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The Courtship of Stewie's Father

Written by Kirker Butler and directed by Kurt Dumas

When Stewie intensifies his efforts to kill Lois, she thinks he is acting out and orders Peter to spend more time with him. They begin to do some bonding until a theme park outing ends disastrously. Meanwhile, Chris does some bonding of his own when he develops a friendship with Herbert after breaking his window.

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The Courtship of Stewie's Father on DVD

Episode number: 416
Production number: 4ACX19
Season: Season 4 (2005/2006)

First broadcast:
Sunday November 20, 2005

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Cultural references

Cultural references from The Courtship of Stewie's Father.

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Back To The FutureDoc Brown tells Marty about the bad news in the future, that his daughter is going to marry a black man.
Bridges of Madison CountyStewie makes reference to Bridges of Madison County
Captain EOCaptain EO is an old 3D space show that was shown at Disney's futuristic EPCOT park.
Courtship of Eddie's FatherThe episode name is a takeoff of this movie and sitcom.
Courtship of Princess LeiaThis episode's title may also be based on the Star Wars book, the Courtship of Princess Leia.
Disney WorldPeter takes Stewie to Disney World to make up for being a "spineless bastard."
DumboPeter asks the crows from Dumbo where Stewie went.
I Love LucyHerbert's song makes reference of I Love Lucy
Indiana JonesThe whole chase through Disney World is a knock off of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Little Shop of HorrorsHerbert sings a song from the "Little Shop of Horrors" (80s version of movie) about his desire for Chris, "Somewhere That's Green". This song is full of cultural references of its own, such as - Betty Crocker, fictional US cook; Donna Reed, US actress (1921-1986); Pine-Sol air freshener; Howdy-Doody, Canadian children's television show (1954-1959); Better Homes And Gardens, magazine; Lucy, Lucille Ball, US comedienne (1911-1989), star of several self-titled shows.
Michael Eisner
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson grabbing the boy at the show was a reference from his court case.
Mr. Toad's Wild RideHalle Berry's Wild Ride is a parody of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Peanut Butter Jelly TimeBrian's Peanut Butter Jelly song in a banana suit is from a flash movie found on the internet.
SeabiscuitCleveland mistakes Penelope Cruz for Seabiscuit
Star WarsPeter conducts the Sandpeople choir, then startles them off. Obi-Wan then shows up and reassures Peter.
The Small World RideThe song that Stewie sings at Disneyworld is a parody of the famous ride at Disneyland, "A Small World."
Tim AllenNear the end, stewie is told by another child that if he doesn't sing he'll have to do a Christmas movie with Tim Allen.
Transformers"Soundwave," one of the titular "Robots In Disguise," makes a cameo in this episode.
Winnie the PoohA shirt that Peter looks at says, "I Love Pooh."
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Episode notes

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Note
This episode was named "Worst TV Show of the Week" by the Parents Television Council.
The Volume 4 DVD commentary for this episode is given by Seth MacFarlane, David Goodman, Mike Henry, and Kirker Butler.
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Characters (and voice credits)

CharacterVoiceNotes
AngelaCarrie Fisher
Brian GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Chris GriffinSeth Green
HerbertMike Henry
Lois GriffinAlex Borstein
Meg GriffinMila Kunis
Peter GriffinSeth MacFarlane
Stewie GriffinSeth MacFarlane

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