After the idea was developed by Howard and Hurwitz, it was pitched and sold in late 2002 during which a bidding war ensued between Fox and another broadcasting company, with Fox ultimately winning it. Which broadcasting company was the other party in the bidding war?

Though Arrested Development was filmed primarily in Culver City and Marina del Rey, it was not set in these places. So, in which coastal city located in California was it set?

It was Ron Howard's idea in early 2000s to create a comedy series in the style of handheld cameras and reality television. When he met with Mitchell Hurwitz, it was he who suggested a ‘riches to rags’ story in reference to certain scandals at that time. Thus the idea for Arrested Development was born. Name the scandal that inspired the show's storyline.

In the first episode, George Sr. is about to announce his retirement when he is arrested for embezzling company's funds for personal expenses. Who, now laying the claim to one of the highest grossing movies ever made, directed this episode?

The producers of the show in November 2003 were sued by the hip hop group Arrested Development over the alleged use of their name. The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed sum and this incident is referenced in a particular episode of Arrested Development. Name this episode.