Ep 3. Pal Stewie

In Family Guy season 17 episode 3, titled "Pal Stewie," Stewie makes a new friend at a baby playground. He and the new kid, Hudson, hit it off immediately thanks to their shared love of classic films. However, things take a turn when Brian becomes jealous of Stewie's new friendship and sets out to sabotage it.

In his attempts to get Stewie to ditch Hudson and hang out with him instead, Brian realizes that he's been neglecting his own social life. He decides to try and make some new friends of his own, but his efforts don't seem to pay off. Meanwhile, Stewie and Hudson are off having adventures and living out scenes from their favorite movies, all while Brian wallows in his own loneliness.

As the episode continues, Brian's insecurity and jealousy towards Hudson grows. He becomes more and more desperate to prove that he's the better friend to Stewie. This leads to a hilarious sequence of events in which Brian attempts to one-up Hudson at every turn, only to be repeatedly humiliated.

Despite Brian's efforts to come between them, Stewie and Hudson's friendship continues to flourish. They bond over their shared passion for cinema and even end up making a short film together. However, things come to a head when Stewie invites Hudson to a playdate at the Griffin household. Brian snaps and makes a scene, causing Stewie to realize just how toxic his behavior has become.

In the end, Stewie realizes that he doesn't have to choose between his two friends. He encourages Brian to make amends with Hudson, and the three of them end up hanging out and enjoying each other's company. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as the Griffins realize that it's never too late to make new friends.

"Pal Stewie" is a classic episode of Family Guy that showcases the show's trademark blend of raunchy humor and heartfelt storytelling. It touches on themes of jealousy, insecurity, and the importance of friendship, all while delivering plenty of laughs along the way. Fans of the show won't want to miss this episode, which is sure to go down as one of the most memorable of season 17.