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	...	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 song sings over his growing fondness for his mother, Stewie sings "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

Lois Griffin: [about Peter] This is a man who thinks the plural of goose is sheep.

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Connections

Spoofs RoboCop (1987)

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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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