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S8·E3 Spies Reminiscent of Us

Episode
Season 8, Episode 3
Air Date
October 11, 2009
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Cyndi Tang
Writer
Alec Sulkin
Score
6.6/10 (25 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 11, 2009 22 min ★ 6.6/10 · 25 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd move to Quahog. Brian and Stewie find out about their secret agency. They are told that there are Russian Sleeper Cells all over US. They go talk to Mayor West, and find out he is one of the sleeper cells. They follow Mayor West to Russia where they disable a nuke aimed at the US.

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Episode recap

In the Family Guy episode titled Spies Reminiscent of Us, the town of Quahog experiences the arrival of new residents, Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd. Following their move to the area, Brian and Stewie Griffin discover that the pair are involved with a secret agency. Through this connection, Brian and Stewie learn that Russian sleeper cells have been established throughout the United States.

Seeking further information regarding this threat, Brian and Stewie approach Mayor West. Their investigation reveals that the mayor is himself a member of one of these Russian sleeper cells. After uncovering his involvement, Brian and Stewie follow Mayor West to Russia. Once they arrive in the country, they successfully disable a nuclear weapon that had been aimed at the United States.

This episode is part of the long-running animated sitcom Family Guy, which centers on the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family living in a Rhode Island town. The series, created by Seth MacFarlane, features the Griffin family, including the bumbling Peter, his long-suffering wife Lois, and their three children. Among the children is Stewie, a brilliant but sadistic baby who harbors ambitions of killing his mother and taking over the world. The show is known for its sick, twisted, and politically incorrect humor. The production utilizes a core group of voice actors, with Seth MacFarlane providing the voices for several primary characters, including Peter, Stewie, and Brian. The series has maintained a presence on the Fox Network since its debut in 1999.

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Director & writers

Cyndi TangDirectorAlec SulkinWriter

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 3 of Family Guy air?

Season 8, Episode 3 ('Spies Reminiscent of Us') originally aired on October 11, 2009.

How long is Season 8 Episode 3 ('Spies Reminiscent of Us')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Family Guy Season 8 Episode 3?

Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd move to Quahog. Brian and Stewie find out about their secret agency. They are told that there are Russian Sleeper Cells all over US. They go talk to Mayor West, and find out he is one of the sleeper cells. They follow Mayor West to Russia where they disable a nuke aimed a...

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