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Season 2
23 :02x01 - The One Where Michael Leaves (2) (Nov/07/2004)
George, Sr. is finally apprehended by authorities, but the police soon discover they had mistaken Oscar for his twin brother, George, Sr. With the real George, Sr. still at large, Michael becomes the next in line to be prosecuted within the Bluth Company for the crimes his father committed. Michael scrambles to find the money to keep himself out of jail only to find that the rest of his family are doing fine without him -- Lindsay and Tobias fixed their relationship by agreeing to have an open relationship, G.O.B. is at the helm of the Bluth Company, and Lucille asked Oscar to move in with her to be a role model for Buster.
Special Guest Stars: Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, | Guest Stars: Ed Helms as James, Jay Johnston as Officer Taylor, Ian Roberts as The Literal Doctor, | Co-Guest Stars: Tracy Howe as Sheriff, Mari Ueda as Barrista, Lynne Marie Stewart as Joyce, Justin Lee as Annyong Bluth, John Beard as Himself, Steve Tom as Board Member, Bill Rutkoski as Man, | Uncredited: Blue Man Group as Themselves
Director: Lee Shallat-Chemel
Writer: Richard Rosenstock, Mitchell Hurwitz
 
24 :02x02 - The One Where They Build a House (Nov/14/2004)
As Michael's legal troubles continue, G.O.B. agrees to be the head of the company until Michael is in the clear. While Michael is pulling the strings in background, as G.O.B. and Michael planned, he begins to go crazy when G.O.B.'s ridiculous ideas impress the board. Meanwhile, the identity mishaps between George, Sr. and Oscar continue when George, Sr. is arrested in Mexico for a crime that Oscar committed, and Oscar takes George, Sr.'s place in a way that no one saw coming.
Guest Stars: Mo Collins as Starla, Mae Whitman as Ann, Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez, Zitto Kazann as Mexican Warden, | Co-Guest Stars: Paco Vela as Federale, Kevin Mukherji as Foreign Cashier, Robb Skyler as Accountant, James Kayten as Army Doctor, Tom Konkle as Board Member #1, Christian Duguay as Actor #2, John Beard as Himself, | Uncredited: Thomas Jane as Himself
Director: Patty Jenkins
Writer: Jim Vallely, Mitchell Hurwitz
Songs: Ashford & Simpson -- Solid (As A Rock)
 
25 :02x03 - Amigos (Nov/21/2004)
Michael plans a family trip to Mexico to get back the staircar. G.O.B., suspicious of Michael's behavior, hires a bounty hunter to follow his every move. But when Michael learns about the bounty hunter, he hires the bounty hunter to track down his father. Meanwhile, Buster mistakenly thinks he's in Mexico after spending some time with Lupe and her family.
Guest Stars: Martin Mull as Gene Parmesean, Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez, Mo Collins as Starla, Mae Whitman as Ann, Malik Yoba as Ice, | Co-Guest Stars: Eli Vargas as Mexican Teenager, Joseph Nunez as Lupe's Brother (as Joseph A. Nunez), Alejandro Patino as Mexican Man #1, Jamie Kaler as Fireman, B. W. Gonzalez as Lupe, Justin Lee as Annyong Bluth
Director: Lee Shallat-Chemel
Writer: Brad Copeland
 
26 :02x04 - Good Grief! (Dec/05/2004)
The bounty hunter hired in the previous episodes tells the family that George, Sr. is dead. The news hits the family hard, prompting Michael to spend more time with his son, G.O.B. tries a new allusion, and Maeby tries to set her mother up with the bounty hunter. However, George, Sr. is closer to the family then they all think.
Special Guest Stars: Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, | Guest Stars: Mae Whitman as Ann, Malik Yoba as Ice, | Co-Guest Stars: Abraham Higginbotham as Gary, Jason Aaron Tinero as Young Buster, | Uncredited: Ben Stiller as Magician
Director: Jeff Melman
Writer: John Levenstein
Songs: Europe -- Final Countdown
 
