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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Family Guy Season 24 Episode 8 - Play Time
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Play Time

    S24:E8

    In this three-act parody, the Griffins spoof the stage by putting up To Kill a Mockingbird, The Odd Couple and Hamlet.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:Alex Carter

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  2. Family Guy Season 24 Episode 10 - A Few More Ways to Die in the West
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - A Few More Ways to Die in the West

    S24:E10

    In this Griffin family spoof of the Old West, Peter, known as Quiet Burp, and his gang of outlaws agrees to escort a wealthy businessman on a train journey.

    Director:Greg Colton
    Writer:Jordan Ramp

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  3. Family Guy Season 24 Episode 11 - Tall Stewie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Tall Stewie

    S24:E11

    When Stewie puts on a pair of boots that make him slightly taller, his newfound confidence changes the power dynamic in the Griffin family.

    Director:Jerry Langford
    Writers:Hillman Hollister, Jack Stovitz

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  4. Family Guy Season 18 Episode 1 - Yacht Rocky
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Yacht Rocky

    S18:E1

    When the brewery announces it will be firing one employee, Peter is nervous he will be the one let go; the family departs on a Yacht Rock cruise that doesn't go as expected.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writer:Travis Bowe

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  5. Family Guy Season 18 Episode 16 - Start Me Up
    5.0/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Start Me Up

    S18:E16

    Peter's non-stop sweating becomes a liability at his company, so his boss tells him to work from home. Meanwhile, after Stewie and Chris cause thousands of dollars in damage to an electronics store, the two create a fake Kickstarter campaign with Brian to pay back the money.

    Director:John Holmquist
    Writers:Artie Johann, David Zuckerman

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  6. Family Guy Season 18 Episode 4 - Disney's The Reboot
    5.1/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Disney's The Reboot

    S18:E4

    The network decides that it's time to explore some unique ways to reboot the series. When three versions of the reboots are shown to a focus group, the feedback takes some surprising turns.

    Director:Greg Colton
    Writer:Kirker Butler

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  7. Family Guy Season 18 Episode 7 - Heart Burn
    5.2/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Heart Burn

    S18:E7

    To celebrate Peter and Lois' wedding anniversary, the Griffins present their own versions of three well-known love stories.

    Director:Steve Robertson
    Writers:Matt Pabian, Matt McElaney

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  8. Family Guy Season 17 Episode 13 - Trans-Fat
    5.3/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Trans-Fat

    S17:E13

    Peter is mistakenly identified as transgender, which leads to an unexpected event and an important learning lesson.

    Director:Steve Robertson
    Writer:Wellesley Wild

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  9. Family Guy Season 18 Episode 17 - Coma Guy
    5.3/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Coma Guy

    S18:E17

    With a newfound love for rocking out to Van Halen, Peter gets in a car accident and falls into a coma.

    Director:Steve Robertson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Family Guy Season 18 Episode 18 - Better Off Meg
    5.3/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Better Off Meg

    S18:E18

    When Meg is erroneously reported to have died in a car crash, she goes along with the story to start a new life elsewhere. Meanwhile, the Griffins experience a life without Meg Griffin.

    Director:Anthony Agrusa
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 20 - The Jersey Bore
    5.3/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Jersey Bore

    S20:E20

    Peter attends a business conference in Atlantic City with Preston. Meanwhile, Stewie helps Chris prepare for his role in Adam West High's rendition of "Romeo and Juliet".

    Director:Brian Iles
    Writer:Chris Regan

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  12. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 6 - Cootie & The Blowhard
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Cootie & The Blowhard

    S20:E6

    Stewie takes drastic measures when he thinks he is diagnosed with terminal cooties. Peter becomes infatuated with Bonnie's cooking.

    Director:Jerry Langford
    Writer:Maggie Mull

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  13. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 11 - Mister Act
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Mister Act

    S20:E11

    An accident leaves Peter with a high-pitched voice, so Jesus coaches him into fending off the choir boys; Stewie is attracted to Lois' new masculine physique.

    Director:Brian Iles
    Writer:Artie Johann

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  14. Family Guy Season 12 Episode 6 - Life of Brian
    5.6/10(28 votes)

    #14 - Life of Brian

    S12:E6

    Stewie and Brian travel back in time to 17th-century Jamestown and make too many close calls with changing history. Stewie decides to destroy his time machine, but comes to regret it when Brian dies after being hit by a car. Devastated by his death, the Griffin family goes out and adopts another dog from the pet store, Vinnie, who is quickly accepted by all the members of the Griffin family, other than Stewie, who can't get over the loss of Brian.

