Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin - The Untold Story

Let me get one thing straight right off the bat: The Family Guy was one of the best animated comedies on the telly. It takes more risks at upseting the mainstream than The Simpsons but isnt so blatant in shock value as Southpark. In fact, I seriously loved this series when it was on the air and Im thrilled that now that its available on DVD, I can watch my favorite episodes whenever I want. If youre a fan of the show, you need these DVD box sets. However, if you want really cool added features, keep looking. Unlike the commentary for DVDs like The Simpsons its almost as though Seth and gang have no idea what DVD commentary is for. In fact, for many of the episodes that actually DO have commentary, they sit in silence instead of actually commenting -- which kinda begs the question -- why is this called an audio commentary track when you barely comment? Also, many of the comments really arent that entertaining at all. Occasionally Seth M. or Seth Green will speak in their characters voices to comment (which would have been sooo much more interesting if they continued to do so) but for the most part they just dont say much. Highlights of the commentary do include the actress who does Lois voice (she is damn funny).... but some of the other voice actors/actresses that are on the commentary seem to have been brought in at last minute. One of supporting voice actors even asks in geniune astonishment: Brian the dog has a martini? Which makes you kind of wonder if some of the actors even bothered watching the series they were in while it aired. Theres only one documentary (if you want to call it that) which is simply a long commercial for the show. I was disappointed in the bonus material, but the episodes themselves are worth the price of the box set. I just hope in the future, more people who bother with DVD commentary do something other than just sit in silence.

I wont talk about the movie. If you like family guy youll like this and if you think family guy stinks then this will not change your opinion. I debated how much getting the blu ray would be worth it and I can tell you it is WELL worth it! The sharpness is incredible on the picture and like the sound is also top shelf. I dont have this on DVD to compare it to, but comparing it to Blue Harvest on DVD this blu ray BLOWS AWAY the DVD. So, if youre already set on buying the movie, if you have a blu ray player pay the extra couple bucks and get the blu ray version. You wont regret it, at least as far as clarity and sound is concerned ;)

Right off the bat, if you enjoyed the first Family Guy Star Wars fare, youre more than likely going to enjoy this one as well. The jokes arent as good, but theres tons of good references to pop culture and the usual Family Guy quirks. I give it a 3.5 out of 5 for the show itself. But, if you get it, just get it on DVD. The Blu-ray is more expensive and just not worth it since upscalers in BD players will do more than enough to make this work on your HD TV, especially since its not wide screen but the usual 4:3 SD ratio and the graphics dont have high levels of detail. This is the first BD Ive received that really doesnt add absolutely anything to the experience compared to the DVD and Id drop a whole point just for the added cost/lack of worthwhile features over whats on the DVD.

Family Guy is my favorite show!! I watch it all the time. I never get tired of the jokes. My husband and my sister-in-law quote it all the time. Its always and inside joke for us. I LOVE family guy! Thank you Seth MacFarlane for your brilliant mind and voice! You make every Friday night hilarious

Love this show! So much better with the Star Wars spoof! AWESOME!!!

I bought this video not so much because I really like Family Guy, but because I have all DVD releases and I feel it isnt right to exclude any. Now, I did like Seth McFarlanes interpretation of the next story of Star Wars, but I find it hard to keep buying these releases when they are so overpriced (come on, this is just 2 episodes afterall). In the beginnning, a box set was a season, now it is only 13 episodes, or about half a season, and still at the regular list of $40, sooner or later Im gonna call it quits. But, not any time soon. So far.

As often happens with the truly amazing shows, propper recognition is posthumously awarded. Well, Family Guy is not the exception to the rule. For so long I thought I was alone in my love of this show. It warms my heart to find others who mourn its loss. First, Id like to say that the other reviews were Too Right!!! There is little I could add ... but, Ill try. Yea; the closest analogy would be the illigitimate love child of the Simpsons and South Park, but as has been stated, there is so much more to it. The shows format is not so much a structured program, as a train of thought. As in a daydream (or, Im told, a good trip), it wanders from one random subject to another, swinging back to a psudo-reality only when absolutly necessary. Add that to its razor wit and a PC reverence on a level with an Eminem -book on tape- reading of The Idiots Guide to The Satanic Verses, and you have a gem that fans cherish and networks cancle...

If you can handle a little profanity, this Star wars series using Family guy characters is hilarious. If you like Family guy this is a must see for you.

I LOVE FAMILY GUY but was not wanting to spend $40+ on getting the episodes in my collection. This was USED (and not like new) but all the dvds are in great shape. The box covering was scratched up a good bit, but for the price I couldnt complain much and the dvds werent scratched at all, which is the most important part. Arrived right on time, but not that great of packaging in the huge box that it came in, just fyi.

