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Someone had to get the family back together.
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
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Episode 1
Meet the Bluths. In the pilot, Michael decides to take a job in Arizona after being passed over by George Sr. for head of the Bluth Company. George Sr. is jailed, and the family realizes they need Michael.
Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony RussoWritten by Mitchell HurwitzGuest stars Stacey Grenrock-Woods, John Beard, Jonathan Schmock, Hira Ambrosino, Paul Mendoza, Chad Einbinder, Andy Morrow, J. Hunter Ackerman
Episode 2
Michael puts George Michael in charge of the Bluth Bannana Stand, and his son subsequently burns down the stand. Elsewhere, Tobias auditions for a commercial, and Lindsay inadvertantly gets the part.
Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony RussoWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, John LevensteinGuest stars Lillian Hurst, Patrice O'Neal, John Beard, Scott Atkinson, Kendall Clement, Monika Jolly, Raul Staggs, Michael Bartel
Episode 3
Michael spends quality time with Buster. George Michael auditions for a school play to get closer to Maeby. Gob breaks up with his girlfriend and has nowhere to go.
Directed by Joe RussoWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, Richard A. RosenstockGuest stars Justin Grant Wade, Leonor Varela, Jim Ishida, Bart Tangredi, Richard Simmons
Episode 4
Gob decides to lock himself in his father's prison for 24 hours to get back in with the alliance, and to spend quality time with his father. Michael takes Gob's girlfriend to an awards show, and Buster inadvertently flirts with his mother's rival.
Directed by Joe Russo, Anthony RussoWritten by Brad CopelandGuest stars Clint Howard, Stacey Grenrock-Woods, Liza Minnelli, Leonor Varela, Eduardo Palomo, John Beard, David Reynolds, Rocky McMurray
Episode 5
Michael and Lindsay try to prove their charitable sides to each other. Gob demands George Michael's respect, and Buster continues avoiding Lucille 2.
Directed by Greg MottolaWritten by Barbie AdlerGuest stars Judy Greer, Liza Minnelli, Mel Gorham, Robert Isaac Lee, Bruno Oliver, B.W. Gonzalez, James Howell, Robert Neches
Episode 6
Michael sets up an "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents, while it is revealed that George Sr. had an affair with Kitty, his secretary who recently slept with Gob. Tobias and Lindsay see a marriage counselor.
Directed by Greg MottolaWritten by Richard A. Rosenstock, John LevensteinGuest stars Bob Odenkirk, Judy Greer, Rocky McMurray, Tom Kiesche, Ski Carr
Episode 7
Michael attempts to fire the family's incompetent, but likeable attorney. George Michael impresses Maeby with a muscle suit for a "Living Classics" pagent. Tobias has a psychological affliction where he is unable to take off his clothes.
Directed by Joe RussoWritten by Abraham HigginbothamGuest stars John Michael Higgins, Liza Minnelli, Patricia Velásquez, Sam Pancake, Henry Winkler, B.W. Gonzalez, Blaine Pate
Episode 8
Michael loses his short-term memory, which Lucille uses to her advantage. Gob attempts to use the family yacht before Michael sells it. George Michael and Maeby attempt to see an R-rated movie about cousins having an affair. Buster and Lucille 2 take "the next step".
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Chuck MartinGuest stars Liza Minnelli, Patricia Velásquez, Mark Blankfield, Evan Lee Dahl, Marc Antonio Pritchett
Episode 9
Michael cannot go through with his plan to break up Gob and Marta. A thug magician wants to take Gob's "legs". Maeby wears all leather to get back at her mother, and Lucille decides to confront Buster's relationship with Lucille 2.
Directed by Greg MottolaWritten by Brad CopelandGuest stars Liza Minnelli, Patricia Velásquez, Marc Grapey, Robert Hallak, Regi Davis, Don Took, Kennedy Kabasares
Episode 10
Buster realizes that medical marijuana will help cure Lucille 2's vertigo, and pays George Michael to get it for him from Gob. Lindsay sends Maeby to spend a day with Lucille to punish her for bad grades. Michael thinks George Michael is on drugs and attempts to teach him a lesson.
Directed by Joe RussoWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim VallelyGuest stars Steve Ryan, Liza Minnelli, Greg Kohout, Dan Horton, Scott Layne, Johnny Savas, Benjamin Lowe
Episode 11
When George Michael is a rejected by a private school due to the family's reputation, Michael hires a publicist from his gym who he's been flirting with to change the public perspective of the Bluths. Meanwhile, Tobias is sent to Boston to reclaim his medical license.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Courtney LillyGuest stars Carl Weathers, Stacey Grenrock-Woods, Jill Ritchie, John Rothman, Don Perry, John Beard, B.W. Gonzalez, Harry S. Murphy
Episode 12
When Lucille throws an anniversary party for Tobias and Lindsay on Valentine's Day, Michael gives an impassioned speech about love. This makes Marta realize she has feelings for him and Lindsay realize she wants a divorce. Meanwhile, Buster decides to move out of the penthouse and Lucille revels in living alone for the first time.
