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Season 3

Family Guy

Season 3

  • 2001

In this hilarious third season, the Griffin family faces all-new dilemmas, including Brian’s unintentional foray into directing porn, Stewie’s rants on national TV, Meg’s date with a nudist and Lois’ Yuletide insanity. Meanwhile, Peter is surprised to discover Lois was once a groupie, and his son, Chris, is more “endowed” than he is.

  1. The Thin White Line (1) Episode 1 The Thin White Line (1) July 11, 2001, 23 min Brian's keen sense of smell gets him a job with the police department.
  2. Brian Does Hollywood (2) Episode 2 Brian Does Hollywood (2) July 18, 2001, 23 min Brian's first job in Hollywood is directing a pornographic film.
  3. Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington Episode 3 Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington July 25, 2001, 23 min The tobacco industry sends Peter to Washington to present a speech about smoking.
  4. One If by Clam, Two If by Sea Episode 4 One If by Clam, Two If by Sea August 1, 2001, 23 min When a hurricane strikes Quohog, everything is destroyed including The Drunken Clam, which is bought out by a Brit who turns it into an English pub. As it happens, pub…
  5. And the Wiener Is… Episode 5 And the Wiener Is… August 8, 2001, 23 min Peter joins a gun club to compensate for his lack of physical assets; Meg becomes the target of the "cool" gang's wrath.
  6. Death Lives Episode 6 Death Lives August 15, 2001, 23 min After a near-death experience on his anniversary, Peter learns the importance of spending time with Lois.
  7. Lethal Weapons Episode 7 Lethal Weapons August 22, 2001, 23 min New Yorkers invade the town in the fall; Lois hones her martial-arts skills.
  8. The Kiss Seen Around the World Episode 8 The Kiss Seen Around the World August 29, 2001, 23 min Meg lands an internship working with the school nerd at a television station.
  9. Mr. Saturday Knight Episode 9 Mr. Saturday Knight September 5, 2001, 23 min Peter decides to pursue his dream career as a knight.
  10. Fish Out of Water Episode 10 Fish Out of Water September 19, 2001, 23 min When Peter decides to become a fisherman, he takes out a large loan to buy a fishing boat and unwittingly gives up everything he owns as collateral.
  11. Emission Impossible Episode 11 Emission Impossible October 8, 2001, 23 min Lois' pregnant sister inspires her and Peter to have another baby.
  12. To Love and Die in Dixie Episode 12 To Love and Die in Dixie November 15, 2001, 23 min The Griffins are put into the witness protection program.
  13. Screwed the Pooch Episode 13 Screwed the Pooch November 29, 2001, 23 min Peter and Lois go to the Pewterschmidts for the weekend, bringing Brian along. Brian, meanwhile, has some "issues" of his own to work out. Find out if Brian's future is…
  14. Peter Griffin: Husband, Father… Brother? Episode 14 Peter Griffin: Husband, Father… Brother? December 6, 2001, 23 min While trying to teach Chris about his Irish roots, Peter stumbles upon Nate Griffin, a black man in his family tree. Peter tries to embrace his new-found heritage, but can't…
  15. Ready, Willing, and Disabled Episode 15 Ready, Willing, and Disabled December 20, 2001, 23 min Joe gets discouraged, losing his self-confidence, after he loses a thief in a chase. Peter wants to help Joe get back to his old self so he volunteers to help…
  16. A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas Episode 16 A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas December 21, 2001, 23 min Christmas comes to Quahog! While Lois attempt to make the holidays perfect for the Griffin family, Peter messes it up. Meanwhile, Stewie learns of Santa Claus' ability to keep 24-hour…
  17. Brian Wallows and Peter’s Swallows Episode 17 Brian Wallows and Peter’s Swallows January 17, 2002, 23 min Brian is sentenced to care for a crabby old woman; Peter's beard becomes a home for birds.
  18. From Method to Madness Episode 18 From Method to Madness January 24, 2002, 23 min Stewie attempts a career in show business; Meg dates a nudist.
  19. Stuck Together, Torn Apart Episode 19 Stuck Together, Torn Apart January 31, 2002, 23 min Peter's jealously forces a trial separation; Stewie and Brian get glued together.
  20. Road to Europe Episode 20 Road to Europe February 7, 2002, 23 min Stewie goes to England to take refuge in his favorite television show, while Lois embarrasses Peter at a KISS concert.
  21. Family Guy Viewer Mail #1 Episode 21 Family Guy Viewer Mail #1 February 14, 2002, 23 min Viewer mail inspires three stories in which Peter loses his bones, the Griffins gain superpowers, and Peter and his friends appear as eight-year-old "Little Rascals."
  22. When You Wish Upon a Weinstein Episode 22 When You Wish Upon a Weinstein December 10, 2004, 23 min The day that Peter buys volcano insurance is the day that Lois becomes fed up with their constant money problems.