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Family Guy

1999TV-1424 seasons7.4 / 10

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Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

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Synopsis

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

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Episode 1

North by North Quahog

22m7.1 / 10

Peter and Lois decide to go on a second honeymoon. But when Peter crashes the car, he decides to pose as Mel Gibson to stay in his fancy hotel suite, where they find a copy of a "The Passion of the Christ" sequel. They attempt to destroy the film and end up being chased by two priests who went to retrieve the film.

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Directed by Peter ShinWritten by Seth MacFarlaneGuest stars Bill Ratner, Wally Wingert, Don LaFontaine, Hunter Gomez, Lori Alan, Nicole Sullivan, Phil LaMarr, Richard Kuhlman

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Episode 2

Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High

22m7.1 / 10

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.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter ShinWritten by Ken GoinGuest stars Jonathan Lipnicki, Steve Zirnkilton, Arif S. Kinchen, Wally Wingert, Drew Barrymore, Tara Strong, Lori Alan, Juanita Jennings

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Episode 3

Blind Ambition

22m6.7 / 10

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.

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Directed by Peter Shin, Chuck KleinWritten by Steve CallaghanGuest stars Gina Gershon, Judd Hirsch, Lisa Wilhoit, Gary Cole, Rachael MacFarlane

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Episode 4

Don't Make Me Over

22m6.8 / 10

When Meg gets turned down for a date, she asks her family for support. Lois ends up taking her to the mall, where she gets the ultimate makeover. Meanwhile, Peter tries to start a band with the guys, but when their first gig fails, the family ends up performing. Impressed by Meg's singing, a record producer signs the family, and their travels eventually land them on "Saturday Night Live."

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Directed by Peter Shin, Sarah FrostWritten by Gene LaufenbergGuest stars Gene Simmons, Lisa Wilhoit, Tara Strong

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Episode 5

The Cleveland–Loretta Quagmire

22m7.1 / 10

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.

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Directed by Peter Shin, James PurdumWritten by Mike Henry, Patrick HenryGuest stars Patrick Warburton

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Episode 6

Petarded

23m7.3 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Seth Kearsley, Peter ShinWritten by Wellesley Wild, Alec SulkinGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Cloris Leachman, LeVar Burton, Len Maxwell, Natasha Melnick, Lisa Wilhoit, Phil LaMarr, Nicole Sullivan

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Episode 7

Brian the Bachelor

22m7.3 / 10

"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.

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Directed by Dan Povenmire, Peter ShinWritten by Mark HentemannGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Michael Bell, Drew Pinsky, John Erwin, Sebastian Siegel, Nancy Cartwright, Joey Slotnick, Kevin Michael Richardson

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Episode 8

8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter

22m7.1 / 10

Peter runs up his tab at Mort’s Pharmacy. When he doesn’t have the money to pay, he decides to sell Meg to the Goldmans. Neil is dating another girl which makes Meg jealous, and Stewie falls in love with Liddane, his new babysitter.

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Directed by Peter Shin, Greg ColtonWritten by Patrick MeighanGuest stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Hillary Tuck, David A. Goodman

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Episode 9

Breaking Out Is Hard to Do

22m7.1 / 10

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.

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Directed by Peter Shin, Kurt DumasWritten by Tom DevanneyGuest stars Brian Tochi, Adam West, Mo Collins, Jennifer Tilly

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Episode 10

Model Misbehavior

22m6.8 / 10

Lois fulfills a lifelong dream of being a model. Stewie starts on a multi-level marketing company. Brian in need of cash to buy his de-worming medication agrees to become his salesman.

Episode credits

Directed by Peter Shin, Sarah FrostWritten by Steve CallaghanGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Kate Rigg, Mike Henry, John G. Brennan, Rachael MacFarlane, Ralph Garman

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Episode 11

Peter's Got Woods

22m6.8 / 10

Peter and Brian’s friendship becomes strained after Brian begins dating one of Meg’s high school teachers. Peter finds a replacement friend in James Woods, who is visiting Quahog because of a suggestion to rename James Woods High after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Directed by Peter Shin, Zac Moncrief, Chuck KleinGuest stars Michael Dorn, Gabrielle Union, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, James Woods, Adam West, Wally Wingert, Nicole Sullivan

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Episode 12

Perfect Castaway

22m6.3 / 10

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.

