Family Guy - Season 4 -complete-

Season 4 features many of the show's most iconic episodes and experimental formats. Key Plot Points

The story of is one of the most legendary comeback tales in television history. Originally canceled by Fox in 2002 after its third season, the show was effectively "dead" for two years. However, explosive DVD sales and massive ratings for reruns on Adult Swim proved that the audience wasn't ready to let go. In 2004, Fox made the unprecedented decision to un-cancel the series, leading to a supersized fourth season that began airing on May 1, 2005. A Record-Breaking Return Family Guy - Season 4 -Complete-

Long answer: While later seasons (6–10) relied on shock value, Season 4 struck the perfect balance. The writing is tight because the writers had three years to stockpile jokes. The characters are not yet flanderized (Peter is dumb but not sociopathic; Lois is caring but frustrated; Stewie is evil but still baby-like). Season 4 features many of the show's most

Lois discovers she has a brother, Patrick, who goes on a killing spree targeting overweight men. However, explosive DVD sales and massive ratings for

Then, something miraculous happened. DVD sales went nuclear. Reruns on [Adult Swim] became a cultural phenomenon. Suddenly, the network realized they had killed a cash cow. In 2005, Family Guy rose from the grave.

If you are looking to own the moment Peter Griffin truly became a pop-culture icon, the DVD set is the cornerstone of any collection. Here is your deep dive into the season that redefined animated comedy.