Best Episodes
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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When Peter gets a job as the new night watchman, he and the guys turn Pawtucket Brewery into an after-hours bar. Meanwhile, Stewie and Brian's plan to collect "lost dog" return money backfires when Brian is used for a dangerous TikTok stunt.
The episode was rated 7.16 from 410 votes.
Stewie and Doug compete for the honor of class “snack captain”.
The episode was rated 7.16 from 381 votes.
Meg gets married in Russia but returns home after discovering she was used for a green card marriage. Meanwhile, Chris, in need of an extracurricular activity, joins Principal Shepherd in shooting pornos at the high school.
The episode was rated 7.17 from 424 votes.
"Family Guy" retells three Oscar-winning stories: "Silence of the Lambs," "American Beauty" and "Forrest Gump".
The episode was rated 7.19 from 651 votes.
To take advantage of a work policy granting leave in the event of a pet's death, Peter adopts the oldest bird he can find... and realizes it used to belong to Hitler. Meanwhile, after giving Stewie a signed copy of his book, Brian finds it in a free library, causing Brian to give up writing.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 429 votes.
Cleveland is fired as a mailman after an ignominious mishap, but flourishes in his new job at the brewery.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 543 votes.
Lois is blocked from a vacation rental app and accused of stealing after the family's trip to Nantucket. Meanwhile, Stewie and Brian buy saltwater taffy in bulk, and try their hands at door-to-door sales in the community.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 408 votes.
Meg joins the Adam West High basketball team, and her play is fueled by Peter's lambasting from the crowd. Meanwhile, Stewie goes down a rabbit hole of conspiracies, which ultimately ends with him developing multiple personalities.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 449 votes.
Resolved to enjoy a family movie night, the Griffins take a road trip to Bend, Oregon, to rent a VHS from the last Blockbuster in existence.
The episode was rated 7.27 from 604 votes.
To restore his public image, Carter adopts a young girl from an orphanage, drawing jealousy from Lois.
The episode was rated 7.27 from 466 votes.
During a game of "hide and seek," Stewie takes refuge in Quagmire's suitcase, only to wind up in Paris. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois take a getaway to Vermont, where Lois is intent on breaking Bonnie's Instagram "like" record.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 523 votes.
Peter makes a hologram of himself in order to get out of menial household duties.
The episode was rated 7.31 from 544 votes.
Joe accidentally sees Lois naked, leading to a reinvigoration of his sex life with Bonnie. Meanwhile, Stewie is gifted an electric SUV and quickly embodies the "Range Rover" lifestyle.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 548 votes.
Peter is mistaken for being a single parent, and relishes in the perks that come with it.
The episode was rated 7.36 from 464 votes.
Lois hypnotizes Peter into satisfying her sexual proclivities. Meanwhile, Stewie renovates his treehouse in an attempt to win over Brian and Chris.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 578 votes.
