S01E02Family Guy season 1 episode 2: I Never Met the Dead Man
Aired 11 April 199923 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “I Never Met the Dead Man”
While teaching Meg to drive, Peter crashes into the town satellite dish, which knocks out the city's cable. He promises Meg that if she takes the blame, he'll get her a car. Without TV, Peter goes crazy, which drives the family insane. Meanwhile, after refusing to eat the broccoli that Lois gives him, Stewie attempts to build a weather control device that would destroy all vegetables.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 2 of 7 of season 1, so watch episode 1 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Michael Dante DiMartino, written by Chris Sheridan.
- TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (59 votes).
Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Michael Dante DiMartino
- Writer
- Chris Sheridan
- Guest stars
- Aaron Lustig as Various (voice)Lacey Chabert as Meg Griffin (voice) (uncredited)Joey Slotnick as Various (voice)Butch Hartman as Various (voice)Lori Alan as Diane Simmons / Girl (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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