Ep 16. Peter's Progress
- TV14
- May 17, 2009
- 21 min
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7.1 (1,651)
In Family Guy season 7 episode 16, titled "Peter's Progress", Peter begins to feel that he hasn't accomplished much in life. To change this, he decides to explore his artistic side and takes up painting.
Meanwhile, Stewie becomes enamored with a girl named Penelope. However, when he realizes that her family is very wealthy, he starts to obsess over their money and wants to marry her for her fortune.
As Peter becomes more involved in his painting, he begins to neglect his responsibilities at home and his job at the brewery. Eventually, his art takes on a life of its own and he becomes a successful painter, but at the cost of his relationships with his family and friends.
The episode takes a satirical look at the concept of "mid-life crisis" and the lengths people will go to achieve success and personal fulfillment. It also explores themes of greed and the dangers of valuing money and status above everything else.
Throughout the episode, there are various humorous subplots and pop culture references that have become a staple of the show. Overall, "Peter's Progress" is a classic episode of Family Guy that blends humor and commentary in an entertaining way.