Arrested Development season 2 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Michael deals with Gob's ineptitude as the new company president and plans a trip to Mexico after learning their father's getaway car was found there. Gob, paranoid, hires a bounty hunter to tail Michael. At Buster's army send-off, Buster decides to escape to Mexico, while Michael accidentally leaves George Michael's girlfriend Ann behind. In Mexico, Michael encounters confusion and confrontations, mistakenly leaving Ann. Back home, Michael realizes he doesn't like Ann, and Buster, who never actually left town, decides to stay in his new 'Mexican' environment.
Full Episode S02E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is adjusting to being president at the beginning of the episode?
Gob is adjusting to his new role as president.
Who is Starla and what mistake does she make?
Starla is an employee who mistakenly uses the photo printer instead of the regular printer for photocopying documents.
What does Gene Parmesan reveal to Michael and Lucille?
Gene Parmesan reveals he's found George Sr.'s getaway car in Mexico.
Why does Gob hire a bounty hunter?
Gob hires a bounty hunter named Ice to follow Michael, suspecting him of ulterior motives.
What mistake does Michael make regarding his trip to Mexico?
Michael accidentally leaves George Michael's girlfriend Ann behind.
Who is mistaken for George Sr. in Mexico?
A man who is not George Sr. is mistaken for him by the bounty hunter Ice.
Where does Buster think he is, and where is he actually?
Buster thinks he's in Mexico, but he's actually still close to home.
What realization does Michael come to about Ann?
Michael realizes he doesn't like Ann after spending time with her.
What decision does Buster make about returning home?
Buster decides not to return home, not realizing he never left.
How does Gob react to Michael's trip to Mexico?
Gob confronts Michael, mistakenly believing he's fleeing the country.
Who is following Gob, and why?
Gene Parmesan is following Gob on Lucille's orders.
What solution does Michael find for Gob's loneliness?
Michael hires Gene and Ice to be Gob's friends for the weekend.
What does Michael plan to do about his relationship with Ann?
Michael commits to getting to know Ann better.
Who does Buster believe he is among in his new environment?
Buster believes he's among Mexicans in his new environment.
What is the outcome of Michael's confrontation with Gob in Mexico?
The confrontation ends with the realization that Gob is lonely and needs friends.
