Family Guy (season 6)

Family Guy (season 6)

Region 1 DVD cover art for Volumes 6 and 7
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 12
Release
Original network Fox
Original release September 23, 2007 – May 4, 2008

Family Guy's sixth season first aired on September 23, 2007 on Fox and ended on May 4, 2008. The season includes 12 episodes and was shortened due to creator Seth MacFarlane's participation in the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which resulted in Fox airing episodes without MacFarlane doing the final work. The episode "Lois Kills Stewie" was the last episode completed before the strike. When the strike ended in February 2008, Fox had already aired three episodes without any input from MacFarlane.

Episodes 2-8 of the sixth season are included on the Volume 6 DVD, which was released on October 21, 2008, and episodes 9-12 are included on the Volume 7 DVD, which was released on June 16, 2009. The season aired in the UK from May 4, 2008 - June 15, 2008 on BBC Three.

Production

In November 2007, Variety reported that creator Seth MacFarlane had joined the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike and refused to complete more Family Guy episodes.[1] A spokesperson for Fox said: "Our hope is that he returns to work and completes his non-writing obligations on those episodes".[1] IGN reported that Fox would air three episodes of Family Guy without MacFarlane doing the final work.[2] MacFarlane noted that Fox could legally do that, but thought it was a "colossal dick move", and said that "They've never done anything like this before [...] It's really going to be unfortunate and damaging to our relationship if they do it."[2]

