Ep 10. Big Man on Hippocampus
- TV14
- January 3, 2010
- 22 min
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7.5 (1,652)
In season 8 episode 10 of Family Guy, titled "Big Man on Hippocampus," Peter suffers a head injury after falling off the roof and loses his memory. He finds out that he has forgotten many important moments in his life, including his marriage to Lois and the birth of his children.
In an effort to jog Peter's memory, the family shows him a series of home videos and tells him stories about their past experiences together. They hope that this will help Peter regain his memory and bring back their loving husband and father.
However, as Peter starts to remember more, he also begins to recall some of the negative moments in his life, including his own mistakes and shortcomings. This causes him to become more self-aware and introspective, leading him to question his role in the family and his place in the world.
Meanwhile, Stewie discovers a hidden talent for hypnotism and decides to use his new skill to control Brian and manipulate him into doing his every bidding. This leads to some hilarious hijinks and shenanigans, and adds a comedic element to the episode.
Throughout "Big Man on Hippocampus," the audience is taken on a journey through Peter's memories, both good and bad. As he struggles to regain his memory, he also grows as a person and realizes the importance of his family in his life.
Overall, season 8 episode 10 of Family Guy provides a heartfelt and hilarious look into the complexities and challenges of memory loss, while continuing to deliver the show's trademark irreverent humor.