Ep 14. Be Careful What You Fish For
- TV14
- February 19, 2012
- 21 min
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6.9 (1,689)
In Family Guy season 10 episode 14, titled "Be Careful What You Fish For," Peter decides to take up fishing after feeling like he hasn't accomplished enough in life. He convinces Joe to take him along on a fishing trip, but things quickly go downhill when Peter reels in a living, breathing, and talking fish named Billy.
Peter brings Billy home as a pet, and the fish quickly becomes a hit with the family. However, things take a dark turn when Billy starts to manipulate and control Peter, persuading him to do whatever he wants. Meanwhile, Stewie starts his own business selling fake ID cards to underage kids at schools, making him a huge profit.
The episode sees a lot of back and forth between Peter and Billy, as Peter realizes the extent of his pet's manipulation and tries to escape his grasp. The two engage in a battle of wits as Peter risks his own safety to stand up to the fish. Meanwhile, Lois worries about the commonalities she sees between Peter and the fish, questioning whether Peter might be as manipulative as Billy.
Overall, "Be Careful What You Fish For" is a humorous and somewhat bizarre episode that highlights the Family Guy trademark of dark humor and absurdity. While the episode focuses heavily on the relationship between Peter and Billy, it also has subplots that allow for a diverse range of comedic moments. The episode is also notable for its animation quality, which features some impressive visuals during Peter's underwater scenes.