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 / Additional Voices (voice)
Alex Borstein	...	Lois Griffin / Loretta Brown / Tricia Takanawa / Barbara Pewterschmidt / Additional Voices (voice)
Seth Green	...	Chris Griffin / Neil Goldman / Additional Voices (voice)
Lori Alan	...	Diane Simmons (voice)
Mila Kunis	...	Meg Griffin (voice)
Patrick Bristow	...	Hector (voice)
Mike Henry	...	(voice)
Lee Majors	...	Himself (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:

dummy campaign | dark horse candidate | parody of after school specials | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last episode featuring Lacey Chabert as Meg

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Goofs

Peter drives past building number 18.321 twice.

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Quotes

Brian Griffin: What's the matter? Do you miss your mommy?
Stewie Griffin: [laughing] Oh, yeah. That's it. I miss my mommy. I also miss colic and rectal thermometry.
Brian Griffin: Whatever you say... mama's boy.
Stewie Griffin: Blast!

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Connections

References One Day at a Time (1975)

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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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