Ep 18. The Father, The Son and the Holy Fonz
- TV14
- December 18, 2005
- 21 min
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7.2 (1,903)
The Father, The Son and the Holy Fonz is the eighteenth episode of the fourth season of the popular animated television series Family Guy. The episode follows the Griffin family as they navigate issues of religion and spirituality.
When the Griffin family decides to attend church, Peter is surprised to find the congregation worshipping a statue of their local hero, Arthur Fonzarelli, also known as The Fonz. Impressed by the statue's popularity, Peter decides to convert to the new Fonz-based religion and encourages the rest of the family to do the same.
As the family becomes more involved in the Fonz-inspired church, they find themselves divided over their newfound faith. While Peter and Chris embrace the teachings of The Fonz, Lois and Meg are skeptical and struggle to connect with the religion's teachings.
Things come to a head when Peter decides to baptize Chris in a pool of water, where he accidentally drowns his son. Overcome with grief and guilt, Peter has a crisis of faith and questions the validity of The Fonz's teachings.
Meanwhile, Stewie becomes fixated on a mysterious man who appears to be stalking him. Unable to get to the bottom of the man's intentions, Stewie takes matters into his own hands and confronts his would-be attacker.
The Father, The Son and the Holy Fonz is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of faith, spirituality, and the role of religion in modern society. With its trademark irreverent humor and clever cultural references, the episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys smart, witty comedy.