Ep 11. Not All Dogs Go to Heaven
- TV14
- March 29, 2009
- 21 min
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7.6 (2,146)
In Family Guy season 7 episode 11, Not All Dogs Go to Heaven, the Griffin family attends a religious convention in order to meet their favorite TV show host, Reverend Jerry Kirkwood. However, things take a turn when Brian speaks out against the Reverend's teachings, asserting that he is a fraud who takes advantage of gullible people.
Brian's outburst results in him being excommunicated from the church, and he is left feeling lost and alone. He decides to go on a journey of self-discovery and ends up joining a group of atheists who are protesting against the church.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Griffin family are dealt some unexpected challenges of their own. Peter is surprised to find out that the Reverend Kirkwood is gay and struggles to come to terms with his own homophobia. Lois tries to help the Reverend overcome his feelings of guilt and shame, but finds that doing so is easier said than done.
Ultimately, the episode explores themes of faith, skepticism, and personal growth. It asks the question of whether or not blind faith is inherently harmful and whether people should be encouraged to question the things they have been taught to believe.
Overall, Not All Dogs Go to Heaven is a thought-provoking and funny episode that tackles some serious topics while still maintaining the irreverent humor that Family Guy is known for. It is sure to leave viewers laughing, thinking, and questioning their own beliefs.