 The episode was written by John Viener and directed by Joseph Lee . It received mixed reviews from critics for its storyline and many cultural references . According to Nielsen ratings , it was viewed in 6 @.@ 93 million homes in its original airing . The episode featured guest performances by James Burkholder , Anne Hathaway and Jason Mraz , along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series . " April in Quahog " was released on DVD along with ten other episodes from the season on December 13 , 2011 . 
