Like many other adult-animated sitcoms, Seth McFarlane's magnum opus Family Guy makes witty use of pop culture references throughout the series, including films that can range from the Indiana Jones franchise to Inside Out.

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Some of these film references might be subtle but there are several Family Guy episodes that parody an entire film's premise for special episodes. For instance, the three original Star Wars films served as the premise for three iconic episodes of the show, in what is known as the Laugh It Up, Fuzzball series. These are some of the other best parody episodes.

Deadpool (2016)

Peter Griffin as Deadpool

Deadpool was a visionary entry in the superhero genre, offering a fresh taste of R-rated dark humor. Family Guy recreated Deadpool's highway scene for its 300th episode. Much like the titular character's battle with cancer, Peter Griffin also suffers from cancer that 'spread to his anus' after a failed medical treatment.

The procedure offered Griffin no powers but he adopted the alter ego of a violent mercenary called 'Red Stool'. Just like the aforementioned highway scene, Griffin also goes on to butcher some armed goons with guns and swords. To make the musical skit funnier, a parody of Angel of the Morning plays in the background that details Griffin's rectal issues.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

A still from Three Kings (Family Guy)

3 Kings was a meta episode as it included three different segments, each of which was based on films that were direct adaptations of Stephen King novels. The episode succeeds at presenting laughable parodies of Misery and Stand By Me, with a fan favorite being the one on The Shawshank Redemption, the '90s classic that's seen as one of the greatest films ever made.

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Peter Griffin plays the part of Andy Dufresne while Cleveland Brown features as Red. Instead of chess pieces, Andy carves Star Wars figures and plans his escape in a manner similar to the film. He finally finds his way out of Shawshank Prison through pipelines of 'poop water'.

Wild Wild West (1999)

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Even though the title refers to the film and TV series of the same name, Wild Wild West is notably different from its namesake. Rather than a cowboy setting, the episode takes place in the usual timeline of the show and covers Peter's efforts to find a new Mayor for the town after Mayor Adam West's demise.

Peter initially suggests finding another 'Batman actor' and vouches for Val Kilmer but is ultimately sent to persuade the former Mayor's brother Wild Wild West (Sam Elliott). Showrunner Seth McFarlane takes personal shots at himself as a parodied version of Morgan Freeman also makes an appearance complaining about his role in Ted 2.

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)

A group of people stand around in a Willy Wonka parody

Replace Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with a beer brewery and you get the episode titled Wasted Talent. Just like the golden ticket in the original film and its remake, Peter and his mates try finding a scroll in a beer bottle that can serve as their ticket to the brewery.

Peter starts binge-drinking in a desperate pursuit to find the scroll, revealing that he's a piano virtuoso when intoxicated. This prompts Lois to encourage his drinking so that he can join a piano-playing competition. However, at the event, Peter gets so drunk that he can't even find his piano.

Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)

A still from Jungle Love (Family Guy)

The Indiana Jones films are referenced repeatedly throughout the show. However, the influence is the most evident in Jungle Love. In this episode, Chris marries a tribal chieftain's daughter in South America, but when he reveals his status as a school freshman, the tribals chase him and his family. The scene is pretty reminiscent of the Hovitos chasing Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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In fact, the same music is also used. While the family runs to safety, Meg succumbs to some poisonous darts.

12 Angry Men (1957)

Family Guy parody of 12 Angry Men

Family Guy unabashedly plays around with several classics, Syndey Lumet's legal drama 12 Angry Men being a case in point. Similar to the film's premise, the dialogue-driven episode features a room full of 12 jurors as they argue over the innocence of a charged murderer.

The accused in this context is Mayor Adam West (the Batman actor playing a caricatured version of himself). The episode is titled 12 And a Half Angry Men, the 'half' referring to Brian's inclusion in the trial.

Kill Bill (2003-04)

Family Guy Three Directors

Three Directors is another anthology episode, that served as a quirky tribute to the trademark cinematic styles of Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Michael Bay. Each segment seems to narrate the story of Peter getting fired from the brewery, using specific tropes of each of the three directors.

The first segment is based on Tarantino's filmography, chiefly referencing Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction. And of course, Peter's final face-off with Angela includes the director's typical over-the-top bloodbaths. Griffin even dons a yellow jumpsuit that looks more like Ronald McDonald's costume than The Bride's outfit.

Star Wars Original Trilogy (1977-83)

Family Guy Star Wars Parody (Blue Harvest)

Star Wars is arguably one of the most heavily-parodied franchises of all time. Family Guy's three special episodes (Blue Harvest, Something Something Something Dark Side, and It's A Trap) bear further testimony to this. The episodes pretty much follow the narrative of the first three Star Wars films and are filled with extremely random and raunchy moments as expected from the show's trademark humor.

So, C-3PO has a sexual relationship with a printer, the secret plans for Death Star are hidden in one of the many Deal or No Deal suitcases, and a butt-naked Peter is frozen in carbonite like Han Solo. The weird parodies and tributes are aplenty in this trilogy.

Panic Room (2002)

Panic Room parody in Family Guy

As burglars plunder his home, Peter and his family flee to their self-built panic room, Peter narrates the story of his family's glorious history (most of which is based on fabrications). Peter claims that his forefathers invented the wheel, with one of them being Moses. The legacy continued with an ancestor who was a Bobcat Goldthwait-like silent film star in the 1920s, who lost his job with stardom when the talkies arrived, chiefly for his high-pitched voice.

Tensions rise with their captivity and the episode also includes a heated debate on whether The Godfather is worthy of the legendary status it has. Overall, the premise and the design of the panic room are pretty much similar to the David Fincher thriller starring Jodie Foster.

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

Kingsman reference in Family Guy

Even if viewers don't remember every detail of the first Kingsman film, the memory of that one brutally hyperviolent church scene will always remain fresh in their minds.

In one episode, Chris and Meg crack a distasteful joke that infuriates the politically-correct students in the school cafeteria. This leads to a full-blown war between the characters and the rest of the school. Chris and Meg turn into Colin Firth's character from the film, while shedding the blood of their peers. And to make the reference more authentic, the episode also makes use of Lynrd Skynrd's Free Bird, the same as the film.

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