"special features, were released in Region 2 on November 12, 2001 and in Region 4 on October 20, 2003. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Family Guy (season 2) The second season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"" aired on Fox from September 23, 1999 to August 1, 2000, and consisted of 21 episodes. The series follows the dysfunctional Griffin family—father Peter, mother Lois, daughter Meg, son Chris, baby Stewie and their anthropomorphic dog Brian, all of whom reside in their hometown of Quahog. The show features the voices of series creator Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Lacey Chabert and later Mila Kunis"
"City of Quahog, Rhode Island, the setting of the American adult animated sitcom ""Family Guy"". The building is often seen behind the Griffin family's home on fictional Spooner Street. The current building at 111 Westminster Street influenced design elements seen in the Providence Place Mall's two turrets. Industrial National Bank Building 111 Westminster Street (formerly the Bank of America Building, officially known as the Industrial National Bank Building, and commonly referred to as the Superman Building) is the tallest building in the city of Providence, Rhode Island, the tallest in the state of Rhode Island, and the 28th tallest in"
"Peter's ancestor, Griffin Peterson. MacFarlane resided in Providence during his time as a student at Rhode Island School of Design, and the show contains distinct Rhode Island landmarks similar to real-world locations. MacFarlane often borrows the names of Rhode Island locations and icons such as Pawtucket and Buddy Cianci for use in the show. MacFarlane, in an interview with a news program on WNAC-TV, Channel 64 in Providence, stated that the town is modeled after Cranston, Rhode Island. MacFarlane initially conceived ""Family Guy"" in 1995 while studying animation at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). During college, he created"
"W Woodward calling it, ""a trifle too low for the site"", though in the company of the aforementioned buildings, it forms part of one of the most identifiable parts of the Providence skyline. It is this section of the Providence skyline that is featured on the animated television series ""Family Guy"". The building, now known as 100 Westminster St., has been owned by Paolino Properties since 2014. 50 Kennedy Plaza 50 Kennedy Plaza (formerly known as Fleet Center) is a Postmodern skyscraper in Providence, Rhode Island. At a height of , it is currently the sixth-tallest building in the city"
"A character named New Bedford appeared on a ""Family Guy"" episode (in 2006) as a friend of another girl named Dakota. The fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island is ""situated"" near New Bedford. Family Guy episode ""Lottery Fever"" Peter mentions New Bedford while looking at a whale painting Quinn Sullivan (born March 26, 1999) is a blues guitarist from New Bedford. Quinn has performed on stage with Buddy Guy and B.B. King and has played in venues such as the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago, and on The Oprah"
"survivor who concealed her Judaism, though she was raised a Protestant. Lois and the rest of the Griffins live in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island, which is modeled after Cranston, Rhode Island. Lois primarily works as a housewife throughout the series, though she did give piano lessons in early episodes. Lois has also had various jobs in single episodes such as in ""FOX-y Lady"", where she becomes the new reporter for Fox News Channel, in ""It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One"", Lois is elected the mayor of Quahog, and in ""Call Girl"" Lois gets a"
"widely throughout the region. Major newspapers also include ""The Providence Journal"", ""Portland Press Herald"", and ""Hartford Courant"", the oldest continuously published newspaper in the U.S. New Englanders are well represented in American comedy. Writers for ""The Simpsons"" and late-night television programs often come by way of the Harvard Lampoon. ""Family Guy"" is an animated sitcom situated in Rhode Island, created by Connecticut native and Rhode Island School of Design graduate Seth MacFarlane (along with ""American Dad!"" and ""The Cleveland Show""). A number of ""Saturday Night Live"" (SNL) cast members have roots in New England, from Adam Sandler to Amy Poehler,"
"more akin to the other primetime comedies than we were to children's shows in animation. We assumed we would not get anywhere, and so it was a great surprise when we got the nomination."" Trading Places (Family Guy) ""Trading Places"" is the 13th episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on March 20, 2011. The episode follows the Griffin family as they decide to switch roles, in order to teach each other a lesson about responsibility, with father Peter and mother Lois becoming the children, and"
"one of the three buildings featured in the Providence skyline often seen in the television series ""Family Guy"". One Financial Plaza (Providence) One Financial Plaza, also known as the Sovereign Bank Tower and formerly known as the Hospital Trust Tower, is an international-style skyscraper in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Standing as the second-tallest building in Providence, its taut-skin cladding is done in pre-cast concrete and travertine. The building is topped with a wide masonry cap surrounded by lights that glow orange at night; the light colors are changed to green and red for the Christmas holiday season,"
"Line, providing weekday service to Providence Station and Boston's South Station. RIPTA also services in the town inbound to Providence and outbound to Narragansett or Newport. North Kingstown, Rhode Island North Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, and is part of the Providence metropolitan area. According to the 2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the population in 2015 was 22,358. North Kingstown is home to the birthplace of the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart, who was born in the village of Saunderstown. Within the town is Quonset Point, location of the former Naval Air Station"
"the rare emotionally-charged moments in the show."" He added that he ""can never get enough"" of Brian and Stewie and their bromance. Road to Rhode Island ""Road to Rhode Island"" is the 13th episode of the second season and the first episode of the 'Road To...' series of the American animated television series ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on May 30, 2000. In the episode, Brian volunteers to bring Stewie home from his grandparents' house in Palm Springs, but the pair miss their flight and must embark on a cross-country journey home. Meanwhile, Peter"
"Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington ""Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington"" is the third episode of the third season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"", even though it was produced for season 2. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on July 25, 2001. The episode features Peter after his employer, the Happy-Go-Lucky Toy Factory, is taken over by new management, a power hungry cigarette company, who uses the toys to instill smoking habits in children. Peter is immediately hired by the company to reach out to political leaders in Washington, D.C., but soon realizes the deadly effects"
"Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Steve and Honey Schwartz. His parents were both toy inventors at Hasbro, working on the development of toys such as Transformers and My Little Pony, until they went on to start their own company. Schwartz grew up on the east side of Providence, Rhode Island with a younger brother, Danny, and a younger sister, Katie. Schwartz always had ambitions of being a writer since early childhood. When Schwartz was seven years old, he won an essay-writing contest at sleep-away camp for a review of the recently released movie ""Gremlins""; the opening line was ""Spielberg"
"bonkers Family Guy"". He added that the episode was ""potentially the first time fans realised this wasn't just a ""Simpsons"" ripoff."" Da Boom ""Da Boom"" is the third episode of the second season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"" and the tenth episode of the series. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 26, 1999. The episode features the Griffin family after a nuclear holocaust occurs, due to Y2K on New Year's Eve. The family then travels in search of food, and eventually decide to establish a town around a Twinkie factory. Peter then takes"
"Da Boom ""Da Boom"" is the third episode of the second season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"" and the tenth episode of the series. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 26, 1999. The episode features the Griffin family after a nuclear holocaust occurs, due to Y2K on New Year's Eve. The family then travels in search of food, and eventually decide to establish a town around a Twinkie factory. Peter then takes over the town, establishing himself as mayor, but eventually becomes power hungry, and is overthrown. The episode was written by Neil"
"TV series ""The X-Files"" there are several references to Quonochontaug, related to one of its main characters, Fox Mulder, whose family had a summer home there. Quonochontaug, Rhode Island Quonochontaug is a village in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. It is composed of three small beach communities, and is part of Charlestown. Quonochontaug is located between the Ninigret Pond and Quonochontaug Pond and their respective barrier beaches, both of which are salt ponds. The communities of West Beach, Central Beach, and East Beach house several hundred residents, mostly in the summers, and many houses are available as summer rentals."
"Warwick, Rhode Island Warwick () is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, the second largest city in the state with a population of 82,672 at the 2010 census. Warwick is located approximately south of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, southwest of Boston, Massachusetts, and northeast of New York City. Warwick was founded by Samuel Gorton in 1642 and has witnessed major events in American history. It was decimated during King Philip's War (1675–76) and was the site of the Gaspee Affair, a significant prelude to the American Revolution. Warwick is also the home of Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene, George"
"Trading Places (Family Guy) ""Trading Places"" is the 13th episode of the ninth season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on March 20, 2011. The episode follows the Griffin family as they decide to switch roles, in order to teach each other a lesson about responsibility, with father Peter and mother Lois becoming the children, and son Chris and daughter Meg becoming the parents of the household. They each discover hardships in their new roles, however, as the switch causes a strain on the family's relationship, and eventually resulting in"
"listed ""April in Quahog"" as being ""full of the lowest of the lowest-common-denominator 'jokes', with heavy reliance on toilet humor and the characteristic cutaway gags that have steadily gotten more random and less funny."" April in Quahog ""April in Quahog"" is the 16th episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 11, 2010. The episode features the Griffin family as they attempt to live out their last day on Earth, after hearing an announcement on the local news about a black hole that is sucking"
"Floyd Van Buskirk, Mae Whitman and Wally Wingert, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series. A snowstorm has invaded Quahog, Rhode Island, with Stewie set to visit his grandparents, Carter and Barbara Pewterschmidt at their mansion. While on the drive there, Carter falls asleep at the wheel and crashes his car into a tree. The three then go to the hospital, where Griffin family neighbor Joe Swanson alerts Carter that his driver's license has to be revoked because of Carter's old age. Barbara then suggests that the two retire. Carter is reluctant at first, since he does"
"Providence is the center of Southern New England's broadcasting area, with many radio stations located in the city and surrounding communities, as well as some radio stations located in Bristol County, Central Massachusetts, and eastern Connecticut. Several newspapers serve the Providence-New Bedford media market. Providence and the surrounding area have been used as a backdrop for several movies and television series and the city remains invested in bringing filmmakers to its location, as is evidenced by a 25% tax credit on all Rhode Island spending offered to motion picture companies. The animated television series ""Family Guy"" takes place in Quahog,"
"North Kingstown, Rhode Island North Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, and is part of the Providence metropolitan area. According to the 2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the population in 2015 was 22,358. North Kingstown is home to the birthplace of the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart, who was born in the village of Saunderstown. Within the town is Quonset Point, location of the former Naval Air Station Quonset Point, known for the invention of the Quonset hut, as well as the neighborhood of Davisville, location of the former Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center."
"large portion of his life criss-crossing the United States in a desperate flight from LeFreak, and always producing new music with different bands wherever he goes. From his home in Mississippi, he moves to Chicago, St Louis, Texas, California, and finally, New York City. In a final confrontation in New York City in 1999, Griffin manages to shoot LeFreak to death, but is arrested and sentenced to die in the electric chair. In his final moments, he realizes that the priest standing next to him is the devil in a new body. He also realizes that the path he has"
"week's episode, ""Cool Hand Peter"". Grumpy Old Man ""Grumpy Old Man"" is the ninth episode of the tenth season of the American animated sitcom ""Family Guy"". The episode originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 11, 2011. The episode follows Griffin family patriarch Lois Griffin's father, Carter Pewterschmidt, after he accidentally falls asleep while driving in a snowstorm. Concerned for his safety, Lois then decides to admit him to a nursing home in Florida, in an attempt to help him adjust to life as an older man. Carter is reluctant to live in the retirement community, however,"
"Cool Hand Peter ""Cool Hand Peter"" is the eighth episode of the tenth season of the American animated sitcom ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on December 4, 2011. In the episode, Peter Griffin and his friends Joe, Quagmire and Cleveland (who has returned to Quahog) decide to go on a road trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. Whilst driving they are stopped by a police officer, arrested and thrown in jail by the sheriff who abuses his power, and plants marijuana in their car. The group then attempt to escape the prison due to their"
