It feels like they were trying to make the worst episode using all the bits that don't work in other episodes. Brian's new teeth look ridiculous and not in a way that suggests he can sell real estate. Stewie just isn't funny. And screwing over Quagmire so completely is so far out of Brian's character that it's just dull. The one bright spot is Peter stopping the fire truck trade because he likes it too much. I love much of Family Guy, including a lot that others would find offensive. But watching this episode made me feel like Peter jamming scissors up his nose to avoid listening to Meg's depressing life.
Review of Brian the Closer
