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Arrested Development · S5 · E15

Courting Disasters

  • TV-MA
  • Mar 15, 2019
  • 31 min
  • 7.2

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.

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About this episode

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.

Season 5

16 episodes
  1. 1Family Leave

    27 minMay 29, 20186.8

    Surprises greet Michael at the penthouse and Sudden Valley. George-Michael confides in Maeby, who's trying to avoid Sudden Valley.

  2. 2Self-Deportation

    29 minMay 29, 20187.1

    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.

  3. 3Everyone Gets Atrophy

    28 minMay 29, 20187.0

    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.

  4. 4Old Start, An

    29 minMay 29, 20187.5

    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.

  5. 5Sinking Feelings

    28 minMay 29, 20187.0

    The Bluths receive/present their award, but it weighs on George Sr. and creates new problems. Michael and George-Michael have a deep conversation.

  6. 6Emotional Baggage

    34 minMay 29, 20187.3

    Michael attempts to bail out Buster. George-Michael finally meets the Howards, and Ron informs Michael that his plans for the movie have changed.

  7. 7Rom-Traum

    31 minMay 29, 20187.4

    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."

  8. 8Premature Independence

    37 minMay 29, 20187.1

    As the Second of July parade approaches, Sally steps up her campaign against Lindsay while the Bluths again struggle to keep their stories straight.

  9. 9Unexpected Company

    28 minMar 15, 20197.3

    Buster fails to show for his own prison release party. Michael examines company financial records. George-Michael seeks Anonymous help to deceive Rebel.

  10. 10Taste Makers

    26 minMar 15, 20196.9

    Michael jumps at a chance to spend more time with George-Michael, who seeks a clueless president for Fakeblock. Tobias relocates his makeshift family.

  11. 11Chain Migration

    24 minMar 15, 20197.3

    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.

  12. 12Check Mates

    26 minMar 15, 20197.6

    George Sr., Lucille and Maeby give honesty a try. Good news becomes bad for George-Michael. Michael remembers there's always money ... somewhere.

  13. 13The Untethered Sole

    29 minMar 15, 20196.7

    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.

  14. 14Saving for Arraignment Day

    29 minMar 15, 20196.8

    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.

  15. 15Courting Disasters

    31 minMar 15, 20197.2Now viewing

    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.

  16. 16The Fallout

    48 minMar 15, 20197.3

    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.

Guest stars

Cobie SmuldersYoung Lucille
Owen VaccaroYoung Buster
Martin MullGene Parmesan
James LiptonWarden Gentles
Taran KillamYoung George Sr.
Thomas BarbuscaYoung Gob
Steele StebbinsYoung Michael
Jean SmartMimi
Maria BamfordDebrie
Kyle MooneyMurph
Dermot MulroneyDusty
Frances ConroyLottie Dottie
Savannah KennickYoung Lindsay
P.L. BrownJudge
Mike StillBailiff
Jordan ScovelJuror