"Seahorse Seashell Party" | |
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Stewie consoles Brian as he hallucinates
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Episode no. | Season 10 Episode 2 |
Directed by | Brian Iles |
Written by | Wellesley Wild |
Production code | 8ACX20 |
Original air date | October 2, 2011 |
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"Seahorse Seashell Party" is the second episode of the tenth season of the American animated television series Family Guy, an episode produced for season 9. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on October 2, 2011. The episode mainly centers around the Griffin family, who are riding out an oncoming hurricane. In their attempt to pass the time, they participate in numerous activities and games. After being condemned by her peers, Meg lashes out and confronts her family. Meanwhile, Brian consumes magic mushrooms which cause him to hallucinate.
"Seahorse Seashell Party" is the second part of the Night of the Hurricane block with The Cleveland Show and American Dad!. The episode was first announced by Seth MacFarlane at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con International. It was written by Wellesley Wild and directed by Brian Iles. Originally scheduled to air on May 1, 2011 as the sixteenth episode of the ninth season of Family Guy, the episode was postponed due to the April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak subsequently coinciding with the timing of the scheduled episodes.
Reception of "Seahorse Seashell Party" by television critics has been negative, with its humor and main plot receiving the most criticism. An estimated 6.91 million viewers tuned into the episode upon its initial airing, while also garnering a 3.5/8 rating in the 18–49 demographic according to the Nielsen ratings. The episode featured guest performances by Ioan Gruffudd, Dee Bradley Baker, Debra Wilson, Kat Purgal, and Colin Ford along with several other recurring guest voice actors for the series.