Arrested Development: Season One

Reviewed by:
Maxim Staff

You have no more excuses for missing out on the misadventures of the Bluth family, the funniest Fox clan this side of Springfield. If you already know, pick this up to revel in the hilarious extras. If you don't, pick this up and get to know the gang before the second season begins in November. A handful of episodes come with commentary, including the never-aired extended pilot. "Breaking Ground" gets to know the lunatics behind the lunatics with interviews, including David Cross professing his love for glued-on mustaches, and Portia De Rossi's early audition tapes. You can listen in on the show's original music by composer David Schwartz and watch plenty of deleted scenes, including more Segway action with Will Arnett's demented magician. The "TV Land Future Classic" bit visits the set to talk timeless sitcoms and Arrested's place in TV history, including plenty of tongue-in-cheek pontificating with Jason Bateman and Arnett. For a serious look at the jokes, there's also a Museum of TV and Radio cast panel discussion that gathers everyone together to discuss their twisted creative process. If you need further proof of the show's brilliance, there's also tons of Liza Minnelli footage.

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