Arrested Development season 2 episode 18 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Michael Bluth deals with a sinking model home and family chaos. Uncle Oscar stays with Lucille, hinting at a secret about Buster's paternity. George Sr., hiding from the law, refuses to surrender. George Michael, harboring a controversial DVD, attends a film premiere with Maeby. Tobias quits his job for the Blue Man Group, causing tension. Gob feels underappreciated, and Michael is mistakenly arrested due to a photo with George Sr. Family conflicts erupt at Michael's arraignment, leading to George Sr.'s decision to switch places with Oscar.

Full Episode S02E18 Recap

### Michael Discovers the Model Home's Problems - Michael Bluth is working from a model home when he hears strange noises. - A contractor informs him the model home's drain pipes aren't connected, leading to a sinking living room. - Blue paint and denim are found under the house, hinting at someone's presence. ### Family Tensions and Secrets - Oscar, Michael's uncle, is staying with Lucille, Michael's mother, to connect with Buster, whom he believes to be his son. - Oscar and Buster are injured by a faulty invention of George Sr., Buster's presumed father. - George Sr. is hiding from the law in the attic and refuses to turn himself in. ### George Michael's Secret and Maeby's Movie Premiere - George Michael secretly owns a DVD of a controversial French film. - Maeby, his cousin, invites him to the premiere of the film's American remake, where she works. ### Tobias's Career Change and Family Drama - Tobias quits his job to audition for the Blue Man Group in Las Vegas. - Michael learns about Tobias's departure and deals with personal and professional challenges. - Gob, Michael's brother, feels unappreciated for his music CD gift to Michael. ### Gob's Plan and Michael's Dilemma - Gob plans to hide George Sr. to prevent him from being found by the authorities. - Michael struggles with his family's issues and his father's criminal activities. ### Family Discoveries and Conflicts - Oscar accidentally reveals to Buster that he might be his real father. - George Michael considers breaking up with his girlfriend Ann. - Gob hides George Sr. under the model home, which collapses. ### Arrest and Misunderstandings - Michael is arrested due to a misunderstanding involving a picture of him and George Sr. - Gob and Michael argue over who is responsible for their father. ### Family Confrontations and Resolutions - The Bluth family members confront their issues at Michael's arraignment. - George Sr. decides to turn himself in but ends up switching places with Oscar. - The family resolves to stick together despite their challenges. ### On the Next Season of Arrested Development - Oscar struggles with identity issues due to lack of fingerprints. - Tobias and Kitty face setbacks in Las Vegas. - George Sr. deals with stress-related hair loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who believes Buster might be his son?

Oscar, Michael's uncle.

What problem is discovered with the model home?

The drain pipes aren't connected, causing the living room to sink.

Why does George Sr. refuse to turn himself in?

He fears returning to prison.

What secret does George Michael have?

He owns a DVD of a controversial French film.

Why is Tobias quitting his job?

To audition for the Blue Man Group in Las Vegas.

How does Gob feel about his music CD gift to Michael?

He feels unappreciated.

What does Oscar accidentally reveal to Buster?

That he might be Buster's real father.

Why is Michael arrested?

Due to a misunderstanding involving a picture of him and George Sr.

What decision does George Sr. make at Michael's arraignment?

To turn himself in, but he switches places with Oscar.

What challenges do Tobias and Kitty face in Las Vegas?

Setbacks with Tobias's dream job.

How does George Sr.'s stress manifest physically?

Through hair loss.

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