27 :02x05 - Sad Sack (Dec/12/2004)
Despite Wayne Jarvis' strong suggestion to turn George, Sr. in, Michael decides to keep his father hidden until he can come up with a plan as to how to fix the situation. But when George, Sr. confesses that the only reason he came back was to win back his wife, Michael begins to worry that her new relationship with Oscar will be revealed. Meanwhile, Tobias takes up a new hobby, working out, and Lindsay tries to get to know Steve Holt better.
Special Guest Stars: Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, | Guest Stars: John Michael Higgins (1) as Wayne Jarvis, Cedric Yarbrough as Sergeant Baker, Sam Pancake as James Alan Spangler, | Co-Guest Stars: Justin Grant Wade as Steve Holt, Bradley Stryker as Man, John Beard as Himself, Ross Gottstein as Optometrist, Curtis Blanck as Young G.O.B., Jason Aaron Tinero as Young Buster, Bruce Cronander as Chairman
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Barbie Feldman Adler
 
28 :02x06 - Afternoon Delight (Dec/19/2004)
As a prank, someone throws the banana stand into the nearby bay, forcing Michael to rebuild it. Meanwhile, G.O.B., as acting president of the Bluth Company, prepares for the annual Christmas party, but things take a turn when G.O.B. fires everyone when they use him as a topic for their roast. In turn, Michael is forced to throw another party to win the employees back and decides to double the re-opening of the new banana stand with the party. Meanwhile, Buster ditches the Army for a day and spends his time at an arcade.
Guest Stars: Mae Whitman as Ann, | Co-Guest Stars: Tom Saunders as Tom, Jim Gaines Sullivan as Bus Driver, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Ted, Al Eisenmann as Al the Maintenance Man, J. J. Wall as Uncle Paul
Director: Jason Bateman
Writer: Chuck Martin, Abraham Higginbotham
Songs: Starland Vocal Band -- Afternoon Delight
 
29 :02x07 - Switch Hitter (Jan/16/2005)
The president of the Bluth Company's rival, Sitwell, hires G.O.B. in order to win a softball game against the Bluth Company prompting Michael to ask G.O.B. to throw the game. G.O.B. considers it, but when he finds his new boss fatherly and kind, G.O.B. begins to rethink things. Meanwhile, Lindsay suffers bizarre side effects after taking anti-depressants.
Guest Stars: Mae Whitman as Ann, Ed Begley, Jr. (1) as Stan Sitwell, J. K. Simmons as General Anderson, Jeff Garlin (1) as Mort Meyers, Mo Collins as Starla, | Co-Guest Stars: Steve Bannos as Drill Sergeant, Jake Hoffman as Jeff, Jason Aaron Tinero as Young Buster, Danielle Cipolla as Young Maeby, Craig Robinson as Studio Guard #1, | Uncredited: Jayson Oertel as Mort's Assistant, Andy Richter as Himself
Director: Paul Feig
Story: Courtney Lilly | Teleplay: Barbie Feldman Adler
Songs: Petula Clark -- Downtown
 
30 :02x08 - Queen for a Day (Jan/23/2005)
Michael finds out the Bluth Company stock has been unfrozen so he sells a few shares to buy a car. However, the rest of the family, despite several warnings not to, sells their stock which causes the Bluth family to lose control of the company. Meanwhile, Lucille 2 returns and is crushed to find that Buster is dating a secretary.
Special Guest Stars: Liza Minnelli as Lucille Austero, | Guest Stars: Ed Begley, Jr. (1) as Stan Sitwell, Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, Mo Collins as Starla, Jeff Garlin (1) as Mort Meyers, | Co-Guest Stars: Tom Virtue as Kell, Robb Skyler as Accountant, R. F. Daley as Country Club Manager
Director: Andrew Flemming
Writer: Brad Copeland
 
