"" (Season 8, Episode 7) is a pivotal episode of Family Guy that aired on November 22, 2009 . It introduced the character Jerome as a potential replacement for Cleveland Brown , who had recently left the series for his own spin-off, The Cleveland Show . Core Plot Points The episode features two primary storylines:
Reviews were generally mixed . Critics from IGN and The A.V. Club praised Quagmire’s monologue for its unexpected depth but criticized the main plot's execution and some of the more extreme "offensive" humor, such as Peter's arson and KKK gag. Notable Cultural References [S8E7] Jerome Is the New Black
Kevin Michael Richardson provides the voice for Jerome. He based the character’s voice on his role as Rockefeller Butts from The Knights of Prosperity . "" (Season 8, Episode 7) is a pivotal