"Road to Europe" | |
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Family Guy episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 20 |
Directed by | Dan Povenmire |
Written by | Daniel Palladino |
Production code | 3ACX13 |
Original air date | February 7, 2002 |
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"Road to Europe" (originally called "European Road Show"[1]) is the 20th episode of the third season of the animated comedy series Family Guy, and the 48th episode overall. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on February 7, 2002. The episode follows baby Stewie, who becomes obsessed with the fictional British children's television series "Jolly Farm Revue". He decides to run away from home to become part of the cast and his anthropomorphic dog Brian decides to chase him down in an attempt to bring him back home. Meanwhile, Peter and Lois go to a Kiss concert, where Lois reveals she knows nothing about the band, much to Peter's embarrassment.
"Road to Europe" was written by Daniel Palladino and directed by Dan Povenmire. It received mostly positive reviews from critics for its storyline and its many cultural references. The episode featured Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. It also featured guest voices by comedian Andy Dick, actor and director Jon Favreau, actor Sean Flynn, actress and singer Lauren Graham, actress Michelle Horn, and voice actor Wally Wingert.