Family Guy: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Family Guy Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
The Thin White Line (1)
Jul 11, 2001
Brian's keen sense of smell gets him a job with the police department.
Brian Does Hollywood (2)
Jul 18, 2001
Brian's first job in Hollywood is directing a pornographic film.
Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington
Jul 25, 2001
The tobacco industry sends Peter to Washington to present a speech about smoking.
One If by Clam, Two If by Sea
Aug 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
And the Wiener Is...
Aug 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
Aug 15, 2001
After a near-death experience on his anniversary, Peter learns the importance of spending time with Lois.
Lethal Weapons
Aug 22, 2001
New Yorkers invade the town in the fall; Lois hones her martial-arts skills.
The Kiss Seen Around the World
Aug 29, 2001
Meg lands an internship working with the school nerd at a television station.
Fish Out of Water
Sep 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
Oct 8, 2001
Lois' pregnant sister inspires her and Peter to have another baby.
To Love and Die in Dixie
Nov 15, 2001
The Griffins are put into the witness protection program.
Screwed the Pooch
Nov 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 pup
Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother?
Dec 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
Ready, Willing, and Disabled
Dec 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 de
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas
Dec 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
Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows
Jan 17, 2002
Brian is sentenced to care for a crabby old woman; Peter's beard becomes a home for birds.
From Method to Madness
Jan 24, 2002
Stewie attempts a career in show business; Meg dates a nudist.
Stuck Together, Torn Apart
Jan 31, 2002
Peter's jealously forces a trial separation; Stewie and Brian get glued together.
Road to Europe
Feb 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
Feb 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
Dec 10, 2004
The day that Peter buys volcano insurance is the day that Lois becomes fed up with their constant money problems.