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Season 3

Family Guy

Season 3

July 10, 200122 episodes

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.

Episodes

The Thin White Line (1)

E01

23m7.4

The Thin White Line (1)

July 11, 2001

Brian's keen sense of smell gets him a job with the police department.

Brian Does Hollywood (2)

E02

23m7.2

Brian Does Hollywood (2)

July 18, 2001

Brian's first job in Hollywood is directing a pornographic film.

Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington

E03

23m6.8

Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington

July 25, 2001

The tobacco industry sends Peter to Washington to present a speech about smoking.

One If by Clam, Two If by Sea

E04

23m6.5

One If by Clam, Two If by Sea

August 1, 2001

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 owner Nigel Pinchley and his family move in next door to the Griffins, and Stewie tries to teach Nigel's Cockney-accented 3-year-old daughter how to speak proper English.

And the Wiener Is...

E05

23m7.1

And the Wiener Is...

August 8, 2001

Peter joins a gun club to compensate for his lack of physical assets; Meg becomes the target of the "cool" gang's wrath.

Death Lives

E06

23m7.4

Death Lives

August 15, 2001

After a near-death experience on his anniversary, Peter learns the importance of spending time with Lois.

Lethal Weapons

E07

23m7

Lethal Weapons

August 22, 2001

New Yorkers invade the town in the fall; Lois hones her martial-arts skills.

The Kiss Seen Around the World

E08

23m6.4

The Kiss Seen Around the World

August 29, 2001

Meg lands an internship working with the school nerd at a television station.

Mr. Saturday Knight

E09

23m6.9

Mr. Saturday Knight

September 5, 2001

Peter decides to pursue his dream career as a knight.

Fish Out of Water

E10

23m6.4

Fish Out of Water

September 19, 2001

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.

Emission Impossible

E11

23m7.4

Emission Impossible

October 8, 2001

Lois' pregnant sister inspires her and Peter to have another baby.

To Love and Die in Dixie

E12

23m7.3

To Love and Die in Dixie

November 15, 2001

The Griffins are put into the witness protection program.

Screwed the Pooch

E13

23m6.8

Screwed the Pooch

November 29, 2001

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 to make puppies or become "less" than he is.

Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother?

E14

23m7

Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother?

December 6, 2001

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 quite get the hang of it. When Lois’ father, Carter Pewtershmidt, sits the Griffin kids down for a look at his family genealogy, a dark secret is uncovered.

Ready, Willing, and Disabled

E15

23m7

Ready, Willing, and Disabled

December 20, 2001

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 train him for the decathlon at the Olympics for handicapped athletes. Peter puts steroids into Joe's drink, pushing Joe on to victory. Meanwhile, Stewie, Meg, and Brian fight over $26.

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

E16

23m6.5

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

December 21, 2001

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 surveillance on all the world’s children.

Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows

E17

23m7

Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows

January 17, 2002

Brian is sentenced to care for a crabby old woman; Peter's beard becomes a home for birds.

From Method to Madness

E18

23m7

From Method to Madness

January 24, 2002

Stewie attempts a career in show business; Meg dates a nudist.

Stuck Together, Torn Apart

E19

23m7.1

Stuck Together, Torn Apart

January 31, 2002

Peter's jealously forces a trial separation; Stewie and Brian get glued together.

Road to Europe

E20

23m7.2

Road to Europe

February 7, 2002

Stewie goes to England to take refuge in his favorite television show, while Lois embarrasses Peter at a KISS concert.

Family Guy Viewer Mail #1

E21

23m7.1

Family Guy Viewer Mail #1

February 14, 2002

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."

When You Wish Upon a Weinstein

E22

23m6.7

When You Wish Upon a Weinstein

December 10, 2004

The day that Peter buys volcano insurance is the day that Lois becomes fed up with their constant money problems.