[s8e7] Jerome Is The New Black 📥

Kevin Michael Richardson provides the voice for Jerome. He based the character’s voice on his role as Rockefeller Butts from The Knights of Prosperity .

"" (Season 8, Episode 7) is a pivotal episode of Family Guy that aired on November 22, 2009 . It introduced the character Jerome as a potential replacement for Cleveland Brown , who had recently left the series for his own spin-off, The Cleveland Show . Core Plot Points The episode features two primary storylines:

The subplot centers on Brian trying to understand why Quagmire hates him. This culminates in a famous, brutal rant by Quagmire during a steak dinner, where he deconstructs Brian’s personality as phony, pretentious, and hypocritical. Cast and Production Writer: John Viener. Director: Brian Iles. [S8E7] Jerome Is the New Black

"Family Guy" Jerome Is the New Black (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb

Peter’s friendship with Jerome sours when he learns that Jerome and Lois dated 20 years earlier. In a fit of drunken jealousy, Peter accidentally burns down Jerome's house. Lois invites Jerome to stay with them, leading to further tension until Peter eventually realizes his mistakes and apologizes. Kevin Michael Richardson provides the voice for Jerome

The episode was watched by approximately 7.38 million people during its original broadcast.

Reviews were generally mixed . Critics from IGN and The A.V. Club praised Quagmire’s monologue for its unexpected depth but criticized the main plot's execution and some of the more extreme "offensive" humor, such as Peter's arson and KKK gag. Notable Cultural References It introduced the character Jerome as a potential

Depressed by Cleveland’s absence, Peter, Quagmire, and Joe "audition" potential new friends. They eventually choose Jerome, a "hip" and "smooth-jiving" man.