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Family Guy Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Season 4 continues the animated antics of the constantly grousing Griffin family. Among the highlights: They form a rock band and land a spot on "Saturday Night Live," where Meg hooks up with Jimmy Fallon (as himself); Lois turns kleptomaniac and goes on a shoplifting spree, which lands her in prison; Freshman Chris gets hazed on his first day of high school and runs away to join the Peace Corps, only to be shipped off to South America; and NFL quarterback Tom Brady (as himself), impressed with Peter's skills at moving bodies, signs him to the New England Patriots. Other stars doing voice cameos include Drew Barrymore, Judd Hirsch, Emeril Lagasse, Bob Costas and Jay Leno.
Episode 1
North by North Quahog
Sun, May 1, 2005 30 mins
Peter and Lois battle Mel Gibson over their idea for an action-thriller sequel to "The Passion of the Christ." They end up in a parody of "North by Northwest" that takes them to Cape Cod, a Manhattan luxury hotel and, of course, Mount Rushmore. Back in Quahog, Brian and Stewie chaperone Chris's school dance.
Episode 2
Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High
Sun, May 8, 2005 30 mins
Chris has a crush on his sultry new English teacher (guest voice Drew Barrymore), and she has an indecent proposal for him. Brian's on the staff as well, and is encouraging his troubled students to strive for the bottom.
Episode 3
Blind Ambition
Sun, May 15, 2005 30 mins
After Quagmire is credited with saving a woman's life, Peter vows to do something memorable as well.
Episode 4
Don't Make Me Over
Sun, Jun 5, 2005 30 mins
Peter, Joe, Quagmire and Cleveland form a rock band, but it's Meg who looks like the one who'll make it in the music business. All it took was a makeover. Gene Simmons has a voice cameo as himself.
Episode 5
The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire
Sun, Jun 12, 2005 30 mins
Peter and Brian set out to help Cleveland get his manhood back after they catch his wife in bed with Quagmire.
Episode 6
Petarded
Sun, Jun 19, 2005 30 mins
Peter takes a test for a genius grant and flunks it, to say the least.
Episode 7
Brian the Bachelor
Sun, Jun 26, 2005 30 mins
"The Bachelorette" comes to Quahog looking for contestants, and Brian and Quagmire are selected. Meanwhile, Chris makes friends with a pimple of his, which can talk, and he names it Doug. Jessica Biel has a voice cameo.
Episode 8
8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter
Sun, Jul 10, 2005 30 mins
Peter runs up a huge tab at Mort Goldman's pharmacy, and settles it by selling Meg to Mort, whose nerdy son Neil has a crush on her. Meanwhile, the Griffins search for a babysitter for Stewie.
Episode 9
Breaking Out Is Hard to Do
Sun, Jul 17, 2005 30 mins
Lois turns out to be a kleptomaniac and soon finds herself in jail, which leaves the Griffin household in more disarray than usual. And as the plot unfolds, Peter takes up sumo wrestling.
Episode 10
Model Misbehavior
Sun, Jul 24, 2005 30 mins
One-time Miss Teen Rhode Island Lois fulfills her dream of becoming a model. It's a thrill (and diet-pill) ride for her. But not for Peter. Meanwhile, Brian's suffering from worms but can't afford the medication to cure it, so he turns to Stewie, who hires him to work on his pyramid scheme.
Episode 11
Peter's Got Woods
Sun, Sep 11, 2005 30 mins
Peter and James Woods (who lends his voice) become fast friends when Woods shows up in Quahog. He's in town because of a suggestion to rename James Woods High School after Martin Luther King Jr.
Episode 12
Perfect Castaway
Sun, Sep 18, 2005 30 mins
Peter, Joe, Cleveland and Quagmire are lost at sea for months. Happily they're rescued, but Peter's return home has a very unhappy surprise.
Episode 13
Jungle Love
Sun, Sep 25, 2005 30 mins
Chris, a victim of bullying in high school, runs away to South America. Meanwhile, Peter gets a job in a brewery. One of the perks is free beer, and Peter reacts to it predictably. Carrie Fisher provides the voice of his supervisor, Angela. Other voices: Joe Pesci: Jay Mohr.
Episode 14
PTV
Sun, Nov 6, 2005 30 mins
When a "trouser malfunction" at the Emmy Awards leads to a crackdown on TV, Peter fights back by starting his own unexpurgated station, PTV. But then Lois takes issue with Peter's inappropriate shows. Meanwhile, Stewie finds Osama bin Laden.
Episode 15
Brian Goes Back to College
Sun, Nov 13, 2005 30 mins
After getting fired from his writing job at The New Yorker because he lacks a university degree, Brian re-enrols at Brown University, and Stewie comes along to keep him company. Meanwhile, Peter, Cleveland, Joe and Quagmire enter a costume competition at an '80s-TV convention as "The A-Team".
Episode 16
The Courtship of Stewie's Father
Sun, Nov 20, 2005 30 mins
Stewie has been taking out his aggressions on Lois, and she decides that the reason is because he isn't close enough to his father, so she orders them to bond. They finally succeed at Disney World.
