Peter explores his gender identity in a bid for the Best Actor in a Comedy category.
Ty Burrell , Julie Bowen, and Sofía Vergara .
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: [S16E1] Emmy-Winning Episode
Louis C.K. (appearing as himself), Bill Maher, and even Shonda Rhimes (voiced by Frances Callier).
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. Peter explores his gender identity in a bid
Chris takes on a Sheldon Cooper-esque persona to capture that "nerd-culture" magic. Guest Stars Galore
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: His solution
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.