Family Guy season 8 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Stewie and Brian embark on a wild adventure across the multiverse, using a special device to visit various alternate universes. They explore scenarios including a technologically advanced world without Christianity, a universe with easy cures for illnesses, and a world where dogs are the dominant species with humans as pets. Their journey is filled with humorous and bizarre situations, reflecting different cultural and societal aspects. Eventually, they return to their universe, but not without encountering a tragic end for a human version of Brian from the dog-dominated universe.
Full Episode S08E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "half man, half clam" attraction at the carnival?
It's a disappointing attraction where it's just a person sitting on the ground.
What prize does Chris win at the carnival?
Chris wins a "live homosexual" as a prize at a carnival game.
What does Stewie use to travel across the multiverse?
Stewie uses a special device to travel through various alternate universes.
What is the multiverse theory as explained by Stewie?
The multiverse theory, according to Stewie, posits the existence of an infinite number of universes coexisting with ours on parallel dimensional planes.
What are some of the alternate universes Stewie and Brian visit?
They visit a technologically advanced world without Christianity, a universe where sickness is easily cured, a robot chicken universe, a world ravaged by nuclear war, a low-resolution blocky universe, a universe depicted as a political cartoon, and a Disney-like universe.
What unique characteristic does the Disney-like universe have?
The Disney-like universe is overly cheerful but exhibits underlying prejudice.
In which universe are humans pets to dogs?
Stewie and Brian visit a universe where dogs rule over humans and humans are their pets.
How does the human version of Brian from the dog universe die?
The human version of Brian from the dog universe is hit by a car upon arriving in Stewie and Brian's original universe.
What challenge does Stewie face with the multiverse device?
Stewie struggles with a malfunctioning multiverse device, leading to unintended jumps between universes.
Is there a universe where Frank Sinatra never existed?
Yes, there is a universe where Frank Sinatra was never born, leading to a world devastated by nuclear war due to his absence in influencing historical events.
