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The second series of Seth MacFarlane's animated sitcom Family Guy continues with its own brand of acerbic pop-culture satire mixed with gleefully tasteless comedy. Even though the chaotic Griffin household bears more than a passing resemblance to The Simpsons, and their neighbours are uncannily like those from King of the Hill, the show's combination of extended flashbacks, surreal fantasy sequences and delightful non sequiturs ("Math, my dear boy, is nothing more than the lesbian sister of biology") refreshes the familiar formula. And any show that features Adam "Batman" West guest starring as the demented Mayor of Quahog must score points for bizarre originality.
Highlights of the 15 episodes here include Peter discovering his feminine side ("I Am Peter, Here Me Roar"), Stewie and Brian on an eventful road trip ("Road to Rhode Island"), Peter annexing his neighbour's pool and inviting the world's dictators round for a barbeque ("E Peterbus Unum") and, as a bonus episode, the irreverent "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein", which was deemed "too offensive for TV". It may be lowbrow scatological farce, but unlike its big-screen live-action cousins (think Farrelly Brothers), Family Guy is always warm-hearted and never vicious.
On the DVD: Family Guy, Series 2 is spread across two discs that boast Dolby 5.1 sound but standard 4:3 picture. There's no "Play All" facility (something else this release has in common with The Simpsons on DVD) and there are no extras other than the "bonus" episode. --Mark Walker
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Entire second season of the animated sitcom. The Griffins are an average North American family living in an average North American home in an average North American town. The dad Peter is a big TV fan; mom Lois is a former heiress who gave up her riches to marry the man she loves; sixteen-year-old Meg is a drama queen eager to be accepted by her peers; thirteen-year-old Chris likes his food and has the beginnings of a TV habit which could grow to equal his dad's; baby Stewie is a malevolent genius with plans for complete global domination; and martini-guzzling Brian is, well, the family dog. Episodes comprise: 'Da Boom', 'Brian in Love', 'I Am Peter, Hear Me Roar', 'A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Bucks', 'Fifteen Minutes of Shame', 'Road to Rhode Island', 'Let's Go to the Hop', 'Dammit Janet', 'There's Something About Paulie', 'He's Too Sexy for His Fat', 'E. Peterbus Unum', 'The Story On Page 1', 'Wasted Talent', 'Fore Father' and 'When You Wish Upon a Weinstein'.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great set of episodes that's full of laugh a minute random comedy fun
21 Sep 2007
By Low-Quality
Format:DVD
A great set of episodes that's full of laugh a minute random comedy fun
I've become a great fan of Family guy recently after a friend borrowed me this DVD set.
I did watch a few episodes on TV here and there, but after getting my hands on this dvd set : I've only just started truly appreciating it.
I assume , like the Simpsons or any long running series .... there are high points and low points during the shows run .... I'm guessing series 2 is one of the high points !
Like the Simpsons the family guy cast are a bunch of mismatched misfit characters .... but in this show even more so .... including the dog and baby who seem to be both smarter than the rest of the family and have great comedy chemistry together as a duo.
Each show is a quick fire of jokes every 20 seconds and a lot of jokes are handled well and hit their mark deeply in this season. The humor is so random at times, yet so well timed and there are alot of pop-culture/celebrity based gags that really raise a smile.
Season 2 of family guy shouldn't disappoint if you're looking for a few hours of no holds barred laughter, sometimes in bad taste , but who cares ... hehe ...
Although this is the kind of humor the Simpsons is resorting to nowadays , it doesn't seem as cheap with Family Guy because , this title started off this way. While the Simpsons seem to be just getting desperate in their last few seasons.
Many episodes are gems in this box set , I don't think there's even one episode I'm disappointed with , all of them have been a joy to watch.
Plenty of them seem to be of high standard , more than half of them I recommend as must sees.
Family Guy truly is great, unrestrained animated comedy fun , that a wide audience can enjoy, who want something a bit ruder than the simpsons ... well a lot ruder ... hehe ...
I've become a great fan of Family guy recently after a friend borrowed me this DVD set.
