: Upon its initial airing, it received a 1.8 rating in the 18–49 demographic and was watched by approximately 3.85 million viewers.
: The episode mocks various horror staples, including the "creepy abandoned building" trope and the specific plot beats of 1990s slasher films. [S14E4] Peternormal Activity
: The writers use the characters to voice common criticisms of modern filmmaking, particularly the reliance on jump scares and recycled plots. Production and Reception : Upon its initial airing, it received a 1
" Peternormal Activity " is the fourth episode of the fourteenth season of the animated series Family Guy , and the 253rd episode overall. Originally airing on October 25, 2015, the episode serves as a Halloween-themed installment featuring a blend of horror movie parodies and meta-commentary on the creative process. Plot Overview Production and Reception " Peternormal Activity " is
: In a lighter secondary story, Brian starts wearing glasses to look more intellectual. Stewie becomes increasingly annoyed by Brian’s pretentiousness and spends the episode trying to destroy them. Cultural References and Themes
The episode is notable for its heavy use of meta-humor regarding the tropes of the horror genre and the difficulty of writing.