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The third season of Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy finds television's most dysfunctional cartoon family even more animated than usual. As MacFarlane himself noted, he was inspired to go for broke, thinking that the series--already juggled like a hot potato in the US TV schedules (at one point, it aired opposite the mighty Friends)--had been cancelled. Just as This Is Spinal Tap walked the fine line between "clever and stupid", so Family Guy gleefully mocks the line between "edgy and offensive".
Like The Simpsons, Family Guy lends itself to multiple viewings to catch each densely packed episode's way-inside "one-percenter" gags (so-called by the creators because that is the percentage of the audience who will get them), scattershot pop-culture references, surreal leaps and gratuitous pot shots at everyone from, predictably, Oprah, Kevin Costner and Bill Cosby to, unpredictably, Rita Rudner. Also like its Springfield counterpart, this series benefits from a great ensemble voice cast, with surprising contributions from a no-less-stellar roster of guest stars. --Donald Liebenson
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Episodes:
Disc 1
- 1. The Thin White Line
- 2. Brian Does Hollywood
- 3. Mr Griffin Goes to Washington
- 4. One if by Claim, Two if by Sea
- 5. And the Weiner is …
- 6. Death Lives
- 7. Lethal Weapons
Disc 2
- 9. The Kiss Seen Around the World
- 10. Mr Saturday Night
- 11. A Fish Out of Water
- 12. Emission Impossible
- 13. To Live and Die in Dixie
- 14. Screwed the Pooch
- 15. Peter Griffin: Husband, Father or Brother?
Disc 3
- 16. Ready, Willing and Disabled
- 17. A Very Special Family Guy Freakin’ Christmas
- 18. Brian Wallows and Peter Swallows
- 19. From Method to Madness
- 20. Stuck Together, Torn Apart
- 21. Road to Europe
- 22. Family Guy Viewer Mail #1
So what's new with the Griffin family? Well, Brian has become addicted to cocaine - not ideal for a newly trained sniffer dog, Stewie's plot to take over the world is foiled by Bill Cosby and Peter is shocked to discover that his teenage son Chris has a bigger weiner than he does! Family Guy Season Three contains 21 lewd and crude episodes across 3 discs including Screwed the Pooch, Brian Does Hollywood, Ready, Willing and Disabled and Family Guy Viewer Mail #1 - a special episode in which Brian reads out viewer mail and does his best to answer their questions.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Zoe
Format:DVD
This has got to be one of the best comedies of all time!
The wit is rarely sophisticated or particularly clever, but it will appeal to your childish side. It is so easy to just curl up on the sofa and spend a whole (and very relaxing) afternoon just watching this comedy and packing in a whole lot of cheap laughs.
The wit is rarely sophisticated or particularly clever, but it will appeal to your childish side. It is so easy to just curl up on the sofa and spend a whole (and very relaxing) afternoon just watching this comedy and packing in a whole lot of cheap laughs.
The characters are so memorable and individual, and it is impossible not to find aspects that you can relate to with each of them.
This programme is funny to adults and children alike, and makes a fab addition to any DVD collection. This series is as good as ever.
It is also pretty good value, as you get 18 episodes.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Many of the reviews on Amazon are, quite rightly, praising Family Guy but don't comment on the content of the 3rd season DVD.
Fans of the show will be aware of how surreal some of the plots and scenes can be and in this series the episodes become even more dark and twisted. Stewie, the megalomaniac baby, becomes increasingly more camp, for example.
This series improves upon both of the first two seasons, providing more continuity between episodes (Peter losing his job, Brian continuing to feel listless), more laugh out loud moments, slightly fewer songs and some incredibly near to the knuckle themes and jokes. Quagmire, the Griffin's lothario neighbour, sets new standards in tastelessness.
It becomes easier to understand, although not support, why nervous TV Executives in the US would cancel the show. This DVD is a fitting memorial to a show that will be sadly missed for its imagination and humour.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park will always be compared with each other, mainly in the form of 'which is funniest'
You can be funny in many different ways, The Simpsons is funny in a clever way, South Park is funny in an immature way, Family Guy on the other hand is funny in every way.
Family guy is surreal, controversial and has a fantastic cast of characters. Rarely will you go 5 minutes without laughing when watching the many family Guy episodes.
In My Opinion, Family guy is much funnier than all its rivals, despite a lot of the jokes being 'American' jokes, making fun of American TV stars which us English folk couldnt begin to understand.
Back to the point, Family Guy DVD's are also value for money, all the episodes crammed into 2 DVD's, as opposed to the simpsons and South Park, with 4 episodes on each DVD, cramming the price up.
But this DVD, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll appreciate this review!!!
You can be funny in many different ways, The Simpsons is funny in a clever way, South Park is funny in an immature way, Family Guy on the other hand is funny in every way.
Family guy is surreal, controversial and has a fantastic cast of characters. Rarely will you go 5 minutes without laughing when watching the many family Guy episodes.
In My Opinion, Family guy is much funnier than all its rivals, despite a lot of the jokes being 'American' jokes, making fun of American TV stars which us English folk couldnt begin to understand.
