The episode was co-written by '' Family Guy '' stars Alex Borstein and Mike Henry , the only writing credit for both Borstein and Henry in the third production cycle , and is directed by Bert Ring . The episode is rated TV-14-D . It is notable for being the first '' Family Guy '' episode to air after the September 11 attacks . Show creator Seth MacFarlane was supposed to be on American Airlines Flight 11 , but arrived at the airport late ; the plane was hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center 's North Tower
American Airlines Flight 11
American Airlines Flight 11
A Fish out of Water (Family Guy)