| "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" | |
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| Family Guy episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 17 |
| Directed by | Dan Povenmire |
| Written by | Allison Adler |
| Production code | 3ACX03 |
| Original air date | January 17, 2002 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" is the seventeenth episode of Family Guy's third season, and the 45th episode overall. It originally aired on Fox on January 17, 2002.[1] In the episode, Brian is sentenced to community service and must look after a cranky, elderly woman. He at first dislikes her, but after seeing a documentary revealing her remarkable singing ability, they become friends. Meanwhile, Peter decides to grow a beard, which soon becomes the home for a family of endangered birds.
"Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" was written by Allison Adler and directed by Dan Povenmire. It featured guest performances from A. J. Benza, Gary Cole, Adria Firestone, Melora Hardin, Butch Hartman, Phil LaMarr, Jane Lynch, Nicole Sullivan and Wally Wingert. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, and earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the musical number "You've Got a Lot to See".[2]