Family Guy is an animated series created by Seth MacFarlane for the FOX network, which first aired in 1999. It follows the adventures of the Griffin family, featuring Peter, Lois, Stewie, Meg, Chris, and Brian. The show has been praised for its sharp humor and its ability to tackle tough topics. With 23 seasons, there is no shortage of great episodes. Here is a list of the best Family Guy episodes, ranked by fans and critics alike.
From Stewie's time-travelling escapades to Peter's misadventures in Quahog, the show has a wide variety of memorable episodes. One of the most beloved episodes is "Road to the Multiverse," which sees Stewie and Brian travel to alternate universes. Another classic is "The Fat Guy Strangler," where Peter takes on a superhero persona in an attempt to stop a serial killer.
For fans of the show, there are countless episodes to choose from. But these are the ones that stand out from the rest. Whether you're a long-time fan or just getting into the show, these are the Family Guy episodes you should watch first.
Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 30, 2024.
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Peter grows frustrated when players on opposing teams continue to thank God after defeating his beloved New England Patriots football team, so he and the guys embark on a global quest to find God and ask Him to stop interfering with the outcome of professional football games.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 1159 votes.
When Peter takes Stewie to the park for some quality father-son time, he mistakenly takes the wrong baby home, prompting Lois to call him an idiot. Determined to prove to her that he's a responsible adult, Peter goes on a business trip to Chicago and returns as an intelligent, classy person.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 1172 votes.
Brian gives Stewie an STD. Meanwhile, Peter and the guys fight back when another group claims their booth at The Drunken Clam.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 1152 votes.
When Peter gets fired for crashing a forklift into a business meeting, Lois takes a job at the grocery store while Peter becomes a stay-at-home dad — which leads to poor bedroom performance.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 1268 votes.
When Meg spills her lunch on the new kid at school, he makes plans to end her. Meanwhile, Peter keeps harassing Brian in the nude until it reaches the breaking point.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 1357 votes.
Peter is convinced that a restaurant placemat is a treasure map. Word quickly spreads about the alleged cache, sparking a city-wide search and turning the citizens of Quahog against each other.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 1514 votes.
When Peter and Quagmire discover that their singing voices create beautiful harmony together, they form a singing/songwriting team, in the vein of Simon and Garfunkel. However, tensions run high when fame gets to Peter’s head.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 1274 votes.
The Griffins go to Italy and are faced with annoying immigration laws after Peter destroys their passports.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 1354 votes.
Chris is forbidden to see Jerome's daughter Pam, so when the kids run away together, Jerome and Peter must work together to find them.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 1092 votes.
When Peter and Chris interrupt Stewie’s TV time, the angry baby goes back in time to break up Peter and Lois so he’s never conceived, but is shocked when he is reborn into a “Downton Abbey”-esque British household.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 1126 votes.
Meg has fun partying with Peter when he takes her to a college for an interview. Brian must learn how to live in the wild when he gets sprayed by a skunk and is prohibited from entering the house.
The episode was rated 7.74 from 1085 votes.
From Grimm to Griffin, three classic fairy tales get a new Quahog spin, including "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Cinderella."
The episode was rated 7.75 from 1247 votes.
Cleveland returns to town, but is instantly banned from spending time with Peter when Lois and Donna get into a big fight over parenting.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 1044 votes.
In the episode "Quagmire's Quagmire" of the hit show Family Guy, Quagmire goes on a date with a woman named Sonja. Little does he know that Sonja is just as sexually active as him, and soon enough she kidnaps him to be her sex slave. Now it is up to Peter, Joe and Ida to save him from his unfortunate situation by combing the seedy back alleys of Quahog. Meanwhile, Brian, Stewie and Rupert find themselves in an unlikely love triangle.
The episode is full of unexpected twists and turns as Peter, Joe and Ida search for Quagmire. After all, Quahog is a city full of secrets. While Peter, Joe and Ida are on their mission, Brian, Stewie and Rupert find themselves in a peculiar love triangle. It is up to them to find a way to solve their problem and get back to the main mission of saving Quagmire. Who will be able to succeed in their mission? Tune in to find out!
The episode was rated 7.80 from 1361 votes.
In Family Guy's Christmas Guy episode, Carter Pewterschmidt cancels the annual Quahog Christmas carnival, ruining everyone's plans for festive fun. Peter must find a way to transform his father-in-law from a Scrooge to a hometown hero in order to save the event. Stewie, meanwhile, has his own plan to get the one and only thing he wants for Christmas.
Good news! Brian is back and viewers finally get the chance to find out what happens to all the storylines that have been built up over multiple episodes. The Christmas Guy episode is sure to be an exciting and entertaining continuation of the series. Whether it's Peter's attempt to save the Christmas Carnival or Stewie's plan to get his Christmas wish, it's sure to be a fun episode full of antics and laughs.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 1284 votes.
