Family Guy season 3 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Chris Griffin gets invited to a birthday party, leading him to start a paper route to buy a gift. His awkwardness at the party and unsettling encounters while delivering papers highlight his social struggles. The Griffin family is placed in the Witness Protection Program after Chris witnesses a robbery, relocating to the Deep South. Chris befriends Sam, later surprised to learn Sam is a girl. The family returns home, but the criminal finds them, leading to a climactic confrontation resolved with community help.
Full Episode S03E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Chris decide to get a paper route?
Chris decides to get a paper route to earn money to buy a birthday gift for Barbara.
What awkward situation does Chris encounter while delivering papers?
Chris encounters an unsettling situation with an older man who makes inappropriate comments and gestures.
What leads to the Griffin family being placed in the Witness Protection Program?
The Griffin family is placed in the Witness Protection Program because Chris witnesses a robbery and identifies the criminal, who then threatens revenge.
Where are the Griffins relocated under the Witness Protection Program?
The Griffins are relocated to the Deep South under the Witness Protection Program.
How does Chris initially feel about his friendship with Sam?
Chris initially enjoys his friendship with Sam, feeling comfortable and at ease, unaware of Sam's true gender.
What is Chris's reaction when he discovers Sam is a girl?
Chris is surprised and relieved when he discovers that Sam is actually a girl.
How does the Griffin family return to their normal life?
The Griffin family returns to their normal life after the criminal threatening them is dealt with and they leave the Witness Protection Program.
What lesson do the Griffins learn from their experience in the Deep South?
The Griffins learn the importance of unity and acceptance, regardless of background or where they come from.
What does Chris do for Barbara's birthday?
Chris buys perfume as a gift for Barbara's birthday.
What happens at the birthday party with the gift Chris gives?
At the birthday party, Chris accidentally sprays the perfume in Barbara's eyes, causing discomfort.
How does the criminal find the Griffins after they return home?
The criminal finds the Griffins after they return home by tracing their location, intending to attack Chris.
What happens during the climactic confrontation with the criminal?
During the climactic confrontation, the criminal confronts the Griffins, but they are saved by the intervention of local residents.
What does Meg fantasize about regarding boys and gifts?
Meg fantasizes about receiving extravagant gifts from imaginary boyfriends, indicating her loneliness.
How does the community in the Deep South react to the Griffins initially?
The community in the Deep South initially reacts with suspicion and cultural differences create a barrier between them and the Griffins.
What job does Peter reminisce about having?
Peter reminisces about his first job being in a folk music trio.