17. Brian & Stewie Apr 2026

What starts as a comedic mishap—getting locked in a vault over a holiday weekend—quickly spirals into a psychological breakdown. The episode is often remembered for two distinct shifts: The Gross-Out Factor

Critics were divided upon its release in 2010. Some praised it as a "theatrical tour de force," while others felt the lack of jokes made it a chore to sit through. Today, it is cited as the definitive example of the show's ability to handle high-stakes drama and character study when it chooses to put the slapstick aside. 17. Brian & Stewie

It features zero "remember the time" flashbacks. What starts as a comedic mishap—getting locked in