| "The Hand That Rocks the Wheelchair" | |
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| Family Guy episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 14 |
| Directed by | Brian Iles |
| Written by | Tom Devanney |
| Production code | 8ACX11 |
| Original air date | February 25, 2011 |
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"The Hand That Rocks the Wheelchair" is the 14th episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on February 25, 2011. The episode follows Meg as she attempts to look after her handicapped neighbor, Joe, after his wife, Bonnie, has to leave town temporarily to visit her ailing father. Meg soon becomes infatuated with Joe, however, causing him to become nervous, and approach Meg's parents. Meanwhile, Stewie inadvertently clones a truly evil version of himself who rampages through the fictional city of Quahog before ultimately attempting to kill Stewie and Brian.
The episode was written by Tom Devanney and directed by Brian Iles. It received mostly mixed reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 6.32 million homes in its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by Dee Bradley Baker, Colin Ford, Patrick Stewart and Jennifer Tilly, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series. It was first announced at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con.