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The Best Episodes Directed By Seth Macfarlane

Every TV Episode Directed by Seth Macfarlane Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Talk Dirty to Me
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Talk Dirty to Me

    S2:E1

    John and Ted use a phone in the school basement to call a phone-sex hotline; when the charges end up costing the school thousands of dollars, a hard-nosed special investigator from the school district is brought in to find the culprits.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 0 Episode 3 - Family Guy (Pilot)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Family Guy (Pilot)

    S0:E3

    The original Pilot of Family Guy. The story of the pilot is similar to what would eventually become the first aired episode, "Death Has a Shadow", with distinct differences in the character designs, animation and writing. The first seven minutes are included on the Volume 1 DVD set.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - He's Gotta Have It
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #3 - He's Gotta Have It

    S1:E7

    As the end of the school year approaches, Ted plots to help John lose his virginity after John learns he is the last virgin in school.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Just Say Yes
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Just Say Yes

    S1:E1

    When Matty makes Ted go to school with John, Ted immediately decides to get expelled.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - A Happy Refrain
    7.8/10(46 votes)

    #5 - A Happy Refrain

    S2:E6

    The Orville crew is surprised when Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - My Two Dads
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #6 - My Two Dads

    S1:E2

    Ted and John's plan to exact revenge on the school bully inadvertently puts them in a parental role. Matty agrees to get a colonoscopy… on one condition.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Subways, Bicycles and Automobiles
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Subways, Bicycles and Automobiles

    S1:E4

    Ted's plan to spend Halloween with John is thwarted when Blaire forces him to be her designated driver for the night. Susan tries to cheer John up by finding him a new friend.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Desperately Seeking Susan
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Desperately Seeking Susan

    S1:E5

    Blaire convinces Matty and Susan to let Ted act as their marriage therapist. After the session, Ted, John and Blaire encourage Susan to pursue the career she abandoned long ago.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Ejectile Dysfunction
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Ejectile Dysfunction

    S1:E3

    Ted and John go to extraordinary lengths so that John can watch his first adult film. Matty and Susan's disappointing night out leads Susan to question their relationship.

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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - From Unknown Graves
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #10 - From Unknown Graves

    S3:E7

    The Orville discovers a Kaylon with a very special ability.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Deflectors
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Deflectors

    S2:E7

    One of Bortus's old lovers is assigned to help upgrade the ships defences and makes a surprising admission to Talla.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Death Has a Shadow
    7.2/10(70 votes)

    #12 - Death Has a Shadow

    S1:E1

    After Peter heavily drinks at a bachelor party, even though he told Lois he would not, he gets fired from his job at the Happy-go-Lucky toy factory for being hung over. Peter soon applies for welfare, but after a mix-up, gets sent a check for $150,000. Eventually, Lois finds out, and Peter decides to return the money by dumping it from a blimp at the Super Bowl. He is arrested as a result, and his family ends up coming to his rescue.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Ja'loja
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    #13 - Ja'loja

    S2:E1

    As The Orville heads towards Moclus for Bortus' special once-a-year ceremony, Ed discovers Kelly has moved on and has started dating. Meanwhile, Gordon asks for John's help in getting game, and Claire turns to Isaac for parenting advice.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Future Unknown
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #14 - Future Unknown

    S3:E10

    A celebration is underway aboard the ship.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Loud Night
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Loud Night

    S1:E6

    Matty's unorthodox Christmas wish is granted, completely upending the Bennett family dynamic. A trip to church gets John and Ted wondering about Ted's miraculous origin.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - A Tale of Two Topas
    6.3/10(41 votes)

    #16 - A Tale of Two Topas

    S3:E5

    Tensions between Kelly and the Moclans result when she helps Topa prepare for the Union Point entrance exam.

    Director:Seth MacFarlane
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Seth MacFarlane Ratings Summary

"Talk Dirty to Me" is the best rated episode directed by Seth MacFarlane. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/5/2026 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Family Guy (Pilot)".