Summary: Brian is struggling as a writer in Hollywood, and soon finds out L.A. isn't everything he imagined. He's forced to live with his cousin Jasper, and hold two other jobs. However, Brian soon gets his break when he's offered a job directing a porno. Meanwhile, the Griffins have won a free trip to California for Stewie to go on Kids Say the Darnedest Things. Brian is embarrassed about his porno flick, and tells the Griffins to leave when they surprise him with a visit. The Griffins find out from Jasper that Brian has been nominated for a "Woody" for his porn, and they show up at the awards show to support him. It is then that Brian realizes that what he needed all along was right at home.

Production Code: 302/2ACX20

Air Date: 7/18/01

Written by: Gary Janetti

Directed by: Gavin Dell

Nielsen Rating: 3.9/6