Family Guy has been pushing the boundaries of comedic television for the past 2 decades. The Griffin family from Quahog is the focus of this series, which is famous for its outlandish humor, which is some of the nastiest in animation. We’ve come to know and love these characters in all their terrible beauty thanks to the great mind of Seth MacFarlane, who has been a cartoonist since the early animation days of Johnny Bravo. There have been a variety of filthy comments, cutaways, and confrontations with network standards since the debut broadcast in 1999. That is, however, what has allowed Family Guy to last this long. Here, we shall be looking into the best episodes by Family Guy.
Family Guy has numerous outstanding episodes that have passed a legal line or two as being one of the best-animated series for adults. Some celebrities have been mocked, and some big historical events have been spoofed, but it’s all in good fun. The show has always been entertaining and relatable to a wide range of people. MacFarlane’s clever utilization of a range of characters allows viewers to still see themselves as at least one of them. Along with its main characters, the show has produced a number of episodes that have left an unforgettable mark on viewers, as well as being one of the most controversial on tv.
Here are the Top 10 Best Family Guy Episodes Ranked:
10. The Simpsons Guy – Season 13 Episode 1
The opening Episode of the 13th season, “The Simpsons Guy,” is fantastic on every level. The character relationships are fantastic, and the writing is superb in this Episode. The Griffins stay with the Simpsons when their automobile is stolen in the Episode. Drama occurs when it is revealed that Pawtucket Beer is a knockoff of Duff Beer, and the two sides go to court in a case heard over by Fred Flintsone, the OG father of the animated sitcom. In the end, Peter and Homer have a dispute, which leads them to part ways peacefully. The Episode was an overall success and undoubtedly one of the show’s most remembered, as it was highly self-aware of the two series’ unique qualities and each of their strengths.
The Episode’s satisfying pairing of individuals from both worlds is what makes it genuinely memorable. Having an all-out battle was a huge highlight here, bringing naive Peter Griffin and stupid Homer Simpson together for the majority of the show. The pairing of Stewie and Bart, on the other hand, became a classic in television history. These individuals recognize themselves in each other, and their desire to create their own level of chaos was an excellent option. The Episode was more than just fan service; it was also a well-written drama about two families living together.
9. Stewie Kills Lois – Season 6 Episode 4
“Stewie Kills Lois” is one of the most fascinating episodes of Family Guy. It undercuts viewers’ expectations halfway through by (apparently) murdering off a main character. It’s such an out-of-character move for the animated series that viewers are curious to see what happens next. Lois is the one who falls, as the title suggests, and the remainder of the Episode is about the others figuring out who did it.
Stewie’s passion for killing Lois is a constant gag throughout the show. He, at last, gets it right in the opening Episode of Season Six, shooting Lois on a crew ship. Everyone appears to be doing OK a year after her death. Peter is dating, and Meg is completely at ease in the role of mother to her younger sibling. The Griffins seem to be moving on quickly. But this Episode made the list mainly because, when Joe actually dressed as Lois to convince Chris to go shopping, he didn’t bother to change his voice, and Chris somehow misses the fact that “she” sounded absolutely like Joe and is now in a wheelchair.
8. Da Boom – Season 2 Episode 3
It’s a little difficult to go back and watch early episodes of Family Guy now because the series was a little raw around the edges during its First Season. “Da Bomb” was the first truly fantastic Episode, demonstrating what could be done with the appropriate crazy premise. This Episode, which aired in late December 1999, depicted a possible future for Quahog after the Y2K virus wreaked havoc on the world. In the wastelands, the Griffins meet Randy Newman, Peter discovers a massive hoard of Twinkies and constructs New Quahog, and Stewie transforms into a nuclear squid creature who destroys society once more.
The odd live-action finale, which invites Patrick Duffy and Victoria Principal in to film a parody version of the notorious climax to the “Who Shot JR?”, is the frosting on the cake. The beginning of the rivalry between Peter and Ernie the Huge Chicken is, nevertheless, the highlight of this Episode. An expired coupon leads to Peter and Ernie fighting a violent kung fu fight that lasts several minutes and leaves Quahog in ruins, in what was possibly the show’s greatest cutaway joke at the time. In the years afterward, they’ve had countless rematches, each one being even bigger and deeper than the one before it.
7. Meet the Quagmires – Season 5 Episode 18
“Meet the Quagmires” is not the first Episode when Peter did something particularly idiotic, and Death appeared to show him how his life could have turned out. However, this is the best application of the theme. Peter asks Death to fly him back to 1984 for the day and revisit his youth, feeling trapped by Lois. Sadly for him, leaving Lois at their high school prom has a significant impact on the future, resulting in Al Gore being elected President and Quagmire marrying Lois instead.
This Episode has the most horrific parallel reality of all the “Family Guy” parallel realities. Quagmire’s genes aren’t just responsible for the frightening situation. It’s the fact that Lois is more satisfied as Mrs. Quagmire than she was as Mrs. Griffin. This Episode is worth seeing merely for the sight gag of Quagmire’s powerful chin and attitude toward the three Griffin children. But the laughs keep coming as Peter tries and fails to correct his error in what turns out to be a fairly good Back to the Future parody. With Peter replacing Stewie, the Episode recreates many of the factors that make the “Road to…” episodes so famous.
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6. Petarded – Season 4 Episode 6
We enjoy a good “Peter going off the deep end” Episode, and “Petarded” is one of our favorites. It all started when Peter got carried away after winning a game of Trivial Pursuit. Peter, on the other hand, is categorized as mentally impaired after being asked to apply for a MacArthur Genius Prize. That leads to a funny turn of events in which Peter criticizes his bad luck, then realizes he can use his condition to get away with anything, then manages to send Lois to the hospital and lose custody of his children to Cleveland. It’s a long and humorous story.
