Hulu to Premiere Exclusive “Family Guy” Halloween Episode

It’s time to spook on and get ready to LOL! Hulu announced today that the first of two all-new, exclusive “Family Guy” holiday specials will premiere on Monday, October 14. The Halloween-themed episode boasts an all-star voice cast, including Glen Powell and Derek Jacobi, joining in on the fun as the Griffins get their scare on.

In the upcoming special, Peter and his merry band of misfits plot to unseat Quahog’s current champion at their annual Pumpkin Contest. Glen Powell, star of “Twisters” and “Hit Man,” has been cast as the fearless competitor. To lend a touch of class and refinement to the proceedings, in the form of Stewie’s teddy bear confidant Rupert, producers have brought in none other than Derek Jacobi, known for his stellar performances in “Gosford Park” and “Gladiator.”.

Since its launch in 1999, “Family Guy” has won millions of hearts because of its razor-sharp wit, iconic characters, and unforgettable musical numbers. It is critically acclaimed, having received a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series—an achievement unusual for an animated series. Seth MacFarlane is the creator of the series and does voices for Peter, Stewie, Brian, and Glenn Quagmire, for which he has won numerous Emmy Awards for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance. The voice for Lois Griffin, Alex Borstein, also received Emmy recognition for her work.

The new season, Season 23, has “Family Guy” continuing to bring on the most laugh-out-loud moments as the Griffins take on new adventures. Peter’s athletic side—or rather, lack thereof—is challenged; Meg discovers a surprising new relationship; and Chris gets into a pickle inspired by “Lord of the Rings.” Meanwhile, Stewie’s world is turned upside down when he finds out the shocking origin story behind his most treasured teddy bear, Rupert.

This series is also going to parody the huge HBO series “The White Lotus,” as the Griffins put up with the ups and downs of luxury resort vacations. Stewie’s paranoia reaches a new level as he assumes that his wealthy companions have sinister intentions in store for him.

“Family Guy” remains a phenomenon of pop culture, with its characters being household names and its catchphrases part of the vernacular. The new Halloween special will no doubt prove to be tons of fun for old and new fans alike.

“Family Guy” is a production of 20th Television Animation. Seth MacFarlane created and executive-produced the series. Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin join as the series’ executive producers and showrunners, with Steve Callaghan, Tom Devanney, Danny Smith, Kara Vallow, Mark Hentemann, Patrick Meighan, and Alex Carter joining as executive producers.