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Directed by Peter Shin, James PurdumWritten by John VienerGuest stars Jenna Von Oÿ, Adam Carolla, Wally Wingert, Adam West, Phil LaMarr

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Episode 13

Jungle Love

22m7.0 / 10

When Chris is supposed to be hazed for a school tradition, he runs off to South America; Peter quickly becomes frustrated by his new job at the beer factory.

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Directed by Seth Kearsley, Peter ShinWritten by Mark HentemannGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Jay Mohr, Mía Maestro, Adam West, Lisa Wilhoit, Carrie Fisher, Gary Cole

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Episode 14

PTV

23m7.3 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Dan Povenmire, Peter ShinWritten by Wellesley Wild, Alec SulkinGuest stars Maurice LaMarche, Wally Wingert, Keith Ferguson, Stacey Scowley, Hunter Gomez, Phil LaMarr, Chris Sheridan

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Episode 15

Brian Goes Back to College

22m7.1 / 10

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

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Directed by Peter Shin, Greg ColtonWritten by Matt FleckensteinGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Ralph Garman

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Episode 16

The Courtship of Stewie's Father

22m7.0 / 10

Lois thinks Stewie is trying to kill her due to his lack of quality time with his father, so she orders Peter to spend more time with Stewie. Meanwhile Chris starts a friendship with Herbert.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Kurt DumasWritten by Kirker ButlerGuest stars Mo Collins, Hunter Gomez, Tara Strong, Fred Tatasciore, Kevin Michael Richardson, Carrie Fisher

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Episode 17

The Fat Guy Strangler

24m7.3 / 10

Lois discovers she has a brother named Patrick and takes the family cross-country to meet him. It turns out; he’s locked up in a mental institution. Lois thinks he’s sane, so she checks him out to live with the Griffins. Meanwhile, Peter starts the Society for the Acceptance of Fat Men. But when all the fat men of Quahog are strangled one-by-one the group lives in fear. Who could the “Fat Guy Strangler” be?

Episode credits

Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Sarah FrostWritten by Chris SheridanGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Bob Barker, Robert Downey Jr., Margaret Easley, David Boat, Tara Strong, Will Sasso, Max Burkholder

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Episode 18

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Fonz

22m6.5 / 10mid season

When Peter’s dad comes to visit, he tries to impose his religious beliefs on the family. But after a mix-up with the holy-water leaves Stewie in a bubble, Peter decides to form a church worshiping his hero, the Fonz.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, James PurdumWritten by Danny SmithGuest stars Tom Bosley, Paula Abdul, Charles Durning, Sherman Hemsley, Marion Ross, Sarah Utterback, Amir Talai, Wally Wingert

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Episode 19

Brian Sings and Swings

22m6.7 / 10

After Brian has a near-death experience in the hospital, he decides to lead a new life. He ends up getting a nightly singing gig with Frank Sinatra Jr., but his new lifestyle doesn't last very long. Meanwhile, Meg, after joining a new after-school group, pretends to be a lesbian.

Episode credits

Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Zac Moncrief, Chuck KleinWritten by Michael RoweGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Mark Borchardt, Don LaFontaine, Frank Sinatra Jr., Adam West, Stacey Scowley, Audrey Wasilewski, Fred Tatasciore

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Episode 20

Patriot Games

22m7.0 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Pete Michels, Cyndi Tang, Dan Povenmire, Peter ShinWritten by Mike HenryGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Carol Channing, Tom Brady, Alexander Siddig, Bob Costas, Jay Leno, Jeff Bergman, Martin Savage

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Episode 21

I Take Thee Quagmire

23m6.9 / 10

When Peter wins a maid for a week as a prize on a game show, Quagmire gains an interest in her, and they eventually marry. Quagmire, stricken with his bachelor ways, tries to get out of the marriage. Meanwhile, Lois stops breast-feeding Stewie, who, as a result, goes through withdrawals.

