: It established the show's signature cutaway gag humor and pop culture parodies, such as the "Mr. Zucchini Head" reference to Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head.

: The episode debuts Quagmire and Cleveland, though their personalities would evolve significantly in later seasons. Production & Legacy

" Death Has a Shadow " is the series premiere of the animated sitcom Family Guy , which first aired on January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII.

: Established as the well-meaning but reckless patriarch.

Rather than reporting the mistake, Peter spends the money on lavish gifts, including a moat and a professional fountain for his yard. When Lois eventually discovers the truth, a guilt-ridden Peter attempts to dump the remaining money from a blimp during the Super Bowl, leading to his arrest for welfare fraud. The family is ultimately saved when Stewie uses a "mind control device" to convince the judge to release his father.

: The episode is a reworked version of Seth MacFarlane’s thesis film, The Life of Larry , and its successor, Larry & Steve .

The episode introduces the Griffin family and centers on Peter’s impulsive behavior. After drinking too much at a stag party, Peter falls asleep on the job at and is fired for failing to notice hazardous toys. To hide the news from Lois, he applies for welfare but accidentally receives a check for $150,000 due to a decimal point error.