[s1e1] Death Has A Shadow Site

: It established the show's signature cutaway gag humor and pop culture parodies, such as the "Mr. Zucchini Head" reference to Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head.

: Established as the well-meaning but reckless patriarch. [S1E1] Death Has a Shadow

The episode introduces the Griffin family and centers on Peter’s impulsive behavior. After drinking too much at a stag party, Peter falls asleep on the job at and is fired for failing to notice hazardous toys. To hide the news from Lois, he applies for welfare but accidentally receives a check for $150,000 due to a decimal point error. : It established the show's signature cutaway gag

: Introduced as the sophisticated, intellectual voice of reason, though still Peter's loyal companion. : Established as the well-meaning but reckless patriarch

: Originally portrayed with a more sinister, "evil genius" persona, obsessed with world domination and matricide.