31 :02x09 - Burning Love (Jan/30/2005)
Michael tries to get back together with Sall Sitwell, a woman he used to have a crush on, but Lucille and George, Sr. constantly get in the way of him doing so. Meanwhile, G.O.B. falls for Lucille 2 and Lucille begins to stress out when she thinks that since Buster has a girlfriend, no one will bid on her at the Bachelorette Auction.
Special Guest Stars: Liza Minnelli as Lucille Austero, | Guest Stars: Rob Corddry as Moses Taylor, Ed Begley, Jr. (1) as Stan Sitwell, Mae Whitman as Ann, Christine Taylor (1) as Sally Sitwell, | Co-Guest Stars: John L. Adams (1) as Worker #1, J. J. Wall as Uncle Paul, Jordan-Scott Quinn as Red-Headed Boy, Michael Naughton as Auctioneer, Michael A. Shepperd as EMT (as Michael Shepperd), John Beard as Himself, Amy Kidd as Intern, Brian Baumgartner as Vendor, Michael Bartel as Young Michael, Justin Grant Wade as Steve Holt, Kevin Kirkpatrick as Maitre D, Spencer Redford as Teen Sally, Jack McBrayer as Country Club Waiter
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Chuck Martin, Lisa Parsons
 
32 :02x10 - Ready, Aim, Marry Me (Feb/13/2005)
The Bluths think that Lucille 2 is making a deal to sell the company so in order to save it, George, Sr. calls Uncle Jack, a family friend, for help. But Uncle Jack will only help the family if he's promised a date with Lindsay, leading Michael to try to distract Tobias away from the situation. Meanwhile, G.O.B. and Buster try find out what Lucille 2 is up to but end up fighting over her.
Special Guest Stars: Liza Minnelli as Lucille Austero, | Guest Stars: Martin Short as Uncle Jack, Ed Begley, Jr. (1) as Stan Sitwell, Troy Brenna (1) as Dragon, | Co-Guest Stars: Dan Cole (1) as Stylist, Jack Jason as Activities Director, Nancy Schnoll as Sitwell Secretary, Greg Wrangler as Wrangler Jeff
Director: Paul Feig
Writer: Mitchell Hurwitz, Jim Vallely
 
33 :02x11 - Out on a Limb (1) (Mar/06/2005)
Michael bumps into his ex-girlfriend, Maggie Lizer, and is shocked to find out that she's pregnant. Michael soon begins to think that he's the father, which threatens his relationship with Sally. Meanwhile, Buster learns he's being deployed to Iraq and George Michael has a hard time breaking up with his girlfriend.
Special Guest Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Maggie Lizer, Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, | Guest Stars: Michael Paul Chan (1) as Judge Lionel Ping, Mae Whitman as Ann, Jerry Minor as Officer Carter, Christine Taylor (1) as Sally Sitwell, Jay Johnston as Officer Taylor, | Co-Guest Stars: Maggie Rowe as Juror #4, Becky Thyre as Loretta, Gerry Del Sol as Waiter, Rick Hall (1) as Photographer, Dave Martel as Person
Director: Danny Leiner
Writer: Jim Vallely, Chuck Martin
 
34 :02x12 - My Hand to God (2) (Mar/06/2005)
Buster loses his hand when a seal bites it off and is forced to have a hook for a hand. Meanwhile, Michael tries to find the truth behind the paternity of Maggie's baby.
Special Guest Stars: Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Maggie Lizer, | Guest Stars: Jay Johnston as Officer Taylor, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Judge Lionel Ping, Jerry Minor as Officer Carter, Ian Roberts as The Literal Doctor, | Co-Guest Stars: Joe Russo as Joe, Steve Seagren as Car Salesman, Becky Thyre as Loretta, Maggie Rowe as Juror #4
Director: Joe Russo
Writer: Chuck Martin, Mitchell Hurwitz
 
35 :02x13 - Motherboy XXX (Mar/13/2005)
Lucille takes George Michael to the mother-son dance instead of Buster, her typical date. Seeing this, Buster and Michael team up to save George Michael from Lucille, but things don't go as planned. Meanwhile, Tobias lands a role similar in nature to George, Sr., which turns Lindsay on.
Guest Stars: Sammy Fine as Boy Sailor, Amy Poehler as Gob's Wife, Michael Paul Chan (1) as Judge Lionel Ping, Timothy Brennen as Announcer at Dance, Karly Rothenberg as Woman #1, Dave Attell as Himself, Carl Weathers as Himself, Gil Glasgow (1) as Fisherman, Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, Ryan Raddatz as Hotel Clerk
Director: Joe Russo
Writer: Jim Vallely, Mitchell Hurwitz
 
