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Family Ties
"Family Ties" is the eleventh episode of the third season of Arrested Development. It aired on February 10, 2006. In it, Michael Bluth believes he has discovered a long-lost sister named Nellie who may be being set up to take the blame for his father's misdeeds. Michael connects with her, but eventually learns she is a prostitute. The episode was written by Ron Weiner and was directed by Bob Berlinger, and guest stars Justine Bateman as Nellie.

Reception
The episode received some positive reactions from critics. Jen Chaney of the Washington Post called the casting of Justine Bateman as Nelly "delicious." Rolling Stone magazine also referred to "Family Ties" as a "great episode."

SOBs
"S.O.B.s" is the ninth episode of the third season of Arrested Development. It aired on January 2, 2006. The episode is about the Bluth family desperately attempting to raise money after their lawyer quits. This involves several in-jokes regarding the state of the television series itself, which was nearing its end due to disappointing ratings. The episode was written by Jim Vallely and Richard Day and was directed by Bob Berlinger, and guest stars comedian Andy Richter as himself and his fictional brothers.