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S16·E9 Don't Be a Dickens at Christmas

Episode
Season 16, Episode 9
Air Date
December 10, 2017
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Jerry Langford
Writer
Danny Smith
Score
6.6/10 (20 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired December 10, 2017 23 min ★ 6.6/10 · 20 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

In this special holiday episode, a selfish Peter loses his Christmas spirit and is visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future who take him on a journey around Quahog in the style of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol".

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Episode recap

Don't Be a Dickens at Christmas is a special holiday episode of the animated sitcom Family Guy. The story focuses on Peter, the patriarch of the Griffin family, who is described as selfish and lacking Christmas spirit. In a narrative style inspired by the work of Charles Dickens, specifically A Christmas Carol, Peter is visited by three ghosts. These entities represent the past, present, and future. Together, they take Peter on a journey through the fictional town of Quahog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 16 Episode 9 of Family Guy air?

Season 16, Episode 9 ('Don't Be a Dickens at Christmas') originally aired on December 10, 2017.

How long is Season 16 Episode 9 ('Don't Be a Dickens at Christmas')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Family Guy Season 16 Episode 9?

In this special holiday episode, a selfish Peter loses his Christmas spirit and is visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future who take him on a journey around Quahog in the style of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"....

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