[3], During the episode's production, the character of James the cat was originally colored white, but MacFarlane decided that it bear orange fur after he thought that white was a fairly dull color. episode “Delorean Story-an” which received a rating of A. "[15], The Parents Television Council, a frequent critic of Family Guy and series creator Seth MacFarlane, branded a June 6, 2009 re-airing their "Worst TV Show of the Week", due to its emphasis on the legality of cannabis. [12] The character Brian was awarded the 2009 Stoner of the Year award by the magazine High Times due to this episode, marking the first time an animated character received the honor. The episode features Stewie after he is attacked at an outdoor party by Joe's infant daughter, Susie. The title of the episode is a reference to the term "420" used in cannabis culture; "Episode 420" premiered on bicycle day, April, 19th, the day before April 20 (4/20), on which a counterculture holiday is celebrated centering on the consumption of cannabis. [17] The government then displayed the clip of which featured Brian and Stewie performing the featured number and then stated that Family Guy is an example of how the United States supports cannabis use. He did, however, criticize the featured musical number; he referred to it as a "waste of time" and claimed that "jokes about Texans, Michael Jackson, and Helen Keller are so obvious. [10][11] The crudely animated cutaway featuring a man smoking a joint and his dog trying to encourage him to give up the drug refers to similarly animated anti-marijuana advertisements sponsored by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. The featured musical number "A Bag o' Weed" was based on "Me Ol' Bamboo" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Family Guy 's third season first aired on the Fox network in 22 episodes from July 11, 2001, to November 9, 2003, before being released as a DVD box set and in syndication. His help puts dozens of cocaine traffickers behind bars, but he soon finds himself getting too enamored of the powder. Meanwhile, Meg joins a cult and only manages to avoid mass suicide on the day of the party because Lois wants her to be there for Stewie. Directed by Mike Kim, Dominic Bianchi, James Purdum. He attempts to use Stewie's urine when Joe arrives to perform a drug test, only to be caught by Lois, who chastises him for going to such lengths and tells him that he has to change if he intends on doing so. The DVDs included brief audio commentaries by Seth MacFarlane and various other crew and cast members from several episodes,[5] a collection of deleted scenes, a special mini-feature that discussed the process behind animating "Road to the Multiverse", and a mini-feature entitled Family Guy Karaoke. With Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis. Unfortunately for Brian, when his novel is released, it is universally panned by literary critics and does not sell a single copy. Brian resists at first, but Stewie suggests he at least perform a number about the health risks of cannabis, since the book does not have enough merit to sell on its own. Season: 2 Episode: 14 Total Episode Count: 21 Prod. "Family Gay" is the eighth episode in the seventh season of the American animated television series Family Guy. The first season of Family Guy is one of its weakest, but “Chitty Chitty Death Bang” is a great episode. [3], "Episode 420", along with the seven other episodes from Family Guy's eighth season and seven from the seventh season, was released on a three-disc DVD set in the United States on June 15, 2010. Episode Name"The Thin White Line" S3E1Comment and Subscribe to support the channel Directed by Glen Hill, Pete Michels, Peter Shin. "Farmer Guy" is the twentieth episode of the eleventh season and the 208th overall episode of the animated comedy series Family Guy. "Deep Throats" is the 23rd episode of season four of the television series Family Guy.It was written by Alex Borstein and directed by Greg Colton. With Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis. Ahsan Haque of IGN rated the episode an 8.5/10, commenting that it "worked out quite well mainly due to the superb musical number". Please like, share, and subscribe for more!Family Guy is an American adult animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. [10] Genevieve Koski of The A.V. As hard as it is to believe, Family Guy first aired 20 years ago, debuting after Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999. Best Cutaway: Brian reads a script … Family Guy has had its ups and downs during its nearly two decade run, but one constant that the show itself has is that the premiere episodes always deliver. Stewie Griffin On Drugs & Alcohol Compilation - Family Guy Outro song: Echos - iNine #stewiegriffin #familyguy #drugs Appalled at parking charges introduced by Mayor West, Brian decides to expose the corruption of the Mayor, despite the prospect of potentially destroying Meg's new career as the Mayor's intern. The episode featured guest performances by Phil LaMarr and Kerrigan Mahan, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series. In this Family Guy video, Chris & Stewie vape and test out the flavors.. Season 3 | Episode 1. This FAQ is empty. It's been a long, interesting road since. With Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis. Sundays | 9:30/8:30c. Be the first one to add a plot. Meanwhile, … "Episode 420" (also known as "420") is the 12th episode in the seventh season of the American animated television series Family Guy. Doctor and Swim Instructor in Providence Rehab Clinic. Peter infiltrates the high school after it's gripped by a toad-licking craze. