| "Quagmire's Baby" | |
|---|---|
| Family Guy episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Jerry Langford |
| Written by | Patrick Meighan |
| Production code | 7ACX04[1] |
| Original air date | November 15, 2009 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Quagmire's Baby" is the sixth episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on November 15, 2009.
The episode centers on neighbor Glenn Quagmire, who suddenly discovers that he is the father of a newborn baby girl after she is left at his doorstep. While he takes care of the baby, whom he names Anna Lee, Quagmire quickly becomes reluctant to give up his sex life, and must decide whether to keep her or give her up for adoption. Meanwhile, Griffin family baby Stewie decides to create a dumbed-down version of himself, in order to perform various tasks for him and serve as his assistant, and the intrigued family dog, Brian, also wants one.
The episode was written by series regular Patrick Meighan, and directed by Jerry Langford. It received positive reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 8.28 million homes in its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by Luke Adams, John Bunnell, Max Burkholder, Noah Gray-Cabey, Christine Lakin, Brittany Snow, Mae Whitman, and Tom Wilson, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series. "Quagmire's Baby" was released on DVD along with seven other episodes from the season on June 15, 2010.