Ep 18. HTTPete

Peter Griffin is back with a new web-based adventure in season 16 episode 18 of Family Guy, titled HTTPete. The episode introduces Peter's interest in smart homes, while also poking fun at the evolution of technology and how it sometimes leads to unexpected consequences.

The episode begins with Peter, who has become obsessed with technology, creating a smart home. Peter loves the convenience of a house that responds to his every command, but his family is not as enamored with the new technology as he is. His family members, like Lois, who is struggling to adjust to the smart home's AI system, find the new system overwhelming and intrusive.

As he continues to delve deeper into the technology world, Peter becomes increasingly invested in creating a personal code that controls all aspects of his life. However, when this code gets into the wrong hands, all sorts of things start to go wrong. At first, it is just minor issues such as the temperature being set too high, the coffee pot not making coffee, and the food in the fridge spoiling. However, things soon turn more serious and dangerous, proving that too much technology can be disastrous.

The episode also addresses timely issues in the tech world, ranging from online privacy to cybersecurity. The show performs an excellent job of illustrating how far technology has taken us, with the smart home technology providing a vast range of benefits but also creating significant security risks. The episode also pokes fun at the language of technology, including terms such as HTTP and Internet of Things (IoT), with perfectly placed quips that will resonate with the tech-savvy audience.

The episode also centers around Stewie, who becomes Peter's partner in crime as they embark on their tech-obsessed journey. Stewie is as excited about the new technology as Peter, and the two are seen bonding over their mutual interests. Stewie quickly becomes Peter's right-hand man and helps Peter modify the code to become more efficient. However, as events spiral out of control, Stewie must come to the rescue and do what he can to correct the situation.

Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Family Guy without the usual assortment of hijinks and quirky jokes. The humor is everywhere, from a reference to Yelp reviews to Peter's hilarious dance routine, and everything in between. But Family Guy has always been more than just a show of slapstick humor, and this episode is no exception.

Overall, HTTPete is an episode that is witty, clever, and engaging. It perfectly captures the current times' obsession with technology while still providing a thoughtful message that too much technology can sometimes have unintended consequences. The episode is a fantastic satire on the ever-expanding world of technology that will leave you laughing out loud.