Ep 13. Stew-roids
- TV14
- April 26, 2009
- 21 min
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7.9 (1,889)
In the Family Guy season 7 episode 13 called "Stew-roids", the plot follows Stewie Griffin as he begins taking steroids to improve his physical and mental abilities. After witnessing Brian's impressive accomplishments from taking Adderall, Stewie believes that steroids will help him become smarter and stronger.
Brian tries to discourage Stewie from taking steroids by telling him about the negative health effects, but Stewie is determined to continue taking them. As a result, Stewie starts to experience mood swings, aggression, and a change in appearance. His family becomes concerned about his well-being and tries to intervene.
Meanwhile, Chris joins a baseball team but is not very good at the sport. Peter tries to help Chris improve his skills by coaching him, but ends up getting into a fight with another coach. Lois encourages Peter to apologize and become a better role model for their children.
Throughout the episode, there are several references to steroid use in professional sports and the controversy surrounding it. The episode also touches on the importance of being a good parental role model and the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. Overall, "Stew-roids" is a humorous and thought-provoking episode that explores important societal issues.