8.7/103,808 votes#1 - And Then There Were Fewer
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2010
In this murder mystery special, The Griffins as well as all the other major characters become trapped in a mansion while they are killed off one by one.
Director: Dominic Polcino
Writer: Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
6.5/101,938 votes#2 - Excellence in Broadcasting
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2010
Brian decides to confront Rush Limbaugh when he comes to Quahog for a book signing.
Director: John Holmquist
Writer: Patrick Meighan
7.0/101,623 votes#3 - Welcome Back Carter
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2010
After Peter catches Carter having an affair, he is forced into keeping a secret. But when Peter accidentally spills the beans, Lois' mom demands a divorce, and Peter is in charge of Carter's return to bachelorhood.
Director: Cyndi Tang
Writer: Wellesley Wild
7.9/102,007 votes#4 - Halloween on Spooner Street
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2010
Peter and Joe team up to execute a series of painful and humiliating Halloween pranks on unsuspecting family, friends and neighbors. While Brian shows Stewie the ropes of trick-or-treating, Meg sets out to attend her first high school Halloween party with high hopes for the evening.
Director: Jerry Langford
Writer: Andrew Goldberg
7.1/101,729 votes#5 - Baby, You Knock Me Out
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2010
After Lois dominates her competition in the boxing ring, Peter decides to become her promoter.
Director: Julius Wu
Writer: Alex Carter
7.0/101,842 votes#6 - Brian Writes a Bestseller
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2010
Feeling discouraged with the progress of his writing career, Brian decides to throw in the towel until Stewie become his manager and one of his books hits the bestseller list. But when the fame goes to his head, Brian gets a wake-up call from Bill Maher.
Director: Joseph Lee
Writer: Gary Janetti
8.2/102,677 votes#7 - Road to the North Pole
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 12/12/2010
Stewie’s favorite thing after his teddy bear, Rupert, is Christmas. So when he hears that Santa is making an appearance at the mall, he begs Brian to take him so that he can tell Santa in person what he wants for Christmas. Brian begrudgingly takes Stewie to the mall, only to get the brush-off from Santa. As a result, Stewie and Brian travel to the North Pole to find Santa and teach him a lesson in holiday cheer.
Director: Greg Colton
Writer: Chris Sheridan
7.5/101,754 votes#8 - New Kidney in Town
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2011
Peter needs a new kidney after his energy-drink addiction causes renal failure. Meanwhile, Chris is chosen to introduce United States President Barack Obama at his school after winning an essay contest. Trouble is, Meg wrote the essay.
Director: Pete Michels
Writer: Matt Harrigan, Dave Willis
7.1/101,591 votes#9 - And I'm Joyce Kinney
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2011
Lois is outraged when local news anchor Joyce Kinney airs a negative profile on her.
Director: Dominic Bianchi
Writer: Alec Sulkin
7.3/101,675 votes#10 - Friends of Peter G.
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 2/13/2011
Brian and Peter are required to attend a 12-step program to deal with their drinking problems; Death gives Peter a glimpse of what life would be like without alcohol.
Director: John Holmquist
Writer: Brian Scully
6.8/101,729 votes#11 - German Guy
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 2/20/2011
Chris's search for a new hobby leads him to befriend a puppeteer named Franz, until his checkered past is revealed.
Director: Cyndi Tang
Writer: Patrick Meighan
7.2/101,653 votes#12 - The Hand That Rocks the Wheelchair
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 3/6/2011
Meg is enlisted to check in on Susie and Joe while Bonnie is away but she soon becomes a little too involved. Meanwhile, Stewie accidentally creates an evil twin.
Director: Brian Iles
Writer: Tom Devanney
7.2/101,638 votes#13 - Trading Places
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 3/20/2011
Chris, Meg, Peter and Lois all trade places to teach each other a lesson.
Director: Joseph Lee
Writer: Steve Callaghan
7.1/101,523 votes#14 - Tiegs for Two
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 4/10/2011
When the local dry cleaner loses Peter’s favorite white shirt, he goes ballistic. Meanwhile, Brian tries to score on a date with a new friend, Denise, but ends up striking out. Instead of calling it quits on love, he decides to enlist Quagmire’s help, but things get nasty when they start to compete for the affections of each other’s old flames, Cheryl Tiegs and Jillian Russell.
Director: Jerry Langford
Writer: John Viener
6.8/101,518 votes#15 - Brothers & Sisters
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 4/17/2011
When Mayor West marries Lois’ sister, Carol, they move into the Griffin’s house to be one big “happy” family. To make room for everyone, Stewie is bumped out of his room and takes over Chris’ room, but not everyone is annoyed by the change. Peter and Mayor West bond and become best friends.
Director: Julius Wu
Writer: Alex Carter
8.1/102,014 votes#16 - The Big Bang Theory
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 5/8/2011
Stewie and Brian go back in time to stop Bertram from killing Leonardo da Vinci in order to erase Stewie from the universe.
Director: Dominic Polcino
Writer: David A. Goodman
6.4/101,524 votes#17 - Foreign Affairs
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/2011
Bonnie and Lois take a little trip to Paris where Bonnie crosses the line.
Director: Pete Michels
Writer: Anthony Blasucci, Mike Desilets
7.2/1010,206 votes#18 - It's a Trap!
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 5/22/2011
Peter retells the story of Return of the Jedi.
Director: Peter Shin
The Best Episodes of Family Guy Season 9
Every episode of Family Guy Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Family Guy Season 9!
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids....
Genres:AnimationComedy
Network:FOX
Season 9 Ratings Summary
"And Then There Were Fewer" is the best rated episode of "Family Guy" season 9. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3808 votes. Directed by Dominic Polcino and written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, it aired on 9/26/2010. This episode is rated 2.2 points higher than the second-best, "Excellence in Broadcasting".