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Since debuting in 1999, Family Guy has become a popular alternative to The Simpsons, offering a similar look at family life in America but with a far dirtier sense of humor. Surviving countless controversies and two cancelations, Family Guy has become an iconic TV show of the 21st century with several characters and moments from the series becoming parts of popular culture.
Currently airing its 21st season, and with seasons 22 and 23 already confirmed, now is a good time to look back at the best episodes of this classic show. Redditors were asked which are the funniest Family Guy episodes, and their answers focused on the best seasons of Family Guy, ranging from seasons 4 to 10.
Updated on October 8, 2023, by Ty Weinert:
Family Guy has just kicked off its 22nd season, proving to be one of the most durable and consistent shows on television. While the current seasons may not feature episodes that are going to be deemed some of the show’s funniest, they are still sure to keep fans entertained. Loyal watchers are still tuning in each week to see what kind of crazy antics the Griffin family get up to, with the latest season beginning with Meg being a surrogate so Bruce and Jeffrey can have a baby.
20 “North by North Quahog”
Season 4, Episode 1 (2005)
“North by North Quahog” sees Peter and Lois going on a second honeymoon as a way to rekindle their marriage, while Brian stays behind to babysit the kids. A series of events mirroring the plot of North by Northwest occur, resulting in Peter and Lois getting their hands on a sequel to The Passion of the Christ, causing Mel Gibson and his posse to hunt them down.
The first episode to air after the show’s cancelation, “North By North Quahog” had a lot to prove. Thankfully it delivered as it makes for a quality episode from the show’s golden years, with West-Faithlessness35 saying it is one of the episodes “I laugh the most consistently at.” The show would only go from strength to strength from this point forward as it became a constant presence on television.
19 “Death is a B***h”
Season 2, Episode 6 (2000)
When Peter fakes his death to get out of paying a hospital bill, he comes home to find the Grim Reaper waiting on his doorstep. Death does not take too kindly to being cheated and chases Peter in an attempt to claim his soul, before breaking his leg in the process. With Death incapacitated, it falls to Peter to become the Reaper in his place, with mayhem predictably ensuing.
“Death is a B***h” is the first time the Grim Reaper appeared in the show, and he would make a few more appearances to great effect. Brennaorwhatever says “I miss Death so much” and it is easy to see why as the character’s sarcastic, deadpan nature makes him an instant favorite. The episode itself is a great time and regularly appears in re-runs as a throwback to the best years of the show.
18 “Mother Tucker”
Season 5, Episode 2 (2006)
When Peter’s mother files for divorce from his father, he feels lost. But when she starts dating local anchorman Tom Tucker, Peter finds himself quickly becoming attached to his new stepfather. In the episode’s B plot, iconic animated duo Brian and Stewie score their own independent radio show, though it begins to fall apart once they have creative differences about how the show should be run.
Almost every Family Guy episode features multiple plotlines as a way to give every family member something to do without being bogged down with one storyline. Often one plotline outshines the other, but LthePerry02 says “Mother Tucker” is a “rare instance of both the A and B plots being equally hilarious,” resulting in one of Family Guy‘s funniest episodes.
17 “Patriot Games”
Season 4, Episode 20 (2006)
When a chance encounter with Tom Brady at his high school reunion leads to Peter being recruited to play for the New England Patriots, he becomes a star player. Too much showboating causes him to be traded to a team in England, however. Meanwhile, Stewie becomes a bookie who violently attacks his clients, aka Brian.
The scene of Stewie brutally assaulting Brian while repeating “where’s my money” has become one of the most notorious clips from Family Guy, with the phrase still repeated today. Goozer326 says “Patriot Games” deserves a place among the show’s funniest episodes “simply for where’s my money” and it is hard to disagree.
16 “Family Goy”
Season 8, Episode 2 (2009)
When a trip to the hospital reveals that Lois is actually Jewish, she attempts to adapt to her newfound heritage. Peter is excited by this change to their lives, but after being visited by his Catholic stepfather, he begins acting antisemitic to Lois and their kids. Taking advice from her mother, Lois vows not to let Peter ruin her new identity.
While it received a mixed reception from critics, “Family Goy” certainly has its fans among the Family Guy community. The_MeatBeater claims the episode “gets me every time,” and while some of the humor is dated by today’s standards, it still features some great jokes and cutaway gags.
15 “Road to the Multiverse”
Season 8, Episode 1 (2009)
Tackling the concept of the multiverse long before superhero movies did, “Road to the Multiverse” sees Brian and Stewie on another madcap journey. Throughout their travels, they venture through all manner of universes, from ones animated in the style of Disney, to one where dogs own humans.
