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Feb 8, 2004 · Marta Complex: Directed by Joe Russo. With Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera. Michael delivers a speech about love that makes Marta realise she has feelings for him. George-Michael realises that Maeby might not be his cousin.
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- 2004-02-08
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In search of Hermano
At Lucille's Valentine's Day / Anniversary Party for Tobias and Lindsay, the Bluth family celebrates with Marta Estrella, G.O.B.'s on-again off-again girlfriend. The family chants for a speech and Michaeltakes the opportunity to say some words about the importance of family. Marta realizes that Michael is the Bluth man she should be with. The next day, G.O.B. asks for Michael's help to track down "Hermano"—a man he suspects Marta is cheating on him with. Michael, who secretly is attracted to...
Buster on his own
Lucille Austero attends the Anniversary party as Buster's date. A jealous Lucille Bluth introduces her to Carl Weathers, much to the chagrin of Buster. The two hit it off and set a dinner date. Michael advises that Buster move out and he attempts to move next door with Lucille Austero, but she is in Carl's company making stew. Buster takes his possessions to the model home where he sees Marta. He realizes he has been dating an old lady and falls in love with her, and spends his time watching...
Rough water for the Fünkes
Also at the Anniversary party is Carl Weathers -- Tobias' acting coach. He continues to give Tobias lessons on thrift, including how to make stew. Tobias gets upset that he's not learning much about acting and asks for his $1,100 back. Carl does manage to get Tobias an audition for the role of Frightened Inmate #2, which he lands. Tobias is excited for the role, but devastated when he finds out it is a shower scene. Michael's speech at the party inspires Lindsay to get a divorce from Tobias,...
References
1. Action Jackson - Maeby references this film starring Carl Weathers. 2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner- Lucille's comment while inviting Carl Weathers to dine with Lucille Austero references this 1967 film about a white American woman who brings her African-American fiancee home to meet her parents. 3. Gypsy - The music played while Lucille learns to enjoy being alone is "Rose's Turn" from this musical based on the life of Gypsy Rose Lee. This musical would again be referenced in the next epi...
Callbacks/Running Jokes
1. Blow myself - Buster's line "I can blow myself" when Lucille holds a tissue under his nose mimics Tobias's line, "I just blue myself" from "The One Where Michael Leaves". 2. "Hey" - Buster says, "hey, brother" to Michael, and "hey, brother-in-law" to Tobias, again demonstrating his tendency to refer to people by their relationship to him instead of their name, first seen in "Key Decisions". 3. Caged Wisdom- This is the first time we see George Sr.'s home video he creates and markets while...
Hidden/Background Jokes
1. Class- When Carl Weathers says "I thought you had class" to Buster, he's referring to Buster's studies. When Buster says back to Carl Weathers, and then to Lucille 2, "I thought YOU had class," he means as in dignity, poise, etc. 2. Lupe's wrong-season sweatshirt- During the Valentine's Day party, Lupe is wearing a Thanksgiving-themed sweatshirt, which mirrors her Halloween shirt during the Christmas party. 3. Maeby can be heard several times during the party blowing bubbles into her soda....
This episode was intended as the Valentine's Day episode, and several decorations can be seen throughout the episode.This episode's title is a reference to the term "Martyr Complex."When Arrested Development was first picked up by FOX, it was for only 13 episodes, so this episode was largely intended only to set up the next episode, "Beef Consommé", which continues the storyli...This episode is rated TV-PG-LV.Sep 15, 2019 · Arrested Development's first season introduced Marta Estrella, who dated both Gob and Michael, but why did the actress playing her change?
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Feb 8, 2004 · Season 1, Episode 12. Marta Complex. Originally aired Sunday, February 8, 2004 | Watched by 4.89 million viewers. When Lucille throws an anniversary party for Tobias and Lindsay on Valentine's...
Sep 8, 2019 · Arrested Development can’t claim immunity, no matter how debauched the specifics of its “will they/won’t they” relationship may be. In fact, Marta Complex makes the first explicit suggestion that George Michael’s deviant crush on Maeby might not be as wrong as it seems.
Jul 6, 2011 · “I’ve made a huge mistake!” is one of Arrested Development’s key recurring lines, and in “Marta Complex” we learn that how, when and why you say it makes a difference. For example ...
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Feb 8, 2004 · When Lucille throws an anniversary party for Tobias and Lindsay on Valentine's Day, Michael gives an impassioned speech about love. This makes Marta realize she has feelings for him and Lindsay realize she wants a divorce. Meanwhile, Buster decides to move out of the penthouse and Lucille revels in living alone for the first time.
