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: The episode is praised for its absurd take on office politics but criticized by some for being a "mixed bag" where jokes occasionally feel too direct.

: Peter’s love for the spotlight and a massive guitar amplifier (a nod to Back to the Future ) leads to his discovery and firing. 8. The Birthday Bootlegger

: The Leslie Uggams "nonsense singing" gag is a deep-cut highlight for long-time comedy fans. : The episode is praised for its absurd

: Parodying The Shawshank Redemption , Stewie emerges from a single day of detention as a tattooed ruffian who treats Chris like a "prison bitch". 8. The Birthday Bootlegger