The episode features a cameo by real-life political strategist James Carville , who advises Peter on his dirty campaign tactics. Episode Details Director: John Holmquist Writers: Garrett Donovan and Neil Goldman Run Time: 23 minutes "Family Guy" Running Mates (TV Episode 2000) - IMDb
Peter's primary motivation is to get his favorite teacher, Mr. Fargus, reinstated after he was fired for having an affair with a student.
Peter runs a highly negative campaign, resorting to mudslinging and releasing a compromising photo of Lois to win the election.
A B-story features Chris going through puberty and having a "sexual awakening".
Peter wins the election but quickly realizes the difficulties of the position when his "reforms"—such as replacing books with television and allowing students to smoke—cause chaos. He eventually sabotages his own position to get Lois back into power. Subplots and Key Moments
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[s2e10] Running Mates May 2026
The episode features a cameo by real-life political strategist James Carville , who advises Peter on his dirty campaign tactics. Episode Details Director: John Holmquist Writers: Garrett Donovan and Neil Goldman Run Time: 23 minutes "Family Guy" Running Mates (TV Episode 2000) - IMDb
Peter's primary motivation is to get his favorite teacher, Mr. Fargus, reinstated after he was fired for having an affair with a student. [S2E10] Running Mates
Peter runs a highly negative campaign, resorting to mudslinging and releasing a compromising photo of Lois to win the election. The episode features a cameo by real-life political
A B-story features Chris going through puberty and having a "sexual awakening". Peter runs a highly negative campaign, resorting to
Peter wins the election but quickly realizes the difficulties of the position when his "reforms"—such as replacing books with television and allowing students to smoke—cause chaos. He eventually sabotages his own position to get Lois back into power. Subplots and Key Moments