Brian and Stewie- the delightful best friends from Family Guy- give the Fox animated comedy lots of heart and interesting devices (no pun intended there) to dwell upon. If not for them, then Family Guy wouldn't been successful or have a reasoning voice behind it.
We've debated whether a spin-off should be dedicated to the dog and baby duo, as their adventures would do well outside of Family Guy. It'll give fans a more profound look behind the personalities of these iconic characters in ways that we wouldn't think possible.
As there won't be any spin-off, at least anytime soon, we're breaking down five episodes that radiate with Brian and Stewie. Choosing five was a complex process, as there are over 400 episodes of Family Guy. So, we picked out some favorites to fulfill your needs.
Season 23 will also be premiering on February 16th, so hopefully, we'll get more of Brian and Stewie's stuff.
5 Family Guy episodes of the lovable Brian and Stewie
Be advised that some matter may be mature.
"Road to Rhode Island"
Season 2
Brian and Stewie star in their first-ever "Road To" episode, and they did it with vigorous force. The episode leads the pair on an adventure, with Brian volunteering to pick up Stewie from Carter and Babs Pewterschmidt's Florida vacation home, and the duo encounters some transportation foils coming back home to Quahog.
There is a bright side, though. Their journey leads them to Brian's childhood, where he learns that his mother passed on and is emotional. Understandably, he's feeling every right to eject these feelings, as there's no one like your mother, and no one will replace her.
"Road To Rhode Island" additionally gave us Brian and Stewie's first musical number, per the styling of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope from their stint in Road to Morocco.
Many more song and dance routines soon followed.
"Brian and Stewie"
Season 8
The fan-favorite episode, " Brian and Stewie," gave the audience a more in-depth look at the characters outside of what they've portrayed at this point in the show. As such, the development structured more layers to the duo, strengthening their friendship.
Inside the locked bank vault, we learned that Brian has suicide idealizations as he feels his life holds no value. The storyline, as harsh and depressing as it was, provided insight of mental illeness in men. If it weren't for Stewie talking Brian out of it and he wasn't there for him at the time, then I think the situation would have been horrifying.
"Back To The Pilot"
Season 10
In this hilarious, nostalgic piece, Brian and Stewie travel back to January 31st, 1999, when the pilot first aired on Fox. Of course, things get hectic when Brian alters past events, and he and Stewie must keep returning to reset everything.
According to Brian, 9/11, a vital leg of American history, was prevented, and the ramifications led to even more devastating consequences. Had he not messed with the delicate timeline and allowed the event to happen, then the present day wouldn't be involved in a nuclear war with bionic and robotic beings.
"Stewie, Chris & Brian's Excellent Adventure"
Season 13
To help Chris pass his history test, Brian, Stewie, and Chris take a visit to some of America's most historic events. They took a look at the 1920s, the Louisiana Purchase, and even came in contact with Hitler.
The biggest trip comes when the trio embarks on the doomed Titanic. It's a fight to secure a spot on a lifeboat and to witness the fatalities from the sinking. However, one of the victims was an ancestor of Chris's teacher, and in effect a new one who doesn't believe in tests was futuristically set into place.
Well, at least Chris passed freshman year.
"Road To The North Pole"
Season 10
Following a bad experience at the mall to see Santa and a fake trip to the North Pole, Brian and Stewie venture off to the real North Pole for a murderous plot on the real Santa Claus. Instead, the boys are visioned by a rude and damping awakaning of epic propotions.
Brian and Stewie soon realize that Christmas has become nothing more than a commercialized, materialistic, and selfish atrocity of a holiday. Plus, the mutant elves. To make the situation even worse, Santa is at death's door from trying to keep up with the growing demands.
It's with good faith that Brian and Stewie try to do Santa's job, only to discover that, too, was an epic fail. In order to save Christmas, then each recipient must agree to one annual gift. The method works, and everything returns to normal the following holiday season.
With narration by Seth MacFarlane's own dad, Ron, and a pair of catchy tunes, "Road To The North Pole" has become more than a yearly must watch.