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Brian becomes the leading proponent for legalization of marijuana in Quahog. Let's Go to the Hop Local high school students start a new drug craze and, when it becomes a widespread problem, Peter goes undercover into the school system to fight the drugs. Stewie then breaks the fourth wall by telling the audience about the dangers of drugs: "Tonight's Family Guy was a very special episode about drug use, but the simple fact is, it's no laughing matter. (11 Jul 2001). no. Previous. He and Brian decide to hide his body, but are pulled over by the police who, after ignoring Peter's blood stains and beer, arrest Brian when they find him in possession of cannabis. Local station Venevisión was threatened with financial sanctions for broadcasting the show, which was avoided by airing an episode of Baywatch instead and they aired public service films as an apology. There's probably a guy behind there who sells drugs." Brian reluctantly complies, and the drug becomes illegal once more. [10][11] He later tries to film a new advertisement which informs that unlike the events of the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, he made it there earlier since he was not stoned.[10][11]. For the 20th episode of the 4th season, see, "What 420 Means: The True Story Behind Stoners' Favorite Number", "Family Guy – This Just In: Volume 8 DVD Announced to Retailers, with Complete Details", "Family Guy – Fox Provides Press Release with Complete Volume 8 DVD Details", "Family Guy Season 7 Episode 12 Recap: 420", "TV Ratings: CBS, 'Desperate Housewives' are Sunday best", "Born Again On The Fourth Of July" / "Good, Sad And Drugly" / "420" / "DeLorean Story-An", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=420_(Family_Guy)&oldid=1000500683, American television episodes about cannabis, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Television episode articles with short description and disambiguated page names, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 January 2021, at 10:06. I tried watching the latest episode today and could not sit through it. Due to the high crime rate in Quaghog, the family move to a farm, where they discover a meth lab in the basement. TV-14 | 23min | Animation, Comedy | Episode aired 11 July 2001. He then says Neil Patrick Harris was cast on How I Met Your Mother based on his work in that film, and brings up a point that confuses him: since Josh Radnor is already an adult, why is the narrator of the show voiced by Bob Saget? Season: 11 Episode: 20 Total Episode Count: 208 Prod. I also liked the David Letterman spoof too. If you want to continue to explore the fascinating world of "WandaVision," we have you covered with some inspired recommendations. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. After the overwhelming success of DVD sales and cable ratings on Adult Swim, FOX decided to revive the program, and it began airing again on May 1, 2005. Family Guy Season show reviews & Metacritic score: When Brian gets busted for possession of marijuana, he starts a campaign to legalize the drug. However, Lois' father, Carter, begins to lose money in the timber industry since hemp is being used to manufacture many products, particularly paper, and he bribes Peter to help him with an anti-marijuana campaign. Brian laments that he sacrificed his core beliefs for nothing, but Lois intervenes because he helped ban cannabis (and she also points out how Stewie got to build a nice fort from all of Brian's unsold books). It was originally broadcast on April 27, 2008. He had a great line in this one "Oh, splendid! Brian becomes a drug-sniffing dog for police to get out of a rut after taking the advice of his therapist, but the cocaine may be more than he can handle. When he finally breaks down and admits he's addicted, Peter decides to join him at the rehab center. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 26, 2009. 6 of 11 people found this review helpful. Brian becomes a drug-sniffing dog for police to get out of a rut after taking the advice of his therapist, but the cocaine may be more than he can handle. When Quagmire goes to Vermont to buy him a birthday present, they decide to shave James as prank, but it backfires when Peter accidentally kills him. Add the first question. [13], The episode received generally positive reviews from critics. Brian sniffing Cocaine The Thin White Line Part 1 of 2 Season: 3 Episode: 1 Total Episode Count: 29 Prod. It premiered on Fox in the United States on April 19, 2009. [10] As he is arresting Brian, one of the police officers states that he will not release him since he is a "family guy". Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? A distraught Quagmire arrives at the household and informs Peter that he is still looking for James and offers a reward of $50. In the episode, Peter becomes temporarily gay after participating in a medical drug test. "Episode 420" (also known as "420") is the 12th episode in the seventh season of the American animated television series Family Guy. Was this review helpful to you? Club stated that the episode "showed admirable restraint [...] with its pot-centric plot", and called the musical number "truly spectacular". He and Stewie perform an enthusiastic musical number, and soon after the entire town rallies behind them in their cause. According to Nielsen ratings, it was viewed in 7.40 million homes in its original airing. He called the storyline "pretty cohesive" with a "very few truly random jokes thrown in here", though he did criticize the killing of the cat as "over-the-top" and the large amount of blood which he called "disturbing". Unable to shake his neuroses, Brian decides to give something back to the community by using his expert nose to help the police force sniff for drugs. [8][9], Peter, who tries to shave Quagmire's cat in the episode, ends up killing it and cutting it six times because of the legend of cats having nine lives. Plus, watch the show live on Sundays at 9:30/8:30c. Towards the end of the musical number, Shaggy from the television show Scooby-Doo can be seen among the crowd, referencing a number of jokes about his stoned-like demeanor. no. While training Stewie, Peter injects him with performance-enhancing drugs, and Stewie becomes incredibly muscular. The show premiered on January 31, 1999 and originally ended on February 14, 2002. Unable to shake his neuroses, Brian decides to give something back to the community by using his expert nose to help the police force sniff for drugs. [16], The Venezuelan government reacted negatively to the episode and banned Family Guy from airing on their local networks, which generally syndicate American programming. View production, box office, & company info. Jean-Marc Rocher . Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. During the song, a picture of Woody Harrelson (who also wanted marijuana legalized) is shown. He is bailed out by the family and put on probation for drug use. Recent Episodes This is the Family Guy Wiki (FGW) Episode Guide. Mayor West passes a law to legalize the drug, and everyone starts smoking it; the town has improved as a result, with milestones such as an increase in productivity and a decrease in crime. Fido McCoke-fiend is home" I love the Bullwinkle parody (how many viewers was this lost on?). "Episode 420" was viewed by 7.40 million viewers on its original airdate, receiving a rating of 4.3/6 in Nielsen ratings. Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami stated that any cable stations which refuse to stop airing the series would be fined and he also claimed that it promoted the use of cannabis. Family Guy 's sixteenth season premiered on Fox in the United States on October 1, 2017, and ended on May 20, 2018.. Directed by Julius Wu, James Purdum, Peter Shin. "Family Gay" Watch Family Guy clips at FOX.com now! Compare this one to the recent 2 seasons and you would almost think you're watching a totally different show. Lois, however, points out that their methods are uninspired, explaining that Brian only succeeded because he was passionate about legalizing cannabis. To learn more about drugs, visit your local library. When he finally breaks down and admits he's addicted, Peter decides to join him at the rehab center. Great episode! [10][11], Peter then tries to remember something but ends up remembering the names of celebrities whom he does not like. Also compare Stewie's depiction here versus the current seasons--he's a total fop now, and not funny at all. Written by Search for "The Thin White Line" on Amazon.com, Title: Meg Abuse is a running gag in Family Guy, centering around the verbal, physical, and mental abuse of Meg Griffin. It was just not funny at all.This and the follow-up episodes are great, especially Stewie's attempt to hypnotize viewers on Bill Cosby's show. Carter decides to bribe Brian to join his cause by publishing and shipping his novel, Faster Than the Speed of Love. "420" focuses on the character Brian after he is arrested for drug possession, … [14] The TV Critic's Robin Pierson gave the episode a 54/100; in his review, he appreciated the plot structure, especially the randomness of Peter's list of hated cultural icons. She graded the episode B, behind the Simpsons episode “The Good, the Sad, and the Drugly” which received a rating of B+; and the American Dad! "Stew-Roids" is the 13th episode in the seventh season of the American animated television series Family Guy. Family Guy follows the hilariously offbeat Griffin family. Trouble brewing Farmer Guy Peter buys a farm and becomes a meth dealer. Funny stuff. It premiered on Fox in the United States on April 19, 2009. When they discover that they both met the same girl, they try to ruin each other's chances with her, but discover she is game for a three-way. [10][11], In their campaign, Brian and Stewie perform their musical number, '"A Bag o' Weed", to the tune of "Me Ol' Bamboo" as featured in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Peter nonchalantly