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S4·E9 Breaking Out Is Hard to Do

Episode
Season 4, Episode 9
Air Date
July 17, 2005
Runtime
22 minutes
Directors
Peter Shin, Kurt Dumas
Writer
Tom Devanney
Score
7.1/10 (32 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired July 17, 2005 22 min ★ 7.1/10 · 32 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Lois’ kleptomania lands her in jail, leaving the Griffin household in a worse state of disarray than usual. Peter and the family break her out and end up fugitives in Asian Town.

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Episode recap

In the ninth episode of Season 4, the Griffin household is thrown into further disarray when Lois is arrested for her kleptomania. This leaves Peter and the family to take matters into their own hands and break her out of jail. Their actions result in them becoming fugitives, with the family forced to go on the run.

The family's situation becomes increasingly complicated as they attempt to evade the authorities. They find themselves in Asian Town, where they must navigate unfamiliar surroundings and avoid detection. The consequences of their actions are made clear as they struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy in the midst of chaos.

This episode marks another instance of the Griffin family's propensity for getting into trouble and the lengths to which they will go to help one another. The situation serves as a catalyst for further comedic misadventures, as the family navigates the challenges of being on the run.

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Director & writers

Peter ShinDirectorTom DevanneyWriterKurt DumasDirector

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 9 of Family Guy air?

Season 4, Episode 9 ('Breaking Out Is Hard to Do') originally aired on July 17, 2005.

How long is Season 4 Episode 9 ('Breaking Out Is Hard to Do')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Family Guy Season 4 Episode 9?

Lois’ kleptomania lands her in jail, leaving the Griffin household in a worse state of disarray than usual. Peter and the family break her out and end up fugitives in Asian Town....

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