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Arrested Development: For British Eyes Only

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Investigating his father's claim that a British group set him up, Michael goes to "Wee Britain" and is smitten with a beautiful woman named Rita. Lindsay attempts to seduce the new family attorney, and Gob goes to extremes to avoid his newly discovered son. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Mitchell Hurwitz Richard Day

Director:: John Fortenberry

Stars:: David Cross (Tobias F�nke); Will Arnett (George "Gob" Bluth II); Tony Hale (Byron "Buster" Bluth); Ron Howard (Narrator); Portia de Rossi (Lindsay Bluth F�nke); Michael Cera (George Michael Bluth); Jessica Walter (Lucille Bluth); Jeffrey Tambor (George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth); Jason Bateman (Michael Bluth)

Recurring Role:: John Beard (Himself); Charlize Theron (Rita); Justin Grant Wade (Steve Holt); BW Gonzalez (Lupe)

Guest Star:: Dave Thomas (Trevor); Jonathan Schmock (Lionel); Clinton Leupp (Coco); Rory Knox Johnston (Ian); Steve Stapenhorst (Judge); Harry Hamlin (Himself); Justin Grant Wade (Steve Holt)

Jack Black has a cameo, throwing darts, dressed as a Chimney Sweep, in Wee Britain. edit »
Lucille Bluth's (played by Jessica Walter) fingernails change color during the court house scene. edit »

George Sr., Lucille & Lindsay perform their own versions of Gob's chicken dance. edit »
This episode is also known as "British Bombshell". edit »
Ratings: 3.90 million on original broadcast. edit »
Oscar was never let out of prison. edit »
This is the first episode to feature a "Previously on Arrested Development" recap. However, similar to the "Next time on Arrested Development" segments, much of the footage was new. This was probably added to appease potential fans who complained that the plot was too serialized for a comedy. edit »

Michael: Pre-schools just go half-day, right? And I'm not trying to pick you up, but is there any way that I can, I can come by, pick you up, and bring you here?
Rita: Yeah, I, um, I suppose I could sneak out at nap time.
Michael: Yes? Perfect, great. And I shall drop you off alive, hooker or no. (mouths 'What is wrong with me?' as he walks off) edit »
Michael: I -- I was wondering if you might be willing to go somewhere with me? I -- I will pay you.
Rita: ... You'll pay me?
Michael: Not ... Not for sex. You're gonna think that I'm Jack the Ripper, right? Didn't he kill prostitutes, or ...
Rita: I'm not a prostitute.
Michael: And I shall let you live ... haha. This is my worst hello. edit »
George Michael: I'm just in the middle of a stupid girl problem. That's all.
Michael: I don't even have a girl, much less a stupid one.
George Michael: No, the problem is stupid; the girl isn't stupid.
Narrator: But if they ever had a child, it would be. Because the girl was his cousin Maeby. edit »
George: Are you ready for the bombshell?
Michael: Andy Griffith wasn�t the bombshell?
George: I�m a patsy. I was set up � by the Brits. A group of British builders operating outside the O.C. �
Michael: Don�t call it that.
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George Sr.: These are dangerous people, Michael. They will do whatever it takes to get inside this family and bring us down....Oh, they're polite and the men all sound gay, but they will rip out your heart. And their breath... edit »

007: The Phrase "For British Eyes Only" is a take on the Roger Moore film, "For Your Eyes Only." And the ending with the phrase "The End; Michael Bluth will return in..." is a trademark of the James Bond movies. edit »
The narrator (Ron Howard), made mention that "no one was making fun of Andy Griffith. I can't emphasize that enough." This is a subtle reference to their having starred together on The Andy Griffith Show. edit »
George Sr. tells Michael he thought Saddam Hussein was the man who played the Soup Nazi, referring to the Seinfeld episode of the same name. The actor is Larry Thomas. edit »
Michael: It's a wonderful performance, Dad. You're a regular Brad Garrett.
Brad Garrett co-stars as Robert Barone in Everybody Loves Raymond. He won the Emmy for 'Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy' in 2005 over Jeffrey Tambor. edit »

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montaigne61
member since: May 10, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Character development"
Oh, God, the hair, the hair... ...Continue »
09/11/06 07:40am | report abuse
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jimbo_001
member since: Jul 12, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Rita is introduced to the series ...Continue »
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alienfreaks04
member since: Dec 3, 2004
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The Bottom Line: "Well written"
just to boost ...Continue »
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spu42
member since: Nov 9, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Revealing"
Watch "Mr F" and then watch this one again. ...Continue »
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RoxieVelma
member since: Jun 17, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Well written"
Charlize, I had no idea... ...Continue »
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