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Arrested Development
Season 2
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No. of episodes18
Release
Original network Fox
Original releaseNovember 7, 2004 (2004-11-07) –
April 17, 2005 (2005-04-17)
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The second season of the American television satirical sitcom series Arrested Development aired between November 7, 2004, and April 17, 2005, on Fox in the United States. It consisted of 18 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length. The second season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 11, 2005, in region 2 on January 23, 2006, and in region 4 on March 15, 2006.

Contents

The show's storyline centers on the Bluth family, a formerly wealthy, habitually dysfunctional family and is presented in a continuous format, incorporating hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos and historical footage.

Production

After the first season's airing, Fox picked up a full 22-episode second season, but its production order was later cut down to 18 episodes. [1]

Cast

Episodes

The second season of Arrested Development consists of 18 episodes, which are listed below as ordered on the DVD collection and not in their original production order.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code  [2] 		US viewers
(millions)
231"The One Where Michael Leaves" Lee Shallat Chemel Mitchell Hurwitz & Richard RosenstockNovember 7, 2004 (2004-11-07)2AJD016.61 [3]
Michael and George Michael leave for Phoenix but go back to ensure the family misses them. Lindsay's desire for an open marriage causes Tobias to try to join the Blue Man Group, because he thinks they are a support group for depressed men. Lucille signs Buster up for the Army after being goaded by a Michael Moore lookalike, and Gob becomes president of the Bluth company.
242"The One Where They Build a House" Patty Jenkins Mitchell Hurwitz & Jim Vallely November 14, 2004 (2004-11-14)2AJD027.22 [4]
Gob promises a model house for a new development in only 2 weeks, so everyone in the family helps to build a fake house that is empty on the inside. Lindsay buys a cream made of powdered diamonds.
253"¡Amigos!"Lee Shallat Chemel Brad Copeland November 21, 2004 (2004-11-21)2AJD035.89 [5]
Lucille hires a detective who locates George Sr. in Mexico. Michael goes to collect his father, accompanied by George Michael and his girlfriend Ann. Gob hires a bounty hunter named Ice to keep tabs on Michael.
264"Good Grief" Jeff Melman John LevensteinDecember 5, 2004 (2004-12-05)2AJD046.66 [6]
After Ice reveals that George Sr. has been executed in Mexico, the family holds a wake. Gob attempts an illusion in which he is buried in place of his father's body, which upsets Buster, who was told that it was a birthday party. George Michael discovers George Sr. alive in an underground bunker and hides him in the attic.
275"Sad Sack" Peter Lauer Barbie AdlerDecember 12, 2004 (2004-12-12)2AJD056.28 [7]
George Sr. is concerned about the romance growing between his twin brother Oscar and Lucille. The prosecutor turns up new evidence supporting the Bluths' "light treason" charge.
286"Afternoon Delight" Jason Bateman Abraham Higginbotham & Chuck MartinDecember 19, 2004 (2004-12-19)2AJD065.62 [8]
After getting roasted at the company Christmas party, Gob fires the entire staff and Michael must find a way to rehire them. Meanwhile, Buster plays hooky from the army.
297"Switch Hitter" Paul Feig Story by : Courtney Lilly
Teleplay by : Barbie Adler		January 16, 2005 (2005-01-16)2AJD075.78 [9]
Armed with Michael's good ideas, Gob goes to work for their competitor, Stan Sitwell. George Sr. thinks Sitwell is just trying to win the company softball game.
308"Queen for a Day" Andrew Fleming Brad CopelandJanuary 23, 2005 (2005-01-23)2AJD085.20 [10]
When the Bluth company stock is unfrozen, Michael sells his shares to buy a new Corvette and Tobias uses his shares to purchase a gay nightclub called the "Queen Mary".
319"Burning Love"Paul FeigChuck Martin & Lisa ParsonsJanuary 30, 2005 (2005-01-30)2AJD096.96 [11]
Michael pursues childhood crush Sally Sitwell, Lindsay tries to entice a right-wing actor by wearing her mother's furs, and Gob and Lucille 2 continue their illicit relationship. George Michael stages a Christian music bonfire for his girlfriend Ann. George Sr. installs a hot-tub in his attic hideout.
3210"Ready, Aim, Marry Me!"Paul FeigJim Vallely & Mitchell HurwitzFebruary 13, 2005 (2005-02-13)2AJD105.61 [12]
Thinking Lucille 2 (the majority shareholder) and Stan Sitwell are plotting against the Bluth company, Michael sets up Lindsay to go on a romantic get-away with her fake Uncle Jack on the condition that Jack will bail out the company again. Gob and Buster follow Lucille 2 and Stan on their date.
3311"Out on a Limb" Danny Leiner Chuck Martin & Jim VallelyMarch 6, 2005 (2005-03-06)2AJD116.34 [13]
Gob's wife files for divorce. Michael learns that former lover (and known liar) Maggie Lizer is pregnant, so he has Tobias and Lindsay break into her house to collect a urine sample to confirm her pregnancy. Buster swims in the ocean and has his hand bitten off by a loose seal.
3412"Hand to God" Joe Russo Mitchell Hurwitz & Chuck MartinMarch 6, 2005 (2005-03-06)2AJD125.75 [13]
Buster tries to come to terms with the loss of his hand. Michael tries to find a way out of raising Maggie's baby.
3513"Motherboy XXX"Joe RussoMitchell Hurwitz & Jim VallelyMarch 13, 2005 (2005-03-13)2AJD136.08 [14]
Ashamed of Buster's missing hand, Lucille recruits George Michael to compete in the 30th annual "Motherboy" contest with her.
3614"The Immaculate Election" Anthony Russo Barbie Adler & Abraham HigginbothamMarch 20, 2005 (2005-03-20)2AJD145.73 [15]
George Michael runs a doomed campaign for class president against Steve Holt. Lindsay kicks Tobias out, but he returns as their singing British housekeeper, Mrs. Featherbottom.
3715"Sword of Destiny"Peter LauerBrad CopelandMarch 27, 2005 (2005-03-27)2AJD174.72 [16]
Gob performs the Sword of Destiny illusion as Buster's assistant. Michael is hospitalized with appendicitis.
3816"Meat the Veals"Joe RussoBarbie Adler & Richard RosenstockApril 3, 2005 (2005-04-03)2AJD155.33 [17]
Michael introduces the Bluths to Ann's conservative parents, hoping to turn them against George Michael and Ann's pre-engagement. Oscar throws Lucille an anniversary party.
3917"Spring Breakout"Anthony RussoBarbie Adler & Abraham HigginbothamApril 10, 2005 (2005-04-10)2AJD165.19 [18]
Michael checks Lucille into rehab, but she challenges Kitty to a drinking contest with George Sr. as the prize.
4018"Righteous Brothers"Chuck MartinMitchell Hurwitz & Jim VallelyApril 17, 2005 (2005-04-17)2AJD185.99 [19]
The model home collapses. Tobias and Kitty head to Las Vegas together. George Michael and Maeby kiss.

