List of Christmas episodes in Family Guy

Family Guy is an American animated sitcom made by Seth MacFarlane that premiered on January 31, 1999. Currently, the show has 23 seasons and has been running for 25 years. The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Mike Henry, along with recurring voice actors and guest appearances by celebrities like Adam West, Ryan Reynolds, James Woods, Carrie Fisher, and more.

The show follows the lives of the Griffin family, who live in the town of Quahog, Rhode Island. The family consists of Peter Griffin, the goofy, silly, and impulsive father known for getting into trouble with his crazy ideas, and Lois Griffin, the patient stay-at-home mother who tries to keep her family out of trouble, though she occasionally loses her temper. They have 3 children Chris, Megan also known as Meg, and Stewie, along with their dog named Brian. Meg, the eldest, is awkward and often overlooked by her family. Chris, the middle child, is a clueless and lazy teenager, much like his father. Stewie, the youngest, is a clever and mischievous baby often referred to as "evil" due to his sly intentions. Brian, the Griffin family’s witty and sarcastic dog, behaves like a human but is a loyal pet.

List of Christmas episodes of Family Guy

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Season 3, Episode 16, titled “ A Very Special Family Guy Freakin Christmas”

This is the first-ever Christmas episode of Family Guy. Chaos begins when Peter gives away all the family’s presents to charity, and things get worse when the family dinner is ruined. Lois ultimately has a hilarious nervous breakdown. The episode is simple yet memorable, featuring many iconic moments.

Season 9, Episode 7, titled “Road To The North Pole”

In this episode, Stewie and Brian go on a road trip to the North Pole so Stewie can settle his grudge with Santa Claus. However, they end up saving Christmas, creating heartfelt moments. The episode features festive musical songs like “All I Really Want for Christmas,” adding to its holiday charm.

Season 11, Episode 9, titled “Jesus, Mary and Joseph!”

In this episode, Peter tells his version of the story of Jesus’ birth, casting himself as Joseph, Lois as the Virgin Mary, and other family members in important roles. True to the nature of the show, his retelling adds odd twists to the biblical story, making it a fun and hilarious episode.

Season 12, Episode 8, titled “Christmas Guy”

In this episode, Peter tries to restore Quahog’s Christmas spirit, while Stewie, devastated by Brian’s death, uses his time machine to bring him back to life. Stewie travels back in time and saves Brian, who reunites with the family just in time for Christmas. This episode blends humor with heartfelt moments, creating a touching holiday story.

Season 13, Episode 6, titled “The 2000 Year Old Virgin”

This episode is not a typical Christmas episode. Peter runs into Jesus and learns the shocking news that Jesus is still a virgin. Jesus reveals that he has been saving himself for 2,000 years, and Peter, along with his friends, tries to help him lose his virginity. It’s not a typical holiday episode, but it has the bold humor that Family Guy is known for.

Season 15, Episode 9, titled “How Griffin Stole Christmas”

In this episode, Peter becomes Santa at the mall and takes advantage of his position for personal gain. Meanwhile, Stewie meets a young girl who still believes in Santa, helping him rediscover the spirit of Christmas. To end Peter’s selfish actions, the real Santa arrives to confront him.

Season 16, Episode 9, titled “Don’t Be A Dickens At Christmas”

This Family Guy episode is a spoof of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. In the episode, Peter’s selfish behavior ruins Christmas for everyone. To change his ways, he is visited by the ghosts of the past, present, and future, showing him the impact of his actions if he doesn’t change.

Season 18, Episode 9, titled “Christmas Is Coming”

In this episode of Family Guy, Meg takes Stewie to the mall to meet Santa, but when Stewie sits on Santa’s lap, he gets traumatized. Meg tries to help Stewie get a photo with Santa, but the situation only becomes more chaotic and traumatic. In the end, Brian consoles Stewie and helps him overcome his fear of Santa.

Season 19, Episode 9, titled “The first No L”

In this episode of Family Guy, Lois has a big fight with her family over Christmas decorations. She tells them she’s going to Mexico to spend Christmas alone, but instead, she secretly checks into a nearby motel to keep an eye on them. To her surprise, her family manages to get the house Christmas-ready without her. She realizes how much she loves doing decorations.

Season 20, Episode 10, titled “Christmas Crime”

In this episode of Family Guy, Mayor Wild West presents a nativity scene that he made himself for Christmas. Brian is an atheist and not very fond of Christmas. Things get chaotic when he gets drunk and crashes into the scene. The mayor searches for his art and cancels Christmas until the culprit is found. Brian gets arrested for ruining the mayor's art piece.

Season 22, Episode 9, titled “The Return Of The King (Of Queens)”

This episode is the latest addition to Family Guy Christmas special episodes. Lois decides to sell the family’s TV, upsetting Kevin James, as he loses Peter as his only audience. It turns out Peter is the main reason for Kevin’s popularity. Peter then helps Kevin adjust to life outside of television, but the more Kevin learns to live in reality, the more he begins to disappear.

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