Given the particular topic, “Petarded” was subjected to considerable criticism and even censorship. And, in some respects, because of the shock factor of its humor, this Episode has suffered to live up to expectations. Even still, this Episode was the show’s most humorous, including musical numbers and family drama to balance out the inappropriate humor.
5. Brian & Stewie – Season 8 Episode 17
The writers of Family Guy aren’t shy about honoring the show’s major milestones, and they went all out for the series’ 150th Episode. “Brian & Stewie” earned a name for themselves by portraying a unique story of these two former partners. Instead of sending them on another road trip, the Episode had them trapped in a bank vault for the whole weekend. There aren’t other characters to speak about. Instead, the focus is on two rivals who are attempting to pass the time and bring the best out of a terrible situation. Gross-out comedy finally gives way to a surprisingly deep and insightful look at Brian’s psychology and lonely existence.
It’s not that funny, but it’s still a lot of fun since the public gets to see these characters interact with each other. Sure, Stewie and Brian aren’t human, but we can empathize with them on an emotional and intellectual level as their actual and evil intents are revealed throughout the course of the show’s extra-length runtime. Although Family Guy isn’t known for its characters’ long-term development, there was a strong sense that both Brian & Stewie changed for good as a result of their experience in this Episode.
4. And Then There Were Fewer – Season 9 Episode 1
The Season 9 debut of Family Guy was especially dramatic. This hour-long Episode is a brilliant parody of murder mysteries in general, as well as the Agatha Christie classic “And Then There Were None”. James Woods returned to the sitcom to play himself, bringing almost every main Family Guy character to a fancy dinner party at his distant, coastal manor. When the lights go out, and Woods is killed, the guests go on a mad hunt to discover the killer among them.
“And Then There Were Fewer” engages the viewers in the same game as the actors. Because it takes off significant characters, this is one of the most dramatic episodes in the series. The deaths of the characters, from Muriel Goldman and James Woods to Diane Simmons, were all unexpected. While this Episode is amusing, it also takes itself seriously and is a mystery. Until the major reveal at the end of the Episode, we really had no idea who the killer was. Making Diane the murderer was a surprising turn that no one anticipated coming. This Episode joined the ranks of highly renowned animated television shows thanks to its brilliant writing.
3. Back to the Pilot – Season 10 Episode 5
It all began with the search for a tennis ball. Brian’s arrogance is fully utilized during the entire journey. Brian and Stewie return to the first Episode of Season 10. This Episode is both hilarious and serious since it changes the past in an unusual way. The surprising twist of preventing 9/11 was presented in a comic manner, which raised some eyebrows. It does, however, illustrate the significance of history. It cannot be erased and should not be.
Because of the possible involvement of Seth MacFarlane in the national calamity, this Episode hits home a little harder because he could have become one of the thousands if he hadn’t had a little too much to drink on September 10th. When it comes to entertainment, context is essential. Particularly in an Episode where Stewie and Brian exchange high-fives because they were the ones who made 9/11 happen. “Back to the Pilot” was a tremendous home run, with these ridiculously dark comedy elements covered by charming dialogue and a lighthearted study of the series’ origins.
2. PTV – Season 4 Episode 14
The fourteenth Episode of Season 4 was a nod, or in this case a dig, at the FCC’s rules. Since the First Season, Family Guy has been troubled by censorship. Because it airs on basic cable, its vulgar content has a harder time reaching its intended demographic. In this Episode, the issue of censorship in humor is parodied in a way that is a little too obvious but successful in its message.
What this Episode accomplishes is that it exposes how, over the course of four seasons, it has hardly crossed the FCC’s line. While remaining at the top of the line, it wonderfully displays practically every single filthy and ridiculous moment through a montage, providing a fitting moment to the series thus far. The show has always constituted a breach of network guidelines, but that hasn’t stopped MacFarlane and his brilliant writing staff from going closer and closer to breaking lines in the most creative way possible. It’s a brilliant method to showcase how unrealistic the system is. Not to mention, that song was performed live during the Emmys. That’s why we’re such big fans of this rockin’ show.
1. Road To Multiverse – Season 8 Episode 1
The “Road to…” concept, in which Brian and Stewie partner up and go on weird adventures that take them around the globe and sometimes time and space, is one of the most well-known themes on Family Guy. This “Road to…” focuses on Brian and Stewie as they explore the various versions of Quahog that exists across the multiverse. A Quahog identical to the Flinstones with rock-themed sexual references, a world in which the Japanese conquered WWII, the Robot Chicken reality, a live-action reality, and the Universe of Misleading Portraits are among them. Each location they visit is distinct, both in terms of subject and, on occasion, in terms of art style. This is a visually stunning Episode because of the multiple animation switches.
The plot is as simple as it gets, but the different Parallel Universe versions of Quahog never fail to amuse. There’s even a scene when Brian and Stewie find themselves in a world of rich Disney animation, filled with talking animals, songs about pie, and anti-Semitism. We also got a glimpse of what Brian would look like as a human. The sarcasm is also on point. Brian and Stewie are known for their hilarious back-and-forth chatter, and this episode is no exception. There are also some amusing sight gags sprinkled throughout. The show was so successful that it generated a video game based on it, which is actually entertaining. Peter also works much better as a dog. These 20-odd minutes of television reflect the core of “Family Guy” in every way.
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