"Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" | |
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Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 17 |
Directed by | Dan Povenmire |
Written by | Allison Adler |
Production code | 3ACX03 |
Original air date | January 17, 2002 |
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"Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" is the seventeenth episode of Family Guy's third season. It originally aired on Fox on January 17, 2002. In the episode, Brian is sentenced to community service and must look after a cranky, elderly woman. He at first dislikes her, but then sees a documentary revealing her remarkable singing ability. Meanwhile, Peter decides to grow a beard, which soon becomes the home for a family of endangered birds.
"Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" was written by Allison Adler and directed by Dan Povenmire. It featured guest performances from A. J. Benza, Gary Cole, Adria Firestone, Melora Hardin, Butch Hartman, Phil LaMarr, Jane Lynch, Nicole Sullivan and Wally Wingert. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, and earned an Emmy Award for the musical number "You've Got a Lot to See".
Deciding to go on a date with a hot but dumb blonde, Brian soon discovers he is dating "an idiot." Brian returns home depressed, and Lois tells him that he's too picky when it comes to the women he dates. Lois suggests that Brian go with Peter, Quagmire and Cleveland to a laser rock concert, but while there, Brian begins looking around the theater at all of the loving couples and becomes even more depressed, eventually deciding to begin drinking. On the drive home with the guys, he is soon pulled over by Joe and arrested for driving under the influence.