The Best Episodes of Family Guy Season 9

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.7/10(4223 votes)

   #1 - And Then There Were Fewer

   S9:E19/26/2010

   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

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   Director:Dominic Polcino

   Writer:Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
2. 

   6.5/10(2104 votes)

   #2 - Excellence in Broadcasting

   S9:E210/3/2010

   Brian decides to confront Rush Limbaugh when he comes to Quahog for a book signing.

   Director:John Holmquist

   Writer:Patrick Meighan

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   Director:John Holmquist

   Writer:Patrick Meighan
3. 

   7.0/10(1760 votes)

   #3 - Welcome Back Carter

   S9:E310/10/2010

   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

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   Director:Cyndi Tang

   Writer:Wellesley Wild
4. 

   7.9/10(2185 votes)

   #4 - Halloween on Spooner Street

   S9:E411/7/2010

   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

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   Director:Jerry Langford

   Writer:Andrew Goldberg
5. 

   7.1/10(1886 votes)

   #5 - Baby, You Knock Me Out

   S9:E511/14/2010

   After Lois dominates her competition in the boxing ring, Peter decides to become her promoter.

   Director:Julius Wu

   Writer:Alex Carter

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   Director:Julius Wu

   Writer:Alex Carter
6. 

   7.0/10(1995 votes)

   #6 - Brian Writes a Bestseller

   S9:E611/21/2010

   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

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   Director:Joseph Lee

   Writer:Gary Janetti
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   8.2/10(2922 votes)

   #7 - Road to the North Pole

   S9:E712/12/2010

   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

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   Director:Greg Colton

   Writer:Chris Sheridan
8. 

   7.5/10(1904 votes)

   #8 - New Kidney in Town

   S9:E81/9/2011

   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

   Writers:Matt Harrigan, Dave Willis

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   Director:Pete Michels

   Writers:Matt Harrigan, Dave Willis
9. 

   7.1/10(1730 votes)

   #9 - And I'm Joyce Kinney

   S9:E91/16/2011

   Lois is outraged when local news anchor Joyce Kinney airs a negative profile on her.

   Director:Dominic Bianchi

   Writer:Alec Sulkin

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   Director:Dominic Bianchi

   Writer:Alec Sulkin
10. 

    7.3/10(1821 votes)

    #10 - Friends of Peter G.

    S9:E102/13/2011

    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

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    Director:John Holmquist

    Writer:Brian Scully
11. 

    6.8/10(1876 votes)

    #11 - German Guy

    S9:E112/20/2011

    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

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    Director:Cyndi Tang

    Writer:Patrick Meighan
12. 

    7.2/10(1797 votes)

    #12 - The Hand That Rocks the Wheelchair

    S9:E123/6/2011

    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

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    Director:Brian Iles

    Writer:Tom Devanney
13. 

    7.2/10(1777 votes)

    #13 - Trading Places

    S9:E133/20/2011

    Chris, Meg, Peter and Lois all trade places to teach each other a lesson.

    Director:Joseph Lee

    Writer:Steve Callaghan

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    Director:Joseph Lee

    Writer:Steve Callaghan
14. 

    7.1/10(1656 votes)

    #14 - Tiegs for Two

    S9:E144/10/2011

    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

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    Director:Jerry Langford

    Writer:John Viener
15. 

    6.8/10(1644 votes)

    #15 - Brothers & Sisters

    S9:E154/17/2011

    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

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    Director:Julius Wu

    Writer:Alex Carter
16. 

    8.1/10(2181 votes)

    #16 - The Big Bang Theory

    S9:E165/8/2011

    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

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    Director:Dominic Polcino

    Writer:David A. Goodman
17. 

    6.4/10(1657 votes)

    #17 - Foreign Affairs

    S9:E175/15/2011

    Bonnie and Lois take a little trip to Paris where Bonnie crosses the line.

    Director:Pete Michels

    Writers:Anthony Blasucci, Mike Desilets

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    Director:Pete Michels

    Writers:Anthony Blasucci, Mike Desilets
18. 

    7.3/10(10438 votes)

    #18 - It's a Trap!

    S9:E185/22/2011

    Peter retells the story of Return of the Jedi.

    Director:Peter Shin

    Writers:David A. Goodman, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

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    Director:Peter Shin

    Writers:David A. Goodman, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong