Arrested Development
Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2003-11-02
Synopsis
Meet the Bluths. In the pilot, Michael decides to take a job in Arizona after being passed over by George Sr. for head of the Bluth Company. George Sr. is jailed, and the family realizes they need Michael.
Pilot desk note
From the desk: Arrested Development opens its catalog run with “Pilot” (2003-11-02). Cult cancellation → streaming revival pattern. Fox neglect lore and the messy Netflix revival politics.
In the series
This episode is part of Arrested Development (2003–2006) on Fox.
Callback comedy for people who rewatch like it's a job.
Key cast
- Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
- Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Fünke
- Will Arnett as Gob Bluth
- Michael Cera as George Michael Bluth
- Alia Shawkat as Maeby Fünke
- Tony Hale as Buster Bluth