36 :02x14 - The Immaculate Election (Mar/20/2005)
George Michael runs for school president. All goes well until Michael gets involved in his son's campaign. Michael asks G.O.B. to help, but G.O.B. sinks George Michael's campaign when he makes an offensive campaign video. Meanwhile, Tobias moves out and Buster sleeps with Lupe.
Guest Stars: Armie Hammer as Student #2, B. W. Gonzalez as Lupe, Mae Whitman as Ann, Phyllis Smith as Carla, Omi Vaidya as Rav Nadir, Rob Corddry as Moses Taylor, Justin Grant Wade as Steve Holt, Abraham Higginbotham as Gary, John Harrington Bland (1) as Clerk, Ron Michaelson as Himself, | Co-Guest Stars: Michael Coleman (2) as Security Guard
Director: Joe Russo
Writer: Barbie Feldman Adler, Abraham Higginbotham
Songs: Europe -- Final Countdown
 
37 :02x15 - The Sword of Destiny (Mar/27/2005)
G.O.B. takes advantage of Buster's fake hand in his magic shows leading Tony Wonder to mentor G.O.B. Meanwhile, Michael is hospitalized and Lindsay teaches George Michael how to drive the staircar.
Guest Stars: Kevin Heffernan as Announcer, John Beard as Himself, Charlie Hartsock (1) as Ted, Mo Collins as Starla, Craig Anstett as FBI Man #2, David McMillan (1) as Doctor #1, Ben Hoffman (2) as FBI Man #1, Ian Roberts as The Literal Doctor, Bob Glouberman as Doctor #2, Paul Feig as Wizard, Ben Stiller as Tony Wonder, Dan Castellaneta as Dr. Stein, George Cheung as Asian Man
Director: Peter Lauer
Writer: Brad Copeland
Songs: Europe -- Final Countdown
 
38 :02x16 - Meet the Veals (Apr/03/2005)
George Michael gives Ann a promise ring, which worries Michael that their relationship is progressing too fast. Michael decides to talk to Ann's parents, but his talk with them doesn't go as well as planned. Meanwhile, G.O.B. and George, Sr. team up to get Lucille away from Oscar.
Guest Stars: Ione Skye as Mrs. Veal, Mae Whitman as Ann, Simon Helberg as The Reader, Alan Tudyk as Pastor Veal, Mario Joyner as Mario
Director: Richard Rosenstock
Writer: Barbie Feldman Adler
 
39 :02x17 - Spring Breakout (Apr/10/2005)
It's once again Spring Break and G.O.B. gets the opportunity to confront Phillip Litt, the magician who used G.O.B.'s magic trick mistakes on the "Girls with Low Self-Esteem" video. Meanwhile, Michael tricks Lucille into going to rehab by telling her it's a spa, but is forced to go back to Lucille for help when Kitty kidnaps George, Sr. and uses him to blackmail the Bluth family.
Guest Stars: Dick Van Patten as Cal Cullen, Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez, Zach Braff as Phillip Litt, Jeff Garlin (1) as Mort Meyers
Director: Anthony Russo
Writer: Abraham Higginbotham, Barbie Feldman Adler
Songs: Gypsy -- Rose’s Turn
 
40 :02x18 - Righteous Brothers (Apr/17/2005)
An inspector comes to the model home to check the plumbing, forcing George, Sr. to leave the attic to avoid being discovered. G.O.B. offers to help his father, but ends up doing more harm than good. Meanwhile, Ann and George Michael boycott "Dangerous Liaisons", but inadvertently make it more successful, and Tobias and Kitty begin to hit it off.
Guest Stars: Henry Winkler as Barry Zuckerkorn, Mae Whitman as Ann, Judy Greer as Kitty Sanchez, Rob Huebel as Dave Williams, Marc Cherry as Himself, John Michael Higgins (1) as Wayne Jarvis, Jeff Garlin (1) as Mort Meyers, Andy Samberg as Stage Manager
Director: Chuck Martin
Writer: Jim Vallely, Mitchell Hurwitz
 
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