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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!

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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. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Family Guy Season 9 Episode 1 - And Then There Were Fewer
    8.7/10(4550 votes)

    S9:E1

    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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  2. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 7 - Road to the North Pole
    8.2/10(3050 votes)

    S9:E7

    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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  3. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 16 - The Big Bang Theory
    8.1/10(2306 votes)

    S9:E16

    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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  4. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 4 - Halloween on Spooner Street
    7.9/10(2304 votes)

    S9:E4

    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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  5. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 8 - New Kidney in Town
    7.5/10(2001 votes)

    S9:E8

    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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  6. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 10 - Friends of Peter G.
    7.3/10(1909 votes)

    S9:E10

    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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  7. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 18 - It's a Trap!
    7.3/10(10614 votes)

    S9:E18

    Peter retells the story of Return of the Jedi.

    Director:Peter Shin
    Writers:David A. Goodman, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

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  8. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 12 - The Hand That Rocks the Wheelchair
    7.2/10(1887 votes)

    S9:E12

    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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  9. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 13 - Trading Places
    7.2/10(1866 votes)

    S9:E13

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

    Director:Joseph Lee
    Writer:Steve Callaghan

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  10. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 5 - Baby, You Knock Me Out
    7.1/10(1977 votes)

    S9:E5

    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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  11. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 9 - And I'm Joyce Kinney
    7.1/10(1823 votes)

    S9:E9

    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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  12. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 14 - Tiegs for Two
    7.1/10(1740 votes)

    S9:E14

    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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  13. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 3 - Welcome Back Carter
    7.0/10(1855 votes)

    S9:E3

    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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  14. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 6 - Brian Writes a Bestseller
    7.0/10(2089 votes)

    S9:E6

    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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  15. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 11 - German Guy
    6.8/10(1970 votes)

    S9:E11

    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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  16. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 15 - Brothers & Sisters
    6.8/10(1731 votes)

    S9:E15

    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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  17. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 2 - Excellence in Broadcasting
    6.5/10(2197 votes)

    S9:E2

    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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  18. Family Guy Season 9 Episode 17 - Foreign Affairs
    6.4/10(1749 votes)

    S9:E17

    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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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 4550 votes. Directed by Dominic Polcino and written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong, it aired on 9/26/2010. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Road to the North Pole".