YourOldPalStewie says “Multiverse is definitely my favorite” and this is a sentiment shared by many others, likely thanks to how unexpected Family Guy‘s multiverse was. The episode received acclaim from critics and even creator Seth MacFarlane ranks it as one of the best Family Guy episodes. It also received a sequel in the form of a video game, named Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse.
14 “Viewer Mail #2”
Season 10, Episode 12 (2012)
Breaking away from the traditional structure of most Family Guy episodes, “Viewer Mail #2” sees Brian and Stewie breaking the fourth wall by answering mail from viewers. These letters lead to three different short stories: one imagines a British version of Family Guy, another where everyone Peter touches turns into Robin Williams and a final one that is told from Stewie’s point of view.
The final segment, Point of Stew, seems to be the most popular. It features a day in the life of Stewie as he hangs out with his friends in the playground, chases a squirrel with Brian, and spends time with his family. CodyKash says they have “never laughed so hard” as this short segment unfolds.
13 “Petarded”
Season 4, Episode 6 (2005)
Considered by many to be the funniest Family Guy episode, “Petarded” sees Peter believing he is a genius after winning a game of pre-school level Trivial Pursuit. When he takes a test to prove it, it instead shows he is mentally challenged and from there he goes to lose custody of his kids while putting Lois in the hospital.
One Redditor says they “absolutely love this episode” and this sentiment is shared by many as it is a common answer in “funniest episode” threads. It is part of the show’s classic fourth season, its first after being canceled, which meant the writers had more time to craft funny Family Guy episodes and really hone in on the character dynamics.
12 “Seahorse Seashell Party”
Season 10, Episode 2 (2011)
When a hurricane strikes Quahog, the family are all forced to spend time together inside the house. As the family try to pass the time by playing games, which eventually leads to massive arguments, Brian takes magic mushrooms which result in him going on a wild ride.
Mirand1986 says they “love the episode when Brian is tripping” and it is a trip that is equally funny and terrifying as Brian cuts his own ear off and dreams that monsters are chasing him. While Brian is having his bad trip, Stewie takes care of him, and it is a nice example of the dynamic these two share in the show, as Brian is the only one who understands Stewie, and they go on many wild adventures as a result.
11 “Airport 07”
Season 5, Episode 12 (2007)
A Quagmire-centered episode, “Airport ’07” follows Peter’s attempts to find his neighbor work after getting him fired from his job as a pilot when he steals the plane’s fuel moments before takeoff. As Quagmire is forced to live with the Griffins after losing his house to low funds, they are treated firsthand to his perverse lifestyle.
Quagmire has always been one of the show’s most popular characters (thanks to hilarious voice acting work by MacFarlane), and one Redditor says they love this episode because it has “so many funny Peter and Quagmire moments.” Peter for his part, aspires to be a redneck after seeing a comedy show, and his redneck behavior is what causes the problem in the first place.
10 “Pilling Them Softly”
Season 14, Episode 1 (2015)
When Stewie is diagnosed as having ADHD, he is prescribed Adderall as a way to calm him. Brian objects to this at first, but after taking the drug himself, uses it to harness his creative side as he creates a pitch for a Sci-Fi franchise. Meanwhile, Quagmire and Peter get their own cooking show.
As Brian attempts to pitch his new franchise to the likes of George R.R. Martin, he discovers that drugs are not a quick way to create your own production. Mirand1986 had a great time though as they said they love “the one where Stewie gets ADD medication and Brian takes it”, with “Pilling Them Softly” a nice start to Season 14 after a couple of lesser seasons.
9 “Three Kings”
Season 7, Episode 15 (2009)
Breaking away from Family Guy‘s typical episode structure, “Three Kings” sees the show recreating classic Stephen King stories. With Peter in charge of introducing each segment, the show takes on Stand By Me, Misery, and The Shawshank Redemption, with the Griffin family and friends starring in each of them.
DStew713 says they “love the 3 Kings episode”, as Stand By Me is“one of my all-time favorite movies.” The segment sees Peter, Quagmire, Cleveland, and Joe playing the four boys as they travel to see a dead body in the woods, creating one of Family Guy‘s best parody episodes.
8 “Family Gay”
Season 7, Episode 8 (2009)
When Peter finds himself heavily in debt, he decides to undertake medical trials as a way to earn some extra money. When one of the medicines he is injected with is described as “the gay gene”, it turns Peter homosexual. With a new lease on life, Peter decides to leave Lois and starts a relationship with a man named Scott.
