Story - 7/10
In Dammit Janet, the main storyline revolves around Stewie falling in love with a toddler at his new daycare, while Peter takes advantage of Lois' new career as a stewardess. The premise of Stewie developing an infatuation with another toddler is both hilarious and bizarre, offering some great opportunities for the show's trademark dark humor. However, the second plotline involving Peter's antics with Lois' new job doesn't feel as cohesive. While it adds some fun moments, it pales in comparison to Stewie's storyline and feels a bit tacked on. Overall, the episode offers a decent mix of humor but doesn't fully hit the mark with both storylines.
Character Focus - 7/10
Stewie is the standout character in this episode, with his puppy-love infatuation bringing a lot of laughs. The contrast of Stewie's sophisticated, malicious persona with his childlike behavior around the toddler is both funny and charming. His interactions with the daycare girl are easily the highlight of the episode, giving Stewie a rare moment of innocence. Peter's subplot, while amusing, feels less impactful and doesn't do much to develop his character. Lois doesn't get as much screen time here, but her role as a stewardess does provide a few solid moments of comedy.
Humor - 7/10
The humor in Dammit Janet is hit-and-miss. Stewie's infatuation with the toddler is a constant source of laughs, with the absurdity of the situation leading to some great jokes and cutaways. However, the humor surrounding Peter's antics as a "flying husband" doesn't feel as fresh or sharp. Some of the jokes about Lois' new job feel like recycled ideas, and while they are still funny, they lack the unpredictability seen in the Stewie plot. The balance between the two storylines doesn't quite work, leaving some moments that feel flat compared to the more inspired jokes in the first half of the episode.
Animation - 7/10
The animation in Dammit Janet is standard for the series. The daycare setting and Stewie's interactions with the toddler are well-animated, with the exaggerated expressions adding to the humor of the situation. Peter's antics as a stewardess' husband, however, don't have as much visual flair. The animation style is consistent with Family Guy's usual quality, though there's nothing particularly memorable or groundbreaking here. It works well enough to serve the story and jokes but doesn't stand out as an essential part of the episode.
Pacing and Direction - 7/10
The pacing is steady, but the episode feels a bit uneven due to the two separate storylines. Stewie's plotline is engaging and has a good flow, while Peter's story about exploiting Lois' career feels a little more disconnected and drags in parts. The transitions between the two plots are fine but don't feel particularly smooth at times. Some of the cutaway gags feel a bit out of place, interrupting the flow of the main stories. Overall, it's an enjoyable episode, but the pacing could've been better balanced between the two major storylines.
Conclusion - 7/10
Dammit Janet is a solid Family Guy episode with Stewie's infatuation with a daycare girl providing the bulk of the comedy. While the humor surrounding Peter's attempts to cash in on Lois' career is funny, it doesn't quite match up to Stewie's quirky interactions. The episode's uneven balance between the two storylines hurts the overall pacing, but it's still a fun ride with some great moments. If you're a fan of Stewie's antics, this one will definitely be worth a watch, though it doesn't quite hit the heights of some of the more consistently funny episodes.