Episode credits

Directed by Pete Michels, Seth Kearsley, Peter ShinWritten by Steve Callaghan, Don Woodard, Tom MaxwellGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Alex Trebek, Adam Carolla, Adam West, Christy Carlson Romano, Beth Littleford, Nicole Sullivan, Fred Tatasciore

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Episode 22

Sibling Rivalry

24m6.9 / 10

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.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Dan Povenmire, Peter ShinWritten by Cherry ChevapravatdumrongGuest stars Wallace Shawn, Wally Wingert, Tara Strong, Nicole Sullivan, Phil LaMarr

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Episode 23

Deep Throats

24m6.9 / 10

Meg becomes an intern for Mayor West. Brian, who is sure that the mayor is corrupt, tries to out him. Brian and Stewie, while undercover, discover that Meg is more than just an intern. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois go back to their folk singing days at a local talent show. When they begin using drugs, Chris stages an intervention.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Greg ColtonWritten by Alex BorsteinGuest stars Kate Jackson, Adam West, Lori Alan, H. Jon Benjamin

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Episode 24

Peterotica

23m7.1 / 10

After reading an erotic novel, Peter gets the idea to write one himself. Carter gets sued for publishing Peter's book on tape and loses all his money, where he is forced to become a middle-class citizen. Meanwhile, Stewie tries to train for the Olympics.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Kurt DumasWritten by Patrick MeighanGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Betty White, Stacey Scowley, Alexandra Breckenridge

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Episode 25

You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives

22m6.3 / 10

Brian's gay cousin Jasper visits the Griffin house and announces that he is engaged to his partner and wants to be married at their house. When Mayor West bans gay marriage in an effort to cover up and bring attention away from a scandal of his own, Brian resorts to hostile actions to try to change the Mayor's mind. Lois and Peter question their view towards gay marriage while Chris joins the "Young Republicans" Club to impress a girl.

Episode credits

Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Dominic PolcinoWritten by David A. GoodmanGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Chad Morgan, Stark Sands, Adam West, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Rachael MacFarlane, Lori Alan

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Episode 26

Petergeist

24m7.0 / 10

Peter wants to top Joe, who just built a new home theater system, so he starts to build a multiplex in his backyard. In doing so, he discovers an Indian burial ground. He finds an Indian chief's skull and the Griffin house becomes haunted. Stewie gets sucked into the television and strange events follow as they try to get Stewie back from the poltergeist.

Episode credits

Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Sarah FrostWritten by Wellesley Wild, Alec SulkinGuest stars Patrick Warburton, Bob Costas, Adam West, Margaret Easley, Stacey Scowley, Ralph Garman, Lori Alan, Carrot Top

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Episode 27

The Griffin Family History

24m7.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter Shin, Zac MoncriefWritten by John VienerGuest stars Judith Light, Joey Slotnick, David A. Goodman, Lori Alan, Phil LaMarr, Chris Sheridan, John Viener

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Episode 28

Stewie B. Goode

22m7.0 / 10

After losing at a swim competition, Stewie trys to eliminate his rival by blowing up a lifeguard tower. His plan backfires though, and Stewie has a near death experience that seems to change him.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter ShinWritten by Gary Janetti, Chris SheridanGuest stars Noel Blanc

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Episode 29

Bango Was His Name Oh!

21m7.3 / 10

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.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter ShinWritten by Alex BorsteinGuest stars Tori Spelling, Jason Priestley, René Auberjonois

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Episode 30

Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure

22m6.8 / 10finale

Stewie finds out that his life in the future is miserable. So he decides to go back in time and change events for the better.

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Directed by Pete Michels, Peter ShinWritten by Steve CallaghanGuest stars Kiefer Sutherland, Michael Clarke Duncan

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Family Guy

Cast

Seth MacFarlanePeter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)
Alex BorsteinLois Griffin / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice)
Mila KunisMeg Griffin (voice)
Seth GreenChris Griffin (voice)
Arif ZahirCleveland Brown (voice)
Patrick WarburtonJoe Swanson (voice)
Mike HenryCleveland Brown (voice)
Wally WingertPrincipal Sloan (voice)

Credits

Created by
Seth MacFarlane

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
456
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • FOXUnited States
  • 20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
  • Fuzzy Door ProductionsUnited States
  • 20th Television AnimationUnited States
  • 20th TelevisionUnited States

Themes

adult animationadult humorboy geniusdysfunctional familymiddle classnew englandparodyrhode island