Ep 13. 100th Episode Special

Family Guy is a hilarious animated sitcom that follows the lives of the Griffin family in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island. In season 6 episode 13, entitled "100th Episode Special," the show celebrates its 100th episode with a non-stop parade of cutaway gags, song-and-dance numbers, and celebrity cameos.

The episode starts off with a humorous introduction by the cartoon's creator and writer, Seth MacFarlane, who presents the viewers with his 'slightly creepy' 100th episode tattoo on his arm. After a quick rundown of the non-stop hijinks we can expect from this anniversary special, the episode dives right into the action with the Griffins sitting down to watch their own show.

From there, it's non-stop joke-a-minute with a barrage of cutaway gags, many of which are variations on jokes that have appeared in previous episodes. But these gags are still fresh and funny, and they keep the energy level high as the show speeds towards the finish line of its centennial episode.

Interspersed throughout the episode are musical numbers that pay tribute to classic Broadway shows and Hollywood musicals. These sequences are brilliantly choreographed and animated, and feature singing and dancing by all the show's main characters. From Peter's hilarious rendition of "Anything Goes" from the musical of the same name to an ode to "Singin' in the Rain" featuring Stewie Griffin - the episode is a feast for fans of musicals and Family Guy alike.

As with all Family Guy episodes, there are plenty of celebrity cameos in this episode, including one by the iconic actor Mark Hamill, who provides the voice for himself, as well as a spoof of his most famous role, Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars franchise. There are also guest appearances from the likes of Ludacris, Charlie Rose, and Bill Maher.

But this episode isn't just a self-congratulatory retrospective on all the things Family Guy has done over its previous 99 episodes. There are also plenty of new and hilarious gags sprinkled throughout the episode - and even a few sharp jabs at pop culture and politics.

Fans of the show will definitely appreciate all the continuity nods and Easter eggs, like seeing the return of the now-infamous 'giant chicken' for a rematch with Peter, or the return of fan-favorite characters like Quagmire, Cleveland, and Herbert the Pervert.

Ultimately, "100th Episode Special" is a hilarious celebration of a show that's definitely left its mark on pop culture. The episode manages to be both a loving tribute to the show's previous episodes and a completely new experience, packed with enough gags and surprises to keep even the most dedicated Family Guy fans on their toes. It's a testament to the show's longevity and enduring popularity, and it's definitely an episode that fans won't want to miss.