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Arrested Development: For British Eyes Only
George, Sr. claims that he was framed by a British group despite being urged to plead guilty. Michael travels across town to Wee Britain to look into his father's claim where he meets Rita, a beautiful British woman who Michael soon asks out. Meanwhile, Lindsay seduces the new attorney, but is charged for her time; and G.O.B. spends all of his time doing his magic in order to avoid spending time with his son.
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Episode Info
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Episode number: 3x2 Production Number: ARR-302 Airdate: Monday September 26th, 2005 |
Uncredited
Main Cast
Episode Notes
Jack Black has a cameo in this episode as the chimney sweep in Wee Britain.
This is the first episode to feature a "previously on Arrested Development" segment and did not feature an "On the next Arrested Development" ending.
When an employee "Tom" helps G.O.B. avoid his son by not telling him he is in the building, G.O.B. appears behind a mirror in his magic trick after his son leaves and offers Tom a "vitamin" which is is a "Forget We Now" pill as we learn the next episode this is what G.O.B. hands out to people who find out how his illusions are done.
Episode Quotes
Tobias: I realized it was for being a leading man. Oh, I can just taste those meaty leading man parts in my mouth!
Michael: Has anyone in this family ever even seen a chicken?
Michael: We've got a picture of you with Saddam Hussein.
George Sr.: I thought that was the guy who played the Soup Nazi. I told him how much I liked his work!
George Sr.: I thought that was the guy who played the Soup Nazi. I told him how much I liked his work!
Michael: If you're really lonely, maybe it's time you went out there and you got yourself a girlfr -- a pet.
Buster: How about a turtle?
Michael: Great.
Buster: I've always loved those leathery little snappy faces.
Michael: You certainly have a type.
Buster: How about a turtle?
Michael: Great.
Buster: I've always loved those leathery little snappy faces.
Michael: You certainly have a type.
Buster: Mother, have you seen my rubber hand?
Lucille: It's in the dishwasher. Your father and I were using it for something.
Buster: Oh for God's sake! Can't you keep my hand to yourself?
Lucille: It's in the dishwasher. Your father and I were using it for something.
Buster: Oh for God's sake! Can't you keep my hand to yourself?
Lindsay: You haven't had a serious relationship since your wife, and you guys weren't even speaking towards the end.
Michael: A lot of that was the coma.
Lindsay: Yeah, I've heard your side of it.
Michael: A lot of that was the coma.
Lindsay: Yeah, I've heard your side of it.
Michael: Don't I look kind of British?
British Clerk: Perhaps if you're willing to lose twenty pounds.
Narrator: The clerk was asking for a bribe, but this was lost on Michael.
British Clerk: Perhaps if you're willing to lose twenty pounds.
Narrator: The clerk was asking for a bribe, but this was lost on Michael.
Coco: Are you going to buy this time, or you just curious?
Tobias: I suppose I’m, uh... buy-curious.
Tobias: I suppose I’m, uh... buy-curious.
Episode Goofs
Lucille's fingernails change color throughout the scene in the courthouse.
Cultural References
Michael: It's a wonderful performance Dad, you're a regular Brad Garrett.
Brad Garrett is an actor who starred in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Brad Garrett is an actor who starred in Everybody Loves Raymond.
Episode Title: For British Eyes Only
The episode title comes from the James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only.
The episode title comes from the James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only.
Michael: We've got a picture of you with Saddam Hussein.
George Sr.: I thought that was the guy who played the Soup Nazi. I told him how much I liked his work!
George Sr. is referring to a popular episode of Seinfeld entitled "The Soup Nazi"
George Sr.: I thought that was the guy who played the Soup Nazi. I told him how much I liked his work!
George Sr. is referring to a popular episode of Seinfeld entitled "The Soup Nazi"
Visual: WeeBBC network
The WeeBBC network is a play on the BBC network in the United Kingdom.
The WeeBBC network is a play on the BBC network in the United Kingdom.
Visual: G.O.B.'s "Free Bird" magic trick
The name of G.O.B.'s magic trick is a reference to the Lynyrd Skynyrd song of the same name.
The name of G.O.B.'s magic trick is a reference to the Lynyrd Skynyrd song of the same name.
George, Sr.: A group of British builders operating outside the O.C.
Michael: Don’t call it that.
Calling Orange County the O.C. is a reference to the FOX drama show, The O.C.
Michael: Don’t call it that.
Calling Orange County the O.C. is a reference to the FOX drama show, The O.C.
Episode Background Music
The episode background music is a reference to the music used for the James Bond series of films.
The episode background music is a reference to the music used for the James Bond series of films.
Episode References
Lucille: (to Michael) Mama horny.
Lucille's line similar to George, Sr. telling Michael "Daddy horny" before Michael arranges for a conjugal visit in "Visiting Ours".
Lucille's line similar to George, Sr. telling Michael "Daddy horny" before Michael arranges for a conjugal visit in "Visiting Ours".
(to G.O.B. about magic)
Steve Holt: No. I love it.
Steve Holt's reponse is the same response that Carl Weathers gives Lucille 2 in "Marta Complex" when she asks him if he likes ham.
Steve Holt: No. I love it.
Steve Holt's reponse is the same response that Carl Weathers gives Lucille 2 in "Marta Complex" when she asks him if he likes ham.
Visual: Lindsay, Lucille, performing chicken dances
The chicken dance was first seen in "Staff Infection" when G.O.B. does a chicken imitation.
The chicken dance was first seen in "Staff Infection" when G.O.B. does a chicken imitation.
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