Arrested Development was, in many ways, the comedy equivalent of Lost. Those who watched the show from the beginning found themselves hungrily coming back for each episode, and those who came into it too late gave up because it was impossible to know what the hell was going on with the multiple and intertwining storylines.
If you miss the Bluths, or you want to know what all the fuss was about, MSN is showing full episodes of the series for free. That's right, this isn't some illegal copyright-infringing YouTube nonsense at the risk of being taken down, this is honest to goodness Arrested Development served up just for you. Today you can watch the first five episodes, and starting December 15, three new episodes will be added every three weeks until the entire series run has been shown.
The new video player will also allow viewers to return to a specific point in the episode if there's an interruption. Apparently some people need this function. Myself, I unplug my phone, close the blinds and rivet my door closed when I watch Arrested Development to avoid all interruptions, but you know, whatever. Oh yeah, and you can also send your favorite clips to your friends. As if I don't spend enough time on the computer already.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-21-2006 @ 12:15PM
J said...
Of course, Internet Explorer only. Microsoft! (shakes fist)
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11-21-2006 @ 12:19PM
Bob said...
J, I'd like to introduce you to my friend, the Firefox extension. Do a search for IE Tab.
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11-21-2006 @ 12:20PM
David said...
Now I will finally watch it. :)
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11-21-2006 @ 12:41PM
Doron said...
Natrually, every true fan should already have all three seasons on DVD!
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11-21-2006 @ 1:12PM
Omar said...
its been on g4tv for the last few months. its on the season pass and i have watched it all over again, in a row. such a great show, really sad nobody else watched it.
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11-21-2006 @ 1:35PM
Melissa said...
I followed most of the first season, and then missed quite a few episodes. When I came back to the show, Buster had a hook, and even though I completely missed how that happened, it didn't bother me, because that's freakin hilarious.
Also, David Cross in cutoffs makes me melt.
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11-21-2006 @ 1:54PM
R-Bro said...
[Cue Hallelujah chorus] Anyone know of a good tool to record the streaming video so I can watch it on my Zen?
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11-21-2006 @ 1:57PM
sipsie said...
And Mac users get the shaft again... Good thing Best Buy will be offering season 3 on DVD for $9.99 on Friday.
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11-21-2006 @ 4:42PM
Nicki said...
"Natrually, every true fan should already have all three seasons on DVD!"
Of course! I certainly do. I'm rewatching season 3 as I type.
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11-22-2006 @ 1:09AM
Keith said...
For all the HD savvy folks reading this, HDNet will run a marathon of the show on Turkey Day...Starts at 8 am I believe...only one problem...according to Dish Net descriptions, the eps won't run in order...WTF???? Anywho...12 hours of Arrested is still better than football and dumbass parades...if only because it is in high def. And yes, I hace all the DVD's, but it is still fun!!
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11-23-2006 @ 7:59AM
Carlos said...
I never watched it, because in Portugal, it passed at 4 am everyday, but now that I've watched the first five I'm totally hooked, it's one of the best shows I've ever seen, and i'm not just talking about comedy shows, I'm talking about family shows. This show rules them all.
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12-14-2006 @ 8:11PM
RLO said...
I never watched any of the episodes on t.v., not because I didn't like it, I just never really watch t.v. Then my husband and I borrowed the 3 seasons from a friend and I became addicted to watching it whenever I had the opportunity. I seriously think it is the most hilarious show ever seen. After finishing all the dvd's I asked my husband when the new season is going to start and he told me the show was cancelled. I am so pissed!!! I am a HUGE fan of the show. My cell phone ring tone plays "Final Countdown". I wish there was a way to bring the show back.
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3-11-2008 @ 1:18AM
Tom said...
I have a mac and can't play the episodes of Arrested Development from the MSN website. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Any advice?
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9-22-2008 @ 2:25PM
eatbigapples said...
you can watch arrested development online for free at http://tv.blinkx.com/show/arrested-development/PXOqL8POBsg-RWvjrIlgueL1QWtJwBpM. enjoy!
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9-24-2008 @ 7:38PM
cactuskitty said...
HELL YES!!!
Without a doubt the funniest show on television. RIP!
You can also watch a ton of episdoes here:
http://tv.blinkx.com/show/arrested-development/PXOqL8POBsg-RWvjrIlgueL1QWtJwBpM
Hope this helps!
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