[s16e1] | Emmy-winning Episode

Ty Burrell , Julie Bowen, and Sofía Vergara .

Peter explores his gender identity in a bid for the Best Actor in a Comedy category. [S16E1] Emmy-Winning Episode

It wasn't just a premiere; it was a scorched-earth parody of everything the Emmys love—and everything Family Guy isn't. The Plot: Peter's "For Your Consideration" Campaign Ty Burrell , Julie Bowen, and Sofía Vergara

Louis C.K. (appearing as himself), Bill Maher, and even Shonda Rhimes (voiced by Frances Callier). The Plot: Peter's "For Your Consideration" Campaign Louis

The irony, of course, is that the episode didn't actually win the Emmy it was "campaigning" for. However, it remains a fan favorite for its sharp meta-commentary on the television industry and its willingness to poke fun at its own formulaic nature.

To make the episode feel truly "prestige," the show brought in a massive roster of high-profile guest voices, many of whom are Emmy winners themselves: