Not to be confused with Grumpy Old Men (disambiguation).
9th episode of the 10th season of Family Guy
"Grumpy Old Man"
Family Guy episode
Carter falls asleep before the car crash.
Episode no.
Season 10 Episode 9
Directed by
John Holmquist
Written by
Dave Ihlenfeld David Wright
Production code
9ACX07
Original air date
December 11, 2011 (2011-12-11)
Guest appearances
Adam Carolla as Death
Jack Carter as Various
D. C. Douglas as Superman
R. Lee Ermey as Drill Sergeant
Christine Lakin as Joyce Kinney
Joel David Moore as Avatar
Linda Porter as Old woman
Floyd Van Buskirk as Various
Mae Whitman as Fat girl
Wally Wingert as Various
Episode chronology
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"Grumpy Old Man" is the ninth episode of the tenth season of the American animated sitcom Family Guy, and the 174th episode overall. The episode originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 11, 2011. The episode follows Griffin family patriarch Lois Griffin's father, Carter Pewterschmidt, after he accidentally falls asleep while driving in a snowstorm. Concerned for his safety, Lois decides to admit him to a nursing home in Florida, in an attempt to help him adjust to life as an older man. Carter is reluctant to live in the retirement community, however, but eventually comes to enjoy the various activities at the home. Six months later, Carter suddenly becomes grumpy, and even more elderly, causing Peter to take him back to his old business and bring him back to normal.
The episode was written by Dave Ihlenfeld and David Wright, and directed by John Holmquist. It received mostly mixed reviews from critics for its storyline, and many cultural references. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 6.10 million homes in its original airing. The episode featured guest performances by Adam Carolla, Jack Carter, D. C. Douglas, R. Lee Ermey, Christine Lakin, Joel David Moore, Linda Porter, Floyd Van Buskirk, Mae Whitman and Wally Wingert, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series.
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