"Griffin) in Kansas City, Missouri (which is Eddie Griffin's hometown). A fast talker with outlandish frenetic energy, Eddie's charming naiveté always seems to get the two into hot water. But no matter what the situation, these opposites always end up bailing each other out. When the guys unexpectedly became recipients of a considerable sum of money, Malcolm and Eddie decided to buy not only the old Irish pub below their apartment, but the entire building, including Eddie's garage, as an investment. As new bar owners, the guys gave the place a face lift by turning it into a sports bar"
"the Rhode Island House of Representatives by Democrat Brian Patrick Kennedy. At the Federal level, Hopkinton is located in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, which is currently represented by James Langevin (D). In the United States Senate, Hopkinton is represented by U.S. Senator John F. Reed (D) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D). The Aldrich and the Rockefeller families each built a small mansion in the Hope Valley region of Hopkinton before the families merged. The Rockefeller house now serves as the rectory for St. Joseph's Parish. Hopkinton, Rhode Island Hopkinton is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United"
"April in Quahog ""April in Quahog"" is the 16th episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on April 11, 2010. The episode features the Griffin family as they attempt to live out their last day on Earth, after hearing an announcement on the local news about a black hole that is sucking in the entire solar system. As the countdown approaches zero, Peter suddenly reveals his secret dislike of being in his children's presence, seconds before the world is expected to end. Then it is revealed"
"6.91 million viewers tuned into the episode upon its initial airing, while also garnering a 3.5/8 rating in the 18–49 demographic according to the Nielsen ratings. The episode featured guest performances by Ioan Gruffudd, Dee Bradley Baker, Debra Wilson, Kat Purgal, and Colin Ford along with several other recurring guest voice actors for the series. As a hurricane approaches Quahog, Rhode Island, the Griffin family prepares for its arrival. In his own attempt to pass the time, Brian decides to use magic mushrooms, to the curiosity of Stewie. As the mushrooms start to take effect on Brian, he begins having"
"Road to Rhode Island ""Road to Rhode Island"" is the 13th episode of the second season and the first episode of the 'Road To...' series of the American animated television series ""Family Guy"". It originally aired on Fox in the United States on May 30, 2000. In the episode, Brian volunteers to bring Stewie home from his grandparents' house in Palm Springs, but the pair miss their flight and must embark on a cross-country journey home. Meanwhile, Peter becomes addicted to watching a series of marriage counselling videos hosted by an adult film star. The episode was directed by Dan"
"often come by way of the Harvard Lampoon. ""Family Guy"", an animated sitcom situated in Rhode Island, as well as ""American Dad!"" and ""The Cleveland Show"", were created by Connecticut native and Rhode Island School of Design graduate Seth MacFarlane. A number of ""Saturday Night Live"" (SNL) cast members have origins in New England, from Adam Sandler to Amy Poehler, who also stars in the NBC television series ""Parks and Recreation"". Former ""Daily Show"" correspondents Rob Corddry and Steve Carell are from Massachusetts, with the latter also being involved in film and the American adaptation of ""The Office"". The American"
"the town Silver Plume! Many other legends abound about the small ""Living Ghost Town"". One involves a much-beloved citizen from the mining days, Clifford Griffin. According to legend, Mr. Griffin came from the state of New York, where he was raised. Griffin became engaged in New York, but his fiancé tragically, and mysteriously, died the night before their wedding. Her death was contributed to unnameable ""natural causes"", and to escape the painful memories of his beloved, he moved to Colorado with his brother, who eventually became the owner of the 7:30 Mine (so named because their day shift started a"
"FX. Creator John Gray grew up in Brooklyn, New York, which is not far from Grandview-On-Hudson, west of the Hudson River. Piermont is often referenced in episodes as the neighboring town, which is accurate to real life as Grandview-On-Hudson is actually located just north of Piermont. Professor Rick Payne worked in the fictional ""Rockland University,"" and perhaps not coincidentally, the actual Grandview, New York is a village located in Rockland County, New York. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Ghost Whisperer (season 2) The second season of ""Ghost Whisperer"", an American television series created by John Gray, commenced airing in the United States on September"