Fakin' It Michael plays the family lawyer in a mock trial; Buster pretends he is comatose; Lindsay fights for Buster's rights; George-Michael and Maeby marry. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 10, 2006 Family Ties Michael tracks down a woman who may be his sister; Tobias and Lindsay make separate dates with the same trainer. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 10, 2006 Exit Strategy Michael and Buster travel to Iraq; George-Michael throws Maeby a surprise party; a prosecutor tricks Tobias into giving him the family secrets. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 10, 2006 Development Arrested Michael tries to keep the family from selling their shares of the stock; Lindsay uncovers a secret; George-Michael tells his father about his attraction to Maeby. Details

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Arrested Development — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Lev Spiro, John Fortenberry, Paul Feig, Robert Berlinger, Arlene Sanford, Peter Lauer, Rebecca Asher
Executive Producer
Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, David Nevins, Mitchell Hurwitz
Screenwriter
Karey Dornetto, Richard Day, Jim Vallely, Chuck Tatham, Ron Weiner, Jake Farrow, Dean Lorey, Sam Laybourne, Mitchell Hurwitz
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-PG (L|D)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 2005
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