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10 Best Episodes of Family Guy - Season 4

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 26, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Family Guy - S4E7

#15 - Brian the Bachelor (Season 4 - Episode 7)

"The Bachelorette" comes to Quahog and Brian is chosen to be a contestant. Brian does not like the show, but participates just to have a vacation only to wind up falling in love with the bachelorette. Meanwhile, Chris gets a nasty pimple on his cheek, which talks to Chris and likes to cause mischief.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 540 votes.

Family Guy - S4E2

#14 - Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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Brian becomes a substitute teacher at Chris' school after his teacher wins the lottery. When Brian is moved to teach a class of troubled kids, Chris falls in love with his new teacher, Mrs. Lockhart, who promises to love Chris only if he kills her husband. When Lois finds out, she and Stewie decide to teach Chris a lesson.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 650 votes.

Family Guy - S4E20

#13 - Patriot Games (Season 4 - Episode 20)

At his high school reunion, Peter tries to impress his fellow classmates. When Peter, heading for the bathroom, charges through the crowd of people, impresses quarterback Tom Brady, who offers Peter a spot on the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, Brian owes Stewie money, after Stewie becomes a sports bookie.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 510 votes.

Family Guy - S4E9

#12 - Breaking Out Is Hard to Do (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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Lois’ kleptomania lands her in jail, leaving the Griffin household in a worse state of disarray than usual. Peter and the family break her out and end up fugitives in Asian Town.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 573 votes.

Family Guy - S4E12

#11 - Perfect Castaway (Season 4 - Episode 12)

When Peter and the guys decide to go fishing, they end up caught in a storm. Stranded on a desert island, their families fear the worst. Rescued by a cruise ship months later, Peter surprises Lois at home, where he finds out that she has a new husband.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 551 votes.

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#10 - The Cleveland–Loretta Quagmire (Season 4 - Episode 5)

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When Peter hears Loretta scream, he tries to help out, but discovers Loretta is cheating on Cleveland. Peter figures out that it was Quagmire and decides to tell Cleveland about it. But when Loretta walks out on Cleveland he doesn't take it lightly.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 580 votes.

Family Guy - S4E15

#9 - Brian Goes Back to College (Season 4 - Episode 15)

After writing a story for a local magazine, Brian gets a job at The New Yorker.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 522 votes.

Family Guy - S4E6

#8 - Petarded (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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After winning a game of Trivial Pursuit, Peter is convinced he is a genius. To prove Peter wrong, Brian suggests he take a test of the MacArthur Genius Grant. The test results say that Peter is technically mentally challenged. Peter has no problem abusing this handicap until Lois is injured and the kids are taken away because Peter is not mentally fit for parenting.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 656 votes.

Family Guy - S4E3

#7 - Blind Ambition (Season 4 - Episode 3)

After Mort bowls a perfect game, and Quagmire gets a key to the city by performing CPR, Peter notices he has nothing to be proud of. He then attempts to achieve fame by setting the world's record for most nickels swallowed. However, a slight miscalculation leaves him blind with nickel poisoning.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 637 votes.

Family Guy - S4E27

#6 - The Griffin Family History (Season 4 - Episode 27)

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When burglars break into the house, the Griffins take cover in the attic where they discover Peter has built a 'panic room'. They go in it, and Peter tells them about his history. They send Meg for food but the burglars catch her. The rest of the Griffins stay behind and Peter accidentally floods the room and they're going to drown. Luckily Joe gets them out and we find out Meg has been accused of sexual harassment by the burglars.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 474 votes.

Family Guy - S4E22

#5 - Sibling Rivalry (Season 4 - Episode 22)

Peter gets a vasectomy and loses all his sex drive. Lois begins to gain weight, and as a result, Peter's regains his interest in his wife. When Lois' habits get out of control, she has a heart attack. The surgeon must remove Lois' fat to reach her heart, returning her to her normal weight. Meanwhile, Stewie's half-brother Bertram returns to confront him, where they have a war for control over the playground.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 502 votes.

Family Guy - S4E29

#4 - Bango Was His Name Oh! (Season 4 - Episode 29)

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Stewie convinces Brian to go on a road trip with him to San Francisco to search for a man Stewie believes is his real father.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 293 votes.

Family Guy - S4E14

#3 - PTV (Season 4 - Episode 14)

After a “wardrobe malfunction” occurs during a live broadcast, the FCC begins to censor all of Peter’s favorite shows. As a result, Peter creates his own station, PTV, which broadcasts from the Griffin home. Peter and Brian create their own edgy programming until the FCC shows up to shut down PTV and censor all controversial material in Quahog.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 559 votes.

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#2 - Stewie B. Goode (Season 4 - Episode 28)

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In the episode "Stewie B. Goode" of Family Guy, Stewie is feeling competitive and determined to win at a swim competition. But when he loses to his rival, he decides to take matters into his own hands and attempts to blow up the lifeguard tower. Unfortunately, his plan backfires and results in a near-death experience. This intense event causes a dramatic shift in Stewie's personality, leading him to become a kinder and gentler individual.

The episode follows Stewie as he navigates his new-found moral outlook, and eventually comes to terms with his old, mischievous self. As his friends and family adjust to this change in behavior, they come to realize that it's a part of who Stewie is, and that he can still be a good person without losing his edge. In the end, Stewie learns a valuable lesson about the importance of kindness and understanding.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 326 votes.

Family Guy - S4E30

#1 - Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure (Season 4 - Episode 30)

In the episode of Family Guy entitled “Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure”, Stewie discovers that his future is not as bright as he had hoped. After discovering that his future is miserable, Stewie decides to take matters into his own hands and travel back in time to change events for the better.

The episode follows Stewie and his grandfather, Stu, as they attempt to navigate the complexities of time travel. They soon realize that the past is much harder to change than either of them had originally anticipated. Along the way, the duo learn a valuable lesson about the importance of accepting and embracing the present.

With its clever take on time travel and a heartwarming message about the importance of living in the moment, “Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure” is an entertaining and thought-provoking episode of Family Guy that will leave viewers laughing and reflecting.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 289 votes.

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