    Director:Joseph Lee
    Writer:Alex Carter

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  15. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 14 - HBO-No
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #15 - HBO-No

    S20:E14

    The Griffins tell their own versions of three HBO shows: "Game of Thrones," "Succession" and "Big Little Lies."

    Director:Steve Robertson
    Writer:Travis Bowe

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  16. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 18 - Girlfriend, Eh?
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Girlfriend, Eh?

    S20:E18

    Peter and Chris take a road trip to Canada to prove the existence of Chris' girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lois and Meg compete for the attention of a handsome handyman.

    Director:Julius Wu
    Writer:Travis Bowe

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  17. Family Guy Season 13 Episode 12 - Stewie Is Enceinte
    5.7/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Stewie Is Enceinte

    S13:E12

    Brian decides he doesn't want to hang out with Stewie anymore, so Stewie tries to save their relationship by having a baby ... or seven ... by using Brian's DNA to impregnate himself. Meanwhile, Peter, Joe, Quagmire and Cleveland attempt to make a viral video.

    Director:Steve Robertson
    Writer:Gary Janetti

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  18. Family Guy Season 19 Episode 6 - Meg's Wedding
    5.7/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Meg's Wedding

    S19:E6

    Meg plans her wedding to an unexpected Quahog resident. Meanwhile, Peter finds a new vest and on one of many adventures fitting for his new attire, his arms are torn off and he is left with tiny hands that have yet to grow back.

    Director:Steve Robertson
    Writer:Mike Desilets

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  19. Family Guy Season 19 Episode 7 - Wild Wild West
    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Wild Wild West

    S19:E7

    Lois and Peter are divided by differing views on who the next Mayor of Quahog should be. Upset at Lois' first choice, Peter seeks out the late Mayor Adam West's cousin, Wild Wild West.

    Director:Jerry Langford
    Writer:Kirker Butler

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  20. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 2 - Rock Hard
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Rock Hard

    S20:E2

    While at an old record store, Peter and the guys recount tales of three rock legends: Jim Morrison, Muddy Waters and Elton John.

    Director:Greg Colton
    Writer:Matt McElaney

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  21. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 5 - Brief Encounter
    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Brief Encounter

    S20:E5

    When Peter and Quagmire accidentally switch underwear, they begin to mimic the other's behavior. Stewie and Doug agree to commit each other's murders.

    Director:Brian Iles
    Writer:Travis Bowe

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  22. Family Guy Season 15 Episode 8 - Carter and Tricia
    5.8/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Carter and Tricia

    S15:E8

    Carter buys the Pawtucket Patriot brewery and decides to cut some corners to save a few bucks. Peter overhears the plan and runs and tells investigative journalist Tricia Takanawa about Carter's plan to use toxic chemicals in the beer cans. Meanwhile, Brian's drivers' license has expired and he enlists Stewie as an instructor.

    Director:Mike Kim
    Writer:Patrick Meighan

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  23. Family Guy Season 17 Episode 2 - Dead Dog Walking (2)
    5.8/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Dead Dog Walking (2)

    S17:E2

    Brian's marriage to Jess doesn't go as planned, especially after her miraculous cancer recovery, so at Peter's suggestion, Brian lets himself go, leading Jess to make a surprising decision.

    Director:Julius Wu
    Writer:Chris Sheridan

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  24. Family Guy Season 19 Episode 12 - And Then There's Fraud
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #24 - And Then There's Fraud

    S19:E12

    After attending a baseball game, Peter and Chris are inspired to start a memorabilia business. Meanwhile, Stewie tries to combat aging by getting plastic surgery, but ends up taking it too far.

    Director:Brian Iles
    Writer:Kevin Biggins

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  25. Family Guy Season 20 Episode 8 - The Birthday Bootlegger
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #25 - The Birthday Bootlegger

    S20:E8

    A new boss quells Peter’s favorite part about work: office birthdays. Stewie is put in detention and comes out a ruffian.

    Director:Julius Wu
    Writer:Mark Hentemann

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Play Time" is the worst rated episode of "Family Guy". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by John Holmquist and written by Alex Carter, it aired on 3/15/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Few More Ways to Die in the West".