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After Stewie gets his baby butt kicked by Joe’s infant daughter, he starts hitting the gym with Peter.
It seems like all of Stewie’s hard work is paying off until Peter drops a bombshell when he reveals just how Stewie got those six-pack abs.
Meanwhile, Chris starts to date Connie D'Amico and quickly realizes that popularity is like physics – as in what goes up must come down.
Source: Stewie's Playground
It seems like all of Stewie’s hard work is paying off until Peter drops a bombshell when he reveals just how Stewie got those six-pack abs.
Meanwhile, Chris starts to date Connie D'Amico and quickly realizes that popularity is like physics – as in what goes up must come down.
Source: Stewie's Playground
Episode Info
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Episode number: 7x13 Production Number: 6ACX18 Airdate: Sunday April 26th, 2009 Alternate Airdates:
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Main Cast
 Seth MacFarlanevoiced Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Glen Quagmire, Tom Tucker, Jake Tucker, Carter Pewterschmidt, Kevin Swanson, Seamus, Dr. Elmer Hartman, Jasper, God, Jesus, Various | |
 Mike Henry (1)voiced Cleveland Brown, Herbert, Bruce, Fouad, Cleveland Jr., Greased Up Deaf Guy (Jay), Various |
Episode Notes
This episode drew 6,666,000 viewers & was FOX's #9 show for the week
Music
| Artist | Song Title | Played When |
| Chuck Mangione | Feels So Good | At the end of “Distracting Trumpet” |
| Q Lazzarus | Goodbye Horses | During Chris' “Buffalo Bill Dance” |
| Starship | We Built This City |
Episode Goofs
The holes Glen cuts into the fence to watch Lois rub lotion on Bonnie have vanished when they run to see Stewie after he gets beaten up by Susie.
Cultural References
Stewie plays with the classic Matell “Barbie” doll
Peter: “Oh man this is tougher to watch then when Family Ties does a Tina Yothers episode”
Peter watches the sitcom “Family Ties” (1982-1989) and mentions the youngest daughter Tina Yothers (1973-) who played Jennifer Keaton
Peter watches the sitcom “Family Ties” (1982-1989) and mentions the youngest daughter Tina Yothers (1973-) who played Jennifer Keaton
Stewie: “Those lying bastards at Johnson and Johnson”
Johnson & Johnson is a global American pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886.
The “No More Tears” is a reference to their line of baby shampoos.
Johnson & Johnson is a global American pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886.
The “No More Tears” is a reference to their line of baby shampoos.
Meg: “I heard you talking in the hall the other day about how much you liked High School Musical 2 so I burned you the soundtrack”
“High School Musical 2” is the 2007 Disney Channel movie that starred Zac Efron (1987-)
“High School Musical 2” is the 2007 Disney Channel movie that starred Zac Efron (1987-)
Connie: “What if I date a loser and make him over into a popular guy”
This is an allusion to the 1987 Patrick Dempsey (1966-) comedy “Can't Buy Me Love”.
In it Patrick's character, tired of being a nerd, makes a deal with one of the most popular girls in school to help him break into the “cool” clic.
Incidentally, Family Guy's own Seth Green stars as Patrick's brother.
This is an allusion to the 1987 Patrick Dempsey (1966-) comedy “Can't Buy Me Love”.
In it Patrick's character, tired of being a nerd, makes a deal with one of the most popular girls in school to help him break into the “cool” clic.
Incidentally, Family Guy's own Seth Green stars as Patrick's brother.
The character Fred Flintstone makes an appearance in this episode
Peter: “Now let's sit here and watch Spike TV”
Spike TV is a cable channel that is geared toward the male audience and the promo heard in the episode is not far off from the real promos that appear on Spike TV
Spike TV is a cable channel that is geared toward the male audience and the promo heard in the episode is not far off from the real promos that appear on Spike TV
Stewie: “Well look at me. (holds up barbell) I HAVE THE POWER”
This is a reference to the 80's cartoon & title character “He-Man & the Masters of the Universe” (1983-1985).
Prince Adam would hold the Sword of Eternia over his head and shout “I have the power” and transform into He-Man.
This is a reference to the 80's cartoon & title character “He-Man & the Masters of the Universe” (1983-1985).
Prince Adam would hold the Sword of Eternia over his head and shout “I have the power” and transform into He-Man.
TV Announcer: “We now return to Lady & the Tramp & Michael Vick”
Brian & Lois watch famous spaghetti eating scene from the 1955 Disney film “Lady & the Tramp” w/ the addition of Michael Vick who kills Lady & Tramp.
This is referring to his 2007 conviction of running dog fighting rings and lying about it and animal abuse charges.
