Ep 12. Peter's Def Jam
- TV14
- February 12, 2017
- 21 min
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6.9 (1,028)
Peter Griffin has been known to make some ridiculous and unpopular decisions in the past, but in this episode, he takes things to a whole new level. In "Peter's Def Jam," the 12th episode of the 15th season of Family Guy, Peter decides that he wants to become a famous rapper - despite having absolutely no talent or experience in the genre.
At the start of the episode, we see Peter hanging out with his buddies at The Drunken Clam. They're laughing and having a good time when they notice a group of young people performing a rap battle nearby. Peter becomes enamoured with the idea of becoming a famous rapper himself and, in typical Peter fashion, goes all in on his new dream. He starts practicing his "sick rhymes" and eventually gets the attention of a major record label.
Of course, Peter's new career aspirations don't sit well with Lois or any of the rest of the family. They're worried that Peter is setting himself up for failure and are embarrassed by his terrible rhyming skills. Meanwhile, Peter is oblivious to their concerns and is busy recording his first album.
The rest of the episode follows Peter's journey through the cutthroat world of the music industry. He has to deal with shady record executives, vicious critics, and even a rival rapper out for blood. Throughout it all, he remains steadfast in his belief that he can become a successful rapper - even though everyone else thinks he's wasting his time.
As always, the show's trademark humor and absurdity are on full display in this episode. There are plenty of jokes at the expense of the music industry and people's own ridiculous dreams of fame and fortune. However, there are also plenty of heartfelt moments as Peter faces rejection and disappointment.
Overall, "Peter's Def Jam" is a classic Family Guy episode that will have fans laughing and shaking their heads in equal measure. While Peter's decision to become a rapper may seem like a ludicrous premise, it's just another example of how the show is able to take even the most outrageous ideas and turn them into comedic gold.