FOX-y Lady

Family Guy (season 7)
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"Fox-y Lady" (also referred to as "FOX-y Lady") is the tenth episode of the seventh season of the animated television series Family Guy. It premiered on Fox in the United States on March 22, 2009. The episode is centered around housewife Lois Griffin's employment at Fox News Channel, despite the warnings of anthropomorphic dog Brian. On her first day on the job, she is assigned to do a report on Michael Moore's perceived homosexuality, but it is rejected when the exposé involves conservative Republican Rush Limbaugh. Meanwhile, husband Peter and son Chris decide to create their own animated sitcom. The pilot episode is a success with the CEO, but Peter decides not to air it when it is suggested that it be edited.

The episode was written by Matt Fleckenstein and directed by Pete Michels. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, the episode was watched by 7.45 million viewers in its original airing in the United States. The episode featured guest performances by Seth Rogen, Meredith Baxter, Peter Chernin, Fred Savage, Daniel Stern, Ed Helms, Sharon Tay, John Moschitta, Jr. and Mark DeCarlo. "Fox-y Lady", along with the six remaining episodes from Family Guy's seventh season and the first eight episodes from the eighth season, was released on a three-disc DVD set in the United States on June 15, 2010.