Arrested Development (2003)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,606 ratings
Genres: Comedy
First aired: 2003-11-02
Seasons: 5 · 84 episodes
Where to watch Arrested Development
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep them all together.
Arrested Development parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Arrested Development is a TV-MA dark comedy about a dysfunctional wealthy family, with sexual humor and cynical tone.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes 'sexual humor' as a listed element within its dark comedy style, TV-MA rated.
- Language: Some — TV-MA dark comedy with mature, sharp-edged humor throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth
- Portia De Rossi as Lindsay Bluth Fünke
- Will Arnett as Gob Bluth
- Michael Cera as George Michael Bluth
- Alia Shawkat as Maeby Fünke
- Tony Hale as Byron "Buster" Bluth
- David Cross as Tobias Fünke
- Jeffrey Tambor as George Bluth Sr.
- Jessica Walter as Lucille Bluth
- Ron Howard as Narrator
Arrested Development FAQ
Is Arrested Development good?
Arrested Development has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,606 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Arrested Development?
In the US you can stream Arrested Development on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Arrested Development OK for kids?
Arrested Development is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Arrested Development is a TV-MA dark comedy about a dysfunctional wealthy family, with sexual humor and cynical tone.
What shows are like Arrested Development?
If you liked Arrested Development, try Married... with Children, American Housewife, The Office and Malcolm in the Middle.