Ep 6. Visiting Ours

In Arrested Development season 1 episode 6, entitled "Visiting Ours," the Bluths face an unexpected visit from their longtime family lawyer, Barry Zuckerkorn. The episode begins with Zuckerkorn arriving at the Bluth family model home to inform Lucille that she is being sued. When Michael tries to intervene, Zuckerkorn reveals that he is also representing the Sudden Valley housing development project that Michael has been working on.

As the family tries to deal with the news, George Sr. decides that he wants to hold a company-wide open house to try to repair the damage done to the company's reputation. Michael begs his father to let him handle the event, but George Sr. insists on being the face of the company. Meanwhile, Buster becomes infatuated with his cousin Maeby, and George Michael tries to impress Maeby by getting a job at the banana stand.

The episode features the return of a number of recurring characters, including Zuckerkorn, Martin Short's character the incompetent magician Uncle Jack, and even George Sr.'s mistress Kitty, who has not been seen since the pilot episode. It also highlights the Bluth family's bickering and dysfunction, as they try to navigate the unexpected obstacles that come their way.

Throughout the episode, the Bluths struggle to stay afloat in the face of various personal and professional challenges. Zuckerkorn's appearance throws a wrench into their plans, and Buster's crush on Maeby proves to be a distraction that threatens to derail their efforts even further. As the family prepares for the open house, tensions mount and conflicts arise, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and mishaps.

In the end, the Bluths manage to pull off the open house, though not without a few hiccups along the way. While many of their problems remain unresolved, the family does find some unity in their shared experience, and begins to see glimmers of hope for the future. As always, the episode is filled with clever wordplay, pop culture references, and absurd humor that fans of Arrested Development have come to love.