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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James Woods returns to seek revenge against Peter. James Woods finds Peter's wallet, which he lost at Barry Manilow concert, and procedes to steal Peter's identity, and his family. Peter decides to ruin James' career and image.
The episode was rated 7.31 from 533 votes.
Brian, afraid that he may have lost his last chance at love, searches for a former flame, Tracy. To his surprise, he discovers that he is the father to her son, Dylan. Tracy decides that Brian should raise the boy, and she drops him off at the Griffin's house. When Dylan runs rough-shot in the house, Brian's attitude towards parenting doesn't settle too well with Lois and Peter.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 532 votes.
After Quahog is hit by a flood, Meg winds up in the hospital in a coma. When she wakes up and sees a cute med student, they immediately hit it off. Overprotective of his daughter, Peter is determined to drive the med student away. That is until Meg reveals that she is pregnant.
The episode was rated 7.39 from 584 votes.
Peter convinces Brian to move in with his girlfriend Jillian and Stewie tags along to help pay the rent but he tries to interfere with their relationship. Meanwhile Meg and Chris get jobs at the convenience store where Chris befriends the manager Carl who leaves Meg to do all the work. Carl soon fires her and promotes Chris to the co-boss.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 610 votes.
Peter starts an anti-immigration group after being caught up in the pro-American sentiment at a Veterans' Day parade, but his tune quickly changes when he finds out he was born in Mexico. Unable to prove his citizenship, pass the naturalization test or convince investigators that his marriage to Lois is for real, he ends up working as a groundskeeper on his father-in-law's estate and leading the fight for immigrant rights.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 589 votes.
Peter and Lois's marriage hits a bit of a snag. When Brian wins the New England Rising Writer's award, the three of them head to Martha's Vineyard for a nice relaxing vacation. Peter's usual drinking habits take over, and he soon spirals out of control, as does Brian's self restraint, as he soon professes his love for Lois. Peter and Brian test their friendship over the woman of their dreams.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 541 votes.
When Joe feels that his disability is holding Bonnie back from living a full life, he decides to get a leg transplant. Excited about his new ability to walk, Joe engages in extreme sports, and soon ditches his current friends, for more active ones. Peter and the guys are upset at how Joe is acting and decide to teach him a lesson.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 639 votes.
Peter decides to grow a mustache, and after being mistaken for a fireman, ends up lending a hand when a fire breaks out at a local fast food restaurant. The owner gives him unlimited burgers as a thank you, but he eats too many and has a stroke. When Peter recovers, he vows to expose the fast-food company for what it really is, becoming friends with a genetically engineered cow along the way.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 614 votes.
When Peter gets a pet parrot, he begins acting like a pirate. Peter accidentally kills the bird after raising hell through all of Quahog. Meanwhile, when Brian is visiting the vet, Chris falls in love with the intern, Anna.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 534 votes.
Lois and Peter sail off on a cruise. Jealous that he was left behind, Stewie's matricidal tendencies are rekindled. When Brian challenges him to actually do it, Stewie carries out his diabolical plan.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 687 votes.
What could have been a typical day of Lois and Stewie's family adventures turns into a life-or-death struggle in the episode "Lois Kills Stewie (2)". After Lois is presumed dead, Stewie becomes the prime suspect of her murder. Joe takes it upon himself to lead a manhunt around Quahog and search for the mischievous baby. Stewie, however, has other plans. He uses the situation to his advantage and auditions for American Idol with the hopes of taking over the world again.
Lois, being the devoted mother she is, will do anything to protect her family and stop her son's evil ambitions. With the help of her family and friends, she realizes that the only way to protect her loved ones is to find and catch Stewie. She embarks on a mission to finally put an end to Stewie's reign of terror and bring peace back to Quahog. Will she be able to do it? Tune in and find out.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 645 votes.
In the Family Guy episode Blue Harvest, Peter retells the story of Star Wars in this hour-long episode. When Princess Leia is captured, the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 escape to the planet Tatooine to find help from the Rebel Alliance. They encounter Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Obi-Wan Kenobi who infiltrate the Death Star and rescue the captive princess. After rescuing Princess Leia, they return to aid the Rebellion in its fight against the Galactic Empire.
The intro text of the episode was highly praised, and many found the episode to be very funny. One scene that was particularly humorous was when Chris kills Danny Elfman because he try to do the score instead of John Wiliams. This made it look like Elfman was a bad composer, although it was meant to be a joke. The episode was successful and won the Saturn Award for Best Presentation on Television, in addition to being nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program.
The episode was rated 7.97 from 753 votes.
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