" Space Cadet " is the ninth episode of the eleventh season of the animated comedy series Family Guy . It originally aired on January 6, 2013, and centers on the Griffin family’s chaotic attempt to boost Chris’s self-esteem by sending him to Space Camp. 🚀 Plot Summary
The episode heavily parodies the 1986 film SpaceCamp and features various nods to sci-fi tropes.
One of the most famous deleted scenes features a dark "practice" session where Chris has to inform a woman of her astronaut husband’s demise. [S11E9] Space Cadet
Reviewers often highlight this episode for its return to high-concept, "adventure" style plotting that was more common in the show's earlier seasons.
While the Griffins are lost in space, their maid Consuela takes over their home, leading to the episode's final gag where the family "lands" in Mexico to find her living in their house. " Space Cadet " is the ninth episode
Peter's incompetence in zero gravity provides several visual gags, including his attempt at a spacewalk that nearly ends in disaster. 📺 Production & Reception
📌 If you are looking for a deep dive into specific deleted scenes or fan theories regarding the Mexico ending, What part of the episode Family Guy S11E9: "Space Cadet" Trivia - TV Tropes One of the most famous deleted scenes features
The episode was written by Alex Carter and directed by Pete Michels.