Family Guy

After a ghost‑hunting escapade leaves Peter's hair dramatically completely white, he catches the eye of local news anchor Tom Tucker. Tucker then offers Peter a regular slot on his channel and demonstrates the techniques used to deliver fabricated news stories.

Hefty Shades of Gray is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the genre of an episode‑style broadcast, offering a concise, self‑contained story rather than an ongoing series. The format is straightforward, focusing on a specific incident that unfolds within its limited runtime. The central narrative follows Peter, who returns from a ghost‑hunting escapade with his hair turned completely white. The shocking transformation catches the attention of Tom Tucker, a local news presenter. Impressed – or perhaps intrigued – by Peter’s unusual appearance, Tom extends an invitation for him to join the television team. Once on board, Tom takes Peter under his wing and provides a crash course in delivering news that isn’t genuine. He demonstrates the techniques required to craft and present stories that are, in effect, fabricated. The instruction is practical, showing Peter the mechanics of constructing a believable yet false broadcast. Through this brief mentorship, Peter learns the ins and outs of producing counterfeit news items, guided directly by Tom’s experience as a news anchor. The episode wraps up with Peter equipped with the skills to convey misinformation on air, completing the arc that began with his startlingly white hair.