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Arrested Development Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Lucille (Jessica Walter) goes off her medication as the Bluths return in Season 3. Later, Michael (Jason Bateman) and Gob (Will Arnett) set out to teach their father a lesson, and Buster (Tony Hale) falls into a coma. Charlize Theron, Scott Baio and Andy Richter make appearances, while David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, Michael Cera, Henry Winkler and Liza Minnelli all return for the third season.
Episode 1
The Cabin Show
Mon, Sep 19, 2005 30 mins
Michael postpones camping with his son to look for his father in Reno. Meanwhile, Lucille goes off her medication; Gob meets a fellow disappointed son; and Maeby and George Michael can't help being thrown together. Steve Holt: Justin Grant Wade. Maeby: Alia Shawkat. Barry: Henry Winkler. Tobias: David Cross.
Episode 2
For British Eyes Only
Mon, Sep 26, 2005 30 mins
Oscar winner Charlize Theron plays an Englishwoman who figures in Michael's attempt to help his father, who claims he was framed by British builders. Trevor: Dave Thomas. Steve Holt: Justin Grant Wade. George Sr./Oscar: Jeffrey Tambor. Michael: Jason Bateman. Gob: Will Arnett.
Episode 3
Forget Me Now
Mon, Oct 3, 2005 30 mins
A new lawyer (Scott Baio) counsels the Bluths, who undo Michael's attempt to hide them from Rita; and George Sr. plots escape from house arrest. Rita: Charlize Theron. Larry: Bob Einstein. Steve Holt: Justin Grant Wade. Trevor: Dave Thomas. George-Michael: Michael Cera. Buster: Tony Hale. Michael: Jason Bateman.
Episode 4
Notapusy
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 30 mins
Michael enters a father-son triathlon with Steve Holt; Maeby dons a disguise to compete in an inner-beauty pageant while her parents coach other entrants; George Sr. speaks to at-risk youths, and Buster tries to recruit one to replace him in the Army. Jamie Kennedy has a cameo. Rita: Charlize Theron. Bob Loblaw: Scott Baio.
Episode 5
Mr. F
Mon, Nov 7, 2005 30 mins
Moles underground alert the Bluths to a mole in their company; Tobias mistakes a CIA agent for a theatrical one. Frankie Muniz has a cameo. Rita: Charlize Theron.
Episode 6
The Ocean Walker
Mon, Dec 5, 2005 30 mins
Michael's parents disapprove of him marrying Rita until a revelation from her uncle. Rita: Charlize Theron. Trevor: Dave Thomas. Larry: Bob Einstein.
Episode 7
Prison Break-in
Mon, Dec 12, 2005 30 mins
James Lipton returns as a prison warden, who lets Lucille hold a charity event inside the facility's walls, but Michael suspects a more personal affair. Dr. Carr: Ken Kimmins.
Episode 8
Making a Stand
Mon, Dec 19, 2005 30 mins
Michael and Gob set out to teach their father a lesson for his years of pitting them against each other; Lindsay and Tobias compete over Bob Loblaw; Lucille's post-op appearance inspires Maeby. Weatherman: Steve Ryan. Loblaw: Scott Baio. Steve Holt: Justin Grant Wade.
Episode 9
SOBs
Mon, Jan 2, 2006 30 mins
The Bluths try to save themselves with a party featuring Andy Richter, whose quintuplet brother teaches George Michael; Gob accidentally lands a job. Jamie Kennedy also has a cameo.
Episode 10
Fakin' It
Fri, Feb 10, 2006 30 mins
Judge Reinhold presides over George Sr.'s mock trial, and Michael worries about a surprise witness. Meanwhile, a coma keeps Buster from testifying. William Hung and Bud Cort also have cameos.
Episode 11
Family Ties
Fri, Feb 10, 2006 30 mins
When Michael hires a woman (Justine Bateman) who may be his sister, her services might be just what the company needs. Meanwhile, Buster's coma attracts the attention of a politician (Rob Riggle).
Episode 12
Exit Strategy
Fri, Feb 10, 2006 30 mins
The Bluth boys find a web of mass deception in Iraq when Michael and Buster rescue Gob, who was imprisoned while on a USO tour. Meanwhile, George Michael plans a Sweet 16 surprise party for Maeby.
Episode 13
Development Arrested
Fri, Feb 10, 2006 30 mins
Michael confronts a new batch of familial dysfunction while preparing to take over as CEO of the company after all the charges are dropped.