Fox aired two new episodes during November 2007.[3] The production of the episodes started but was not completed before the strike.[3] "Padre de Familia" was the first episode of these two episodes to air[2] and "Peter's Daughter" was the second.[4] The strike ended on February 12, 2008 and the series resumed airing regularly.[5]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
991"Blue Harvest"Dominic PolcinoAlec SulkinSeptember 23, 2007 (2007-09-23)5ACX16
5ACX22		10.86[6]
When the power goes out in the Griffin home, Peter decides to educate his family and pass along the greatest story ever told: the story of Star Wars! After Princess Leia (Lois) comes under siege by Darth Vader (Stewie) and his evil Storm Troopers, C-3PO (Quagmire) and R2-D2 (Cleveland) escape to find the only person who can help the Rebel Alliance. On their quest thorough the desert planet of Tatooine, C-3PO and R-2D2 find extra help in Obi-Wan Kenobi (Herbert), Luke Skywalker (Chris), Han Solo (Peter) and Chewbacca (Brian) and head back to battle the Death Star in an epic intergalactic fight to the death.
1002"Movin' Out (Brian's Song)"Cyndi TangJohn VienerSeptember 30, 2007 (2007-09-30)5ACX147.95[7]
When Peter convinces Brian to move in with his dense girlfriend Jillian, she ends up smothering him, but he keeps her around for the lovin'. Stewie moves in with them to help pay the rent, but he tries to get Brian back on the playing field by throwing him a drunken party and interfering with their relationship. Meanwhile, Meg gets a job at the local convenience store, as does Chris, who gets chummy with the manager, Carl. While Chris and Carl talk about their favorite movies, Meg is saddled with all the hard work. She eventually stands up for herself and as a result gets fired.
1013"Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air"Julius WuAndrew GoldbergOctober 7, 2007 (2007-10-07)5ACX158.39[7]
After Joe overhears Bonnie's phone conversation, in which she tells a friend that she is tired of being married to a handicapped person, Joe decides to get a leg transplant. Excited about his new ability to walk, Joe dives head first into extreme sports and begins to hang around more active friends. Meanwhile, Peter and the guys are upset at how Joe is acting and decide to teach him a lesson. In doing so, they re-cripple him and he is back to normal.
1024"Stewie Kills Lois" (Part 1)John HolmquistDavid A. GoodmanNovember 4, 2007 (2007-11-04)5ACX1710.50[8]
In the 100th episode, Lois and Peter go on a cruise, leaving Stewie and the family behind. Upset with Lois for leaving him at home, Stewie vows to carry out a diabolical plan. When Brian challenges him to actually do it, Stewie stows away on the ship, finds Lois and shoots her, seemingly killing her.
1035"Lois Kills Stewie" (Part 2)Greg ColtonSteve CallaghanNovember 11, 2007 (2007-11-11)5ACX1810.42[9]
While all of Quahog assumes she's dead, Lois returns from the wilderness and names Stewie as her killer, but he goes on the run while Joe leads a manhunt around Quahog. Then, Stewie tries to take over the world and in the interim auditions for the American Idol judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. After suffering several days under Stewie's reign, Lois decides she has no choice and arms herself to kill Stewie and save the world.
1046"Padre de Familia"Pete MichelsKirker ButlerNovember 18, 2007 (2007-11-18)5ACX2010.53[10]
Peter starts an anti-immigration group after being caught up in the pro-American sentiment at a Veterans' Day parade, but his tune quickly changes when he finds out he was born in Mexico. Unable to prove his citizenship, pass the naturalization test or convince investigators that his marriage to Lois is for real, he ends up working as a groundskeeper on his father-in-law's estate and leading the fight for immigrant rights.
1057"Peter's Daughter"Zac MoncriefChris SheridanNovember 25, 2007 (2007-11-25)5ACX219.60[11]
When a flood hits Quahog, Meg winds up in the hospital in a coma, but she wakes up to a cute med student named Michael and they immediately hit it off. After Meg recovers, Peter is very protective of her, so he drives Michael away. But when Meg reveals to the family that she is pregnant, Peter forces them to get married.
1068"McStroke"Brian IlesWellesley WildJanuary 13, 2008 (2008-01-13)5ACX1911.50[12]
Peter decides to grow a mustache, but then he's mistaken for a fireman (because they all have mustaches), so he lends a hand when a fire breaks out at a local fast food restaurant. The owner gives him unlimited burgers as a "thank you" but he eats so many that he eventually has a stroke. When Peter recovers, he vows to expose the fast-food company and becomes friends with a genetically engineered cow he meets after infiltrating the McBurgertown warehouse.
1079"Back to the Woods"Brian IlesTom DevanneyFebruary 17, 2008 (2008-02-17)6ACX027.23[13]
James Woods returns after being locked in a crate to seek revenge against Peter. First, James steals Peter's identity and moves in as head of the Griffin household. Then, Peter goes out and ruins James career and image.
10810"Play It Again, Brian"John HolmquistDanny SmithMarch 2, 2008 (2008-03-02)6ACX017.80[14]
Peter and Lois's marriage is on the rocks, but when Brian wins the New England Rising Writer’s award, the three of them head to Martha's Vineyard for a relaxing vacation. As Peter's drinking spirals out of control, so does Brian's self restraint as he professes his undying love for Lois. Peter and Brian test their friendship over the woman of their dreams.
10911"The Former Life of Brian"Pete MichelsSteve CallaghanApril 27, 2008 (2008-04-27)6ACX048.49[15]
When Brian is afraid that he has lost his chance at love, he goes in search of a former flame Tracy only to discover he is the father of her unruly son, Dylan. After Brian’s surprise visit, Tracy drops Dylan off at the Griffin's so Brian can raise him. Subsequently, his new little angel begins terrorizing the Griffin household and Brian's self-important attitude toward parenting infuriates Peter and Lois.
11012"Long John Peter"Dominic PolcinoWellesley WildMay 4, 2008 (2008-05-04)6ACX067.68[16]
It's a pirate's life for Peter when he gets a pet parrot. But after raising hell in Quahog and terrorizing the neighbors, Peter accidentally kills his beloved pet. Meanwhile, Chris takes Brian to the local vet, where an intern named Ana falls for him.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Adalian, Josef; Schneider, Michael (November 7, 2007). "Strike hitting '24', 'Family Guy' hard". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Goldman, Eric (November 14, 2007). "Will a new Family Guy air Sunday?". IGN. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  3. 1 2 Trechak, Brad (November 19, 2007). "Family Guy: Padre de Familia". TV Squad. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  4. ↑ Haque, Ahsan (November 26, 2007). "Family Guy: "Peter's Daughter" Review". IGN. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Strike over, Hollywood writers head back to work". CNN.com. February 13, 2008. Archived from the original on April 13, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2008.
  6. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (September 23, 2007). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, September 23, 2007". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  7. 1 2 Calabria, Rosario T. (October 8, 2007). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, October 7, 2007". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  8. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (November 5, 2007). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, November 4, 2007". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  9. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (November 12, 2007). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, November 11, 2007". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  10. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (November 19, 2007). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, November 18, 2007". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  11. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (November 28, 2007). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, November 25, 2007". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  12. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (January 14, 2008). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, January 13, 2008". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  13. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (February 18, 2008). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, February 17, 2008". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  14. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (March 3, 2008). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, March 2, 2008". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  15. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (April 28, 2008). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, April 27, 2008". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
  16. ↑ Calabria, Rosario T. (May 5, 2008). "Broadcast TV Ratings for Sunday, May 4, 2008". Your Entertainment Now. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
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