Often brought up as one of the funniest episodes of the show’s earlier seasons, “Family Gay” manages to strike the right balance between being funny without being too offensive. MsMarvel_Fan_Fave said they found the episode “so f**king funny” and this is a sentiment shared by many.
7 “Leggo My Meg-O”
Season 10, Episode 20 (2012)
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A parody of the Liam Neeson classic Taken, “Leggo My Meg-O” sees Meg traveling to Paris with a friend for a semester abroad. When they are both abducted by slave traders, and with the law unwilling to help, Brian and Stewie follow in Meg’s footsteps to bring her home, hitting all the same beats as the movie along the way.
While some critics felt the episode relies too much on Taken‘s influence, dkreak says “it’s just great everything about it.” Along with Taken, the episode also takes aim at the action genre in general, commenting on its reliance on high-octane car chases and its tendency to portray Arab people as villains.
6 “PTV”
Season 4, Episode 14 (2005)
After a wardrobe malfunction at the Emmys causes the FCC to begin censoring anything that resembles adult content on TV, Peter is outraged and starts his own television network. His crude channel proves to be a hit, but once the FCC catches wind of it they show up to Quahog and begin censoring the citizens.
‘PTV’ features one of Family Guy‘s best musical numbers as Peter, Brian, and Stewie plead their case to the FCC. Owlinprime says they “can still hum the FCC song” and it is the cherry on top of a great episode. Creator Seth MacFarlanesays the episode was devised as a protest against the FCC’s strict guidelines at the time.
5 “Back to the Pilot”
Season 10, Episode 5 (2011)
Part of a series of episodes where Stewie and Brian use a time machine to travel to different eras, “Back to the Pilot” sees the pair traveling back to the show’s first episode in a meta way that raises the bar for comedy. As to be expected, the duo mess with the timeline and find themselves returning to a present day that has been altered by a catastrophic second civil war.
Much of the humor in “Back to the Pilot” comes from Stewie and Brian interacting with scenes from past episodes. GenieHunter says the episode is “amazing just for the cutaway gag” as the pair watch the past version of the family set up a typical cutaway gag, only to stand there like zombies as they wait for the camera to return.
4 “Fox-y Lady”
Season 7, Episode 10 (2009)
After a veteran reporter is let go by FOX News, Lois quickly applies for the position and secures it, despite Brian’s protests about them being a highly conservative organization. Meanwhile, Peter and Chris create their own television show to pitch to FOX called “Handi-Quacks”, which follows a trio of handicapped ducks.
While Lois’ plot line serves as a criticism of FOX News and their rampant bias, WesMack5 says they love this episode “purely because of the Handi-Quacks segments”. The storyline is Family Guy at its stupid best, with one scene where Peter and Chris keep sneaking off to the kitchen to whisper about Meg’s bad ideas being hilarious.
3 “Peter’s Got Woods”
Season 4, Episode 11 (2005)
After Brian meets a teacher at the kid’s high school, he attempts to impress her by suggesting that the school’s namesake should be changed from James Woods to Martin Luther King Jr. Peter is insulted by this and brings in Woods himself to contest the matter, who delivers one of Family Guy‘s best celebrity cameos.
Kn1tt3r says that “all of season 4” belongs on a best-of list, but “Peter’s Got Woods” is a highlight of this classic season and one of the most popular episodes in general. It is mostly thanks to the humorous plan to trap Woods by using a trial of candy, which resulted in the phrase “ooh a piece of candy” becoming a popular quote.
2 “And Then There Were Fewer”
Season 9, Episode 1 (2010)
A parody of Agatha Christie‘s And Then There Were None, “And Then There Were Fewer” sees the Griffins and other residents of Quahog summoned to James Woods‘ house. What begins as a pleasant dinner at his mansion soon turns to murder, as the guests begin to be killed one by one.
“And Then There Were Fewer” does a fine job of creating a compelling murder mystery while injecting it with classic Family Guy humor. Many consider it to be one of the best episodes of Family Guy, with chubss123 saying “the murder mystery one for me” when asked to name the show’s funniest episode.
1 “McStroke”
Season 6, Episode 8 (2008)
After Peter sacrifices a newly grown mustache, he drowns his sorrows by eating 30 hamburgers in a row, which leads to his suffering a stroke. As he attempts to sue the burger company for damages, Stewie disguises himself as a teenager to become the most popular guy in school.
“McStroke” sees Family Guy at its most ridiculous as both plot lines lead to predictably crazy results. Lewie_96 says this episode is a personal favorite, calling it “so politically incorrect, but every scene is hilarious,” with Family Guy‘s ability to straddle that line between offensive and hilarious what makes it so good.
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