Every Family Guy Season 24 Episode Ranked Worst to Best

Season 24 of Family Guy has finished airing, so it’s time to review the episodes and pick out the highlights. The show has seen some changes at Fox recently, moving from the fall TV season to mid-season and becoming part of a redesigned Animation Domination lineup. This shift has also resulted in shorter seasons with fewer episodes.

Season 24 of Family Guy was a significant one for Fox. The show celebrated its 450th episode and experimented with new formats, including anthology episodes and a completely different universe explored throughout the season. Here’s a look at which episodes from Season 24 were the most well-received.

15). Man-Fest Destiny

The episode “Man-Fest Destiny” starts with Peter and his friends crashing on Fire Island, but this plotline doesn’t lead to anything particularly engaging. It repeats familiar jokes about Peter’s ambiguous sexuality and includes a poorly executed musical number that relies on an uninspired joke about Bowen Yang. Meanwhile, the secondary storyline, where Stewie becomes fascinated with internet memes and writes a book about them, is uninspired, and Brian predictably feels envious. Overall, the episode feels unoriginal, as these concepts have been explored more effectively in previous, stronger episodes.

14). Bringing Up Brady

Episodes centered around Meg can be hit or miss, sometimes leaning too heavily into her darker personality. Thankfully, this one focuses more on guest star Tom Brady, who plays a commentator with surprising skill. Meg eventually uncovers the truth behind the scenes, and while she doesn’t go overboard with revenge – which is a relief – it also prevents the episode from being truly outstanding. The subplot with Brian and Stewie getting stuck in IKEA starts with a promising premise, but ultimately doesn’t deliver a memorable story either.

13). Phony Montana

I watched the Family Guy episode “Phony Montana” recently, and it really leaned into one running gag – Brian suddenly developing a Cuban accent reminiscent of Tony Montana. While it did get a few laughs, like the reference to Cleveland’s old bathtub accident, it felt stretched out and took up too much of the episode. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois had a storyline focused on… well, pretty crude humor, as they explored the world of swingers. That part actually introduced some surprisingly creative new character designs for them, and it even felt like it genuinely improved their relationship. But honestly, Brian’s plotline just overshadowed everything else.

12). Pumpkin Spice Girls

Episodes focusing on Lois and Meg are often hit or miss, but when they team up, they’re usually really funny. This episode is one of the good ones: Lois accidentally gets Meg hooked on Pumpkin Spice lattes (complete with trippy visuals), and their habit leads them to start a secret smuggling operation. Meanwhile, a rare pairing of Joe and Quagmire threatens to expose them, resulting in a lot of chaotic and hilarious situations. The running gag of Stewie being completely overlooked throughout all the madness makes it even funnier.

11). Lower G.I. Joe

The episode centers around a surprising discovery: Peter had a valuable G.I. Joe figure lodged in his colon, which is revealed during a group colonoscopy the guys all undergo together. The setup, with everyone rushing to the bathroom at a rented cabin, leads to the main storyline: a scramble for the money they could get by selling the figure. However, this plot isn’t as compelling as some of the show’s other storylines. Brian’s subplot, involving the accidental death of Mayor West’s cat, is more disturbing than humorous. While the episode has some funny moments, they aren’t enough to make it one of the show’s best.

10). Dear Francis

The episode marks a rare mention of Peter’s adoptive father, introduced in an unusual way. Peter blurts out the name “Francis” while dreaming about Lois, but is embarrassed to admit it’s just the name of a new waitress at the Clam. This leads him to repeatedly claim he was dreaming about his deceased father, forcing him to maintain the lie until Lois discovers the truth. The waitress is ultimately dismissed in a typically cold, yet funny, Family Guy style. The episode feels different from others, and notably pushes the boundaries of the show’s often uncomfortable humor.

9). Scent of a Woman

Episodes focusing on Brian and Meg often explore their characters’ emotional depths, largely because Brian is frequently the only one who genuinely supports Meg. This particular episode starts with Brian acting poorly, leading to a storyline where he and Meg mistakenly believe she has terminal breast cancer. They decide to fulfill all of Meg’s wishes, but she eventually becomes a bit self-centered. While Brian’s frustration doesn’t quite land, the episode ultimately strengthens their bond and is one of Meg’s stronger appearances this season.

