If you’ve ever wanted to watch Family Guy’s parodized version of Star Wars, here’s how. We’ve compiled a list of all the episodes, prequels, and sequels, and a short summary of the plots. Then, get ready for some Star Wars fun! What’s your favorite Star Wars episode? Do you remember the first time you watched it?
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Episodes of Family Guy parodied the original trilogy
While many people may not know the original trilogy, episodes of Family Guy have parodied it to varying degrees. Episodes such as “Blue Harvest” from Season 6 parodied the first three Star Wars movies. The spoofs largely stick to the same plot, but feature raunchier moments. C-3PO has a sexual relationship with a printer and the Death Star plans are hidden inside suitcases in a Deal or No Deal game. A special episode from Season 9 also recasts Peter as Han Solo, so the spoofing has a deeper meaning.
The Family Guy Trilogy is a trilogy of special episodes that mock the Star Wars films, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. The series was first released as part of a deal between Fox and Netflix. In 2009, Fox canceled the deal with Netflix and made the series exclusive to Hulu, which they consider their parent company. This is a great example of the show’s ability to satirize popular culture.
But the resurgence of Star Wars has given Family Guy a challenge in parodying the original trilogy. The Disney corporation has taken over the franchise, and while they tolerated the original trilogy’s spoofs when the franchise was relatively dormant, they are less willing to allow an adult cartoon to poke fun at it. Thankfully, Family Guy has had a decade to recover from Star Wars fatigue, and it can now parody the flawed prequels with its biting sense of humor.
Episodes of Family Guy that parodied the prequels
While Family Guy has never completed the original Star Wars trilogy, they have certainly made fun of the movies. The first trilogy was released from 1999 to 2005 and was a prequel to the original Star Wars trilogies. The most famous episode parodies Episode VIII, Return of the Jedi. But it would be fun to see what the show could do with the prequels now that they’ve been released in theaters for a decade.
The episode featured MacFarlane’s character advocating for Green and himself. It quickly became an instant hit with fans of both Family Guy and Star Wars. The episode was directed by Dominic Polcino and featured hand-drawn animatics, which are no longer used. The episode is the last one to use hand-drawn animatics, but they’ve since switched to computer-designed animatics.
Another episode of Family Guy that parodied the movies is “Blue Harvest” (season six). It spoofs Episode IV – A New Hope. Seth MacFarlane explained that this was the origin of the episode. In the end, Lucasfilm took issue with the episode, but allowed the show to keep its humor. That’s a win-win for everyone.
Episodes of Family Guy that parodied the sequels
If you’re a fan of the original Star Wars films, you’ve likely seen at least a few episodes of Family Guy that parodied the movies’ sequels. The show has always been highly meta, and in recent seasons, it’s gone even further to break the fourth wall. A recent episode saw characters parodying a movie’s DVD commentary, a common practice when spoofing popular movies.
Episodes of Family Guy that parodies the sequels to Star Wars are rare, but they do exist. A few years ago, the show made three episodes parodying the films’ sequels, including the 1980 sequel The Empire Strikes Back. While this may seem like a stretch, it’s important to remember that the show has consistently paid homage to the original trilogy of films.
In an episode, Peter Griffin plays Han Solo, an evil robot who makes his life miserable. He tells the stories of the Star Wars trilogy to his droid, Chewbacca. In a subsequent episode, the characters of Family Guy and The Cleveland Show play the parts of different characters in the original films. Peter’s take on Star Wars is often criticized by Chris Griffin, who considers it a rip-off of Robot Chicken. But he also acknowledges the influence of other artists, including the voice of Seth Green, who voices Brian and Stewie.