: " Partial Terms of Endearment " (S8, E21) was banned from airing on FOX in the United States due to its plot centered on Lois undergoing an abortion. It was eventually released as a standalone DVD and through international broadcasters like BBC Three.
: Though technically the Season 9 premiere, it was produced as part of the Season 8 production cycle. This hour-long murder mystery permanently killed off several recurring characters, including Muriel Goldman and Diane Simmons. Controversies and Landmarks Family Guy - Season 8
: This season introduced Quagmire's father, Dan Quagmire, who undergoes a gender transition to become Ida Davis in the episode " Quagmire's Dad ". It was also the first season to feature the cast without Cleveland Brown, who left for his own spin-off. : " Partial Terms of Endearment " (S8,
: Critics from IGN and fans on Reddit have described this season as having a significantly darker and "edgier" tone compared to previous years, moving away from lighthearted sitcom tropes toward more disturbing and cynical humor. Season Statistics & Awards This hour-long murder mystery permanently killed off several
: A rare "bottle episode" that broke the show's standard format by having no cutaway gags and only featuring the two titular characters trapped in a bank vault. It is noted for its dark, dramatic tone and exploration of Brian's depression.