Which Family Guy episode is the funniest? Top picks, ranked

As you might know, Family Guy isn’t for everyone—it’s loud, weird, sometimes offensive, and often completely off the rails. But for fans who’ve stuck with it over the years, there’s no denying one thing: when the show is funny, it’s absolutely hilarious.

Since its debut in 1999, Family Guy has built a cult following with its wild mix of slapstick, surreal humor, pop culture digs, and scenes that make you wonder, “Did they really just air that?”

With more than 400 episodes under its belt, Family Guy has given us a wild mix of cutaway gags, bizarre storylines, and characters who really shouldn’t function in normal society. So naturally, the age-old debate comes up—what’s the funniest episode ever?

The answer depends on your taste. Some people love Stewie and Brian’s adventures. Others prefer Peter’s sheer stupidity. And then there are those chaotic Chicken Fight episodes that seem to go on forever for no real reason.

But whether you’re a long-time fan or just dipping your toes into the madness, here’s a ranked list of the funniest Family Guy episodes that have had viewers laughing out loud for years.

The funniest Family Guy episodes, ranked

7) “Blue Harvest” - Season 6, Episode 1

If you’ve ever wondered what Star Wars would look like if it was filtered through Seth MacFarlane’s brain, this is it. The episode is basically a full-on Star Wars parody with the Family Guy cast playing iconic roles.

Peter as Han Solo? Yup. Lois as Princess Leia? Of course. And Stewie as Darth Vader? Weirdly perfect. The jokes don’t stop coming, and even if you’ve never seen A New Hope, it still somehow works. It’s ridiculous, self-aware, and includes plenty of fourth-wall-breaking humor that Family Guy is known for.

And bonus points for Chris making jabs about Robot Chicken throughout. Meta to the max!

6) “I Take Thee Quagmire” - Season 4, Episode 21

The episode where the neighborhood creep, Quagmire, actually ties the knot...yeah, that’s a recipe for disaster—and a lot of laughs.

From Peter being way too invested in TV soap operas to Quagmire struggling to live a normal married life, this one is full of offbeat moments. The highlight...is Peter fighting a jar of pickles and losing spectacularly. That scene goes on forever but somehow never stops being funny.

It’s one of those episodes that doesn’t try to be clever—it just leans into the stupid and nails it.

5) “PTV” - Season 4, Episode 14

If Family Guy ever had a “rage against the system” moment, this was it. After the FCC cracks down on TV content, Peter creates his own network to air the kind of wild stuff he wants to see.

What follows is a hilarious takedown of censorship, complete with bizarre original programming and one of the best songs the show’s ever done: “The Freakin’ FCC.”

It’s bold, fast-paced, and manages to poke fun at real-world issues while still being incredibly immature—classic Family Guy combo!

4) “Back to the Pilot” - Season 10, Episode 5

You know those moments where you watch an old episode of a show and think, “Man, this looks weird”? Well, this episode leans into that and takes it even further!

Brian and Stewie travel back in time to the very first Family Guy episode...and what they find is outdated animation, awkward pacing, and characters that barely resemble their current versions.

It’s a hilarious love letter and roast all at once. The episode turns into chaos when time-traveling versions of themselves keep showing up and messing things up even more. Smart, silly, and completely unhinged by the end.

3) “Road to Rhode Island” - Season 2, Episode 13

If you’ve never seen one of the “Road to…” episodes, this is where it all kicked off. Stewie and Brian get stranded and have to make their way home through a ridiculous journey full of strange encounters.

Unlike most Family Guy episodes, this one actually has heart. Brian visits the house where he was born, and Stewie, even while being, well...Stewie, shows some genuine emotion.

Of course, the jokes are still there, and the musical number is weirdly catchy. It's a perfect balance of laughs and character moments—something the show doesn't always go for, but when it does, it works.

2) “Road to the Multiverse” - Season 8, Episode 1

This one’s just cool to watch! Stewie shows Brian a remote that lets them hop between alternate universes, and every stop is more bizarre than the last.

We get anime-style Family Guy—a world where humans are pets—and a sparkly Disney version where everything seems adorable until Meg shows up...and then gets literally hunted.

Visually creative, fast-paced, and filled with different types of humor, it’s easily one of the most fun episodes ever made. It feels like the writers just went, “What’s the weirdest stuff we can think of?” and then actually made it happen.

1) “Da Boom” - Season 2, Episode 3

Nuclear apocalypse? Check. Peter being a doomsday prepper because of Y2K paranoia? Also check. The Griffin family creating a new town out of canned food? Sure, why not!

This episode is peak Family Guy nonsense—it’s unpredictable from start to finish. Stewie mutates into some kind of octopus overlord, Peter tries to be the mayor of a town he invents, and then—out of nowhere—it ends with a Dallas parody that no one saw coming.

Oh, and this is the episode where Peter fights the giant chicken for the first time. That legendary, never-ending brawl...yeah, it started here. For sheer chaos, surprise, and laugh-out-loud moments, Da Boom easily takes the top spot.

In conclusion

Trying to crown a single episode as the funniest in Family Guy history is like trying to pick your favorite ridiculous Peter moment—there are just too many. But the episodes above are the kind of gold that fans keep going back to, whether it’s for a quick laugh or to relive some of the show’s most iconic moments.

From time-traveling madness to satirical jabs at pop culture and society, these episodes show why Family Guy has managed to stay relevant—and ridiculous—for so long. So next time you’re stuck on what to watch, throw one of these on—you’ll be laughing even before the theme song ends!