Ep 13. Bill and Peter's Bogus Journey
- TV14
- March 11, 2007
- 21 min
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7.3 (1,785)
In Family Guy season 5 episode 13, titled "Bill and Peter's Bogus Journey," Peter and his friend Bill Lumbergh decide to quit their jobs and start their own startup company, which they name Happy-Go-Lucky Toys. However, they quickly discover that starting a business is not as easy as they thought it would be.
The episode begins with Peter and Bill working at their respective jobs, which they both hate. They decide to quit their jobs and start their own company together. Peter comes up with the idea to create a line of toys that are cheerful and positive, and they pool their savings to fund the startup.
The two friends go to a toy convention to pitch their idea to potential investors. However, they are unsuccessful in securing any funding because their idea is too generic and unoriginal. Desperate for a big break, they decide to break into the headquarters of a successful toy company called Hasbro to steal their latest toy prototype.
Once inside, they accidentally activate the company's teleportation device and are transported to a parallel universe. In this universe, they encounter their alternate selves who are successful and happy. They decide to switch places with their alternate selves in this universe, thinking it will be better for them.
However, they quickly realize that their alternate selves are not as happy as they appear to be, with Peter's alternate self being severely depressed and Bill's alternate self being addicted to drugs. They regret their decision and try to find a way back to their own universe.
The rest of the episode follows Peter and Bill as they navigate their way back to their own universe, encountering various obstacles along the way. They eventually make it back, but realize that their adventure has taught them the value of hard work and dedication.
Overall, "Bill and Peter's Bogus Journey" is a hilarious episode that pokes fun at the idea of starting a business and the pitfalls that come with it. The episode also explores the idea of alternate universes and how our decisions can have unforeseen consequences. Fans of Family Guy will love the humor and wit of this episode.