Better than the Simpsons, better than South Park, Family Guy was a show ahead of its time. Reporetedly, sales of this DVD have been so good, Fox is going to bring back the series. This DVD collection features the following episodes: Death Has a Shadow: Peter is fired from his job after a stag party. Afterwards, the welfare office overpays him in unemployment benefits and he must make amends to both Lois and the government. I Never Met the Dead Man: After crashing the towns satellite, Peter convinces Meg to take the blame for the towns loss of TV. Peter then learns to live without TV, until a trip with William Shatner. Chitty Chitty Death Bang: After screwing up reservations Lois made at Cheesy Charlies, Peter must make arrangements for Stewies first birthday party. Meg learns how to be popular. Mind over Murder: When Peter is forced to drink at home, he builds a bar in the basement to entice his friends over. Lois finds the attention shes starved for by singing at the bar. Zaniness follows. A Hero Sits Next Door: Peter convinces his next door neighbor to play softball at the company picnic, only to discover his neighbor, Joe, is handicapped. Peter is jealous of the attention Joe receives. Zaniness follows. The Son Also Draws: To convince Chriss boyscout troup to let him back in, the family travels to New York. But they lose their car at an Indian Casino where Peter must go on a Spirit Quest. Brian, Portrait of a Dog: Brian is frustrated when Peter treats him like a dog. Brian leaves, and is arrested and sentenced to lethal injection. Its up to Peter to save him. Peter Peter Caviar Eater: Loiss great aunt dies and leaves the family her summer home. Wealth goes to Peters head, and he has to figure a way out. Holy Crap: Peters father, a devout Catholic, comes to live with the family. Peter is unable to bond with his father, and zaniness follows. (Guest appearance by the pope). Da Boom: a Y2K horror story: bombs fly, airplanes drop from the sky, and chickens hand out coupons. Brian in Love: Brian must come to terms with his life after a series of embaressing accidents. After some psychological help, he believes hes in love with Lois. Death is a Bitch: Due to a clerical error, Death comes to take Peter. Death (played by Norm McDonald) breaks his ankle and has to stay off his feet. Peter must become death, and is ordered to kill the kids from Dawsons Creek. The King is Dead: Lois realizes her directing dream when she becomes the director of the Quahog players. But Peters meddling ruins her production of The King and I. I am Peter, Hear me Roar: Peter is forced to go to a feminist camp to get in touch with his feminine side. Lois must bring back the old Peter when he returns. If Im Dyin, Im Lyin: Peter tells the make-a-wish foundation that Chris is dying from a rare disease in order to get a show back on TV. Running Mates: Peter and Lois both run for School Board. Zaniness ensues. A Picture is Worth a Thousand Bucks: The family travels to New York when they discover Chris has real talent as a painter. Chris, however, must chose between his father or his painting. Road to Road Island: Brian goes to pick up Stewie from Stewies grandparents. But the two miss their plane and are forced to find a way back home. On the way, Brian confronts his mother. Lets go to the Hop: Licking toads becomes popular at Quahog high school. Peter goes undercover to convince the kids not to do drugs and gets a date to prom with the most popular girl in school. Damnit Janet: Stewie goes to daycare and falls for a girl. But he discovers shes only after his cookies. Lois becomes an airline stewardess, but discovers Peter is using her to take free flights across the globe. Zaniness follows. Hes too Sexy for his Fat: Chris decides to go on a diet after being mistaken for a van. Peter decides to get plastic surgery. E Peterbus Unium: Due to a zoning error, the familys house is not a part of the United States. Peter finds he is not respected at the U.N., so he invades his neighbors house to annex his pool. The family comes under seige from the U.S. Army. The Story on Page One: Meg joins the school newspaper in order to have extra curricular activities for college. But Peter switches her story with a story that Luke Perry is gay. Luke Perry ensues. Wasted Talent: Peter wins the golden ticket to tour the Pautuckett Pat breweries. Lois discovers Peter can win the paino talent show, if hes drunk. Stewie requests Peter play the sad walking away music from the Hulk TV show. Fore, Fathers: Peter tries to teach Chris how to be responsible. He then tries to teach Clevelands son how to play golf. He fails. Some episodes have commentary with Seth McFarlane and various other writers, directors, or actors (Seth himself did the voice of Peter, Brian, Stewie, and Quagmire). The commentary is hilarious, but its only on a few of the episodes. No doubt, this is some of the funniest stuff youll ever see on DVD. If you even remotely like Simpsons, the Critic, or South Park, you should definately pick up this DVD.