Reception

Critical reception

In its second season, Arrested Development was met with widespread critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 94% with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 18 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Arrested Development's second season doubles down on the absurd antics and densely layered gags, cementing the Bluths as TV's best worst family." [20] On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the second season scored 88 out of 100, based on 17 reviews, indicating "Universal acclaim." [21]

Awards and nominations

In 2005, the second season received eleven Emmy nominations in seven categories with one win. It was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Bateman), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Jeffrey Tambor), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Jessica Walter), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Barbie Adler for "Sad Sack" and Brad Copeland for "Sword of Destiny"); Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series; Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series (three nominations). [22] The episode "Righteous Brothers", written by Mitchell Hurwitz and Jim Vallely won for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. [23]

The second season also received two Golden Globe nominations in two categories with one win. It was nominated for Best Series Musical or Comedy, and Jason Bateman won for Best Performance in a Musical or Comedy. [24]

Home media

The second season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 11, 2005, [25] in region 2 on January 23, 2006 [26] and in region 4 on March 15, 2006. [27] Special features include commentary by series creator Mitchell Hurwitz and cast members on "Good Grief", "Ready, Aim, Marry Me!" and "Righteous Brothers"; deleted and extended scenes; "Season One in 3 Minutes" overview; blooper reel; "The Immaculate Election" campaign videos. [28]

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