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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Brian's first job in Hollywood is directing a pornographic film.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 663 votes.
Brian is sentenced to care for a crabby old woman; Peter's beard becomes a home for birds.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 512 votes.
Viewer mail inspires three stories in which Peter loses his bones, the Griffins gain superpowers, and Peter and his friends appear as eight-year-old "Little Rascals."
The episode was rated 7.50 from 521 votes.
Joe gets discouraged, losing his self-confidence, after he loses a thief in a chase. Peter wants to help Joe get back to his old self so he volunteers to help train him for the decathlon at the Olympics for handicapped athletes. Peter puts steroids into Joe's drink, pushing Joe on to victory. Meanwhile, Stewie, Meg, and Brian fight over $26.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 510 votes.
While trying to teach Chris about his Irish roots, Peter stumbles upon Nate Griffin, a black man in his family tree. Peter tries to embrace his new-found heritage, but can’t quite get the hang of it. When Lois’ father, Carter Pewtershmidt, sits the Griffin kids down for a look at his family genealogy, a dark secret is uncovered.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 519 votes.
Peter and Lois go to the Pewterschmidts for the weekend, bringing Brian along. Brian, meanwhile, has some "issues" of his own to work out. Find out if Brian's future is to make puppies or become "less" than he is.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 542 votes.
The tobacco industry sends Peter to Washington to present a speech about smoking.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 650 votes.
Peter's jealously forces a trial separation; Stewie and Brian get glued together.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 512 votes.
Peter joins a gun club to compensate for his lack of physical assets; Meg becomes the target of the "cool" gang's wrath.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 630 votes.
When a hurricane strikes Quohog, everything is destroyed including The Drunken Clam, which is bought out by a Brit who turns it into an English pub. As it happens, pub owner Nigel Pinchley and his family move in next door to the Griffins, and Stewie tries to teach Nigel's Cockney-accented 3-year-old daughter how to speak proper English.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 614 votes.
Brian's keen sense of smell gets him a job with the police department.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 767 votes.
New Yorkers invade the town in the fall; Lois hones her martial-arts skills.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 620 votes.
After a near-death experience on his anniversary, Peter learns the importance of spending time with Lois.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 633 votes.
The Griffins are put into the witness protection program.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 570 votes.
Lois' pregnant sister inspires her and Peter to have another baby.
The episode was rated 7.75 from 554 votes.