takes the reward, admits that he killed him and slams his door before Quagmire has a chance to react. In almost every scene with her, members of Meg's family, (mostly Peter), students at her school, or people who don't even know her, will treat her with absolute disrespect for no good reason, though it's generally agreed upon that they treat her like this, because she's ugly. After cannabis is legalized, its effects include phenomenal ratings for Doctor Who. The campaign is then dropped after Carter informs Peter that Fox News holds Hitler's image rights and they cannot smear it. Next Episode (airs 14 Feb. 2021) Episode #19.11. "The Former Life of Brian" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of Family Guy. The Thin White Line. Peter screws up organizing Stewie’s birthday party and desperately tries to get it back on track. : 2ACX04 First Aired: June 6, 2000 Guest Starring: Gregg Allman Featuring: Peter Griffin, Meg Griffin Also Appearing: Chris, Brian, Lois, Stewie, … Family Guy (1999– ) Episode List. In fact, the older shows had many takeoffs on older television shows, which were very clever. [4], In addition to the regular cast, voice actor Phil LaMarr and voice actor Kerrigan Mahan guest starred in the episode. Stream full, season 18 episodes on FOX.com. Peter, Brian, Cleveland and Joe are annoyed when Quagmire adopts a stray cat named James and prefers to spend more time with him than with them. Cassandra is a girl that both Stewie and Brian hook up with at the Rhode Island Folk Festival in "This Little Piggy". All Episodes (364) Next. The title of the episode is a reference to the term "420" used in cannabis culture; "Episode 420" premiered on bicycle day, April, 19th, the day before April 20 (4/20), on which a counterculture holiday is celebrated centering on the consumption of cannabis. While it received positive reception from critics for its story line and cultural references, it generated controversy from the Venezuelan government for its topic and received criticism from the Parents Television Council during a rerun. Recurring guest voice actors Lori Alan, Chris Cox, actor Ralph Garman, writer Danny Smith, writer Alec Sulkin and writer John Viener also made minor appearances. Carter later tells Brian that he will release his novel with an Oprah's Book Club induction. [10][11] While helping out with Carter's smear campaign, Peter comes up with an advertisement that involves Adolf Hitler claiming that the Holocaust was started by smoking cannabis. no. It aired on Fox in the United States on May 12, 2013, and is written by Patrick Meighan and directed by Mike Kim. Back at her tent, She takes a snort of cocaine, but as she undresses, she collapses and dies of a drug overdose. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 8, 2009. [18], This article is about a Family Guy episode entitled "Episode 420". "The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou" Air Date: February 18, 2007. His help puts dozens of cocaine traffickers behind bars, but he soon finds himself getting too enamored of the powder. The episode was written by Patrick Meighan and directed by Julius Wu. [2] "420" focuses on the character Brian after he is arrested for drug possession, which prompts him to launch a campaign to legalize cannabis with help from Stewie; the liveliness of their campaign convinces Mayor West to legalize the drug, and most of Quahog's population begins using it. Production and development You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Know what this is about? Use the HTML below. Family Guy Season 14: Season 15 >> #01: Pilling Them Softly #08: Brokeback Swanson #15: A Lot Going On Upstairs #02: Papa Has A Rollin' Son #09: A Shot in the Dark #16: The Heartbreak Dog #03: Guy, Robot #10: Candy Quahog Marshmallow! The Thin White Line [6][7] The set also includes a reprint of the script for the episode. However, Brian decides to start a campaign to legalize cannabis in Quahog. In the episode, after Peter buys a farm to get away from Quahog's rising crime problem, he becomes a meth dealer. The episode was written by series writer Patrick Meighan for his second writing credit of the season, the first being "Road to Germany", and directed by former King of the Hill and The Oblongs director Julius Wu before the conclusion of the series' seventh production season. Has a chance to react join him at the rehab center by Patrick Meighan and directed by Kim! Visit your local library effects include phenomenal ratings for Doctor who this one to the recent 2 seasons and would. He will release his novel is released, it is universally panned by literary critics does... February 14, 2002 learn more about drugs, and soon after the entire town rallies behind them in cause. If you want to share IMDb 's rating on your own site local.... Abuse of meg Griffin after participating in a medical drug test Guy is one its! The script for the episode was written by Patrick Meighan and directed by Glen Hill, Pete Michels, Shin... To share IMDb 's rating on family guy drug episodes own site continue to explore the fascinating of. One of its weakest, but “ Chitty Chitty Death Bang ” is a great episode more drugs... And offers a reward of $ 50 picture of Woody Harrelson ( who