Ep 16. Herpe the Love Sore

In Family Guy season 12, episode 16, titled Herpe the Love Sore, the audience sees Brian, the family's talking dog, in a crisis. Brian is dating a new girl named Jess, and everything seems to be going great until he discovers that she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Brian reacts strongly to Jess's revelation and ends the relationship immediately. Despite his initial reaction, Brian soon realizes he made a mistake and wants to win Jess back.

As Brian searches for a cure for the STI, he discovers that he also has it. He then tries to track down his past sexual partners, including Glenn Quagmire, to find the source of the infection. Meanwhile, Stewie, the family's genius infant, becomes obsessed with Brian's condition and begins to imagine that he has the STI himself.

Throughout the episode, the characters face challenges and obstacles as they try to handle Brian's situation with grace and maturity. The show tackles difficult topics surrounding sexual health and relationships in a humorous and lighthearted way, as is typical of the show's style.

The episode is filled with comedic moments, including a hilarious musical number about herpes, and various pop culture references. The writers and actors of Family Guy push the limits of acceptable comedy with their usual taboo subjects, but the episode manages to balance humor with sensitivity to the subject matter.

Overall, Family Guy season 12 episode 16 provides a compelling and entertaining episode that delves into complex topics in a comedic and entertaining manner. The episode provides humorous moments, memorable quotes, and a satisfying conclusion, making for a truly satisfying viewing experience.