Episode 17
The Fat Guy Strangler
Sun, Nov 27, 2005 30 mins
Lois discovers that she has a brother (voice of Robert Downey Jr). He's a patient in a mental institution, but he doesn't seem too unusual. Meanwhile, Peter's doctor tells him he's overweight, and Peter decides to do something about it: He forms the National Association for the Advancement of Fat People.
Episode 18
The Father, the Son and the Holy Fonz
Sun, Dec 18, 2005 30 mins
Peter's very devout father browbeats his son about his lack of religion, so Peter starts his own church: The First United Church of the Fonz. Meanwhile, Stewie is baptised with tainted holy water and gets poisoned, so he must be quarantined in a germ-free environment.
Episode 19
Brian Sings and Swings
Sun, Jan 8, 2006 30 mins
After being hit by a car driven by Peter, a depressed Brian teams up on stage with Frank Sinatra Jr (who provides his own voice) in a Quahog bar. Soon, Stewie joins in and a new Rat Pack is born. Meanwhile, Meg decides that she's a lesbian.
Episode 20
Patriot Games
Sun, Jan 29, 2006 30 mins
Peter's broken-field run to the bathroom at his high-school reunion so impresses New England Patriots Quater Back Tom Brady (who provides his own voice) that the next thing Peter knows, he's a Patriot, too. Meanwhile, it's Carol Channing vs. Mike Tyson on Fox's "Celebrity Boxing," and Brian places a losing bet on the bout with bookie Stewie, who demands quick payment. Or else.
Episode 21
I Take Thee, Quagmire
Sun, Mar 12, 2006 30 mins
Peter wins the services of a maid for a week on a game show, but Quagmire wins her heart. This isn't his usual lechery; he's in love. Meanwhile, Lois decides that it's time to wean Stewie. Pat Sajak, Alex Trebek and Bryan Cranston have voice cameos as themselves.
Episode 22
Sibling Rivalry
Sun, Mar 26, 2006 30 mins
Before having a vasectomy, Peter has one last fling at the sperm bank. The result: Stewie's equally diabolical half-brother Bertram (voice of Wallace Shawn). Soon, their epic battle for playground dominance begins. Meanwhile, Peter has given up sex, and Lois uses food to compensate.
Episode 23
Deep Throats
Sun, Apr 9, 2006 30 mins
When cabbie Brian gets a $400 parking ticket, he decides that Mayor West is corrupt and sets out to expose him. This doesn't sit well with Meg, who is the mayor's new intern. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois decide to write songs for a talent show.
Episode 24
Peterotica
Sun, Apr 23, 2006 30 mins
Peter writes dirty novels and his father-in-law, Carter Pewterschmidt, decides to publish them. But then Carter's sued and loses everything, so he moves in with Peter and Lois, whereupon Peter tries to teach him to be a regular guy. When that doesn't work, they decide to go for the riches by any means necessary. Betty White has a voice cameo as herself.
Episode 25
You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives
Sun, Apr 30, 2006 30 mins
Brian's gay cousin Jasper arrives for a visit and announces that he's marrying his boyfriend, and Brian offers them the use of the Griffin house for the wedding. But Mayor West, who's facing an impeachment campaign and looking for a diversion, decides to ban gay marriage in Quahog. Meanwhile, a girl Chris likes takes him to an after-school Republican club; and Stewie kidnaps Matthew McConaughey.
Episode 26
Petergeist
Sun, May 7, 2006 30 mins
While building a cinema in his backyard, Peter digs up a Native American skull. Soon the house is haunted and Stewie's on "the other side". But the ghosts don't go away after Lois goes over to the other side, too, and brings Stewie back. Carrot Top and Jim J. Bullock have voice cameos as themselves.
Episode 27
The Griffin Family History
Sun, May 14, 2006 30 mins
While holed up in the attic during a burglary, Peter gives his account of Griffin family history ("Everything started with the big bang..."). Fast-forward to caveman days, when Peter invented the wheel. And in biblical times, Moses Griffin led the Israelites to freedom. But it's Meg who finds a way to get rid of the burglars.
Episode 28
Stewie B. Goode
Sun, May 21, 2006 30 mins
Following a near-death experience, Stewie decides to turn over a new leaf and be nice---but it drives him to drink. Meanwhile, Peter becomes Quahog's newest TV star, ranting about his pet peeves in a commentary segment on Ch. 5 news titled "Grind My Gears." Noel Blanc, the son of longtime cartoon voice Mel Blanc, provides the voice of Elmer Fudd.
Episode 29
Bango Was His Name, Oh!
Sun, May 21, 2006 30 mins
Stewie and Brian head to San Francisco in Quagmire's van to search for the man Stewie's convinced is his real father. Meanwhile, Lois and Peter help Chris and Meg with their dating skills to get them out of the house. Jennie Garth, Jason Priestley and Tori Spelling have voice cameos in their "Beverly Hills, 90210" roles.
Episode 30
Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure
Sun, May 21, 2006 30 mins
Stewie travels 35 years into the future and doesn't like what he finds: himself, who's known as Stu as an adult. So Stewie goes about remaking Stu's life, despite Stu's objections. Kiefer Sutherland has a cameo as himself.
