Pilot
- Episode aired Nov 2, 2003
- TV-14
- 21m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
4.2K
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After his father fails to promote him within the family business, Michael accepts a job in Arizona -- until his dad is arrested for shady bookkeeping.After his father fails to promote him within the family business, Michael accepts a job in Arizona -- until his dad is arrested for shady bookkeeping.After his father fails to promote him within the family business, Michael accepts a job in Arizona -- until his dad is arrested for shady bookkeeping.
Stacey Woods
- Trisha Thoon
- (as Stacey Grenrock Woods)
Ron Howard
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaOriginally the role of George Sr (Jeffrey Tambor) wasn't intended to last past this pilot episode.
- GoofsWhen at the jail, Lucille is seen putting on makeup with a green Clinique compact, then is next seen pulling out a Black Chanel Compact. Then, in the next shot she is seen putting her green compact away in her purse.
- Alternate versionsThe first season DVD features a longer version of the pilot. Several scenes are longer, the two uses of "fuck" are not bleeped out, and Gob has a different follow up to "A trick is something a whore does for money."
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2004)
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Attention-Grabbing From the Start!
Arrested Development seems to be a very enjoyable sitcom that is very popular with the audiences. But somehow, this show was canned after three seasons before starting a fourth very recently. This pilot episode is very addicting and it will grab your attention. It's not all that funny, but there are still a few chuckles to be had. I just really love the realistic portrayal of a dysfunctional family.
This episode is where we meet the Bluth family. Michael Bluth is attending his father's retirement ceremony aboard a cruise ship where he expects to be named his successor. But that honor goes to his mother and his father is arrested and investigated by the SEC. Originally, Michael plans to leave his family, but he decides to stay to keep his family together.
This series has a great cast. The family is made up of Jason Bateman, Portia di Rossi, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, David Cross, Jessica Walter, and Will Arnett. Honestly, they all do a fantastic job in this pilot.
Overall, this is a wonderful beginning to what I hope is a very good series. It's very addicting and I was sad when the show was over. I'm glad this was a popular show because it's very well-made, at least the pilot is. I rate this episode 9/10.
This episode is where we meet the Bluth family. Michael Bluth is attending his father's retirement ceremony aboard a cruise ship where he expects to be named his successor. But that honor goes to his mother and his father is arrested and investigated by the SEC. Originally, Michael plans to leave his family, but he decides to stay to keep his family together.
This series has a great cast. The family is made up of Jason Bateman, Portia di Rossi, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Tambor, David Cross, Jessica Walter, and Will Arnett. Honestly, they all do a fantastic job in this pilot.
Overall, this is a wonderful beginning to what I hope is a very good series. It's very addicting and I was sad when the show was over. I'm glad this was a popular show because it's very well-made, at least the pilot is. I rate this episode 9/10.
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