Go, Stewie, Go!
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"Go Stewie Go" is the thirteenth episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on March 14, 2010. The episode features Stewie after he auditions, as a cross-dresser, for a female role in the American version of Jolly Farm Revue, and eventually ends up falling in love with a fellow female co-star on the show. Meanwhile, Lois falls in love with Meg's surprisingly normal boyfriend, once Peter causes her to realize her advancing age.
The episode was written by Gary Janetti and directed by Greg Colton. The episode featured guest performances by Stephen Bishop, Mo Collins, Colin Ford, Lucas Grabeel, Anne Hathaway, Nana Visitor and Mae Whitman, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series.
Plot
Walking in drunk, Brian notices that Stewie has resumed watching Jolly Farm Revue. Remembering a story he had seen in the local newspaper, Brian tells him about upcoming auditions for an American version of the show. Jumping at the opportunity, the two show up to the auditions, but quickly learn that they are only casting female actresses for the final role. Determined to win a spot on the show, Stewie decides to cross-dress as a woman, naming his new identity "Karina Smirnoff." Beginning his audition, he starts by telling a fabricated story about a supposed terror attack in Times Square. Convincing the producers that he is telling a true story, Stewie breaks character, and tells them that he was only acting, letting him win the role. The next day, on the first day of filming, Stewie as Karina introduces himself to the rest of the cast, and quickly falls in love with a female co-star, Julie. Another co-star, Randall, however, objects to the new role that Karina was cast to play, and takes Julie away from him. As they continue shooting over the next few days, the two girls continue a friendly relationship together, eventually deciding to hold a sleepover, where the two become even closer after deciding to snuggle in the same bed. The next morning, Julie professes her love for Karina, wishing that she was actually a boy, causing Stewie, still dressed as Karina, to come on to her. Admitting that she is not a lesbian, Stewie later decides to unveil his true identity to the entire cast during a live taping of the show. Shocked that Karina was actually a boy, Julie refuses to speak to him, with Stewie left to regret his decision to come out as a cross-dresser.
Meanwhile, Peter begins to insult Lois about her advancing age, including her minor strands of gray hair. Eventually causing her to become extremely self-conscious, Lois becomes more aware of her lust for a much younger man. After introducing her new boyfriend, Anthony, to the family, Meg goes on to make out with him on the family couch, with Lois watching over nearby. Jealous of her daughter's newfound love, she begins hitting on Anthony, in an attempt to have sex with him. Later that day, Lois sends Meg on an errand to pick up her grandfather, leaving Anthony all alone. The two then begin making out on the couch, before Meg returns to the house only a few moments later, and discovers the two. Angry at her mother for trying to steal her only chance at having a normal boyfriend, Meg threatens Lois to lay off of him, pulling out one of her own teeth in frustration. Lois quickly agrees, but is still angry with Peter for continually insulting her. Unsure as to why he continues to do so, Peter admits that he was actually embarrased about his own advancing age, as well as his lack of fitness, and was only insulting Lois in order to feel better about himself. Peter goes on to apologize for his behavior, with Lois falling back in love with him.[1]
Production
In his first episode since season four, the episode was written by former recurring writer Gary Janetti, and directed by series regular Greg Colton, before the conclusion of the seventh production season.
The episode saw the first cameo appearance by cast member Mike Henry as the voice of Cleveland Brown since his official leave from the show, in order to star in his own spinoff as the character in The Cleveland Show.
In addition to the regular cast, musician Stephen Bishop, actress Mo Collins, voice actor Colin Ford, actress Anne Hathaway, actor Lucas Grabeel, voice actress Nana Visitor and voice actress Mae Whitman guest starred in the episode. Recurring guest voice actors Ralph Garman, writer Gary Janetti, writer Danny Smith, writer Alec Sulkin, actress Jennifer Tilly and writer John Viener also made minor appearances.
Cultural references
The scene where Stewie reveals himself on a live taping of Jolly Farm Revue is reminiscent of Dustin Hoffman's character Michael Dorsey revealing his true self in the film Tootsie.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "Stewie Gets Ready for his Close-up on an All-New "Family Guy"". Fox Flash. Retrieved 2010-03-14.
External links
"Go Stewie Go".
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