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Arrested Development Episode 2.01 The One Where Michael Leaves (2)
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Arrested Development Episode 2.01 The One Where Michael Leaves (2)

Episode Premiere
November 7, 2004
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Production Company
Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Fox TV
Official Site
http://netflix.com/arrested
Episode Premiere
November 7, 2004
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Period
2003 - Now
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Fox TV
Distributor
Netflix, Fox
Official Site
http://netflix.com/arrested
Director
Lee Shallat-Chemel
Screenwriter
Mitchell Hurwitz, Richard Rosenstock
Main Cast
  • Jason Bateman
  • Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Funke
  • Will Arnett
  • Michael Cera
  • Alia Shawkat as Maeby Funke / Shaman Sheman
  • Tony Hale
  • David Cross
  • Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
  • Jessica Walter
  • Ron Howard
  • John Slattery as Doctor Norman
  • Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez
  • Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn

In the season two premiere of "Arrested Development," titled "The One Where Michael Leaves (2)," the Bluth family continues to grapple with the fallout from Michael's decision to leave the family business behind. As tensions escalate, Michael, played by Jason Bateman, struggles with the chaos that his family creates in his absence. Meanwhile, the ever-scheming Gob, portrayed by Will Arnett, attempts to prove his worth as he juggles his magic career and personal failures, all while trying to keep the family together.

Lindsay, played by Portia de Rossi, faces her own challenges as she navigates her identity within the family dynamics, leading to moments of introspection and comedic misunderstandings. George Michael, portrayed by Michael Cera, finds himself caught between his father's expectations and his own desires, further complicating the already strained family relationships. Alia Shawkat's Maeby adds a playful twist as she concocts her own schemes to distract from the family's turmoil. As the episode unfolds, viewers are treated to a mix of clever humor and poignant moments that highlight the complex bonds of this dysfunctional family, setting the stage for more hilarity in the season ahead.