Ep 7. Brian the Bachelor
- TV14
- June 26, 2005
- 21 min
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7.4 (1,887)
Brian the Bachelor is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the popular animated comedy series Family Guy. In this episode, Brian, the Griffin family's talking dog, decides to give up on dating humans and decides to search for love amongst other dogs.
The episode begins with Brian enrolling in obedience school where he meets a group of single dogs who are also looking for love. Together, they decide to go on a group date at a local restaurant, but the event proves to be a disaster when they are all rejected by their prospective dates. Brian, who is still feeling hopeful, decides to take matters into his own hands and goes on a one-on-one date with a poodle named Chanel.
Despite an initially promising start, the date quickly takes a turn for the worse when Chanel starts behaving like a spoiled princess. She even demands that Brian buy her an expensive Chanel handbag - a clear reference to the luxury fashion brand. Brian tries to impress her by borrowing the handbag from Lois, but things once again take a turn for the worse when they run into Quagmire, who starts making fun of Brian for dating a dog.
After this encounter, Brian becomes disillusioned with the whole dating scene and drowns his sorrows at a local bar. Meanwhile, Peter, Lois, and Stewie run into Quagmire again and start discussing Brian's love life. Peter decides to create a reality TV show called The Bachelorette-style show called "The Bachelorette Rover" for Brian, where he will compete against other dogs for the love of a female dog named Jasmine.
Brian, initially skeptical of the idea, quickly changes his mind when he sees Jasmine, a beautiful greyhound. The show starts with all the dogs trying to win Jasmine's heart by performing various acts of valor, such as saving her from a burning building or serenading her with a love song. Despite the competition, Brian quickly becomes Jasmine's favorite.
In the end, Jasmine must choose between Brian and another dog named Toby. When she choses Toby, Brian is heartbroken, but he is cheered up when he meets a girl who likes him for who he is, despite his species. They start dating, and Brian finally finds solace in his new human girlfriend.
Overall, Brian the Bachelor is a funny and entertaining episode that explores the dynamics of dating and relationships in a lighthearted, satirical manner. It showcases Family Guy's trademark humor and witty writing, and is sure to leave viewers laughing and entertained. So, it is definitely a must-watch for all fans of the show.