Pilot (Arrested Development)
| "Pilot" | |
|---|---|
| Arrested Development episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Anthony Russo Joe Russo |
| Written by | Mitchell Hurwitz |
| Production code | 1AJD79 |
| Original air date | November 2, 2003 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
John Beard as Himself
Stacey Grenrock-Woods as Trisha Thoon
"Pilot" is the first episode of the American television sitcom Arrested Development. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 2, 2003. In the episode, George Sr. is about to announce his retirement when he is arrested for using his company's funds for personal expenses. It was written by series creator and executive producer Mitchell Hurwitz and was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. An uncensored, extended version of the episode was released as a special feature on the DVD home release.
For ten years, Michael Bluth had been waiting for his father, George Sr., to make him a partner in their family company. On the morning of his father's retirement boat party, Michael discusses the announcement of his promotion with his son, George Michael. The two of them are living in one of the Bluths' model homes, to show their support for the business. After dropping his son off at the frozen banana stand his father started, Michael goes to see his oldest brother Gob (an amateur magician), to ask for his check to cover party expenses. Gob tells Michael that their sister Lindsay had been staying at the Four Seasons for a month. Upset by both Lindsay's avoidance of him and her abuse of the company's largesse, Michael goes to tell his mother, Lucille, that the company checkbook is closing.
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