With over 400 aired episodes, the Fox animated sitcom Family Guy has some of the funniest episodes on television. Since its premiere in 1999, Family Guy has enjoyed rave reviews from critics and audiences. Much of its success lies in its comical representation of American culture, social events, and real-life issues.
Then, there’s the dysfunctional Griffins family, made up of uniquely hilarious characters. From the parents, Peter and Lois, children Meg, Chris, and Stewie, to their anthropomorphic pet dog, Brian, each contributes to the sitcom’s humor. Here are the 10 funniest Family Guy episodes according to their IMDb ranking.
10. Blue Harvest – Season 6, Episode 1
Starting the list is the “Blue Harvest” episode, which aired on September 23, 2007, as the season 6 premiere. With permission from Lucas Films, the episode was a retelling and parody of the 1977 Star Wars film Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. It begins after a power blackout, and Peter retells the story in the movie. While it paid homage to the franchise, its comedic timing and the way the episode pokes fun at the franchise make it hilarious for Star Wars fans. Using the Family Guy characters, the episode paid impressive attention to detail in recreating iconic Star Wars scenes.
9. Stewie Kills Lois – Season 6, Episode 4
In the hilarious episode, Stewie kills his mother, Lois. After being left out on the ship cruise, he tags along in a speedboat and murders his mother. For over a year after her alleged death, Peter tries to move on by going on hilarious dates while pretending to be Lois to prevent Chris from knowing his mother is dead. The episode ends with Peter in court and charged for Lois’ murder.
8. Lois Kills Stewie – Season 6, Episode 5
The “Lois Kills Stewie” episode is the second part of the two-part episode, aired on November 11, 2007. At the end of the previous “Stewie Kills Lois” episode, Lois arrives in court just in time to save Peter from receiving life imprisonment for her alleged murder. After escaping arrest, Stewie Griffin becomes the “President of the World.” Lois takes it upon herself to stop him but cannot bring herself to kill her son. Hilariously, audiences watched Lois become an action star, away from the stereotypical housewife she’s been known to play. It ends up revealing it was all a simulation.
7. Yug Ylimaf – Season 11, Episode 4
The episode’s title is the reverse spelling of the sitcom’s name. The episode aired on November 11, 2012. In the “Yug Ylimaf” episode of Family Guy, Stewie and Brian discover they can travel back in time by running in the opposite direction really fast. Stewie uses this newfound ability to prevent himself from being born and changes the course of history. As a result, Stewie’s actions have unforeseen consequences, and he must find a way to set things right before it’s too late.
6. Meet the Quagmires – Season 5, Episode 18
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“Meet the Quagmires” is another science fiction time-travel episode hilariously delivered with ease. In the “Meet the Quagmires” episode of Family Guy, Peter is transported back in time to 1984, courtesy of a magical, nostalgic night at a local bar. Seizing the opportunity to relive his youth, Peter goes all out, trying to change the course of history. Along the way, he bumps into a younger version of his wife, Lois, and unwittingly jeopardizes their relationship. As the episode unfolds, Peter grapples with the consequences of altering the past, ultimately learning an important lesson about the value of his present-day life.
5. The Simpsons Guy – Season 13, Episode 1
“The Simpsons Guy” episode originally aired on September 28, 2014. The episode was a classic, although it received mixed reviews from critics. “The Simpsons Guy” was a crossover episode between Family Guy and The Simpsons. In the episode, the Griffin family ends up in Springfield after their car is stolen, and they meet the Simpson family. Although the family is initially friendly and close, they soon disagree, causing Homer and Peter to fight. It ends with both declaring admiration for the other and agreeing to keep their distance.
4. PTV – Season 4, Episode 14
Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild wrote the episode’s screenplay and it was directed by Dan Povenmire. “PTV” aired on November 6, 2005, to generally positive reviews. In the episode, Peter starts his own unlicensed TV station after a controversial mishap at the Emmy Awards. He airs explicit content and becomes wildly popular, angering the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and leading to a heated battle over freedom of speech.
3. And Then There Were Fewer – Season 9, Episode 1
“And Then There Were Fewer” originally aired on September 26, 2010, and was written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and directed by Dominic Polcino. “And Then There Were Fewer” is a special hour-long episode of Family Guy that parodies And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie‘s 1939 novel. A part of it was also created as a parody for Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 black comedy mystery movie, Clue. In the episode, the Griffins, along with other residents of Quahog, are invited to a dinner party at the mansion of actor James Woods. However, things take a dark turn when guests turn up dead one after the other. Like any whodunit storyline, everyone becomes a suspect.
2. Back to the Pilot – Season 10, Episode 5
Unsurprisingly, with Family Guy’s reputation for time travel episodes, “Back to the Pilot” is on the list as the second most funniest episode of the show. Dominic Bianchi directed the episode and it was written by Mark Hentemann. It aired originally on November 13, 2011. In the “Back to the Pilot” episode of Family Guy, Stewie and Brian use a time machine to travel back to the show’s pilot episode. They end up causing a series of paradoxes and alternate timelines, creating a chaotic and humorous situation.
1. Road to the Multiverse – Season 8, Episode 1
What better way to crown the funniest Family Guy episode than with its most hilarious? “Road to the Multiverse” was the season 8 premiere episode directed by Greg Colton, with a screenplay from Wellesley Wild. “Road to the Multiverse” originally aired on September 27, 2009. In the episode, Stewie and Brian travel to parallel universes using a remote control. Each universe they visit has a different animation style, and they encounter various versions of themselves and their friends. They arrive in a universe where different production companies draw the Family Guy characters and graphics. If you agree with these 10 funniest Family Guy episodes, check out these 10 Best Episodes Of Friends According To IMDb.
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