Ep 3. Chitty Chitty Death Bang

It is the third episode of season 1 of Family Guy, titled "Chitty Chitty Death Bang". The episode chronicles the events that unfold when Peter, the protagonist of the show, forgets to plan a birthday party for his son, Chris. Peter, grappling with the guilt of neglecting his son's special day, decides to make amends by throwing a belated birthday party for him.

The episode begins with Peter running frantically through the house, trying to plan a belated birthday celebration for Chris, who is shown to be quite upset. With limited time, Peter tries to tie together various party items to make the celebration as special as possible. As he makes his way to the store to purchase a cake, he meets an iconic character in the show, Death. Death tells Peter that he has been sent to collect a soul and gives Peter a warning about impending doom.

At first, Peter is not afraid of Death's ominous warning, thinking it is but a simple joke played out by a man who is dressed up. However, this mindset changes when Death's prediction begins to unfold. A series of mishaps take place that lead to the family being trapped in a cult for the night, and Peter realizes that he may not have much time to save Chris and avoid the fate that Death had warned him about.

The storyline takes a darker turn as the cult tries to sacrifice the Griffin family as part of their twisted ritual. Peter, realizing the gravity of the situation, tries to save his family and stop the cult from completing their sacrifice. This leads to a series of suspense-filled moments and a showdown with Death himself.

Apart from the main storyline, the episode also explores the individual relationships between the members of the Griffin family. The audience gets a glimpse of the tension between Peter and his wife, Lois, as they grapple with parenting issues and communication in their relationship. The episode also hints at Stewie, the youngest member of the family, and his secrets, which are hinted to be revealed in later episodes.

Overall, "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is an enjoyable episode that delivers the signature dark humor and satirical commentary that the show is known for. The storyline may be dark and twisted, but it is balanced out with moments of light humor that make it an enjoyable watch. The episode also sets the foundation for the rest of the season by planting the seeds of character development and relationships that will be further explored as the show progresses.