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"Saving Private Brian" is the fourth episode of season five of Family Guy, an episode produced for Season 4. The episode originally broadcast on November 5, 2006. The episode follows Stewie and Brian after they unintentionally join the United States Army, and end up leaving to serve in Iraq, only to return home when the war ends. Meanwhile, Chris joins a heavy metal band, and develops an anti-social attitude, which requires Marilyn Manson to intervene.
The episode was written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and directed by Cyndi Tang. It received mostly positive reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 8.45 million homes in its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by Gary Cole, Louis Gossett, Jr., Juanita Jennings, Phil LaMarr, Samm Levine, Rachael MacFarlane, Denis Martel, Enn Reitel, Stacey Scowley, Fred Tatasciore and Wally Wingert, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series.
Original Release
11/05/2006
US Release
11/05/2006
Cast
Name | Character |
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Seth MacFarlane | Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire / Tom Tucker / Vern / Gregory Peck / Dr. Katz / Peck Kid #3 / Movie Director / Bush / Security Guard / Tom Tucker (voice) |
Alex Borstein | Lois Griffin / Band Member #3 / Elderly Woman / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice) |
Seth Green | Chris Griffin / Chris Griffin (voice) |
Mila Kunis | Meg Griffin / Meg Griffin (voice) |
Alexandra Breckenridge | Peggy |
Gary Cole | Security Guard / Principal Shepherd |
Chris Cox | Robert / Peck Kid #1 |
Tom Devanney | Marilyn Manson |
Ralph Garman | Brad Garrett |
Louis Gossett Jr. | Drill Sargent |
Directors
Cyndi Tang, Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Peter Chinn
Writers
Seth MacFarlane, David Zuckerman, Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
Creators
Cast
Name | Character |
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Seth MacFarlane | Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire / Tom Tucker / Vern / Gregory Peck / Dr. Katz / Peck Kid #3 / Movie Director / Bush / Security Guard / Tom Tucker (voice) |
Alex Borstein | Lois Griffin / Band Member #3 / Elderly Woman / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice) |
Seth Green | Chris Griffin / Chris Griffin (voice) |
Mila Kunis | Meg Griffin / Meg Griffin (voice) |
Alexandra Breckenridge | Peggy |
Gary Cole | Security Guard / Principal Shepherd |
Chris Cox | Robert / Peck Kid #1 |
Tom Devanney | Marilyn Manson |
Ralph Garman | Brad Garrett |
Louis Gossett Jr. | Drill Sargent |
Mike Henry | Cleveland Brown / John Herbert / Cleveland Brown (voice) |
Juanita Jennings | Geneva Wade |
Phil LaMarr | Muddy Waters |
Samm Levine | Joey |
Rachael MacFarlane | Madonna |
Denis Martell | Soldier #1 / Iraqi Man #2 |
Enn Reitel | Mickey Rooney |
Stacey Scowley | Teacher |
Danny Smith | TV Announcer / Officer / Dog / Soldier #2 |
Alec Sulkin | Sergeant Extreme / Band Member #1 |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Seth MacFarlane | Executive Producer |
Danny Smith | Executive Producer |
David A. Goodman | Executive Producer |
Chris Sheridan | Executive Producer |
Alex Borstein | Producer |
Tom Devanney | Producer |
Mike Henry | Producer |
Alec Sulkin | Producer |
Steve Callaghan | Producer |
Kim Fertman | Producer |
Mark Hentemann | Producer |
Shannon Smith | Producer |
Kara Vallow | Producer |
Wellesley Wild | Producer |