Gronkowsbees
"Gronkowsbees" is the eleventh episode of the fifteenth season of the animated sitcom Family Guy, and the 280th episode overall. It aired on Fox in the United States on January 15, 2017, and is written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and directed by Jerry Langford. In this episode, New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski (guest starring as himself)[1][2] moves into the Griffins' neighborhood and instantly befriends Peter, Quagmire, Cleveland and Joe, inviting them to parties every day.[3] In the episode subplot, Brian and Stewie take up beekeeping.[4][5]
"Gronkowsbees" | |
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Family Guy episode | |
Episode no. | Season 15 Episode 11 |
Directed by | Jerry Langford |
Written by | Cherry Chevapravatdumrong |
Production code | EACX08 |
Original air date | January 15, 2017 |
Guest appearance(s) | |
Rob Gronkowski as himself | |
Plot
After one of Peter Griffin's neighbors is found killed by a cat, he gains a new neighbor in the form of Rob Gronkowski, his brothers, and his dad where their antics start to annoy Peter. Meanwhile, Stewie and Brian make honey to sell at the Quahog Farmer's Market. It's such a success that he has to give his bees steroids to produce more. The bees gain super strength and attack Brian and Stewie, but they trick the bees into attacking Gronkowski instead. The attack causes Gronkowski and his family to move out of Quahog much to the relief of Peter and his friends. Later, it's reported that Gronkowski was suspended from the New England Patriots due to testing positive for steroids.[6] However, Gronkowski pitches a bus through the roof of the Griffin home in revenge.
Reception
The episode received an audience of 3.55 million viewers, a decrease from the previous episode,[7] and making it the third-most watched show of the night, behind The Mick and The Simpsons.[8]
References
- "Rob Gronkowski visits 'Family Guy' offices". www.patriots.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- "Rob Gronkowski Brings the Party to 'Family Guy' This Weekend". Boston Magazine. 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- "'Family Guy' taps Kyle Chandler, Rob Gronkowski, David Tennant as guests". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- "'Gronkowsbees'". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ET, 2017 at 9:38a (2017-01-10). "Patriots star Rob Gronkowski parties on 'Family Guy'". FOX Sports. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- "5 of the best moments from Rob Gronkowski's 'Family Guy' cameo". Boston.com. 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- "'The Simpsons' and FOX adjust down, still above average: Sunday final ratings". TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com. January 10, 2017. Archived from the original on January 11, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- "'The Simpsons,' many others adjust down, final NFL numbers: Sunday final ratings". TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com. January 18, 2017. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2017.