Ep 11. Emission Impossible
- TV14
- November 8, 2001
- 22 min
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8.1 (2,280)
In this episode of Family Guy, titled "Emission Impossible," the Griffin family gets a visit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after their car fails an emissions test. The EPA agent, a tall and imposing woman named Carol, orders Peter to install a catalytic converter in their car in order to reduce its emissions.
However, when Peter discovers that the converter is going to cost him $3,000, he balks at the idea of spending the money and decides to steal one instead. Along with Quagmire and Cleveland, Peter embarks on a mission to steal a converter from his workplace.
While attempting to steal the converter, Peter accidentally sets off the security alarm, and he and his friends are forced to flee the building. In the ensuing chaos, Quagmire is arrested and Peter is pursued by the head of security, an overweight man named Mr. Weed.
Meanwhile, as Lois helps Joe with his garden, she becomes concerned that Joe is becoming too involved in his new hobby and neglecting his police work. She enlists the help of his wife, Bonnie, to get him back on track, but their efforts backfire when Joe becomes obsessed with busting Peter and his friends for stealing the catalytic converter.
As the episode progresses, Peter and his friends devise a plan to hide the converter in their air vents, and they eventually succeed in getting it installed in their car without getting caught. However, the episode ends with a twist that sets up a future storyline involving Mr. Weed and his son.
Overall, "Emission Impossible" is a typical episode of Family Guy, filled with the show's trademark blend of irreverent humor, sharp satire, and zany plot twists. While the episode may not be the strongest of the season, it still manages to deliver plenty of laughs and some memorable moments, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.