Brian: Portrait of a Dog
- Episode aired May 20, 1999
- TV-14
- 22m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
Brian's life is on the line after he refuses to be treated like a dog.Brian's life is on the line after he refuses to be treated like a dog.Brian's life is on the line after he refuses to be treated like a dog.
- Directors
- Writers
- Stars
Seth MacFarlane
- Peter Griffin
- (voice)
- …
Alex Borstein
- Lois Griffin
- (voice)
- …
Seth Green
- Chris Griffin
- (voice)
- …
Lori Alan
- Diane Simmons
- (voice)
Butch Hartman
- Charles Montrose
- (voice)
- …
Mary Scheer
- Ann Landers
- (voice)
- …
Joey Slotnick
- Cashier
- (voice)
- …
Dick Van Patten
- Tom Bradford
- (voice)
Lacey Chabert
- Meg Griffin
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- …
Norm MacDonald
- Death
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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This reminds me of when I was little
It's like going into the past the way they speak is so nostalgic to me
im a massive fan of family guy I'm what you class as a family guy enthusiast all my socials are about the show I have all the DVDs my walls have family guy art on them but season 1 has a special place in my heart Brian really was a amazing character it's crazy because half of the characters don't feel like the same people I still love the new personality's and the old ones Aswell. As Lois is my favourite character something about Lois in season one really touches my heart Anyway the plot just felt like it took time and effort that's what made it special the jokes are just perfect even though I'm not that old the jokes I still get even in 2023. This was the golden age of family guy and even though the new episodes are still great something about season 1 felt different we will probably never get a show like this ever Again that's what makes me sad.
A Great, Funny Season Finale!
The seventh and final episode of the very short Family Guy: Season One is a funny and sometimes moving episode. This episode puts the spotlight not on the Griffin Family this time around, but more on their dog, Brian. For the first time, Brian becomes more centralized and we see what kind of a dog he is and why he differs from the other dogs. This episode features some funny jokes, and of course some hilarious pop culture references.
This episode, "Brian: The Portrait of a Dog" is perhaps the strongest episode mainly because Brian is my favorite character. Essentially, this episode is about how Brian gets in trouble with the law and how close it was that Brian left the family for good.
Overall, this is a really funny episode that is a good conclusion for the first season. I think it was appropriate for an episode to be all about Brian. I rate this episode 9/10.
This episode, "Brian: The Portrait of a Dog" is perhaps the strongest episode mainly because Brian is my favorite character. Essentially, this episode is about how Brian gets in trouble with the law and how close it was that Brian left the family for good.
Overall, this is a really funny episode that is a good conclusion for the first season. I think it was appropriate for an episode to be all about Brian. I rate this episode 9/10.
9/10 -- A GREAT FINALE TO AN EQUALLY GREAT SEASON!
If you're a big Brian Griffin fan, there's no doubt that you consider this among your favorite episodes. We get a lot of character development in this episode for Brian, learning about his feelings, his strengths and weaknesses, and the vital presence he brings to the Griffin table.
A great end to the first series.
A heatwave hits Quahog, and a dog show is coming to town. Peter sees an opportunity to win $500, but Brian is reluctant to help and ends up leaving home. The Griffins replace Brian with a cat, but they realize how important a part of the family he is.
A successful first series of Family Guy comes to a close. This is possibly the funniest episode in Series 1, it's an out and out classic.
It's very slick, with some great dialogue; everyone's on top form: the Griffins, Tom, and Diane. However, it's very much a Peter and Brian story. The Jessica Fletcher scene is still one of the funniest scenes to this day.
A great way to round off Series 1.
9/10.
A successful first series of Family Guy comes to a close. This is possibly the funniest episode in Series 1, it's an out and out classic.
It's very slick, with some great dialogue; everyone's on top form: the Griffins, Tom, and Diane. However, it's very much a Peter and Brian story. The Jessica Fletcher scene is still one of the funniest scenes to this day.
A great way to round off Series 1.
9/10.
Hilarious
Great episode one of my favorites. The first episode with Brian going against Peter's wishes.
Did you know
- TriviaMost of the contestants at the dog show are animated versions of the show's writers and their dogs.
- GoofsWhen writing to MacGyver, Peter writes on the envelope 725 Spooner Street. In later episodes, it is revealed that the Griffins live on 31 Spooner Street.
- Quotes
Peter Griffin: God I hate this freaking cat.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Animal Icons: Animated Animals (2005)
Details
- Runtime
- 22m
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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