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Arrested Development - S01E02 - Top Banana
 

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Top Banana

 
Michael puts George Michael in charge of the banana stand, but unfortunately puts Maeby there with him. Much to Michael's chagrin, George Sr. continues to run the business from prison. Tobias auditions for a commercial but Lindsay gets the part.
 
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Arrested Development / S01E02 : Top Banana
Season 1, Episode 2 | Aired on November 9, 2003 | TV-14 | 25 min. | Netflix
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Arrested Development - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • Arrested Development - Episode 2 - Top Banana
    Episode 2
    Top Banana
  • Arrested Development - Episode 3 - Bringing Up Buster
    Episode 3
    Bringing Up Buster
  • Arrested Development - Episode 4 - Key Decisions
    Episode 4
    Key Decisions
  • Arrested Development - Episode 5 - Charity Drive
    Episode 5
    Charity Drive
  • Arrested Development - Episode 6 - Visiting Ours
    Episode 6
    Visiting Ours
  • Arrested Development - Episode 7 - In God We Trust
    Episode 7
    In God We Trust
  • Arrested Development - Episode 8 - My Mother, The Car
    Episode 8
    My Mother, The Car
  • Arrested Development - Episode 9 - Storming the Castle
    Episode 9
    Storming the Castle
  • Arrested Development - Episode 10 - Pier Pressure
    Episode 10
    Pier Pressure
  • Arrested Development - Episode 11 - Public Relations
    Episode 11
    Public Relations
  • Arrested Development - Episode 12 - Marta Complex
    Episode 12
    Marta Complex
  • Arrested Development - Episode 13 - Beef Consomme
    Episode 13
    Beef Consomme
  • Arrested Development - Episode 14 - Shock and Aww
    Episode 14
    Shock and Aww
  • Arrested Development - Episode 15 - Staff Infection
    Episode 15
    Staff Infection
  • Arrested Development - Episode 16 - Altar Egos
    Episode 16
    Altar Egos
  • Arrested Development - Episode 17 - Justice Is Blind
    Episode 17
    Justice Is Blind
  • Arrested Development - Episode 18 - Missing Kitty
    Episode 18
    Missing Kitty
  • Arrested Development - Episode 19 - Best Man for the Gob
    Episode 19
    Best Man for the Gob
  • Arrested Development - Episode 20 - Whistler's Mother
    Episode 20
    Whistler's Mother
  • Arrested Development - Episode 21 - Not Without My Daughter
    Episode 21
    Not Without My Daughter
  • Arrested Development - Episode 22 - Let 'Em Eat Cake
    Episode 22
    Let 'Em Eat Cake

Arrested Development season 1 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Michael

Full Episode S01E02 Recap

### The Bluth Family's Dilemma - **Michael Bluth** struggles to save the family business, but his efforts are thwarted by his father, **George Sr.**, who is in prison. - George Sr. cryptically mentions that "There's always money in the banana stand," a phrase that Michael misunderstands. ### The Banana Stand and Family Dynamics - **George Michael**, Michael's son, wants to work more at the banana stand to avoid his family's chaos. - Michael promotes George Michael to "Mr. Manager" of the banana stand, and he's allowed to hire an employee. - **Maeby**, George Michael's cousin, becomes the employee, though she's reluctant. ### Tobias and Lindsay's Quests - **Tobias**, Michael’s brother-in-law, unsuccessfully auditions for a commercial. His wife, **Lindsay**, inadvertently lands the role meant for him. - Lindsay, meanwhile, struggles with self-esteem and her role in the family, overshadowing Michael’s achievements. ### Michael's Investigation - Michael seeks the company's flight records to uncover financial irregularities. He suspects his mother, **Lucille**, knows their whereabouts. - The records, stored in a unit, are burned down, leading Michael to suspect arson by someone in the family. ### The Banana Stand's Secret - George Sr. insists on hiring a former inmate, **T-Bone**, at the banana stand, hinting at a hidden agenda. - Michael, unaware of the banana stand's true value, allows George Michael and Maeby to run it. ### The Banana Stand Heist - George Michael and Maeby, misunderstanding the business, end up mismanaging the stand's finances. - In a panic, they burn down the banana stand, not knowing it concealed $250,000 in cash. ### The Fallout - Michael confronts George Sr. about the banana stand's secret. Furious, he realizes the missed opportunity to solve their financial woes. - The episode ends with the family still in turmoil, the banana stand destroyed, and the Bluth Company's future uncertain. ### Next on Arrested Development - Gob confronts a pet store about its return policy. - Michael decides to rebuild the banana stand, highlighting its importance to the Bluth empire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is trying to save the Bluth Company?

Michael Bluth is trying to save the Bluth Company.

Where is George Sr. during this time?

George Sr. is in prison.

What advice does George Sr. give Michael about the family's finances?

George Sr. cryptically says, "There's always money in the banana stand."

Who becomes the manager of the banana stand?

George Michael, Michael's son, becomes the manager.

Who is George Michael's employee at the banana stand?

Maeby, George Michael's cousin, becomes his employee.

What role does Tobias audition for?

Tobias auditions for a commercial.

Who ends up getting the role Tobias auditioned for?

Lindsay, Tobias's wife, inadvertently lands the role.

Why does Michael suspect arson in the storage unit fire?

The storage unit containing the company's flight records is burned down.

What significant information is lost in the storage unit fire?

The company's flight records are lost in the fire.

What does George Sr. insist on for the banana stand?

George Sr. insists on hiring T-Bone, a former inmate, at the banana stand.

What mistake do George Michael and Maeby make with the banana stand?

They mismanage the finances and burn down the banana stand.

What was hidden in the banana stand?

$250,000 in cash was hidden in the banana stand's walls.

How does Michael react to the loss of the money in the banana stand?

Michael is furious and confronts George Sr. about the hidden money.

What is the fate of the banana stand?

The banana stand is burned down by George Michael and Maeby.

What decision does Michael make about the banana stand at the end of the episode?

Michael decides to rebuild the banana stand.

 
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