[s16e1] Emmy-winning Episode -

Peter eventually realizes that Family Guy is at its best when it isn't trying to be "prestige"—even if that means never taking home the gold.

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:

After 15 seasons of being the "red-headed stepchild" of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Family Guy finally addressed the elephant in the room with its Season 16 premiere: [S16E1] Emmy-Winning Episode

Peter explores his gender identity in a bid for the Best Actor in a Comedy category.

The episode kicks off with Peter Griffin realizing that Family Guy has never won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series. His solution? If you can’t beat them, join them by becoming them. Peter leads the family through a series of "reboots," transforming the show into spoofs of Emmy darlings like: Peter eventually realizes that Family Guy is at

Ty Burrell , Julie Bowen, and Sofía Vergara .

Louis C.K. (appearing as himself), Bill Maher, and even Shonda Rhimes (voiced by Frances Callier). His solution

Why Family Guy Just Wants a Gold Statue: A Deep Dive into S16E1, "Emmy-Winning Episode"