Family Guy's latest Christmas special: A hilarious holiday treat on Hulu
By Ed Malaker
Family Guy has a long tradition of creating great holiday episodes, and this year’s no different. The latest is for the 23rd season and was made especially for Hulu. It premiered on November 25 and features plenty of laughs.
This new holiday episode has a strong focus on Stewie Griffin as he does everything he can to get on Santa’s nice list, and his attempts at doing so are both unpredictable and hilarious. Meanwhile, Peter accidentally gives away one of Lois’s valuable possessions and must get it back before she finds out, which you can already guess leads to some crazy antics. There are even a few jabs at some of our favorite real-world businesses in classic Family Guy style along the way.
Crafting memorable holiday episodes
Behind the scenes, Family Guy showrunners Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin have shared their approach to crafting these holiday episodes, stating that they aim to balance traditional Christmas themes, like festive trees and decorations, with the series’ hallmark absurdity and biting humor.
Character-driven storytelling is at the heart of all of their episodes, and they strive to bring a fresh perspective on familiar holiday traditions. This latest installment offers a mix of new surprises and callbacks to the show’s earlier festive adventures, guaranteeing laughter and a few sentimental moments that are a little extra heartwarming to help get you in the spirit.
A look back at Family Guy holiday classics
If watching the latest holiday episode leaves you feeling nostalgic, typing Family Guy Christmas into the Hulu search bar will bring up a list of great episodes from the past that will help bring back some of those old memories.
Notable episodes include “A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas” (Season 3, Episode 16), where the Griffins face holiday mishaps with hilarious results, and “Road to the North Pole” (Season 9, Episode 7), where Stewie and Brian uncover shocking truths about Santa Claus. Another fan favorite is “Christmas Guy” (Season 12, Episode 8), blending humor with an emotional wish from Stewie to bring back a loved one.
Why Family Guy holiday specials are a must-watch
Family Guys holiday episodes showcase the show’s ability to tackle universal themes with a unique edge that makes us laugh while driving home important points. Whether it’s the absurdity of Stewie’s schemes or the warmth of the Griffins’ family moments, each special offers something memorable, and these episodes are a great way to celebrate the season.
For long-time viewers, the special episodes create a sense of tradition, with each new addition promising plenty of laughs and a reminder of what makes the holiday season special.
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