Ep 10. Pier Pressure

In Arrested Development season 1 episode 10, titled "Pier Pressure," Michael tries to teach his son, George Michael, a lesson about telling the truth after he catches him lying about attending a Girls Gone Wild event. To do this, he enlists the help of his family in staging a fake bust to scare George Michael into confessing his lies.

Meanwhile, Gob struggles to come up with a new magic act after his old one is stolen by a rival magician. He eventually comes up with a Christian magic show, but his dedication to his newfound faith is questionable.

Buster, on the other hand, is busy bonding with his Uncle Oscar, who is mistaken by Lucille for her ex-husband and taken on a romantic outing. However, their day is cut short when Buster discovers a seal with a hook in its mouth and becomes determined to rescue it.

The episode culminates in a chaotic scene at the pier, as the family's various storylines converge. George Michael finally admits the truth to Michael, Gob's Christian magic show is interrupted by his former assistant in a hilarious twist, and Buster's attempted seal rescue goes awry.

Overall, "Pier Pressure" is a fast-paced and comedic episode that showcases the dysfunctional Bluth family at their finest. It's a testament to the show's clever writing and talented ensemble cast that they manage to juggle so many plotlines and jokes without missing a beat. Fans of Arrested Development will not be disappointed by this episode's blend of absurdity and heart.