The Best Episodes of Family Guy Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(3542 votes)

   #1 - PTV

   S4:E1411/6/2005

   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.

   Directors:Peter Shin, Dan Povenmire

   Writers:Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Dan Povenmire

   Writers:Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
2. 

   8.2/10(3105 votes)

   #2 - Petarded

   S4:E66/19/2005

   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.

   Directors:Peter Shin, Seth Kearsley

   Writers:Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Seth Kearsley

   Writers:Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
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   8.0/10(2610 votes)

   #3 - The Fat Guy Strangler

   S4:E1711/27/2005

   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?

   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Sarah Frost

   Writer:Chris Sheridan

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Sarah Frost

   Writer:Chris Sheridan
4. 

   7.8/10(2416 votes)

   #4 - Petergeist

   S4:E265/7/2006

   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.

   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Sarah Frost

   Writers:Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Sarah Frost

   Writers:Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild
5. 

   7.8/10(2124 votes)

   #5 - Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure

   S4:E305/21/2006

   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.

   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

   Writer:Steve Callaghan

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

   Writer:Steve Callaghan
6. 

   7.7/10(2769 votes)

   #6 - North by North Quahog

   S4:E15/1/2005

   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.

   Director:Peter Shin

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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   Director:Peter Shin

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane
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   7.7/10(2294 votes)

   #7 - The Courtship of Stewie's Father

   S4:E1611/20/2005

   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.

   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Kurt Dumas

   Writer:Kirker Butler

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Kurt Dumas

   Writer:Kirker Butler
8. 

   7.7/10(2557 votes)

   #8 - Patriot Games

   S4:E201/29/2006

   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.

   Directors:Cyndi Tang, Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Dan Povenmire

   Writer:Mike Henry

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   Directors:Cyndi Tang, Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Dan Povenmire

   Writer:Mike Henry
9. 

   7.7/10(2273 votes)

   #9 - The Griffin Family History

   S4:E275/14/2006

   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.

   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Zac Moncrief

   Writer:John Viener

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   Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Zac Moncrief

   Writer:John Viener
10. 

    7.6/10(2483 votes)

    #10 - The Cleveland–Loretta Quagmire

    S4:E56/12/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, James Purdum

    Writers:Mike Henry, Patrick Henry

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    Directors:Peter Shin, James Purdum

    Writers:Mike Henry, Patrick Henry
11. 

    7.6/10(2342 votes)

    #11 - Breaking Out Is Hard to Do

    S4:E97/17/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Kurt Dumas

    Writer:Tom Devanney

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Kurt Dumas

    Writer:Tom Devanney
12. 

    7.6/10(2313 votes)

    #12 - Perfect Castaway

    S4:E129/18/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, James Purdum

    Writer:John Viener

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    Directors:Peter Shin, James Purdum

    Writer:John Viener
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    7.6/10(2301 votes)

    #13 - Brian Goes Back to College

    S4:E1511/13/2005

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

    Directors:Peter Shin, Greg Colton

    Writer:Matt Fleckenstein

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Greg Colton

    Writer:Matt Fleckenstein
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    7.6/10(2015 votes)

    #14 - Stewie B. Goode

    S4:E285/21/2006

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

    Writers:Gary Janetti, Chris Sheridan

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

    Writers:Gary Janetti, Chris Sheridan
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    7.6/10(2001 votes)

    #15 - Bango Was His Name Oh!

    S4:E295/21/2006

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

    Writer:Alex Borstein

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

    Writer:Alex Borstein
16. 

    7.5/10(2496 votes)

    #16 - Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High

    S4:E25/8/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

    Writer:Ken Goin

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels

    Writer:Ken Goin
17. 

    7.5/10(2421 votes)

    #17 - Blind Ambition

    S4:E35/15/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Chuck Klein

    Writer:Steve Callaghan

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Chuck Klein

    Writer:Steve Callaghan
18. 

    7.5/10(2395 votes)

    #18 - 8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter

    S4:E87/10/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Greg Colton

    Writer:Patrick Meighan

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Greg Colton

    Writer:Patrick Meighan
19. 

    7.5/10(2387 votes)

    #19 - Peter's Got Woods

    S4:E119/11/2005

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Chuck Klein, Zac Moncrief

    Writer:Unknown

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Chuck Klein, Zac Moncrief

    Writer:Unknown
20. 

    7.5/10(2248 votes)

    #20 - I Take Thee Quagmire

    S4:E213/12/2006

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Seth Kearsley

    Writers:Steve Callaghan, Don Woodard, Tom Maxwell

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Seth Kearsley

    Writers:Steve Callaghan, Don Woodard, Tom Maxwell
21. 

    7.5/10(2230 votes)

    #21 - Sibling Rivalry

    S4:E223/26/2006

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Dan Povenmire

    Writer:Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Dan Povenmire

    Writer:Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
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    7.5/10(2204 votes)

    #22 - Peterotica

    S4:E244/23/2006

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Kurt Dumas

    Writer:Patrick Meighan

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Kurt Dumas

    Writer:Patrick Meighan
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    7.4/10(2468 votes)

    #23 - Don't Make Me Over

    S4:E46/5/2005

    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."

    Directors:Peter Shin, Sarah Frost

    Writer:Gene Laufenberg

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Sarah Frost

    Writer:Gene Laufenberg
24. 

    7.4/10(2374 votes)

    #24 - Brian the Bachelor

    S4:E76/26/2005

    "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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Dan Povenmire

    Writer:Mark Hentemann

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Dan Povenmire

    Writer:Mark Hentemann
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    7.4/10(2200 votes)

    #25 - Deep Throats

    S4:E234/9/2006

    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.

    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Greg Colton

    Writer:Alex Borstein

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    Directors:Peter Shin, Pete Michels, Greg Colton

    Writer:Alex Borstein