"Welcome Back, Carter" | |
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Family Guy episode | |
Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 3 |
Directed by | Cyndi Tang-Loveland |
Written by | Wellesley Wild |
Production code | 8ACX04 |
Original air date | October 10, 2010 |
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"Welcome Back, Carter" is the third episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on October 10, 2010. The episode follows Peter after he discovers his father-in-law, Carter Pewterschmidt, having an affair with another woman. Deciding to blackmail him, Peter begins taking advantage of his father-in-law's enormous wealth, before accidentally spilling the beans to Carter's wife, Barbara, who divorces him soon after. Peter then becomes Carter's wingman, and helps him in rediscovering his bachelorhood, as he begins navigating through the dating scene.
The episode was written by Wellesley Wild and directed by Cyndi Tang-Loveland. It received mixed reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 7.02 million homes in its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by Max Burkholder, Christine Lakin and Rachael MacFarlane, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series. "Welcome Back, Carter" was released on DVD along with three other episodes from the season on December 13, 2011.
After deciding to visit her parents, Carter and Barbara Pewterschmidt, Lois, along with her husband, Peter, discover an old photo album showcasing Barbara and Carter's love for each other, as well as Barbara's short-lived affair during the "Great War with Alaska", during which, after returning home from combat, Carter reclaims his wife, and the two's love is shown to have lasted ever since. Becoming bored, Peter decides to call his father-in-law to dinner, and soon discovers Carter in his yacht, having sex with a Dark Haired Asian woman. Questioning his father-in-law's judgment, he eventually promises to keep the affair a secret from Barbara. The next day, at the Drunken Clam, Peter begins discussing the affair with Quagmire and Joe, who suggest Peter blackmail Carter as revenge for his constant mistreatment.