: The title is a play on the 2012 crime film Killing Them Softly , which stars Brad Pitt.
: In his cooking segment, Peter attempts the "cinnamon challenge," which involves trying to eat a spoonful of ground cinnamon without water. 1. Pilling Them Softly
: The episode ends with Peter and Quagmire getting fired together after they perform a joint imitation of celebrity chef Paula Deen. : The title is a play on the
: After Stewie is diagnosed with ADD, he is prescribed Adderall. Brian, ever the struggling writer, decides to take the pills himself to fuel a massive 2,000-page book proposal for author George R.R. Martin. : After Stewie is diagnosed with ADD, he
" Pilling Them Softly " is the first episode of the 14th season of and its 250th episode overall, airing originally on September 27, 2015. The episode features two main plotlines:
: Quagmire lands a cooking show after proving to his friends that he is a talented chef. However, Peter’s disruptive antics at the audition lead to the producer giving Peter his own rival show. The conflict culminates in an Iron Chef -style cook-off to decide which show remains on the air. Fun Facts & Cultural References
: The soundtrack includes "Pump Up the Jam" by Technotronic during Peter's show and "Thunder in Your Heart" by Stan Bush during the cooking montage.