Brian Griffin's House of Payne is the 15th episode of the eighth
season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired
on Fox in the United States on March 28, 2010. The episode features
Brian after he discovers an old script he had written that Stewie
found in the basement, and subsequently pitches the show to television
executives. The show is quickly and dramatically altered by the
executives and James Woods, however, much to Brian's frustration, who
nevertheless attempts to adapt to the new format. Meanwhile, Chris and
Meg attempt to hide the fact that Stewie is unconscious, after they
accidentally bump him down a flight of stairs.The episode was written
by Spencer Porter and directed by Jerry Langford. It received mixed
reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references.
According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 7.27 million homes in
its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by
Jennifer Birmingham, Rob Lotterstein, Danielle Panabaker, Charlie
Sheen, Elijah Wood and James Woods, along with several recurring guest
voice actors for the series. "Brian Griffin's House of Payne" was
released on DVD along with ten other episodes from the season on
December 13, 2011.Stewie rams a toy spaceship into Peter's ear,
annoying him, so Peter throws Rupert into the basement. Stewie follows
the bear, discovering an old television script that Brian wrote
entitled What I Learned on Jefferson Street. Stewie tosses the script
onto the kitchen table, prompting Lois to question what it is about.
Brian suggests she read it and tell him what she thinks. Lois falls in
love with it, and suggests he meet with network executives about
producing the show. When Brian pitches it to CBS, the executives
respond positively. While the initial casting session goes well, with
Elijah Wood auditioning for the lead, the producers assigned by the
executives also bring in James Woods, who performs the role in a more
comedic fashion, winning over the executives. Brian's serious drama is
turned into a sitcom, bringing in a live studio audience as well as a
chimpanzee, and renaming it Class Holes. When Brian objects to the
changes, the producers remind him of what he had tried to achieve for
many yearsâ€"his own television showâ€"and threaten him with
unemployment if he objects to those changes. Disappointed that Brian
allowed the executives to change his show so dramatically, Lois
demands that he stand up for himself and object to everything James
Woods changed about the show. The producers, however, do not take
kindly to Brian's desire to start over, so Brian quits in frustration.
Brian reveals his disappointment that he no longer has his own
television show, but Lois convinces him that it is his integrity that
matters. Peter interrupts, with his own show appearing on the screen,
entitled Bigger Jaws.Meanwhile, Chris sneaks into Meg's bedroom and
reads her diary. Discovering him, Meg chases after Chris while Stewie
walks by the staircase. Accidentally bumped by them, Stewie tumbles
down the stairs and loses consciousness after suffering a severe head
wound. Chris and Meg hide the wound with a hat. Continuing the
charade, they are approached by Peter, who asks how long Stewie has
been unconscious. Peter reveals that he has knocked both of them out
plenty of times, and wishes to continue hiding Stewie's injury from
Lois. However, when a racoon bites into Stewie's head, the injuries
get worse and Meg insists on taking Stewie to the hospital. Peter
agrees and upon seeing Lois pulling out of the driveway, throws Stewie
behind her car, making it appear as if Lois ran him over to induce her
guilt. Lois suggests they frame someone else, but Peter professes his
love for her and suggests they take Stewie to the hospital. Stewie
later walks in on the family with his head wrapped in bandages,
revealing that seven months have passed since his accident. Brian Griffin's House of Payne Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter