With a backlog of material to draw from, the show’s popularity has remained steady since its 1999 premiere (despite alleged plagiarism of The Simpsons).

Lois’s frustration boils over and she yells, “ What?” at an unaffected Stewie, who gleefully replies, “ Hi” and runs away giggling.įamily Guy’s affinity for pop culture references, social commentary, and toilet humor has made it a viral internet staple. Stewie enters and begins a plea for attention by repeating variations of Lois’s role over and over - ' Mom, Mommy, Mama.' - for half a minute. Stewie’s incessant attention wears Lois down, though, and she momentarily lays next to Peter complaining about Stewie’s codependence. Surprisingly, in the episode, Stewie treats his mother with the adulation typical of a normal toddler, his newfound love for Lois quickly developing when she repairs his treasured stuffed bear, Rupert, after a dog attack in the park. The season 5 premiere, “Stewie Loves Lois,” breaks down his typical animosity toward her, giving way to a relatable mother-son joke. In fact, Lois is one of Stewie’s best rivals. Stewie Griffin has always entertained homicidal tendencies toward his mother, Lois, since the series’ pilot episode in 1999. More recently, the show reintroduced that iconic line, proving its endurance. Family Guyrevisited one of the show's most iconic lines in a perfect callback for longtime viewers. Seth MacFarlane's show has become a force in animated comedy over its 20-season run, introducing now-famous characters and tons of memorable quotes, including “ Mom, Mommy, Mama.” from Family Guy season 5, episode 1, which aired in 2006.

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