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Arrested Development Episode 1.05 Charity Drive
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Arrested Development Episode 1.05 Charity Drive

Episode Premiere
November 30, 2003
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Production Company
Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Fox TV
Official Site
http://netflix.com/arrested
Episode Premiere
November 30, 2003
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Period
2003 - Now
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment, 20th Century Fox TV
Distributor
Netflix, Fox
Official Site
http://netflix.com/arrested
Director
Greg Mottola
Screenwriter
Barbara Feldman
Main Cast
  • Jason Bateman
  • Portia de Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Funke
  • Will Arnett
  • Michael Cera
  • Alia Shawkat as Maeby Funke / Shaman Sheman
  • Tony Hale
  • David Cross
  • Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth Sr. / Oscar Bluth
  • Jessica Walter
  • Ron Howard
  • John Slattery as Doctor Norman
  • Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez
  • Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn

In "Charity Drive," the Bluth family faces their financial woes head-on as Michael Bluth, portrayed by Jason Bateman, organizes a fundraising event to save the family's business. The event takes a chaotic turn when various family members attempt to contribute in their own misguided ways. Lucille, played by Jessica Walter, tries to impress her friends while simultaneously sabotaging the event with her antics. Meanwhile, Gob, portrayed by Will Arnett, concocts a plan to use the charity drive to showcase his magic skills, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps.

As the day unfolds, George Michael, played by Michael Cera, struggles with his feelings for his cousin Maeby, played by Alia Shawkat, who is more focused on her own schemes than family loyalty. The episode cleverly intertwines humor and heart, showcasing the dysfunctional dynamics of the Bluth family while highlighting their attempts to make a difference, albeit in their uniquely flawed style. With a mix of misguided intentions and comedic blunders, "Charity Drive" delivers a memorable exploration of family, desperation, and the lengths one will go to keep a business afloat.