[s16e1] — Emmy-winning Episode

After 15 seasons of being the "red-headed stepchild" of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Family Guy finally addressed the elephant in the room with its Season 16 premiere:

Louis C.K. (appearing as himself), Bill Maher, and even Shonda Rhimes (voiced by Frances Callier). [S16E1] Emmy-Winning Episode

Peter explores his gender identity in a bid for the Best Actor in a Comedy category. After 15 seasons of being the "red-headed stepchild"

Complete with "confessional" interviews and a live-action chicken fight involving Ty Burrell. [S16E1] Emmy-Winning Episode

To make the episode feel truly "prestige," the show brought in a massive roster of high-profile guest voices, many of whom are Emmy winners themselves: