[s1e1] Death Has A Shadow ●

The episode introduces the Griffin family and centers on Peter’s impulsive behavior. After drinking too much at a stag party, Peter falls asleep on the job at and is fired for failing to notice hazardous toys. To hide the news from Lois, he applies for welfare but accidentally receives a check for $150,000 due to a decimal point error.

: Originally portrayed with a more sinister, "evil genius" persona, obsessed with world domination and matricide. [S1E1] Death Has a Shadow

: It established the show's signature cutaway gag humor and pop culture parodies, such as the "Mr. Zucchini Head" reference to Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head. The episode introduces the Griffin family and centers

: Introduced as the sophisticated, intellectual voice of reason, though still Peter's loyal companion. : Originally portrayed with a more sinister, "evil

: Established as the well-meaning but reckless patriarch.