Arrested Development

Name: Arrested Development
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 7.9

2003 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 7.9 · 77% critics

Comedy

After a once-wealthy family suddenly loses everything, one responsible son tries to hold the household together while keeping the business afloat. As the rest of the family spirals into increasingly chaotic schemes, he’s left juggling damage control, awkward obligations, and nonstop misunderstandings.

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Streaming on Netflix.

36 hours to watch · 84 episodes.

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Details

Years: 2003–2019
Release date: 2003-11-02
Network: FOX, Netflix
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Max quality: UHD
Critic score: 77/100
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (1,651 votes)

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want fast, layered comedy with constant callbacks and a wildly dysfunctional family vibe; Not for you if you prefer broad, easy laughs or consistent later seasons like Curb Your Enthusiasm or Community.

Pros: nonstop clever jokes; rewatchable hidden gags; eccentric family chaos | Cons: humor not for everyone; later seasons divisive; heavy narration at times

Themes

prison
narration
dysfunctional family
dark comedy
family relationships
sexual humor
mockumentary
psychotic
fake documentary
orange county, california
sitcom
deadpan
+2 more

Awards & recognition

Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 2005
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2005
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Comedy · 2005
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series · 2004
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Comedy Series · 2004

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Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series · 2004
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 2004
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series · 2004
Satellite Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2004
TCA Award — Outstanding New Program · 2004
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Comedy · 2004
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2014 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) · 2013 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2013 · nominated
Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Comedy Series · 2007 · nominated
Costume Designers Guild Award — Best Costume Design – Contemporary TV Series · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Writers Guild of America Award — Television: Comedy Series · 2006 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2005 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2005 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2005 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2005 · nominated
TCA Award — Program of the Year · 2005 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Comedy · 2005 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Comedy Series · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series · 2004 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series · 2004 · nominated
Satellite Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2004 · nominated
TCA Award — Program of the Year · 2004 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding Achievement in Comedy · 2004 · nominated
TCA Award — Outstanding New Program · 2004 · nominated
TCA Award — Individual Achievement in Comedy · 2004 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy · 2003 · nominated