Previously, On Arrested Development

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Season 4, Episode 15

Blockheads

Originally aired Sunday, May 26, 2013

George-Michael tries to reconnect with his father, but is finding himself overwhelmed by the responsibility of running his business.

6 recurring jokes in this episode

G.O.B.

  • Mr. F

    The Mr. F theme plays when Michael sees Lucille Austero's demand for $700,000.

  • Forget-Me-Nows

    G.O.B. tries to feed George Michael a forget-me-now in a piece of bologna so that he will forget the Gothic Castle.

    G.O.B. gives Michael a forget-me-now after he sees Tony Wonder.

    Narrator mentions roofie circles.

Buster

  • missing limbs

    Buster's gigantic hand gets blood on it, which is why he's a suspect in Lucille 2's disappearance.

Oscar

  • late hit cop

    The late hit cop actually decides against late-hitting Buster, for some reason.

George Michael

  • ... has perfect rhythm

    George Michael is afraid Rebel Alley won't love him if she finds out he's not a software genius but just a guy with impeccable rhythm.

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