Ep 2. Excellence in Broadcasting
- TV14
- October 3, 2010
- 21 min
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6.5 (1,904)
In Family Guy season 9 episode 2 titled "Excellence in Broadcasting", the Griffin family is introduced to a new conservative radio host named Rush Limbaugh. Peter becomes a big fan of Rush and decides to pursue a career in conservative broadcasting after being fired from his job at the toy factory.
Peter becomes a hit with his new conservative radio show, but when he starts spreading hateful messages, he begins to lose his audience. Meanwhile, Brian decides to take a stand against conservative values and becomes a liberal activist.
As Peter's ratings continue to decline, he decides to stage a fake abduction in order to boost his popularity. However, his plan backfires when he ends up being held hostage by a group of actual kidnappers.
The episode is filled with political satire and commentary on the influence of conservative media on society. It also touches on the idea of the power of manipulation and how easily people can be swayed by influential voices. It's a classic episode of Family Guy that uses humor to tackle serious social issues.