Episode guide
Arrested Development: Season 2
18 episodes · first aired Nov 7, 2004
Michael Bluth, once again determined to be free of his dysfunctional family, packs up the car and his son George-Michael and heads for Arizona. But he's soon pulled over by the police who tell him that his father, George Sr., has broken out of prison. Due to the company's shady business deal with Iraq, Michael could face prison time, so he returns home to clear his name even as George Sr. secretly flees to Mexico, Tobias decides to be an understudy for the Blue Man Group, and Lucille begins a torrid affair with her husband's twin brother Oscar.
- 1 The One Where Michael Leaves Nov 7, 2004 · 22m · TMDB 8.3 Michael and George Michael leave for Phoenix but go back to ensure the family misses them. Lindsay wants to have an open marriage, which causes Tobias to try to join the Blue Man Group…
- 2 The One Where They Build a House Nov 14, 2004 · 22m · TMDB 8.2 Michael is driven crazy by Gob when he impresses the board as the new company figurehead due to Michael's legal troubles. Meanwhile, George Sr. is arrested in Mexico for a crime Oscar…
- 3 Amigos Nov 21, 2004 · 22m · TMDB 8.8 Michael is increasingly frustrated over being abandoned by the family, and when the staircar is found in Mexico, Michael vows to find his father and give him a piece of his mind. Also…
- 4 Good Grief Dec 5, 2004 · 22m Lucille hires a bounty hunter, Ice, to find George Sr., who may be closer than everyone thinks. Gob tries to pull off an elaborate illusion, Maeby tries to set Lindsay up with Ice, and…
- 5 Sad Sack Dec 12, 2004 · 22m · TMDB 8.4 George Sr. fears he's losing Lucille to Oscar. Gob motivates Buster for the Army while Lindsay spends more time with Maeby to get closer to Steve Holt and Tobias starts working out.
- 6 Afternoon Delight Dec 19, 2004 · 22m Gob stages mass firings after being inadvertently roasted at the Bluth Company Christmas party. Michael is forced to rebuild the Banana Stand, and Buster plays hooky from the Army at an…
- 7 Switch Hitter Jan 16, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.0 The Bluths rival development company hires Gob, who finds the company president a father figure, in preparation for the Bluth-Sitwell softball game; Lindsay hallucinates from taking…
- 8 Queen for a Day Jan 23, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.0 Michael sells a portion of his stock in the Bluth company to buy a car, and Lucille 2 returns, only to discover that Buster is dating the company secretary Starla.
- 9 Burning Love Jan 30, 2005 · 22m Michael reunites with his long, lost love Sally Sitwell, but faces interference from parents. Meanwhile, the two Lucilles need someone to bid on them at the bachelorette auction with…
- 10 Ready, Aim, Marry Me Feb 13, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.3 With the company in dire financial straits and the Bluths no longer the primary shareholders, Michael must turn to old family friend "Uncle" Jack Dorso for financial assistance. Uncle…
- 11 Out on a Limb Mar 6, 2005 · 22m Just as Michael's relationship with Sally starts to flourish, Maggie Lizer returns nine months pregnant, and Michael immediately assumes he's the father. George Michael attempts to break…
- 12 Hand to God Mar 6, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.6 Michael tries to find out who's the father of Maggie's baby, or if it's just another of her lies; Gob tries to find out whether he was responsible for Buster's accident.
- 13 Motherboy XXX Mar 13, 2005 · 22m Lucille abducts George Michael for a mother-son dance, Buster adjusts to having a hook for a hand and Gob reunites with his estranged wife. Also, Tobias stars as George Sr. in a biopic…
- 14 The Immaculate Election Mar 20, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.3 George Michael runs for student body president, which Gob manages to ruin. Buster has an affair with Lupe, who is being sought after by Lindsay and Tobias attempts to move out of the model…
- 15 Sword of Destiny Mar 27, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.4 Gob and Buster team up for some magic tricks with the help of Buster's fake hand, but when Tony Wonder, a rival magician, starts to mentor them, somebody gets the finger. Meanwhile…
- 16 Meat the Veals Apr 3, 2005 · 22m · TMDB 8.8 George Sr. tries to find a way to attend an anniversary dinner for Lucille while Michael deliberately offends Ann's devout Christian parents. Tobias goes overboard performing his "Mrs…
- 17 Spring Breakout Apr 10, 2005 · 22m Gob confronts the editor of the videos that showcased his magic mistakes. Michael tricks Lucille in to rehab, and then attempts to get her out after George Sr. is kidnapped.
- 18 The Righteous Brothers Apr 17, 2005 · 22m Gob hides George Sr. while the model home's plumbing is checked; George Michael helps Ann protest Maeby's new movie; Tobias takes a liking to Kitty after Michael asks him to keep an eye on…