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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Peter needs a new kidney after his energy-drink addiction causes renal failure. Meanwhile, Chris is chosen to introduce United States President Barack Obama at his school after winning an essay contest. Trouble is, Meg wrote the essay.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 619 votes.
Chris's search for a new hobby leads him to befriend a puppeteer named Franz, until his checkered past is revealed.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 610 votes.
Feeling discouraged with the progress of his writing career, Brian decides to throw in the towel until Stewie become his manager and one of his books hits the bestseller list. But when the fame goes to his head, Brian gets a wake-up call from Bill Maher.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 638 votes.
When Mayor West marries Lois’ sister, Carol, they move into the Griffin’s house to be one big “happy” family. To make room for everyone, Stewie is bumped out of his room and takes over Chris’ room, but not everyone is annoyed by the change. Peter and Mayor West bond and become best friends.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 544 votes.
Meg is enlisted to check in on Susie and Joe while Bonnie is away but she soon becomes a little too involved. Meanwhile, Stewie accidentally creates an evil twin.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 602 votes.
After Lois dominates her competition in the boxing ring, Peter decides to become her promoter.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 653 votes.
When the local dry cleaner loses Peter’s favorite white shirt, he goes ballistic. Meanwhile, Brian tries to score on a date with a new friend, Denise, but ends up striking out. Instead of calling it quits on love, he decides to enlist Quagmire’s help, but things get nasty when they start to compete for the affections of each other’s old flames, Cheryl Tiegs and Jillian Russell.
The episode was rated 7.57 from 574 votes.
Chris, Meg, Peter and Lois all trade places to teach each other a lesson.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 611 votes.
Lois is outraged when local news anchor Joyce Kinney airs a negative profile on her.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 603 votes.
Stewie’s favorite thing after his teddy bear, Rupert, is Christmas. So when he hears that Santa is making an appearance at the mall, he begs Brian to take him so that he can tell Santa in person what he wants for Christmas. Brian begrudgingly takes Stewie to the mall, only to get the brush-off from Santa. As a result, Stewie and Brian travel to the North Pole to find Santa and teach him a lesson in holiday cheer.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 665 votes.
Brian and Peter are required to attend a 12-step program to deal with their drinking problems; Death gives Peter a glimpse of what life would be like without alcohol.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 656 votes.
Peter and Joe team up to execute a series of painful and humiliating Halloween pranks on unsuspecting family, friends and neighbors. While Brian shows Stewie the ropes of trick-or-treating, Meg sets out to attend her first high school Halloween party with high hopes for the evening.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 778 votes.
Peter retells the story of Return of the Jedi.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 576 votes.
Family Guy's episode "And Then There Were Fewer" is a murder mystery special that contains all the beloved characters from the show. In this episode, the Griffins and all of the major characters become trapped in a mansion and soon realize that someone is killing them off one by one.
This episode was so fun to watch! Every second of the episode is full of suspense, mystery, and hilarity. It was such a great ride, full of laughs and surprises. It was definitely one of the show's best episodes and fans love it a lot.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 837 votes.
In the episode "The Big Bang Theory" of the popular animated series Family Guy, Stewie and Brian go back in time to stop Bertram from killing Leonardo da Vinci. Their mission is to prevent Bertram from killing da Vinci, as it would cause Stewie to disappear from the universe. The two time travelers must use their wit and cunning to outsmart Bertram and save da Vinci, thus preserving the future of the universe.
The episode is full of hilarious moments as Stewie and Brian try to thwart the evil plans of Bertram. Filled with the classic dry wit and absurdist humor that Family Guy is known for, viewers are sure to be entertained as the two time travelers navigate their way through the past. With some unexpected twists and turns, the episode culminates in an exciting and exhilarating climax as Stewie and Brian must use all their skills to save da Vinci and the future of the universe.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 626 votes.