I did watch a few episodes on TV here and there, but after getting my hands on this dvd set : I've only just started truly appreciating it.
I assume , like the Simpsons or any long running series .... there are high points and low points during the shows run .... I'm guessing series 2 is one of the high points !
Like the Simpsons the family guy cast are a bunch of mismatched misfit characters .... but in this show even more so .... including the dog and baby who seem to be both smarter than the rest of the family and have great comedy chemistry together as a duo.
Each show is a quick fire of jokes every 20 seconds and a lot of jokes are handled well and hit their mark deeply in this season. The humor is so random at times, yet so well timed and there are alot of pop-culture/celebrity based gags that really raise a smile.
Season 2 of family guy shouldn't disappoint if you're looking for a few hours of no holds barred laughter, sometimes in bad taste , but who cares ... hehe ...
Although this is the kind of humor the Simpsons is resorting to nowadays , it doesn't seem as cheap with Family Guy because , this title started off this way. While the Simpsons seem to be just getting desperate in their last few seasons.
Many episodes are gems in this box set , I don't think there's even one episode I'm disappointed with , all of them have been a joy to watch.
Plenty of them seem to be of high standard , more than half of them I recommend as must sees.
Family Guy truly is great, unrestrained animated comedy fun , that a wide audience can enjoy, who want something a bit ruder than the simpsons ... well a lot ruder ... hehe ...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By "tink1346"
Family Guy is the unsung King of animation, it has clever jokes and they don't care who they offend, its also got clever and original storylines, you can't write a review of Family guy without mentioning the Simpsons simply because Family Guy is the better, it just doesn't comercialise it by making family Guy tooth brushes and stuff like that, when you say its about a family that has a mum a dad, 2 teens and a baby and a pet dog you think rip off of the Simpsons, but if you whatch it its far from it, the baby talks,the boy teen chris is an innocent and is still about 6 at heart and intelligence, and they have a talking dog that fills they episode with his witty sarcastic remarks. This video contains a wopping 15 episodes, ....This video is hilarious and great value and you'll be the rare breed of family guy fans so come on
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Rebecca
Format:DVD
Family Guy Season 2 is definatley worth watching, there were a few flaws in season 1 as it was a fairly new comedy but in season 2 they have ironed out the flaws and the jokes have really started to work. Some episodes are just based on one character which really let the character shine and you as the viewer got a better insight into there life. There is some brillint episodes on the two disks but the very best is "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein".
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DVD
It arrived promptly and in time as it was required for a present. I am very happy with the service
Published 16 days ago by David Bright
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good DVD
Good DVD, well worth the purchase for anyone to laugh at and enjoy and certainly perfect for a seasoned fan of the show :)
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Thomas D. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family Guy
Really enjoyed this, very original and funny, definately not one for the children though, would recommend for fans of South Park
Published 2 months ago by Suz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Funny, but dated!
Was great in 1999 but probably a little dated now, would still buy in order to complete a collection though.
Published 3 months ago by Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars
happy
so happy now iv got this they are ok on the posting but i think they should let you at least track them, or if you but more then 2 send them all together and not one bye one.
Published 3 months ago by best
1.0 out of 5 stars
Remember the time I walked into a wall.
Honestly Family Guy is just terrible baby comedy, I was given this for Christmas so I had to watch it (5 episodes were all I could bare) and it really is bad. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trompe Le Monde
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Funny
If you want cheering up this is the one for you,the price was good and the quality excellent.I really do recommend this DVD.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. D. A. Land
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just the best
I joined Family Guy late but thanks to BBC 3 and FX i found it.And what a brilliant show it is.Its no holds barred humour. Read more
Published 10 months ago by DONJAUN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family Guy Season 2
It is Family Guy Season 2 what more can I say. You either like Family Guy or you don't. This isn't the best season but it is still good.
Published 13 months ago by Dannystaples
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Family Guy is one of the funniest cartoons around! It's beautifully observed like a rude version of the Simpsons! Read more
Published 18 months ago by Martensgirl
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