He was ordered to serve 23 months in jail & 3 years probation.
Brian & Lois watch famous spaghetti eating scene from the 1955 Disney film “Lady & the Tramp” w/ the addition of Michael Vick who kills Lady & Tramp.
This is referring to his 2007 conviction of running dog fighting rings and lying about it and animal abuse charges.
He was ordered to serve 23 months in jail & 3 years probation.
Brian: “Stewie you look gross. You look like Lou Ferrigno's poop”
Lou Ferrigno (1951-) is an American actor who got his start in bodybuilding.
Lou Ferrigno (1951-) is an American actor who got his start in bodybuilding.
“Cool, maybe we could go see that Chazz Palmatari Paul Sorvino movie, Distracting Trumpet”
American actors Chazz Palminteri & Paul Sorvino appear in a fake movie called “Distracting Trumpet”.
This may be an allusion to 1972's “The Godfather” that often had a lone trumpet playing in the background in some scenes.
Also, the trumpet song turns into “Feels So Good” by Chuck Mangione
American actors Chazz Palminteri & Paul Sorvino appear in a fake movie called “Distracting Trumpet”.
This may be an allusion to 1972's “The Godfather” that often had a lone trumpet playing in the background in some scenes.
Also, the trumpet song turns into “Feels So Good” by Chuck Mangione
Stewie: “That's how John Mayer would say it. Bahdy. I'm really into him now”
American musician John Mayer (1977-) is mentioned in this episode as Stewie's newest interest
American musician John Mayer (1977-) is mentioned in this episode as Stewie's newest interest
Peter: “Look at the shape of that body. LOOK AT THE SHAPE OF THAT BODY! That's it Brian, that's where one eyed Willy buried his gold”
The amulet Peter holds up and “One-Eyed Willy” are references to the 1985 adventure movie “The Goonies”
The amulet Peter holds up and “One-Eyed Willy” are references to the 1985 adventure movie “The Goonies”
Lois: “Ok look Meg, I've been at this for 45 minutes, I don't know what else I can say.
Here's a Sylvia Plath book and a bottle of Ambien. I'm gonna look the other way and whatever happens happens.”
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was an American poet & writer who wrote “The Bell Jar”.
She committed suicide in 1963 after a lifelong battle with mental illness and depression.
Here's a Sylvia Plath book and a bottle of Ambien. I'm gonna look the other way and whatever happens happens.”
Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) was an American poet & writer who wrote “The Bell Jar”.
She committed suicide in 1963 after a lifelong battle with mental illness and depression.
Visual: The cinema marquee “Adam Sandler in the 35 Year Old Bicycle Delivery Boy”
The movie title is a combination of Adam Sandler's movie “The Waterboy” and Steve Carell's movie “The 40 Year Old Virgin”
The movie title is a combination of Adam Sandler's movie “The Waterboy” and Steve Carell's movie “The 40 Year Old Virgin”
Before Stewie realizes his muscles are gone, he calls his arms “The Guns of Navarone” which is the title of a 1961 war film starring Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn & Richard Harris
Stewie: (after flying in figure eights) “And now, here's something we hope you'll really like”
Stewie's quote, his flight & the music used during his flight are all references to the character “Rocket J. Squirrel” from “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” (1959-1964)
Stewie's quote, his flight & the music used during his flight are all references to the character “Rocket J. Squirrel” from “The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show” (1959-1964)
The movie Neil shows features Chris imitating the “Buffalo Bill” scene from the 1991 horror film “The Silence of the Lambs” complete with the music by Q Lazzarus, “Goodbye Horses”
Episode References
It is revealed Kevin Swanson is dead.
Joe tells Peter he died in Iraq.
Joe tells Peter he died in Iraq.
Other Episode Crew
| • Creator | Seth MacFarlane |
| • Developer | Seth MacFarlane | David Zuckerman |
| • Executive Producer | David A. Goodman (1) | Chris Sheridan | Seth MacFarlane | Danny Smith (1) |
| • Co-Executive Producer | Steve Callaghan | Mark Hentemann | Brian Scully |
| • Supervising Producer | Alec Sulkin | Wellesley Wild | Mike Henry (1) |
| • Producer | Kara Vallow | Kirker Butler | Shannon Smith |
| • Co-Producer | Kim Fertman | Patrick Meighan | Cherry Chevapravatdumrong |
| • Consulting Producer | Tom Devanney |
| • Editor | Michael Elias |
| • Casting | Linda Lamontagne |
| • Music | Ron Jones (1) |
| • Storyboard Artist | Annie McMillian |
| • Supervising Director | James Purdum | Peter Shin |
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