Play It Again, Brian
"Play It Again, Brian" is the tenth episode of the sixth season of Family Guy. The episode originally was broadcast on March 2, 2008. The episode follows Peter and Lois, who are going through a tense time in their marriage. Brian invites them to Martha's Vineyard to see him receive a prize for an essay he wrote. Peter and Lois leave their kids with Herbert. The episode was written by Danny Smith and it was directed by John Holmquist. Recurring voice actors Lori Alan, Lisa Wilhoit, Bruce Lanoil, Danny Smith, Alec Sulkin, John Viener and Rachael MacFarlane also performed. The episode received mixed reviews from critics. Plot Peter and Lois are having marital difficulties after Peter ditches her to spend time with Glenn Quagmire, Cleveland Brown, and Joe Swanson. Brian announces that he has won an award for an essay he wrote and has been invited to Martha's Vineyard to receive it, and offers to take them with him on vacation to ease the anxiety. Peter and Lois agree. With Quagmire busy, Joe and Bonnie out of town, and Cleveland touring with Black Box, Peter and Lois hire Herbert to look after Meg, Chris and Stewie while they are away.