S12·E2 Vestigial Peter

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Family Guy S12E2 (Vestigial Peter).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: "After a vestigial twin grows out of Peter's neck, which he names Chip, he eventually starts realizing that people like Chip more than they like him, so Peter has him amputated. However, after Peter gets into trouble, he realizes he needs Chip more than ever."
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Series title Family Guy (1999), TV-14, Animation and Comedy.
[2] IMDb: Cast and crew credits.
[3] TV Guide: 27 seasons, Fox Network, Animation, Comedy, TV-14.
[4] TMDB Cast: Griffin family (Peter, Lois, Stewie, Meg).
[5] FilmAffinity: Creator Seth MacFarlane, running time 20 min, Country US.
Episode Title: Vestigial Peter (from prompt).
Series: Family Guy.
Plot: A vestigial twin grows out of Peter's neck. Peter names the twin Chip. Peter notices that people prefer Chip over him. Consequently, Peter has Chip amputated. Later, Peter encounters trouble and realizes he needs Chip.
The synopsis is very short.
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: If I only use the provided facts, I cannot reach 280 words without repeating myself or adding fluff, which violates the "neutral, encyclopedic prose" and "never invent or guess" rules.
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict: The prompt asks for 280-380 words but also says "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Resolution: In professional archiving, if the source material is insufficient to meet a word count without violating truthfulness, the archivist must prioritize accuracy over length. However, I will try to expand the context using the Series Sources provided (e.g., mentioning the series context) to see if I can get closer, but I must not invent plot details.
Drafting Content:
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