Running Mates 

Peter resorts to mudslinging, when he and Lois run as opponents in an election for the school board; Chris has a sexual awakening.

Directors:

John Holmquist, Peter Shin

Writers:

Seth MacFarlane (created by), Seth MacFarlane (developed by)

Stars:

Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Seth MacFarlane	...	Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire / Tom Tucker / Lawyer / Robot Monitor (voice)
Alex Borstein	...	Lois Griffin / Tricia Takanawa / Girl (voice)
Seth Green	...	Chris Griffin / Chris' Classmate (voice)
Lori Alan	...	Diane Simmons (voice)
Mila Kunis	...	Meg Griffin (voice)
Patrick Bristow	...	Hector (voice)
Mike Henry	...	(voice)
Lee Majors	...	Self (voice)
Dwight Schultz	...	Randall Fargus (voice)
Wally Wingert	...	(voice)

Storyline

In an attempt to get his favorite teacher re-instated, Peter runs against Lois for a spot on the school board.

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Plot Keywords:

1930s to 2020s | dummy campaign | dark horse candidate | parody of after school specials | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The song Stewie sings over his growing fondness for his mother is "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" sung by Rex Harrison in My Fair Lady (1964). Coincidentally, Stewie's voice is based upon Rex Harrison's.

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Goofs

Peter drives past building number 18.321 twice.

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Quotes

[watching a news report about Peter's old teacher who is getting his students to toss endagered condor eggs off the school roof]
Lois Griffin: Oh my god. He's going to wipe that species off the face of the earth.
Peter Griffin: Nah, the janitor will take care of that.

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Connections

References Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)

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Soundtracks

I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Words by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe
Performed by Seth MacFarlane

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 2000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fuzzy Door Productions, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby (as Dolby Surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1