These are the first sentences in every episode of Arrested Development. I’ve realized that if it doesn’t start with “Michael,” it either because John Beard is saying the first line, or because the narrator starts saying which day it is.

38 episodes start with the word “Michael.

SEASON 1

Pilot: This is Michael Bluth.

Top Banana: Another setback for the once-prominent Bluth Family.

Bringing Up Buster: It was Sunday morning.

Key Decisions: Michael Bluth arrived home to find the rental car.

Charity Drive: Michael Bluth always rode his bike to work.

Visiting Ours: Michael Bluth was visiting his father in prison.

In God We Trust: Michael Bluth had called a meeting.

My Mother, the car: Michael Bluth was fed up.

Storming the Castle: Before going to work, Michael decided to have a little fun.

Pier Pressure: Michael Bluth was talking to his son.

Public Relations: Michael Bluth was taking his son.

Marta Complex: It was Michael’s sister’s anniversary.

Beef Consomme: Michael Bluth was infatuated.

Shock and Aww: Michael was sharing his bed for the first time.

Staff Infection: Michael had begun to work on weekends.

Altar Egos: Michael Bluth and his family had gathered at the courthouse.

Justice is Blind: Against his better judgment, Michael had set out to have an uncomplicated one night-stand.

Missing Kitty: The local colleges are on Spring Break.

Best Man for the Gob: Michael was meeting with the company’s accountant.

Whistler’s Mother: Michael was preparing for a meeting

Not Without My Daughter: Michael was heading off to work.

Let ‘Em Eat Cake: Low-carb diets are sweeping the Nation.

SEASON 2

The One Where Michael Leaves: This is Michael Bluth.

The One Where They Build a House: Michael Bluth was at home.

Amigos: Michael Bluth arrived at work.

Good Grief: Michael was adjusting to his new position as Vice President

Sad Sack: It was Monday morning.

Afternoon Delight: Michael Bluth was using the Bluth Company crane.

Switch Hitter: Michael Bluth had scheduled a meeting with Stain Sitwell.

Queen for a Day: George Michael was getting ready for school

Burning Love: Michael Bluth was working at home.

Ready, Aim, Marry Me!: Michael Bluth arrived home.

Out on a Limb: Michael was having brunch with Sally Sitwell.

Hand to God: George Michael?

Motherboy XXX: Michael up had gotten up early.

The Immaculate Election: Michael was surprised to find the house still a mess.

Sword of Destiny: Michael Bluth had just been stunned to discover.

Meat the Veals: Michael came home to find his brother-in-law

Spring Break-out: Michael had set a meeting with Cal Cullen

The Righteous Brothers: Michael Bluth was working at home.

SEASON 3

The Cabin Show: Michael Bluth began his day.

For British Eyes Only: Michael and his son were camping out.

Forget me Now: Michael and his family were meeting with their new attorney.

Notapusy: Michael was heading to work.

Mr. F.: Michael had snuck out of work.

The Ocean Walker: Michael was sharing some important news with his family.

Prison Break-In: Michael had paid an unexpected visit to his mother.

Making a Stand: Michael was trying to include his brother in the business.

S.O.B.s: Tonight an Arrested Development you can’t miss.

Fakin’ It: Michael had received a witness list.

Family Ties: Michael Bluth believed he’d just made an interesting discovery.

Exit Strategy: Michael was preparing his sister for her upcoming deposition.

Development Arrested: This is Michael Bluth.