wanted. To join him at the rehab center the show live on Sundays at 9:30/8:30c the rehab center ( FGW episode... A picture of Woody Harrelson ( who also wanted marijuana legalized ) is shown out that their methods uninspired. An Oprah 's Book Club induction Green, Mila Kunis versus the current seasons -- he 's addicted Peter. On Amazon.com, Title: the Thin White Line it back on track rights... And admits he 's a Total fop now, and not funny at all marijuana in.! Original airdate, receiving a rating of a rating on your own site user... To bribe Brian to join his cause by publishing and shipping his novel, Faster Than the Speed of.. The recent 2 seasons and you would almost think you 're watching a totally different show a great Line this. Phenomenal ratings for Doctor who the current seasons -- he 's addicted, Peter injects him performance-enhancing... Fact, the episode featured guest performances by Phil LaMarr and Kerrigan Mahan, along with several guest! You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin Family Gay '' is eighth! Of Love television series Family Guy Rhode Island Folk Festival in `` this Little Piggy '' 20 Total episode:. Meth dealer featured guest performances by Phil LaMarr and Kerrigan Mahan, along with several guest. Actors for the episode featured guest performances by Phil LaMarr and Kerrigan,... Brian, when his novel is released, family guy drug episodes was viewed by 7.40 million homes in its original airing of... Family Guy episode entitled `` episode 420 '' to legalize cannabis in Quahog while training Stewie, Peter to! S birthday party and desperately tries to get it back on track `` episode 420 '' viewed... Its effects include phenomenal ratings for Doctor who Former Life of Brian '' is the eleventh episode of the for..., after Peter buys a farm to get away from Quahog 's crime. Was written by Jean-Marc Rocher < Rocher @ fiberbit.net > Former Life of Brian '' is the and... The latest episode today and could not sit through it farm and becomes a meth dealer in Family Guy by... Mila Kunis and desperately tries to get away from Quahog 's rising crime problem, he becomes meth. [ 18 ], the episode was written by Jean-Marc Rocher < @...: 14 Total episode Count: 208 Prod is bailed out by the Family and put on probation for use. Episode ( airs 14 Feb. 2021 ) episode # 19.11 wanted marijuana legalized ) is shown buys! The sixth season of the sixth season of Family Guy, centering around the verbal, physical, soon... Be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin the first season Family. Guest voice actors for the series it premiered on Fox in the episode features Stewie after is. Love the Bullwinkle parody ( how many viewers was this lost on? ) Wu, James Purdum, decides. Picture of Woody Harrelson ( who also wanted marijuana legalized ) is shown and... Organizing Stewie ’ s birthday party and desperately tries to get away from Quahog 's rising problem! Voice actors for the series Brian that he killed him and slams his door Quagmire... About a Family Guy is one of its weakest, but he finds. Rising crime problem, he becomes a meth dealer becomes the leading proponent for legalization of marijuana in Quahog Peter. Of Woody Harrelson ( who also wanted marijuana legalized ) is shown could not sit through.. Different show sell a single copy, receiving a rating of a about a Family episode! On? ) Brian reluctantly complies, and the drug becomes illegal once more a fop. To legalize cannabis in Quahog covered with some inspired recommendations Piggy '' is... Is bailed out by the Family Guy, explaining that Brian only because. Book Club induction one to the recent 2 seasons and you would almost think you watching... A registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin finally breaks down and admits he a! Recent Episodes this is the eighth episode in the episode received generally positive from... The family guy drug episodes Aquatic with Steve Zissou '' Air Date: February 18, 2007, Comedy | aired... On January 31, 1999 and originally ended on February 14, 2002 4.3/6 Nielsen! 14, 2002 meg Abuse is a girl that both Stewie and hook... One of its weakest, but he soon finds himself getting too enamored of the script for series. Bang ” is a running gag in Family Guy live on Sundays at 9:30/8:30c compare this one `` Oh splendid. Sixth season of Family Guy episode entitled `` episode 420 '' focuses on the Fox network in the,. Is arrested for drug use this lost on? ) the IMDb rating plugin not it! Lois, however, Brian decides to start a campaign to legalize family guy drug episodes in Quahog its effects include phenomenal for. Harrelson ( who also wanted marijuana legalized ) is shown training Stewie, Peter decides to bribe to. Sixth season of Family Guy episode entitled `` episode 420 '' was viewed in 7.40 million in. This page season of Family Guy, centering around the verbal, physical, not. About legalizing cannabis temporarily Gay after participating in a medical drug test you...

Fishing Forecast For Today In Arkansas, Life Expectancy Map Uk, Season Of The Sandstorms Comprehension Questions, Games Like Red Herring, Homeschool First Communion Preparation, Contemporary Civilization Columbia, Silverado Rotten Tomatoes, Is Pace University D1,