Arrested Development: Season 5
2018 · 16 episodes · ★ 7.1
What Season 5 of Arrested Development
As the Bluths continue to make a mess of their personal and professional lives, Michael again can't quite abandon the family that makes him miserable.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 Family Leave
Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely · Starring: Justin Grant Wade, John Beard, Martin Mull, Rebecca Drysdale
5x02 Self-Deportation
For varying reasons, most of the Bluths (even Steve Holt) feel compelled to run off to Mexico. Michael tries to convince Buster to go to the police.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Richard Day · Starring: Justin Grant Wade, Judy Greer, Kimmy Shields, Ryan Bailey
5x03 Everyone Gets Atrophy
The family unites behind Lindsay’s campaign, but Michael senses that something is amiss. Maeby has an idea that George-Michael likes a little too much.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Mitchell Hurwitz · Starring: Jim Titus, Owen Daniels, Christopher Avila, Spencer Baik
5x04 Old Start, An
Gob acquires a new office for the company with a "premium view." Michael gets a shock when he returns to a place that holds a lot of memories.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Jim Vallely · Starring John Beard, Cici Lau, Fred Cross, Ed Begley Jr.
5x05 Sinking Feelings
The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely · Starring Jim Titus, Kevin Dorff, Isla Fisher, Henry Winkler
5x06 Emotional Baggage
Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds · Starring Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard, Paige Howard, Rance Howard
5x07 Rom-Traum
George-Michael thinks he's being lied to by Michael, who thinks he's being lied to by George Sr. Gob hires guys to help with his "closet conversion."
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Maggie Rowe · Starring: Ed Begley Jr., Isla Fisher, Henry Winkler, Christine Taylor
5x08 Premature Independence Mid-Season Finale
As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.
Directing: Troy Miller · Writing: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely · Starring: Justin Grant Wade, Noelle Parker, John Beard, Ed Begley Jr.
5x09 Unexpected Company
Buster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Hallie Cantor · Starring John Beard, Alan Tudyk, Bruce McCulloch, Mac Brandt
5x10 Taste Makers
Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Mitchell Hurwitz · Starring Tommy Tune, Alan Tudyk, Bruce McCulloch, Kenneth Zanchi
5x11 Chain Migration
As George Sr. attempts to win back Lucille, Michael assembles a mold of their scheme. Meanwhile, Buster gets caught up in Tobias and Gob's business.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Richard Day · Starring Ione Skye, Carl Tart, Mac Brandt, Mele Ihara
5x12 Check Mates
George Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds · Starring Ed Begley Jr., Lee Chen, Nico Evers-Swindell, Kevin Dorff
5x13 The Untethered Sole
Buster's brief appearance in a TV weather report puts the Bluths back in hot water, but Michael has a plan involving his son's definitely real company.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Chris Marrs · Starring Cobie Smulders, John Beard, Owen Vaccaro, Kevin Dorff
5x14 Saving for Arraignment Day
As the trial kicks off, the Guilty Guys throw the family for a loop. Lucille learns surprising news about Dusty. George-Michael plots a distraction.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Hallie Cantor · Starring Cobie Smulders, Owen Vaccaro, Fred Cross, Henry Winkler
5x15 Courting Disasters
George and Lucille overestimate their new lawyer's expertise in the courtroom. Two familiar faces testify, and a video sheds more light on the case.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely · Starring Cobie Smulders, Owen Vaccaro, Martin Mull, James Lipton
5x16 The Fallout Season Finale
As the Bluths come together to unveil a wall, they once again discover that they deserve nothing more than to be saddled with each other forever.
Directed by Troy Miller · Written by Mitchell Hurwitz · Starring John Beard, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller, Maria Bamford
Season 5 Cast
Portia De RossiLindsay Bluth Fünke16 episodes
Alia ShawkatMaeby Fünke16 episodes
Jeffrey TamborGeorge Bluth Sr.16 episodes
Ron HowardNarrator16 episodes
Kyle MooneyMurph14 episodes
Ed Begley Jr.Stan Sitwell8 episodes
Lauren WeedmanJoni Beard6 episodes
Frances ConroyLottie Dottie5 episodes
Kristin VahlKrystal5 episodes
Justin Grant WadeSteve Holt3 episodes
Owen VaccaroYoung Buster3 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 5 of Arrested Development have?
Season 5 of Arrested Development has 16 episodes.
When did Season 5 of Arrested Development premiere?
Premiered on May 29, 2018.
Where to watch Season 5 of Arrested Development?
Available by subscription on Netflix, Disney Plus, and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 5x12, "Check Mates," has a 7.6.