Seth MacFarlane Defends Controversial ‘Family Guy’ Episode Featuring Trans Character

Seth MacFarlane is also the creator of “The Orville,” which kicked off its third season on Hulu last month. Leon Bennett via Getty Images Seth MacFarlane is looking back on a 12-year-old episode of “Family Guy” which drew criticism at the time of its release for what many saw as its transphobic content. Titled “Quagmire’s Dad,” the 2010 episode introduced viewers to Ida Davis, a transgender character and a Vietnam war hero voiced by MacFarlane. After undergoing gender confirmation surgery, Ida has sex with Brian Griffin, who is later disgusted to learn he’s slept with a trans woman. Advertisement Following… Read Full Article