Ep 10. Candy Quahog Marshmallow
- TV14
- January 3, 2016
- 21 min
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7.1 (1,405)
In "Candy Quahog Marshmallow," the 10th episode of Family Guy's 14th season, the Griffin family finds a new way to make money by creating their own brand of sweets. Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, and Stewie open up a candy factory with the help of Brian, who uses his writing skills to design the labels for their products. Initially, the business is a huge success, and the family enjoys their newfound wealth. However, they soon discover that the candy is addictive and causes people to behave erratically, leading to chaos in their town of Quahog.
Peter becomes obsessed with the wealth he has accumulated from the candy business and begins neglecting his family and friends. Meanwhile, Chris and Meg start developing romantic feelings for each other, causing tension between the siblings. Stewie becomes addicted to the candy and begins experiencing hallucinations and paranoia.
As the candy's effects become more extreme, the residents of Quahog become increasingly violent and erratic. The family realizes that they must take responsibility for their actions and shut down the factory before it causes any more damage. They go to drastic measures to make sure their product is no longer available to the public.
Throughout the episode, there are several pop culture references and cutaway gags, including a parody of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. There are also appearances from several familiar characters, including Cleveland, who is now living in Stoolbend after leaving Quahog.
Ultimately, "Candy Quahog Marshmallow" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and addiction. The Griffin family learns an important lesson about the consequences of their actions and the importance of putting their loved ones first. Despite the dark themes of the episode, there are plenty of laughs and comedic moments scattered throughout.