Arrested Development: 101: Pilot (2003) — Screenplay
When his father's arrest for fraud forces him to manage the family business, Michael Bluth must hold his dysfunctional clan together or lose everything.
- Written by
- Mitchell Hurwitz
- Genre
- Comedy
- Studio
- Fox
- Length
- 39 pages
This pilot is a masterclass in comedic setup and ensemble introduction, balancing a rapid-fire, dry-witted script with the establishment of a memorable, deeply flawed family. Its structural use of overlapping character motivations and escalating absurdity sets the tone for the series' signature style.
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