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Peter Griffin becomes a DJ and takes molly in Family Guy's mid-season premiere

Seth MacFarlane is well aware of the rising electronic music culture

Family Guy aired on FOX last night for its mid-season 15 return with a comedic poke at DJ culture.

The episode, titled Peter's Def Jam, acts as a milestone for electronic music, making it to one of TV's most statement-heavy pop culture shows.

In the beginning scenes, Peter, Quagmire, Joe and Cleveland start a podcast series which eventually leads them to DJ a local club.

Backstage at the event, the club's promoter exclaims to Peter that he should headline his upcoming Electric Clam Festival.

In hilarious reference to every non-seasoned listener who claims electronic music is too repetitive, the promoter yells: "You've been playing the exact same song for 14 hours. That means you're great!".

Peter responds with a fitting: "I don't know - someone gave me a pill and all I want to do is feel your jacket".

Griffin goes on to accept the headlining festival slot without Quagmire, Joe and Cleveland but soon goes deaf as the plot progresses.

Watch the full episode here.

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