Meet the Quagmires

"Meet the Quagmires"
Family Guy episode
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Episode no.Season 5
Episode 18
Directed byDan Povenmire
Chris Robertson
Written byMark Hentemann
Production code5ACX13
Original air dateMay 20, 2007 (2007-05-20)
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"Meet the Quagmires" is the 18th and final episode of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox on May 20, 2007. The episode features Peter after he goes back in time to live the single life a little longer, before he meets future wife Lois. This causes Quagmire to make his own move on Lois, and they ultimately end up marrying and having children; Peter is horrified by this "alternate timeline" and resolves to go back in time again and set things right.

The episode was written by Mark Hentemann and directed by Dan Povenmire and Chris Robertson. It received mostly positive reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 9.1 million homes in its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by Luke Adams, Jeff Bergman, Adam Carolla, Beth Littleford and Will Sasso, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series.