Ep 19. Girl, Internetted

Family Guy season 17 episode 19, "Girl, Internetted," follows the Quahog gang as they get wrapped up in the world of social media. After Lois becomes the target of hateful comments on Quahog's local news website, she decides to fight back by creating her own social media presence. However, her newfound fame on Instagram attracts the attention of a young and naive teen named Maddie who becomes infatuated with Lois and begins to emulate her every move.

Meanwhile, Peter becomes addicted to a video game called "Mystic Warlords of Ka'a" and neglects his responsibilities at work and home. When he discovers that his avatar's wife is cheating on him in the game, he becomes determined to catch her in the act.

As the episode progresses, the characters' reliance on technology and social media becomes more and more apparent. They experience the pros and cons of the online world - from the isolation and addiction that video games can bring to the potential for cyber bullying and harassment on social media platforms.

Throughout the episode, there are several hilarious cutaway gags and references to popular social media trends. For example, there is a scene where Stewie hosts an ASMR video and Peter accidentally walks in on him, causing his soothing whispers to turn into angry shouting. There's also a segment where Chris and Brian create their own podcast, which turns out to be nothing more than them arguing and insulting each other.

But despite the laughs, the episode also has a deeper message about the dangers of relying too heavily on technology and social media for validation and connection. As Maddie's obsession with Lois grows, she becomes more and more detached from reality and loses touch with her own identity. And as Peter becomes more engrossed in his video game, he neglects his family and begins to lose touch with the real world as well.

Overall, "Girl, Internetted" is a hilarious and thought-provoking episode of Family Guy that explores the ups and downs of the online world. Whether you're a social media addict or a technophobe, this episode will have you laughing and nodding in agreement.