Ep 7. Amish Guy
- TV14
- November 27, 2011
- 21 min
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7.0 (1,597)
In the Family Guy season 10 episode 7 titled "Amish Guy," the Griffin family finds themselves stranded in Amish country after their car breaks down. They are taken in by an Amish family, who teach them about their way of life.
Peter, the patriarch of the Griffin family, is initially resistant to the Amish way of life. He refuses to follow their strict rules and customs, instead opting to continue his usual behaviour, which includes drinking, cursing and watching television. However, he soon begins to see the value in their simple way of living and starts to reconsider his own lifestyle.
Meanwhile, Lois, the matriarch of the Griffin family, becomes enamoured with the Amish lifestyle and begins to question her own consumerist tendencies. She is particularly taken with their emphasis on community and self-sufficiency.
Their children, including teenagers Meg and Chris and baby Stewie, also struggle to adapt to Amish living. Meg misses her phone and social media, while Chris struggles to fit in with the other Amish teenagers. Stewie, on the other hand, finds himself strangely content with their lifestyle, as he becomes enthralled with the farm animals and the lack of modern distractions.
As the Griffin family adapts to their new lifestyle, they are faced with a dilemma when they discover that their car cannot be repaired. They must choose whether to stay in the Amish community or attempt to leave on foot.
During their time in Amish country, the family also learns about the Amish belief system and their strict religious practices. They witness an Amish baptism and a wedding and gain an appreciation for the simplicity and peace that comes with it.
Overall, "Amish Guy" is an amusing and heartwarming episode of Family Guy that explores the clash between modern and traditional lifestyles and the beauty of community and faith. The Griffin family may not have expected to end up among the Amish, but they certainly left with a newfound respect for their way of life.