[s16e1] Emmy-winning Episode -

Complete with "confessional" interviews and a live-action chicken fight involving Ty Burrell.

Peter eventually realizes that Family Guy is at its best when it isn't trying to be "prestige"—even if that means never taking home the gold. [S16E1] Emmy-Winning Episode

The irony, of course, is that the episode didn't actually win the Emmy it was "campaigning" for. However, it remains a fan favorite for its sharp meta-commentary on the television industry and its willingness to poke fun at its own formulaic nature. However, it remains a fan favorite for its

After 15 seasons of being the "red-headed stepchild" of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Family Guy finally addressed the elephant in the room with its Season 16 premiere: If you can’t beat them, join them by becoming them

The episode kicks off with Peter Griffin realizing that Family Guy has never won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. His solution? If you can’t beat them, join them by becoming them. Peter leads the family through a series of "reboots," transforming the show into spoofs of Emmy darlings like:

Peter explores his gender identity in a bid for the Best Actor in a Comedy category.