Ep 17. The Young Parent Trap
- TV14
- April 18, 2021
- 22 min
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7.1 (777)
Peter and Lois are shocked when they learn that Meg is pregnant. They try to figure out who the father could be, but Meg is hesitant to reveal his identity. Meanwhile, Brian starts dating a woman he met at the vet clinic, but soon realizes that she has a young daughter who he is not ready to take on as his own. Stewie, on the other hand, is jealous of the attention his father is giving Brian's girlfriend and tries to sabotage their relationship.
As Peter and Lois try to get to the bottom of Meg's pregnancy, they discover that their daughter has been seeing a much older man who turns out to be her professor at college. Despite their initial shock and outrage, Peter and Lois come to accept the situation and try to help Meg navigate her newfound parenthood.
Meanwhile, Brian struggles with his feelings for his girlfriend and her daughter. He likes them both, but is feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of being a father figure to someone else's child. When he tries to talk to Stewie about his feelings, however, Stewie is unsympathetic and continues to try and undermine Brian's relationship.
As the episode progresses, the various storylines begin to intersect in unexpected ways. Meg turns to Brian for advice on her own romantic situation, while Brian seeks out Peter and Lois for guidance on how to handle his own parental dilemma. In the end, all of the characters learn valuable lessons about love, family, and responsibility.
Overall, The Young Parent Trap is a touching and relatable episode that explores the challenges and joys of parenthood from a variety of angles. With its trademark blend of humor and heart, Family Guy continues to entertain and provoke thought in its long-running 19th season.