Season 1, Episode 12

Marta Complex

8.3/ 10February 8, 200422 min

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.

Directed by
Joe Russo
Written by
Jim Vallely, John Levenstein

Guest stars

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  1. S1 E1

    Pilot

    Nov 2, 20037.722 min

    Meet the Bluths. In the pilot, Michael decides to take a job in Arizona after being passed over by George Sr. for head of the Bluth Company. George Sr. is jailed, and the family realizes they need Michael.

  2. S1 E2

    Top Banana

    Nov 9, 20038.123 min

    Michael puts George Michael in charge of the Bluth Bannana Stand, and his son subsequently burns down the stand. Elsewhere, Tobias auditions for a commercial, and Lindsay inadvertantly gets the part.

  3. S1 E3

    Bringing Up Buster

    Nov 16, 20037.923 min

    Michael spends quality time with Buster. George Michael auditions for a school play to get closer to Maeby. Gob breaks up with his girlfriend and has nowhere to go.

  4. S1 E4

    Key Decisions

    Nov 23, 20037.822 min

    Gob decides to lock himself in his father's prison for 24 hours to get back in with the alliance, and to spend quality time with his father. Michael takes Gob's girlfriend to an awards show, and Buster inadvertently flirts with his mother's

  5. S1 E5

    Charity Drive

    Nov 30, 20038.222 min

    Michael and Lindsay try to prove their charitable sides to each other. Gob demands George Michael's respect, and Buster continues avoiding Lucille 2.

  6. S1 E6

    Visiting Ours

    Dec 7, 20038.122 min

    Michael sets up an "intimate conjugal visit" for his parents, while it is revealed that George Sr. had an affair with Kitty, his secretary who recently slept with Gob. Tobias and Lindsay see a marriage counselor.