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 apr 30, 2024.
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Brian becomes romantically interested in someone and it inspires him to use Stewie's time machine. Strange consequences result from their journey.
The episode was rated 6.87 from 204 votes.
Peter tries to protest Hollywood after learning that Brad Pitt was cast in a biopic about a politician. After Pitt injures himself on set, Peter must act out the role himself.
The episode was rated 6.91 from 221 votes.
Stewie and Brian become overwhelmed after winning a coffee shop. Peter and his friends annoy Meg at her new lifeguard job when they don't follow the pool rules.
The episode was rated 6.94 from 251 votes.
Lois decides to sell the family's television to help pay for Christmas presents, but when Kevin James gets upset over losing Peter as a viewer, he apparates into the Griffin house.
The episode was rated 6.96 from 329 votes.
Stewie tries to civilize his half-brother, Boston Stewie, so that he may be adopted. Meanwhile, Meg and Chris start a venture in which people online pay Chris to sit on and smash cupcakes.
The episode was rated 6.97 from 362 votes.
Meg discovers her tears produce delicious cookies, and her, along with her siblings, enjoy a profit until the success makes her too happy to cry. Meanwhile, Peter and the guys launch a "male talk show."
The episode was rated 6.99 from 345 votes.
When Peter loses the Griffins' home in a reverse mortgage, he and Mayor West travel to confront the man advertising the scheme, Tom Selleck. Meanwhile, Stewie and Brian open a booth at the flea market, leading to a rivalry with Bruce.
The episode was rated 7.01 from 378 votes.
Peter and his friends wonder aloud about what their dream jobs would be. Peter enters a sequence a la James Bond, where he goes by the name Band and has to fight his nemesis, Blofella (aka Stewie). Quagmire reflects on his job as an aerobics instructor in the '80s, which was his dream before he got run out of business by Jane Fonda. Cleveland and Joe take part in a Lethal Weapon sequence, where together they complete a drug bust.
The episode was rated 7.05 from 250 votes.
Winner of a Snapple contest, Lois uses her winnings to take Meg on a tropical vacation. Flaunting their wealth, the two are kidnapped. Meanwhile, Stewie and Brian undergo "friendship therapy."
The episode was rated 7.07 from 350 votes.
Lois joins Chris's school as a substitute teacher, launching him into the cool kids club... but only time will tell how long he remains a member.
The episode was rated 7.08 from 267 votes.
Peter is emasculated when, on their anniversary, he abandons Lois amidst a shark attack. Meanwhile, Stewie finds a mini fridge and lives the dorm lifestyle.
The episode was rated 7.16 from 348 votes.
Meg agrees to be Bruce and Jeffery’s surrogate causing a pregnant Meg to annoy her family. But, when the couple fails to pick up the baby, the Griffins must take care of their new family.
The episode was rated 7.18 from 436 votes.
With the brewery under construction, Lois implores Peter to take a new job, but grows irate when he begins work at the grocery store. Meanwhile, armed with his police stories, Joe and Brian team up to write their own true crime novel.
The episode was rated 7.19 from 390 votes.
When the Griffins win a trip to Maine at Peter's company picnic, they decide to invite their friends on the vacation. Tensions run high and things soon spiral out of control when the cabin burns down.
The episode was rated 7.26 from 277 votes.
Peter and Lois vacation in Florida, only to discover they've rented a condo in a retirement community. Back at home, Brian helps Stewie take his first shower.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 368 votes.
