Ep 21. Fore Father
- TV14
- August 1, 2000
- 22 min
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7.2 (1,948)
Family Guy season 2 episode 21, titled "Fore Father", revolves around the Griffins and their efforts to search for their family history. As the episode begins, we see the Griffins enjoying a quiet night in their living room when Peter gets a sudden urge to trace their ancestry. He gathers the family together and starts digging through old family records in order to learn more about their past.
Peter soon finds out that his great-grandfather was a famous hero during the American Revolutionary War, and decides to follow in his footsteps by joining the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He goes all out to prove his lineage, including dressing up in colonial garb and talking in an old-fashioned accent. This behavior, predictably, embarrasses the rest of the family.
Meanwhile, Lois discovers that her ancestors were not who she thought they were. She learns that her great-great-grandmother wasn't a sweet little old lady as her family had assumed, but rather a murderer who was responsible for a string of gruesome killings. This revelation causes Lois to struggle with her own identity and question whether she's destined to become a killer as well.
The family goes on a trip to visit Peter's ancestors' village in the hopes of learning more about their background. However, they quickly realize that the town has become a tourist trap, with fake reenactments of colonial life and overpriced souvenir shops. Feeling disillusioned, Peter decides to leave and start a new heritage by creating his own flag and national anthem.
The episode is filled with hilarious moments, including an elaborate reenactment of the Revolutionary War featuring Peter's awkward attempts to fit in with the other Sons of the American Revolution members. There are also some touching moments as the family comes together to support Lois as she grapples with the dark secret in her family's past.
Overall, "Fore Father" is a humorous and heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family and heritage, while also poking fun at the absurdities of tourism and patriotic fervor. It's a must-watch for fans of the show who enjoy the mix of irreverent humor and genuine sentimentality that makes Family Guy such a beloved series.