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Family Guy: Season 20

20 episodes Premiered Sep 26, 2021 Updated Oct 3, 2026
Previously on Family Guy

Season 20 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Family Guy Season 19.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 20 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 20: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (17): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S20·E1 Mytharc

LASIK Instinct

Sep 26, 2021 · 22 min

With her vision waning, Lois elects to get LASIK surgery, but exploits her new disability for monetary gain. Meanwhile, Peter, Chris and Stewie must partake in all the activities w

S20·E2 Core

Rock Hard

Oct 3, 2021 · 22 min

While at an old record store, Peter and the guys recount tales of three rock legends: Jim Morrison, Muddy Waters and Elton John.

S20·E3 Core

Must Love Dogs

Oct 10, 2021 · 22 min

Quagmire meets an avid dog lover, and pretends Brian is his dog in an attempt to win her over. Meanwhile, Chris helps Stewie track down the culprit who stole his Halloween candy.

S20·E4 Core

80's Guy

Oct 17, 2021 · 22 min

Impelled by nostalgia, Peter recreates movie scenes from his favorite decade; Stewie and Doug compete to retrieve a Frisbee stuck at the top of the jungle gym.

S20·E5 Core

Brief Encounter

Oct 24, 2021 · 22 min

When Peter and Quagmire accidentally switch underwear, they begin to mimic the other's behavior. Stewie and Doug agree to commit each other's murders.

S20·E6 Core

Cootie & The Blowhard

Nov 7, 2021 · 22 min

Stewie takes drastic measures when he thinks he is diagnosed with terminal cooties. Peter becomes infatuated with Bonnie's cooking.

S20·E7 Core

Peterschmidt Manor

Nov 14, 2021 · 22 min

Lois and her father attend the funeral of Lois' childhood nanny. Peter and the rest of the family turn Pewterschmidt mansion into a hotel.

S20·E8 Core

The Birthday Bootlegger

Nov 21, 2021 · 22 min

A new boss quells Peter’s favorite part about work: office birthdays. Stewie is put in detention and comes out a ruffian.

S20·E10 Core

Christmas Crime

Dec 19, 2021 · 22 min

After a Christmas tree lightning ceremony Brian crashes into Mayor West's nativity scene causing outrage.

S20·E11 Core

Mister Act

Jan 9, 2022 · 22 min

An accident leaves Peter with a high-pitched voice, so Jesus coaches him into fending off the choir boys; Stewie is attracted to Lois' new masculine physique.

S20·E12 Core

The Lois Quagmire

Feb 27, 2022 · 22 min

At odds with Peter, Lois takes Quagmire to her high school reunion; the rest of the family must cover up the death of a pizza delivery man.

S20·E13 Core

Lawyer Guy

Mar 6, 2022 · 22 min

Peter hires the town's new lawyer, Brick Baker, to represent him in litigation against his new neighbor -- who turns out to be Brick; Brian and Stewie become lobstermen and save Ru

S20·E14 Core

HBO-No

Mar 13, 2022 · 22 min

The Griffins tell their own versions of three HBO shows: "Game of Thrones," "Succession" and "Big Little Lies."

S20·E15 Core

Hard Boiled Meg

Mar 20, 2022 · 22 min

Meg is invigorated by her new role as a getaway driver. Meanwhile, Quagmire can't rid himself of the hiccups and implores Peter to kill him.

S20·E16 Core

Prescription Heroine

Mar 27, 2022 · 22 min

After Brian sustains an injury, Lois gets hooked on his painkillers. Meanwhile, Cleveland refurbishes Peter's ping pong table, which becomes the hot spot in the neighborhood.

S20·E17 Core

All About Alana

May 1, 2022 · 22 min

When Lois' piano student, Alana, comes to work for the Griffins, Lois is initially glad for the help, until she realizes Alana's intentions are more sinister than she thought.

S20·E18 Core

Girlfriend, Eh?

May 8, 2022 · 22 min

Peter and Chris take a road trip to Canada to prove the existence of Chris' girlfriend. Meanwhile, Lois and Meg compete for the attention of a handsome handyman.

S20·E19 Mytharc

First Blood

May 15, 2022 · 22 min

The guys' physical prowess is tested at Mayor West's dude ranch. Meanwhile, Stewie thinks he's gotten his first period.

S20·E20 Mytharc

The Jersey Bore

May 22, 2022 · 22 min

Peter attends a business conference in Atlantic City with Preston. Meanwhile, Stewie helps Chris prepare for his role in Adam West High's rendition of "Romeo and Juliet".

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