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Arrested Development
Season 2
DVD cover
Starring
No. of episodes18
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseNovember 7, 2004 (2004-11-07) –
April 17, 2005 (2005-04-17)
Season chronology
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Season 1
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Season 3
List of episodes

The second season of the television comedy series Arrested Development aired between November 7, 2004, and April 17, 2005, on Fox in the United States. It consisted of 18 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length. The second season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 11, 2005, in region 2 on January 23, 2006, and in region 4 on March 15, 2006.

The show's storyline centers on the Bluth family, a formerly wealthy, habitually dysfunctional family and is presented in a continuous format, incorporating hand-held camera work, narration, archival photos and historical footage.

Cast

Main article: List of Arrested Development characters

Episodes

See also: List of Arrested Development episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code [1]		US viewers
(millions)
231"The One Where Michael Leaves"Lee Shallat-ChemelMitchell Hurwitz & Richard RosenstockNovember 7, 2004 (2004-11-07)2AJD016.61[2]
242"The One Where They Build a House"Patty JenkinsMitchell Hurwitz & Jim VallelyNovember 14, 2004 (2004-11-14)2AJD027.22[3]
253"¡Amigos!"Lee Shallat-ChemelBrad CopelandNovember 21, 2004 (2004-11-21)2AJD035.89[4]
264"Good Grief"Jeff MelmanJohn LevensteinDecember 5, 2004 (2004-12-05)2AJD046.66[5]
275"Sad Sack"Peter LauerBarbie AdlerDecember 12, 2004 (2004-12-12)2AJD056.28[6]
286"Afternoon Delight"Jason BatemanAbraham Higginbotham & Chuck MartinDecember 19, 2004 (2004-12-19)2AJD065.62[7]
297"Switch Hitter"Paul FeigStory by : Courtney Lilly
Teleplay by : Barbie Adler		January 16, 2005 (2005-01-16)2AJD075.78[8]
308"Queen for a Day"Andrew FlemingBrad CopelandJanuary 23, 2005 (2005-01-23)2AJD085.20[9]
319"Burning Love"Paul FeigChuck Martin & Lisa ParsonsJanuary 30, 2005 (2005-01-30)2AJD096.96[10]
3210"Ready, Aim, Marry Me"Paul FeigJim Vallely & Mitchell HurwitzFebruary 13, 2005 (2005-02-13)2AJD105.61[11]
3311"Out on a Limb"Danny LeinerChuck Martin & Jim VallelyMarch 6, 2005 (2005-03-06)2AJD116.34[12]
3412"Hand to God"Joe RussoMitchell Hurwitz & Chuck MartinMarch 6, 2005 (2005-03-06)2AJD125.75[12]
3513"Motherboy XXX"Joe RussoMitchell Hurwitz & Jim VallelyMarch 13, 2005 (2005-03-13)2AJD136.08[13]
3614"The Immaculate Election"Anthony RussoBarbie Adler & Abraham HigginbothamMarch 20, 2005 (2005-03-20)2AJD145.73[14]
3715"Sword of Destiny"Peter LauerBrad CopelandMarch 27, 2005 (2005-03-27)2AJD174.72[15]
3816"Meat the Veals"Joe RussoBarbie Adler & Richard RosenstockApril 3, 2005 (2005-04-03)2AJD155.33[16]
3917"Spring Breakout"Anthony RussoBarbie Adler & Abraham HigginbothamApril 10, 2005 (2005-04-10)2AJD165.19[17]
4018"Righteous Brothers"Chuck MartinMitchell Hurwitz & Jim VallelyApril 17, 2005 (2005-04-17)2AJD185.99[18]

Reception

Critical reception

In its second season, Arrested Development was met with widespread critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 94% with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 18 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Arrested Development's second season doubles down on the absurd antics and densely layered gags, cementing the Bluths as TV's best worst family."[19] On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the second season scored 88 out of 100, based on 17 reviews, indicating "Universal acclaim."[20]

Awards and nominations

In 2005, the second season received eleven Emmy nominations in seven categories with one win. It was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Bateman), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Jeffrey Tambor), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Jessica Walter), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Barbie Adler for "Sad Sack" and Brad Copeland for "Sword of Destiny"); Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series; Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series (three nominations).[21] The episode "Righteous Brothers", written by Mitchell Hurwitz and Jim Vallely won for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.[22]

The second season also received two Golden Globe nominations in two categories with one win. It was nominated for Best Series Musical or Comedy, and Jason Bateman won for Best Performance in a Musical or Comedy.[23]

Home media

The second season was released on DVD in region 1 on October 11, 2005,[24] in region 2 on January 23, 2006[25] and in region 4 on March 15, 2006.[26] Special features include commentary by creator Mitchell Hurwitz and cast members on "Good Grief", "Ready, Aim, Marry Me!" and "Righteous Brothers"; deleted and extended scenes; Season One in 3 Minutes overview; blooper reel; "The Immaculate Election" Campaign Videos.[27]

References

  1. ^ "Arrested Development". Fox in Flight. Fox Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on October 30, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  2. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. November 9, 2004. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  3. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. November 16, 2004. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  4. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. November 23, 2004. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. December 7, 2004. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  6. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. December 14, 2004. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  7. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. December 21, 2004. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  8. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. January 19, 2005. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  9. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. January 25, 2005. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  10. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. February 1, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  11. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. February 15, 2005. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  12. ^ a b "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. March 8, 2005. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  13. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. March 15, 2005. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  14. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. March 22, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  15. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. March 29, 2005. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  16. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. April 5, 2005. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  17. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. April 12, 2005. Archived from the original on December 21, 2008. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  18. ^ "Weekly Program Rankings". ABC Medianet. April 19, 2005. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  19. ^ "Arrested Development: Season 2". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  20. ^ "Critic Reviews for Arrested Development Season 2". Metacritic. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  21. ^ "57th Annual Primetime Emmy Nominees" (Press release). The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. July 14, 2005. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  22. ^ "2004-2005 Primetime Emmys for Programs and Individual Achievements at the 57th Annual Emmy Awards" (Press release). The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. September 18, 2005. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  23. ^ "Arrested Development". GoldenGlobes.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  24. ^ "Arrested Development - Season Two (2003)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 12, 2010.
  25. ^ "Arrested Development - Season 2". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved July 16, 2010.
  26. ^ "Arrested Development - Season 2". dvdloc8.com. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
  27. ^ "Arrested Development: Season Two". DVD Talk. October 16, 2005. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
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