Family Guy - Series 5 - Complete (DVD)

According to my boy it is "well funny!"
Very popular choice.
Had seen a clip on youtube so decided to buy the series.
lots of good comedy songs in it.

The ratio of bad to good episodes wasn't too favorable in this season of Family Guy. Far too many episodes were either seriously lacking in humor or were just plain poorly written. However, there were a few rare flashes of brilliance that managed to demonstrate that not all of the creative spark was expended during the pre-cancellation days. Episodes such as "Saving Private Brian," "Chick Cancer," "Road to Rupert," and "No Meals on Wheels" served to illustrate that that there are still some great shows to be made.

The best Family Guy episodes usually feature a carefully crafted balance of a zany story, mixed in with a serious serving of cultural references, and a small number of manatee jokes thrown in to round things out. Along the way, the writers use the show as a medium to make fun of every ethnic group and other minority imaginable. It's meant to be universally politically incorrect, in a way that's supposed to make the audience laugh awkwardly. It's supposed to be mindless, inoffensively offensive fun with no political intentions or motivations other than sheer entertainment.

Unfortunately, there were several episodes that were used as platforms to make political attacks and statements. There's nothing wrong with making fun of politicians in a comedy - it's usually the most entertaining part of any segment. It's just that in a couple of episodes, namely "Boys Do Cry" and "It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One," felt like they went out of the way to make political statements - at the expense of humor. "Boys Do Cry," in particular, was too political and for the most part, simply not funny.
On the other hand, there was a great episode, "Bill and Peter's Bogus Journey," that featured an over-the-top parody of Bill Clinton that managed to mock the former President, without resorting to personal attacks, and it wasn't done at the expense of telling a story.

Bad political jokes aside; there were a few highlights and original ideas this season. Brian's new girlfriend Jillian, portrayed by Drew Barrymore, was a great addition as a recurring character that provides a lot of material for Stewie and Brian to work with.

The giant chicken also made a comeback this season, appearing in two episodes, "No Chris Left Behind" and "Meet the Quagmires." The chicken's first appearance of the season featured the customary extended fight sequence. This year's battle was definitely the longest and quite possibly the most elaborate yet.

Visually, one of the funniest moments of the season was from "No Meals on Wheels," when Joe and his paraplegic friends merged transformed into a giant Voltron-like robot form called "Cripple-Tron," complete with men on wheelchair as ammunition.

The season finale, "Meet the Quagmires," featured an extended parody of Back to the Future, set in 1984. It also served as a slightly unremarkable return of "Death." Those who grew up in the '80s would really like the extensive cultural references in this episode, which also featured a great musical number to the tune of a Rick Astley song.
There was a time when Family Guy was one of the most creative and funniest shows on television. During the pre-cancellation days, this was a show that was not to be missed. While much of the original appeal seems to have washed-off, there are still a few moments from this season that really stand out. Next season's premiere looks extremely promising, with a long retelling of the original Star Wars film that will definit

Family Guy is amazing. It finds the humour not only in family situations but also mocking celebrities. Not since The Simpsons has a series made me want to watch episodes over and over again until i can practically quote every episode off by heart.

I love family guy, every episode makes me laugh and i will watch them over and over again because it's one of those DVD's that you are never going to get bored of!

Every episode is well written, never makes you laugh and wont ever let you down, well worth a buy!

Family guy is the funniest cartoon tv series i have ever seen. Fron season 1 to season 5 i found it to be incredibly funny! Season 5 has some truly classic episodes that will literally make your sides split with laughter! Some people have said that season 5 was running out of ideas. But i disagree and think season 5 has some of the funniest episodes throughout the whole family guy series. Buy this please, then laugh until you cannot laugh anymore!

This series of family guy is ten times more funny than any series before. There are songs,brilliant storylines and of course jokes about farting!

it was in very good condition very fast delivery was very very pleased and so was my boyfriend he was chuffed

REally good, very traditional family guy with some very funny stuff in it, typical male humour and a laugh for the girls too

as random as comedy can get! would recommend to any one who enjoys a laugh.seems to get funnier with each season. rawer than the simpsons can ever be.

Lots of belly laughs. Bought as a Christmas present. Know it will be loved when received. Recommended.

It's simple.....Family Guy. What more could any comedy lover want. Anyone who has seen or loves Family Guy already will only revel in the continued hilarity of this series. This season features some of the best episodes seen yet including:- Peter starting his own TV station to avoid the FCC's censorship, creating his own religion that worships the Fonze from Happy Days and playing football for THE New England Patriots. Also see Quagmire actually get married and Stewie sucked through a TV into the spirit world in a Poltergeist parody. 14 episodes of your favourite animated comedy for a fantastic price. How could you resist?

so funny my fiance has all the rest and this was the last one he needed thanks so much for finishing his collection off x

Its a gift for my husband who loves south park so i bet it is really good, from the previous south parks i have wathced its not for me but for anyone who loves that type of comedy. I do find it funny and think its excellent otherwise i would not persevere with it, lets just hope that it is as good as all the other seasons we have on dvd

I love the fact that it has kept my son happy for hours ..... not an easy achievement!
I think it's a little childish for the over 20's, but I am VERY hard to please!

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ive recently purchased season 4 and now want to see how the humour of family guy continues and how peter and the family attract use to always sees whats going to happen next.

the item was in perfect condition but took to long to come as he went on holiday and forgot to send it

Did not get chance to watch it, seller took my money, removed himself from ebay, and tried to hack into my paypal account.

this is so funny brill for when u've had a bad day n need a good laugh
would recomend too all tht like laughing xxx

I bought this for my daughter as a present. Receiving this box set was a bonus is had 14 more episodes in a 3 disc set, bargin. All the usual characters with Stewie, Chris, Meg and Lois.
Overall a must have for the Family Collectors buffs

just fresher than the last series and so cringeworthy at times but in the sanctity of your own homw its funny to be so un-pc about the antics great amusement

the griffins are back and as crazy as ever, its a hilarious series and a must have if you love the programme, you'll be in stitches!!