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Season 4 – 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 4

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Critics Consensus

Though this new incarnation of the hit series isn't quite as effective, Arrested Development's fourth season still delivers the dark humor and running gags we've come to expect.

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 05/10/2018
The experience was more akin to being drawn on through a good book, allowing yourself just one more chapter after just one more chapter until you look up from the page and it's morning. Go to Full Review Alison Willmore IndieWire 05/10/2018
The new episodes are sometimes brilliantly complex and include some wonderful gags... But they're undeniably low on heart and sometimes just cruel. Go to Full Review Gwynedd Stuart Chicago Reader 05/10/2018
The idea itself is fine-an oblivious dad taking online courses from University of Phoenix and reliving a mock college experience alongside his son-but it felt tedious. And out of character. Go to Full Review Kathryn Reklis The Christian Century 08/21/2018
Few shows are as side-achingly funny from moment to moment or as intricately written, acted or directed. Go to Full Review Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush 06/12/2018
While the intricacy and Rashomon-style layering of the humor has already been evident, a stronger resolution might have been appreciated in case the movie never materializes. Go to Full Review David Bianculli NPR's Fresh Air 05/14/2018
So much about this new Arrested Development season had me laughing out loud, and often. Sometimes, it was the revival of a running gag I'd forgotten about. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Caleb O @RT37496119 Jun 3 Loved how the different events inter twined together from the begining till the end. Individual performances were masterclass. The humour didn't disappoint either. I'll give it a more than 90 percent rating on this season. Loved different faces of comedians who made it to the show, created a picture of depth in comedy. See more Mr. K. @MrKloud7 May 10 The season starts very poorly, but at the end of episode 6, suddenly the funny gets turned on and it feels like the original show. It's still not quite as good: too much reliance on preexisting jokes and the episodes are more focused on singular characters which kills the intercharacter comedy, but it's still worth a watch for fans. See more Rose G @Rosegg Nov 5 So boring all they do is summarising the previous episode. I can’t watch it anymore See more Jakey B @RT00961171 Sep 15 Whilst completely different in pace and not as entertaining as the first three seasons, the entire structure and interconnected storytelling of each character's episode is really unlike anything seen in a sit-com before. At the start it's kind of tedious to watch but gets continuously better as it goes on, even if doesn't fully bring everything together in the end. It is missing the original charm and character dynamics but instead is a very experimental comedy exercise that makes you wait for unexpected pay offs and does develop these characters by splitting them all off. See more Lionel H @Lionel.H 05/05/2025 this goes for the remix and this season, they were both great and i had no problem watching each of them. But i do recommend the original season 4 . See more T T @RT95435478 03/31/2023 Yawn. They should have quit after season 3, period. See more Read all reviews
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Jason Bateman

Michael Bluth

Portia de Rossi

Lindsay Funke

Will Arnett

George Oscar Bluth II

Michael Cera

George Michael Bluth

Alia Shawkat

Maeby Funke

Tony Hale

Byron "Buster" Bluth

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 26, 2013 Flight of the Phoenix Michael says goodbye to the family business and starts his own; the family is turned upside down when their mailman dies. Details Episode 2 Aired May 26, 2013 Borderline Personalities George Sr. comes up with a get-rich-quick scam after his family falls apart. Details Episode 3 Aired May 26, 2013 Indian Takers Lindsay tries to reclaim her sense of self while traveling and getting back to her political activist roots. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2013 The B. Team Michael is presented with a new business opportunity that could change his life; unfortunately he needs his family to sign off. Details Episode 5 Aired May 26, 2013 A New Start Tobias searches for meaning after splitting with Lindsay, only to find that old habits die hard. Details Episode 6 Aired May 26, 2013 Double Crossers George Sr.'s new business hits a rough patch; he must bribe a politician to get his scam back on track. Details Episode 7 Aired May 26, 2013 Colony Collapse Gob finds a new group of friends after his relationship falls apart and his family abandons him. Details Episode 8 Aired May 26, 2013 Red Hairing Lindsay continues to push away from being a Bluth by embracing a relationship and finding a new career. Details Episode 9 Aired May 26, 2013 Smashed Tobias returns to his roots and reunites with his leading lady after a rough few weeks. Details Episode 10 Aired May 26, 2013 Queen B. Lucille discovers that her children have already started dividing up her things; Lucille must adjust to her new home. Details Episode 11 Aired May 26, 2013 A New Attitude Gob accepts a job from his brother but is distracted by a scheme of his own. Details Episode 12 Aired May 26, 2013 Señoritis Maeby moves out on her own and reconnects with her cousin George-Michael. Details Episode 13 Aired May 26, 2013 It Gets Better At college, things get steamy when George-Michael finds himself in a love triangle with his best friend Ray and his girlfriend Becky. Details Episode 14 Aired May 26, 2013 Off the Hook Buster struggles to make it on his own and break away from his overbearing mother. Details Episode 15 Aired May 26, 2013 Blockheads George-Michael tries to reconnect with his father, but is finding himself overwhelmed by the responsibility of running the business. Details

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Season Info

Director
Troy Miller, Mitchell Hurwitz
Executive Producer
Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, David Nevins, Mitchell Hurwitz
Screenwriter
Jim Vallely, Mitchell Hurwitz, Caroline Williams, Jim Brandon, Richard Rosenstock, Dean Lorey, Brian Singleton
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 26, 2013
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