Ep 10. Passenger Fatty-Seven
- TV14
- January 8, 2017
- 21 min
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7.3 (1,205)
When the newest episode of "Family Guy" starts, viewers are introduced to a hilarious scenario in which a plane is being hijacked by an unlikely source: the overweight passengers. The episode, titled "Passenger Fatty-Seven," takes off from there, bringing viewers on a wild ride as they watch the Griffin family navigate the turbulence of the now-hijacked plane.
The episode opens with the family boarding a plane for a family vacation. Promoting his new invention, a bizarre product called the "PunchSink" which he claims can be used as both a hand sink and a punching bag, Peter is distracted by the hijackers and the plane is taken over. The hijackers are led by the eponymous "Passenger Fatty-Seven," voiced by the talented Nick Kroll, who has had enough of the airlines' policies of charging obese passengers for two seats. Here on the plane, he's taking matters into his own hands.
The episode showcases the absurdity of the situation, as Fatty-Seven commandeers the plane using a Cabbage Patch doll and his team of overweight passengers - who have a seemingly endless supply of snacks. The hijacking is not taken lightly by the crew and the other passengers, who grow increasingly anxious and afraid as they navigate the situation.
Apart from the hijacking, the episode is rife with sub-plots and hilarious one-liners. Lois becomes increasingly anxious while Stewie is unfazed and takes the opportunity to live out his fantasy of being a flight attendant. Meg is "doomed" to sit next to a man with a wandering eye while Brian tries to impress a woman he meets online who he realized he has nothing in common with.
As the episode progresses, the situation becomes increasingly dire and viewers aren't sure what path the plane will take. Meanwhile, Fatty-Seven tries to assert his authority over the other hijackers and a power struggle ensues. The subplots that were woven in the beginning of the episode start to converge, setting up an exciting conclusion.
One of the highlights of "Family Guy" has always been its social commentary on current events, and "Passenger Fatty-Seven" is no different. The episode challenges the airline industry's treatment of overweight passengers and their questionable policies, all while being funny and entertaining.
This episode of "Family Guy" also features a special “fake commercial" that fits in with the hijacking theme, this being one of the show's trademark segments. It’s a “groundbreaking” product called the "ChaperDON'T" - a robotic chaperon that continually disappoints its owner by not caring about their safety or well-being.
In conclusion, "Passenger Fatty-Seven" is a fun episode of "Family Guy" that will have viewers laughing from start to finish. With its hilarious plot and funny subplots, this episode is sure to be a fan favorite with those looking for a comedic escape from the real world. And while the episode may not be for everyone, for those who love the classic "Family Guy" style of humor, "Passenger Fatty-Seven" is a must-watch.