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S15·E5 Chris Has Got a Date, Date, Date, Date, Date

Episode
Season 15, Episode 5
Air Date
November 6, 2016
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Brian Iles
Writer
Artie Johann
Score
7/10 (24 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired November 6, 2016 22 min ★ 7.0/10 · 24 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Taylor Swift agrees to go to a homecoming dance with Chris after he asks her via online video. However, when she starts to fall for him, her music takes a hit. Meanwhile, Peter decides to try a new profession and sees firsthand what it's like to be an Uber driver.

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Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Family Guy S15E5 ("Chris Has Got a Date, Date, Date, Date, Date").
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
Constraint 3: If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Constraint 4: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 5: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 6: Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: Taylor Swift agrees to go to a homecoming dance with Chris after he asks her via online video. When she starts to fall for him, her music takes a hit. Meanwhile, Peter decides to try a new profession and sees firsthand what it's like to be an Uber driver.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Series title Family Guy (1999), TV-14, Animation and Comedy.
[3] TV Guide: Series title Family Guy, 1999-2026, 27 seasons, Fox Network, Animation, Comedy, TV-14.
[4] TMDB Cast: Mentions Peter, Lois, Stewie, Meg.
[5] Wikipedia: Creator Seth MacFarlane voices Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, and Glenn Quagmire.
Episode Title: Chris Has Got a Date, Date, Date, Date, Date.
Plot Point A: Chris asks Taylor Swift to a homecoming dance via online video. She agrees.
Plot Point B: Taylor Swift starts to fall for Chris, which causes her music to take a hit.
Plot Point C: Peter tries a new profession.
Plot Point D: Peter experiences being an Uber driver.
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" rules.
Strategy: I must expand on the context provided by the sources (the series itself) to reach the word count, while strictly adhering to the facts.
Facts available for expansion:
Series: Family Guy.
Genre: Animation, Comedy.
Rating: TV-14.
Network: Fox Network.
Creator: Seth MacFarlane.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 15 Episode 5 of Family Guy air?

Season 15, Episode 5 ('Chris Has Got a Date, Date, Date, Date, Date') originally aired on November 6, 2016.

How long is Season 15 Episode 5 ('Chris Has Got a Date, Date, Date, Date, Date')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Family Guy Season 15 Episode 5?

Taylor Swift agrees to go to a homecoming dance with Chris after he asks her via online video. However, when she starts to fall for him, her music takes a hit. Meanwhile, Peter decides to try a new profession and sees firsthand what it's like to be an Uber driver....

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