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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 21 Episode 4 - The Munchurian Candidate
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S21:E4

    Lois hypnotizes Peter into satisfying her sexual proclivities. Meanwhile, Stewie renovates his treehouse in an attempt to win over Brian and Chris.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  2. undefined Season 16 Episode 8 - Crimes and Meg's Demeanor
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    S16:E8

    Peter encourages Meg to attend a high school party, where she takes up drinking, which both concerns and delights her father. Meanwhile, Brian begins spying on his neighbors and suspects Principal Shepherd of a crime.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  3. undefined Season 14 Episode 9 - A Shot in the Dark
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    S14:E9

    When Peter's couch is stolen from his front lawn, the guys form a neighborhood watch group. While on duty, Peter sees someone trying to climb into Cleveland's house and he shoots him. Peter is then arrested and charged with a hate crime. Meanwhile, Cleveland is touched when Peter finally admits to the accident, so he takes the fall for the crime and Peter is exonerated.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  4. undefined Season 23 Episode 2 - Live, Laugh, Love
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S23:E2

    When Peter realizes Joe has never found him funny, he is determined to make Joe laugh; Lois chaperones Chris and Meg's school trip, where she strives to reunite the principal with his long-lost love.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  5. undefined Season 23 Episode 16 - Row v. Wade
    6.9/10(5 votes)

    S23:E16

    Brian wins a boat on "The Price is Right" and decides to sail to Texas to help women seeking legal abortions.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  6. undefined Season 12 Episode 1 - Finders Keepers
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    S12:E1

    Peter is convinced that a restaurant placemat is a treasure map. Word quickly spreads about the alleged cache, sparking a city-wide search and turning the citizens of Quahog against each other.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 13 - Chris Cross
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    S11:E13

    Chris leaves home to move in with Herbert while Stewie and Brian become obsessed with singer Anne Murray.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 3 - The Old Man and the Big 'C'
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    S11:E3

    When Brian discovers that Carter Pewterschmidt's pharmaceutical company is withholding the cure for cancer from the public in order to gain more profit, he and Stewie plot to expose the big secret that could change the world. Meanwhile, Quagmire reveals a hair-raising secret of his own.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  9. undefined Season 15 Episode 19 - Dearly Deported
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    S15:E19

    When Chris' Mexican girlfriend, Isabella, gets deported, he volunteers to take care of her twin babies. After learning that Isabella can't come back to the U.S., the Griffins go to Mexico to return her children.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  10. undefined Season 13 Episode 2 - The Book of Joe
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S13:E2

    Peter helps Joe fulfill his dream of getting a book published, only to take over as the writer. In the meantime, Brian develops an extreme thirst for exercise.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  11. undefined Season 9 Episode 17 - Foreign Affairs
    6.6/10(20 votes)

    S9:E17

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

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  12. undefined Season 20 Episode 15 - Hard Boiled Meg
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S20:E15

    Meg is invigorated by her new role as a getaway driver. Meanwhile, Quagmire can't rid himself of the hiccups and implores Peter to kill him.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  13. undefined Season 17 Episode 10 - Hefty Shades of Gray
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    S17:E10

    After Peter's hair turns white from a ghost-hunting adventure in his house with the guys, his new look grabs the attention of local news anchor Tom Tucker. Under Tucker's guidance, he learns the ways of reporting fake news, and soon becomes a senior crime analyst on Quahog's Channel 5 News. Meanwhile, Brian and Stewie attempt to help Chris improve his dating game.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  14. undefined Season 24 Episode 9 - Phony Montana
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S24:E9

    After going on a date with a Cuban-American woman named Carmen, Brian inexplicably develops a Cuban accent- which he worries will hurt his chances with her.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  15. undefined Season 18 Episode 12 - Undergrounded
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    S18:E12

    Peter secretly gets a credit card and overspends the family money, so Lois grounds him. To plan the perfect escape, he builds a tunnel leading directly to The Drunken Clam.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  16. undefined Season 19 Episode 18 - Meg Goes to College
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    S19:E18

    Meg deals with a college admissions scandal, while Brian embarks on a fitness journey.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  17. undefined Season 19 Episode 6 - Meg's Wedding
    5.7/10(13 votes)

    S19:E6

    Meg plans her wedding to an unexpected Quahog resident. Meanwhile, Peter finds a new vest and on one of many adventures fitting for his new attire, his arms are torn off and he is left with tiny hands that have yet to grow back.

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    Writer:Mike Desilets

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Mike Desilets Ratings Summary

"The Munchurian Candidate" is the best rated episode written by Mike Desilets. It scored 7.5/10 based on 13 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/16/2022 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Crimes and Meg's Demeanor".