Directed by Joe RussoWritten by Jim Vallely, John LevensteinGuest stars Carl Weathers, Liza Minnelli, Patricia Velásquez, B.W. Gonzalez, Bashir Salahuddin
Episode 13
After learning that Marta has feelings for him, Michael goes to her and they decide to get permission from Gob before taking things to the next level. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Tobias finally get to the heart of his "never-nude" problem and George Sr. faces his first hearing.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Richard A. Rosenstock, Chuck MartinGuest stars Patricia Velásquez, Michael Paul Chan, Henry Winkler, Jesus Nebot, Bruno Alexander
Episode 14
Michael falls for his George Michael's ethics teacher, whom his son also has a crush on. Meanwhile, Lucille adopts a 14-year old Korean boy, and George Sr.'s "Caged Wisdom" tapes have given him a new admirer.
Directed by Joe RussoWritten by Jim Vallely, Chuck MartinGuest stars Jane Lynch, Justin Grant Wade, Heather Graham, Iqbal Theba, Justin Lee, B.W. Gonzalez, Michael Blieden, Rob Richards
Episode 15
When Michael discovers his family has been receiving paychecks without working, he forces them all to get jobs within the company. Lindsay questions his management skills, and Tobias checks himself in at George Sr.'s prison to research a film role.
Directed by John FortenberryWritten by Brad CopelandGuest stars James Lipton, Bradley Stryker, Justin Lee, David Reynolds, B.W. Gonzalez, Michael Blieden, Brant von Hoffman, Teddy Lane Jr.
Episode 16
Michael attempts to have a one-night stand with an attorney whom he doesn't know is not only blind, but the prosecutor who is trying to put his father in jail. Also, Gob gets married on a dare, Maeby pretends to be a girl with a made up disease, and George Sr.'s admirer turns out to be an undercover SEC agent who has truly fallen for him.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Barbie AdlerGuest stars Jane Lynch, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Lipton, Michael Paul Chan, Amy Poehler, Henry Winkler, Michael Bartel, Verda Bridges
Episode 17
Gob steals a file on the government's case against the Bluth Company that Maggie had given to Michael. Tobias is sent to Maggie's house to get evidence, George Michael tries to prove Maeby's fraud, and Lindsay fights to remove the Ten Commandments from the courthouse lawn.
Directed by Jay ChandrasekharWritten by Abraham HigginbothamGuest stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ping Wu, Michael Paul Chan, Amy Poehler, Henry Winkler, Justin Lee, Timothy Davis-Reed, James L. Ward
Episode 18
Gob attempts to make good on his promise to make the family yacht disappear. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Maeby try to track down Lindsay's grandmother, Tobias seeks George Sr.'s respect, and Michael attempts to fire Kitty, who claims to have information that could bring down the company.
Directed by Joe RussoWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, John LevensteinGuest stars James Lipton, Judy Greer, Jay Johnston, John Beard, Justin Lee, David Reynolds, B.W. Gonzalez, Alden Ray
Episode 19
George Sr. uses Gob's bachelor party as an opportunity to set up his accountant in a compromising position so that he can blackmail him. Meanwhile, Michael tries to prove he's a fun guy, and the Funkes reunite their family folk-music band.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, Richard A. RosenstockGuest stars Michael Hitchcock, Amy Poehler, Justin Lee, B.W. Gonzalez, Lauren Bowles, Andrew Hill Newman, Luciano Giancarlo, Dan Horton
Episode 20
Michael deals with numerous requests for some unfrozen money, and chastises Lucille for being too coddling with Buster. Lindsay decides to protest the war to boost her self esteem while Tobias and Gob decide to start a coffee company.
Directed by Paul FeigWritten by Jim Vallely, John LevensteinGuest stars Dave Allen, Peter Jason, Amy Poehler, Ethan Phillips, Michael Bartel, Charlie Hartsock, Brian Gattas, Steven Shaw
Episode 21
Michael takes Maeby to work with him on Take Your Daughter to Work Day. After being slighted by Michael, Tobias, George-Michael and Gob all go to the mall to prove that they are just manly. Oscar takes Lucille and Buster to Annyong's soccer game.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, Richard A. RosenstockGuest stars Jonathan Penner, Jordan-Claire Green, Jerry Minor, Kevin McDonald, Jay Johnston, Henry Winkler, Justin Lee, Charlie Hartsock
Episode 22
In the first season finale, George Sr. has a heart attack, and Maeby is jealous when George Michael likes another girl. Meanwhile, Lindsay decides to leave Tobias until a book he wrote a long time ago becomes a gay bestseller, and Buster and Annyong compete over women.
Directed by Paul FeigWritten by Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim VallelyGuest stars Judy Greer, Stacey Grenrock-Woods, Alessandra Torresani, Sam Pancake, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, John Beard, Henry Winkler
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jason BatemanMichael Bluth
Portia De RossiLindsay Bluth Fünke
Will ArnettGob Bluth
Michael CeraGeorge Michael Bluth
Alia ShawkatMaeby Fünke
Tony HaleByron 'Buster' Bluth
David CrossTobias Fünke
Jeffrey TamborGeorge Bluth Sr.
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