In "We Love You, Conrad", the site was the first to break the news about Lauren Conrad's relationship with Brian, as they were tipped by what was supposed to be an anonymous source. Peter Griffin sends his footage of Richard Dreyfuss atTerri Schiavo: The Musical to TMZ to air on the show in "Peter-assment". Founder and host Harvey Levin and correspondent Max Hodges, the long haired blonde male, are seen. Also included in the episode is footage of Rene Russo confusing TMZ paparazzi with the Tennessee Valley Authority.