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Family Guy S9E8 — New Kidney in Town

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Family Guy•Season 9•Episode 8

New Kidney in Town

7.5/10 · 2,001 votesJan 9, 201122 min

Ranked #5 of 18 in Season 9•+0.2 vs season avg

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.

Directed byPete Michels

Written byMatt Harrigan, Dave Willis

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Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)

Alex Borstein

Alex Borstein

Lois Griffin / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice)

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

Meg Griffin (voice)

Seth Green

Seth Green

Chris Griffin (voice)

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Pete Michels

Pete Michels

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Matt Harrigan

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Dave Willis

Dave Willis

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Alex Carter

Staff Writer

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Patrick Meighan

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Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

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Episode Summary

"New Kidney in Town" is episode 8 of Family Guy season 9. It scored 7.5/10 from 2,001 votes, ranking #5 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Pete Michels and written by Matt Harrigan, Dave Willis, it aired on January 9, 2011.

Next: E9 · And I'm Joyce Kinney Best of Season 9