10 Worst Family Guy Episodes

10. Life Of Brian

When a series has run for twelve seasons, it can be really hard to keep it feeling fresh. This is why it's so common for shows to make big changes late in the game. In the case of Family Guy, they decided the best way to spice things up was to kill one of their leading figures, Brian Griffin.

In "Life of Brian", the titular canine is hit by a car and dies in the hospital. The episode then revolves around the Griffins dealing with their grief and their decision to get a new family dog.

The actual demise of Brian was a surprisingly poignant moment, which is why it sits higher on this list. However, it ended up going downhill after his replacement was introduced, a little guy called Vinny.

Fans still felt a little sore from the loss of Brian, so introducing a replacement right away wasn't the brightest move. Plus, to make matters worse, Vinny was entirely dull with no real character outside of his smooth Italian accent. He did nothing for the show, and it's no surprise that Brian was back on the scene in no time.