[s8e12] Extra Large Medium File

"Extra Large Medium" became a lightning rod for debate due to its portrayal of Down syndrome:

In a rare move for the series, the character of Ellen was voiced by Andrea Fay Friedman , an actress who had Down syndrome in real life. Friedman later defended the episode, stating that the show poked fun at Sarah Palin rather than the disability itself. [S8E12] Extra Large Medium

The character Ellen mentions her mother is the "former Governor of Alaska," a clear reference to Sarah Palin . This prompted a sharp public response from Palin and her daughter Bristol, who criticized the show for mocking Sarah Palin’s son, Trig, who also has Down syndrome. "Extra Large Medium" became a lightning rod for