Ep 2. Family Goy

In the second episode of the eighth season of Family Guy, titled "Family Goy," the Griffins travel to Italy for a vacation. While there, Lois discovers that her mother is actually Jewish, and that she was raised Catholic only because her mother was trying to hide her family's Jewish heritage. Lois becomes increasingly interested in exploring her Jewish ancestry and decides to convert to Judaism.

Meanwhile, Peter becomes obsessed with the music of "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen, and can't stop singing the song. This irritates his family and the people around him, and eventually leads to him being taken away by doctors. During his hospitalization, he discovers that he is actually Jewish too, but doesn't take his discovery quite as seriously as Lois does.

As Lois embraces her new religion and learns more about Jewish traditions, she becomes increasingly distant from her family. This leads to tension between her and Peter, who doesn't understand her new obsession. Ultimately, Lois must decide whether to continue down the path of her newfound faith, or to return to her previous way of life.

The episode is a humorous take on religion, with Family Guy's signature irreverence and absurdist humor shining through. The show manages to balance its jokes with a genuine exploration of religious identity and family dynamics, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking episode.

Throughout the episode, the show skewers various aspects of Judaism and Catholicism, from the stereotypical Jewish mother to the over-the-top pageantry of Catholicism. The show doesn't shy away from making fun of its characters, but also manages to craft a meaningful story about family and the search for identity.

Overall, "Family Goy" is a standout episode in the eighth season of Family Guy, exploring themes of religion and family in a way that is both hilarious and insightful. The show manages to walk the line between poking fun at religion and respecting the beliefs of its characters, making for an episode that is both irreverent and thoughtful.