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Arrested Development/Notapusy
From The TV IV
| Notapusy | |
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| Season 3, Episode 4 | |
| Airdate | November 7, 2005 |
| Production Number | #3AJD04 |
| Written by | Ron Weiner |
| Directed by | Lev L. Spiro |
| ← 3x03 Forget Me Now |
3x05 → Mr. F |
| Arrested Development — Season Three | |
Notapusy is the fourth episode of the third season of Arrested Development, and the forty-fourth episode overall.
Guest Stars: Scott Baio (Bob Loblaw), Dave Thomas (Trevor), Mae Whitman (Ann), Justin Grant Wade (Steve Holt), Charlize Theron (Rita)
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Plot Overview
In order for George, Sr. to negate the bad publicity from his escape attempts is forced to take part in a "Startled Straight" program at the Church and State Fair. Meanwhile, Maeby enters an inner-beauty pageant, Ann is trained by Tobias, while Lindsay trains Bob Loblaw's daughter, Hope. Buster tries to get someone to take his place in the Army. Michael and Steve Holt train for a father-son triathalon as GOB continues to avoid Steve Holt. Lucille gets drunk.
Notes
Arc Advancement
Happenings
Characters
- George Michael and Ann: Ann breaks up with George Michael after coming in third in the inner beauty pageant because she "met a man."
Referbacks
- Afternoon Delight: Buster first played the claw game which he lost his hand in twice in this episode where played the game instead of going to military training.
Trivia
The Show
Behind the Scenes
- Awards: For their roles as Bob Loblaw and Rita, respectively, in this episode, Scott Baio and Charlize Theron were each nominated for an IVy Award for the 2005-06 season for Best Guest Actor or Actress in a Comedy Series.
- Best Foot Forward: This episode first aired as the first in a block of two new episodes at 8:00 pm.
Allusions and References
- Octopussy: The episode title "Notapusy" continues a string of James Bond references in recent episodes with a nod to the Bond film Octopussy.
Memorable Moments
Quotes
- Tobias: Oh, George Michael, she’s a girl. I need to teach her how to be a woman. Within her lies a queen. Let me out that queen.
Michael: Yeah, I think you just did. - Steve Holt: Yeah, you know, I figured you’d be that way, so, uh— Coach gave me these. They’re, uh, pills filled with oxygen.
Michael: Yeah?
Steve Holt: They keep you from being incontinent. Have one, they’re called Oxy-Incontinent.
Narrator: Steve didn't have that quite right.
