Ep 3. American Gigg-olo
- TV14
- October 16, 2016
- 21 min
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7.2 (1,183)
In Family Guy season 15 episode 3, entitled "American Gigg-olo," viewers are taken on a wild ride as the Griffins navigate the seedy underworld of prostitution. The episode centers around the family's pet dog, Brian, who has fallen on hard times and finds himself turning to sex work to make ends meet.
As Brian struggles to come to terms with his new reality and his own moral code, the rest of the Griffins are forced to grapple with their own biases and beliefs around sex work. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a pimp with a heart of gold, a wealthy john, and even the notorious serial killer, the Boston Strangler.
While the episode's premise may seem controversial, it is handled with the classic Family Guy humor and irreverence that fans have come to love. The show's writers use the opportunity to take on deeper societal issues surrounding sex work and its place in our culture, while still managing to make viewers laugh out loud with their trademark wit and absurd scenarios.
Despite its weighty subject matter, "American Gigg-olo" is also packed with plenty of the show's typical zany antics. From Peter's misguided attempts to become a gigolo himself to Stewie's mischievous schemes to find a "Mr. Right Now" for Brian, the episode offers up plenty of side-splitting laughs.
As always, the show's talented voice cast brings the characters to life with their signature flair and impeccable comedic timing. Seth MacFarlane shines as both Peter and Stewie, while Alex Borstein imbues her portrayal of matriarch Lois with both sass and heart. Comedian Patrick Warburton also makes a hilarious turn as Joe, the Griffins' wheelchair-bound neighbor and one-time cop who is now embroiled in the seedy world of sex work himself.
Overall, "American Gigg-olo" is a standout episode of Family Guy that manages to tackle serious issues while still staying true to the show's roots. Fans of the series will find plenty to love in this wild and wacky installment of the beloved animated sitcom.
