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When does Family Guy Season 3 come out?

Family Guy Season 3 premiered Wednesday, July 11, 2001 on FOX and ended Friday, December 10, 2004. The season has 22 episodes.

In this hilarious third season, the Griffin family faces all-new dilemmas, including Brian's unintentional foray into directing porn, Stewie's rants on national TV, Meg's date with a nudist and Lois' Yuletide insanity. Meanwhile, Peter is surprised to discover Lois was once a groupie, and his son, Chris, is more "endowed" than he is.

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1. The Thin White Line (1)

Brian's keen sense of smell gets him a job with the police department.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

2. Brian Does Hollywood (2)

Brian's first job in Hollywood is directing a pornographic film.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

3. Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington

The tobacco industry sends Peter to Washington to present a speech about smoking.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

4. One If by Clam, Two If by Sea

When a hurricane strikes Quohog, everything is destroyed including The Drunken Clam, which is bought out by a Brit who turns it into an English pub. As it happens, pub owner Nigel Pinchley and his family move in next door to the Griffins, and Stewie tries to teach Nigel's Cockney-accented 3-year-old daughter how to speak proper English.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

5. And the Wiener Is...

Peter joins a gun club to compensate for his lack of physical assets; Meg becomes the target of the "cool" gang's wrath.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

6. Death Lives

After a near-death experience on his anniversary, Peter learns the importance of spending time with Lois.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

7. Lethal Weapons

New Yorkers invade the town in the fall; Lois hones her martial-arts skills.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

8. The Kiss Seen Around the World

Meg lands an internship working with the school nerd at a television station.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

9. Mr. Saturday Knight

Peter decides to pursue his dream career as a knight.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

10. Fish Out of Water

When Peter decides to become a fisherman, he takes out a large loan to buy a fishing boat and unwittingly gives up everything he owns as collateral.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

11. Emission Impossible

Lois' pregnant sister inspires her and Peter to have another baby.

Monday · 25 years ago

12. To Love and Die in Dixie

The Griffins are put into the witness protection program.

Thursday · 25 years ago

13. Screwed the Pooch

Peter and Lois go to the Pewterschmidts for the weekend, bringing Brian along. Brian, meanwhile, has some "issues" of his own to work out. Find out if Brian's future is to make puppies or become "less" than he is.

Thursday · 24 years ago

14. Peter Griffin: Husband, Father... Brother?

While trying to teach Chris about his Irish roots, Peter stumbles upon Nate Griffin, a black man in his family tree. Peter tries to embrace his new-found heritage, but can't quite get the hang of it. When Lois' father, Carter Pewtershmidt, sits the Griffin kids down for a look at his family genealogy, a dark secret is uncovered.

Thursday · 24 years ago

15. Ready, Willing, and Disabled

Joe gets discouraged, losing his self-confidence, after he loses a thief in a chase. Peter wants to help Joe get back to his old self so he volunteers to help train him for the decathlon at the Olympics for handicapped athletes. Peter puts steroids into Joe's drink, pushing Joe on to victory. Meanwhile, Stewie, Meg, and Chris fight over $26.

Thursday · 24 years ago

16. A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas Mid-season finale

Christmas comes to Quahog! While Lois attempt to make the holidays perfect for the Griffin family, Peter messes it up. Meanwhile, Stewie learns of Santa Claus' ability to keep 24-hour surveillance on all the world's children.

Friday · 24 years ago

17. Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows

Brian is sentenced to care for a crabby old woman; Peter's beard becomes a home for birds.

Thursday · 24 years ago

18. From Method to Madness

Stewie attempts a career in show business; Meg dates a nudist.

Thursday · 24 years ago

19. Stuck Together, Torn Apart

Peter's jealously forces a trial separation; Stewie and Brian get glued together.

Thursday · 24 years ago

20. Road to Europe

Stewie goes to England to take refuge in his favorite television show, while Lois embarrasses Peter at a KISS concert.

Thursday · 24 years ago

21. Family Guy Viewer Mail #1

Viewer mail inspires three stories in which Peter loses his bones, the Griffins gain superpowers, and Peter and his friends appear as eight-year-old "Little Rascals."

Thursday · 24 years ago

22. When You Wish Upon a Weinstein Finale

The day that Peter buys volcano insurance is the day that Lois becomes fed up with their constant money problems.

Friday · 21 years ago

Family Guy Season 3 guest stars

  • Patrick Warburton

    Patrick Warburton

    Joe Swanson (voice)

  • Waylon Jennings

    Waylon Jennings

    Waylon Jennings (voice)

  • Ray Liotta

    Ray Liotta

    Zack (voice)

  • Alex Rocco

    Alex Rocco

    Bea Arthur (voice)

  • Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy

    Jack / Salesman / Teacher (voice)

  • Abe Vigoda

    Abe Vigoda

    Abe Vigoda (voice)

  • Peter Frampton

    Peter Frampton

    Peter Frampton (voice)

  • Peter Gallagher

    Peter Gallagher

    Jared (voice)

  • Shawn Pyfrom

    Shawn Pyfrom

    Oliver (voice)

  • Ace Frehley

    Ace Frehley

    Ace Frehley (voice)

  • Mary Scheer

    Mary Scheer

    (voice)

  • Wallace Shawn

    Wallace Shawn

    Bertram (voice)

  • Andy Dick

    Andy Dick

    Andy Dick (voice)

  • Bob Barker

    Bob Barker

    Bob Barker (voice)

  • Dakota Fanning

    Dakota Fanning

    Little Girl (voice)

  • June Foray

    June Foray

    Rocket J. Squirrel (voice)

Family Guy Season 3 FAQ

When does Family Guy Season 3 come out?

Family Guy Season 3 premiered Wednesday, July 11, 2001 on FOX.

How many episodes are in Family Guy Season 3?

Family Guy Season 3 has 22 episodes.

Are new episodes of Family Guy Season 3 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Family Guy Season 3 finale?

The Family Guy Season 3 finale (Episode 22) aired Friday, December 10, 2004.

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