[s11e8] Jesus, Mary & Joseph -
The episode begins in the present day with the Griffins decorating their tree. When Meg finds a manger ornament, Peter decides to tell the story of the very first Christmas. As is typical for Family Guy story episodes (like their Star Wars parodies), the regular characters step into historical roles: as Joseph Lois as Mary Brian as Joseph’s friend, Robby Stewie as the infant Jesus Chris as the Little Drummer Boy Carter Pewterschmidt as a jealous King Herod Joe, Quagmire, and Cleveland as the Three Wise Men A "Modern" Biblical Retelling
The story starts with Joseph (Peter) meeting Mary (Lois) in their village. The humor stems from the juxtaposition of biblical settings with modern-day frustrations. For instance, Joseph is annoyed by Mary’s reluctance to have sex, only for her to later reveal she was visited by an angel (played by Bruce) and is pregnant with the Son of God. [S11E8] Jesus, Mary & Joseph
In a cutaway to Heaven, God (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) is looking over a list of potential names. He rejects "Tristan" (fearing the kid would get bullied) before settling on "Jesus" after an angel suggests some "wine and cheeses". The Action-Packed Ending The episode begins in the present day with
Here is a deep dive into the episode’s plot, its sharpest jokes, and that classic bit of "Griffin hypocrisy" at the end. The Setup: A Griffin Family Christmas The humor stems from the juxtaposition of biblical