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Season 1, Episode 11

Public Relations

Originally aired Sunday, January 25, 2004 | Watched by 6.37 million viewers.

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.

14 recurring jokes in this episode

The Bluths

  • ... reference Peanuts

    Lindsay: "How can you treat me this way?" Lucille: "Oh, please! Everything I've said about you can be covered with makeup and a lie about a thyroid problem. Good grief almighty!"

    Related Joke: ... insults Lindsay

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Tobias

  • ... is gay

    Jessie: "There are very few intelligent, attractive, and straight men in this town." Tobias: "Well, that certainly leaves me out."

Lindsay

Lucille

  • ... insults Lindsay

    Lindsay: "I've lost my appetite." Lucille: "Who's going to believe that?"

    Lindsay: "How can you treat me this way?" Lucille: "Oh, please! Everything I've said about you can be covered with makeup and a lie about a thyroid problem. Good grief almighty!"

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