8). The Edible Arrangement

The 450th episode of Family Guy was a special one, featuring surprisingly heartfelt conversations between Lois and Stewie. The episode playfully acknowledged long-running fan theories and even revealed Stewie’s past desire to harm Lois, a detail from earlier seasons. While it was an interesting attempt to explore their relationship, the episode’s impact is ultimately fleeting. Overall, though, there are other Family Guy episodes that are simply more entertaining.

7). Friend’s Best Man

Episodes centered around Brian and Stewie’s adventures are rare, but often stand out as highlights. “Friend’s Best Man” is a prime example, with Stewie fully committing to a marriage with Rupert and Chris adding to the chaos, effectively sidelining Brian. The storyline ultimately forces Brian to confront his fear of losing Stewie as a friend—a fear Stewie ironically fuels by creating distance—but their core relationship is restored by the end. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois’ subplot involving a disastrous sex tape delivers some of the season’s funniest moments.

6). Tall Stewie

You know, I always find “Tall Stewie” to be a really fun episode! It’s not built around one big, central plot – honestly, neither of the storylines feels quite strong enough to carry the whole show. But that’s actually what makes it so good! We get Stewie and Brian goofing around on stilts, trying to impress everyone with their height, and then Peter and Lois diving into the world of dating apps to spice things up. Both ideas get just enough screen time to deliver a lot of laughs without dragging on. It’s a clever way to avoid dwelling on any weaknesses in the plots, and it totally works – it’s just a consistently funny episode!

5). Play Time

This season has three really cool anthology episodes, but they all approach things differently. I especially enjoyed “Play Time” – it’s the most playful of the bunch! Basically, the whole episode is like a night of community theater in Quahog, with the characters putting on versions of famous stories – like a super funny take on The Odd Couple. It doesn’t stick super closely to the originals, but that’s kind of the point! The format lets them really have fun with the concept. Peter and the gang are constantly cracking jokes and breaking the fourth wall within the stories, which is hilarious, though it does mean the episode doesn’t fully commit to each idea the way some of the stronger anthology episodes do. Still, it’s a blast!

4). High School History

The Family Guy Season 24 finale, “High School History,” is a standout episode. It cleverly uses a framing device where Brian explains historical events as part of his community service, hinted at throughout the episode. The episode feels like Family Guy‘s older, well-structured anthology episodes, with a recurring joke woven through all three stories. It touches on the French Revolution, the American Civil War, and World War II, offering a somewhat loose but entertaining take on these periods. Importantly, it hits all the key historical points while keeping things light and fun.

3). Viewer DMs

The episode “Viewer DMs” brings back a format from early seasons of Family Guy, similar to the old “Viewer Mail” segments. This return to the anthology style allows for a lot of creative ideas, including a fast-paced parody of Lord of the Rings, the Griffins playing Oregon Trail, and a spin-off focusing on Quagmire. While the Quagmire segment isn’t the strongest, the episode as a whole is enjoyable and hopefully signals a return to this classic format. It’s clear the writers had fun creating these separate, unconnected sketches.

2). Let the Good Times Walk

Over the past ten years, Joe has become the most compelling character on Family Guy. The show has moved beyond simply making jokes about his sadness, instead portraying him as a fairly ordinary guy with unremarkable hobbies. While medication turns him into the popular “Joey Goodtimes,” Peter and his friends eventually admit they missed the original, more flawed version of Joe. This episode proves the series could benefit from focusing on Joe’s story more often.

1). A Few More Ways to Die in the West

Seth MacFarlane has long wanted to create a successful Western, and we’ve seen hints of that ambition in previous projects. Now, with “A Few More Ways to Die in the West,” he fully embraces the genre with a comedic twist. The story follows Peter, known as “Quiet Burp,” as he pursues a train robber who stole his money – which turns out to be Lois. Meanwhile, Brian and Stewie are focused on getting rich. This episode feels like the most polished and enjoyable of the season, and it would be great to see more adventures like this one at least once a season.

2026-05-20 21:15