When big, loveable family man Peter Griffin loses his job, he applies for welfare. But when an accounting error nets him a fortune in weekly payments, Peter decides to spend the money instead of correcting the mistake.

Peter decides to spend more time with his family after he accidentally destroys the city’s television transmitter.

Meg's new friend indoctrinates her into a cult; and on Stewie's first birthday he fears a "man in white" will return him to the womb.

When Peter turns the basement into a bar, Lois becomes a popular torch singer; and Stewie begins teething, and builds a time machine.

Peter becomes jealous of new neighbor Joe, a bona-fide hero, and decides to impress his family by foiling a bank robbery himself.

Chris wants to quit the Scouts, but is afraid of disappointing Peter; Lois becomes addicted to gambling; and Peter goes on a vision quest.

Brian, tired of being treated like a second-class citizen by Peter, runs away; and he ends up in the pound, fighting for his civil liberties.

The Griffins rub elbows with the elite when Lois’ dead aunt wills the family her mansion.

Peter enlists the aid of the Pope in his quest to bond with his devoutly religious father.

Peter creates his version of the perfect society after the world is destroyed in a Y2K apocalypse.

Brian believes his incontinence is linked to romantic feelings for Lois.

A war over a parade trophy erupts between the Griffins and their neighbors; social workers place Stewie in a foster home.

Peter fakes his death to avoid paying his doctor bill, so Death pays him a visit; while chasing Peter, Death twists his ankle; and as he recuperates at the Griffin house, everyone on earth becomes immortal.