Family Guy - Series 4 - Complete (DVD)

Coinciding with the release of 'Family Guy with Politics' (A.K.A. American Dad), Season 4 of Family Guy is the shortest released to date, yet somehow manages to cover more DVDs. Delivering more of the same, it would appear, however, that Seth MacFarlane and gang have taken the show as far as it can go.

While episodes have always been a little hit and miss, the number of misses seems to have increased a little. Overall though, the 13 episodes deliver value-for-money over this package. The chracters have not lost all of their quality, with 'Brian the Bachelor', the highlight, playing them to their strengths.

Where these episodes fall behind the previous series is in trying to do too much. More development of the 'evil monkey that lives in my closet' joke makes it lose its appeal and 'giggedy-giggedy-goo' needs to come in more measured doses.

Like most Us TV shows, Family Guy needs fewer series (not 'seasons'), fewer episodes per series and fewer writers. With 13 writers over the 13 episodes, certain episodes feel inconsistent and gimmicky. 'Don't Make Me Over' represents a poor episode.

But, if you're not picky, like I am, then Family Gut Season 4 is a good addition. If you love Family Guy, buy and enjoy. If you partake of the odd episode, I recommend Season 2. Giggedy-giggedy-gig-ga-dy!