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Season 1, Episode 8

In God We Trust

Originally aired Sunday, December 21, 2003 | Watched by 6.11 million viewers.

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".

17 recurring jokes in this episode

The Bluths

Buster

Lucille

George Michael