The fictional "New Phone" episode uses the same production code ( HACX14 ) as the actual episode.

Lois retaliates by revealing that Philip Seymour Hoffman might be Chris’s actual father.

Lois threatens to call Disney about her pay; the Disney/Fox deal actually closed just days before the air date.

Peter sings a parody of this A.A. Milne poem/Muppets song while stuck in the stairs, which many fans consider the episode's highlight.

During the commentary, Lois discovers Peter was previously married to guest star Sarah Paulson .

is one of Family Guy's most polarizing and experimental episodes. It features the Griffin family recording a meta DVD commentary over a fictional, never-before-seen episode titled "New Phone, Who Dis?" . 🎙️ The Meta Premise

The episode ends with the voice actors (Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, etc.) appearing to tell the characters they aren't real. 💡 Fun Facts & Trivia