Back to the point, Family Guy DVD's are also value for money, all the episodes crammed into 2 DVD's, as opposed to the simpsons and South Park, with 4 episodes on each DVD, cramming the price up.
But this DVD, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll appreciate this review!!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Family Guy, politically incorrect, twisted, and just one of those things you have to own. If you haven't seen Family Guy before, then buy this, or one of the other series, you won't regret it.
Series three is properly my favourite series, with great episodes such as Death Lives, and Road to Europe. It's one of those programs that you can just sit back and watch, and know you'll be laughing from beginning to end.
The program reminds me of how great the Simpsons once was, this is fresh original, and frankly just fantastic.
Series three is properly my favourite series, with great episodes such as Death Lives, and Road to Europe. It's one of those programs that you can just sit back and watch, and know you'll be laughing from beginning to end.
The program reminds me of how great the Simpsons once was, this is fresh original, and frankly just fantastic.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I bought Family Guy on sale and was sceptical about the show after being a huge fan of The Simpsons but when I watched Family Guy, especially series 3 I not only loved and repeatedly watched every episode but after watching this show I just could not get back into The Simspons because this show is just far superior in its comedy, animation, timing and characters. Every charater is written superbly with Brian the talking Dog and Stewie the megalomaniac Baby especially standing out. Every character is hilarious with their own brilliant lines and episodes, you just feel like you know and can relate to The Griffins. Seth Mcfarlane's writting and voice talent is outstanding (He voices Brian, Peter and Stewie) and the rest of the cast are also outstanding. I love this show and recommend it strongly, if there is one DVD you buy this month, BUY THIS! You will not be disappointed!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By V. Coppin
Format:DVD
I have to admit, after my borderline obsession with the first two seasons of this classic animated comedy (you may argue 'classic', but in my eyes, this will definitely be one), I couldn't really see how a third season could follow suit.
However, I was to be blown over by how much more it had matured (in an immature way of course!) as a comedy.
It has an incredible number of episodes on there, all as strong as each other. You never feel you want to skip episodes on this DVD either, as I find I often do with other seasons of comedy.
It is far riskier than the other 2 seasons and I feel it would be amazingly popular if they aired it on Channel 4 instead of South Park.
The package as a whole is great - you have three disks which come, for the first time, in a box. It may seem a shame there were no special features or limited edition box set gimmicks, but the comedy itself makes up for all of that and truly makes you realise it doesn't need all the frills to make it what it is.
My only sadness is that more people will start latching on to Family Guy as it is all too late, with no more seasons being made. That in itself is a fantastic excuse to buy this DVD box set - it's side splittingly funny, inexpensive and most importantly really great to share with people that have never even heard of it before. So far, a friend of mine has created 22 new Family Guy fans. I am just one of them.
However, I was to be blown over by how much more it had matured (in an immature way of course!) as a comedy.
It has an incredible number of episodes on there, all as strong as each other. You never feel you want to skip episodes on this DVD either, as I find I often do with other seasons of comedy.
It is far riskier than the other 2 seasons and I feel it would be amazingly popular if they aired it on Channel 4 instead of South Park.
The package as a whole is great - you have three disks which come, for the first time, in a box. It may seem a shame there were no special features or limited edition box set gimmicks, but the comedy itself makes up for all of that and truly makes you realise it doesn't need all the frills to make it what it is.
My only sadness is that more people will start latching on to Family Guy as it is all too late, with no more seasons being made. That in itself is a fantastic excuse to buy this DVD box set - it's side splittingly funny, inexpensive and most importantly really great to share with people that have never even heard of it before. So far, a friend of mine has created 22 new Family Guy fans. I am just one of them.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD
It arrived promptly and in time as it was required for a present. I am very happy with the service
Published 1 month 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 2 months ago by Mr. Thomas D. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars
great season,
the older seasons are so funny, thanks man this was a really good deal, think this ones my favourite, tah
Published 2 months ago by tina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
We all know what to expect from Family Guy so the product is great! Extra features makes this product stand out!
Published 3 months ago by Mr. A. C. Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
Thankyou it was in very good condition and worked perfect thankyou very happy with my dvd will be buying again
Published 4 months ago by chewtoy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family Guy Season 3
I am making my way through each season. Season 3 is an ok series nothing special but if you like Family Guy you can't go wrong with this.
Published 14 months ago by Dannystaples
5.0 out of 5 stars
BRILLIANT!!!!
absolutly brilliant.it said it was used but it was like it was brand new. the delivery was 2 days so VERY fast. i hope that i will shop with you again. Read more
Published 22 months ago by georgeedwards
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars I love it
This in my opinion is the best season ever of family guy. They had the right amount of cut away jokes and the episodes had me laughing so much. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2010 by Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible. perfectThis season is amazing, like all the others. Seth...
This season is amazing, like all the others. Seth MacFarlane is a complete genius, i love this way this show takes the mick out of every day things, people, all kinds of stuff -... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Mr. D. L. Selwood
4.0 out of 5 stars
family guy season 3
all the usual seth mcfarlane genius-however my dvd player wouoldnt play it for some reason and it plays anything.. had to put it on my pc which .no idea why
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by andrew J. satchwell
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