Top 10 Best Family Guy Songs
You're not here for Mozart. You're here because a grown man once sang about a bag of weed on national television and you thought, "Yeah, this speaks to me."
Family Guy has always had two speeds: aggressively dumb and alarmingly clever. And somehow, its musical numbers manage to be both at the same time. From the early days when Peter first tried to explain to Meg how to dance "Shipoopi" style, to entire episodes hijacked by musical theater fever dreams, this show has gone full Broadway more often than your high school drama teacher during wine night.
Seth MacFarlane, in case you didn't know, is a crooner trapped in the body of a cartoon mogul. The guy probably pitched Family Guy just so he'd have an excuse to wear a tux and sing big band songs about poop. And honestly? Respect.
So here's the list. The question is simple: What are the best Family Guy songs? Vote for the ones you think deserve to sit at the top like Stewie in his high chair judging all of humanity.
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Freakin' FCC
This song appears in the Season 4 episode "PTV." It criticizes censorship imposed by the Federal Communications Commission through a Broadway-style musical number. It is performed by Peter Griffin and a chorus of singers.
Peter just keeps throwing shade at the FCC during this song, and it sounds great.
It's a plain situation!
There's no negotiation
With the fellas at the FCC! Hilarious.
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The Bird Is the Word
Peter repeatedly sings "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen in the episode "I Dream of Jesus." The song becomes a running gag throughout the episode. Its obsessive repetition drives other characters to frustration.
B-bird's the word! Hilarious! Should be number 1 - easily! Looks slightly crazy, but who cares? Great Family Guy moment!
The Bird is the Word! Don't you know about the bird? Well, Peter will tell you about the bird!
Stewie just had the gun. His face was classic.
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A Bag of Weed
This musical number is featured in the episode "420" from Season 7. It promotes marijuana use in a parody of traditional show tunes. The song is performed by Brian and Stewie.
Is it weird that I'm Republican, Christian, disapprove of marijuana, and LOVE this song?
Love this song... Every time I listen to it, I get it stuck in my head. Laugh out loud.
I love this song. I dunno about an ACTUAL bag o' weed, but I still love this song and its catchy tune. VOTE WEED! Come on, it's classic Stew and Bri time.
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Shipoopi
"Shipoopi" is originally from the musical "The Music Man." It is performed by Peter during a football game halftime show in the episode "Patriot Games." The scene parodies big musical productions.
The whole song got me singing and dancing right through. It is very catchy and fun. I also like Give Up the Toad, Bag of Weed, and Road to Rhode Island, but this one is the best.
Great song. The only criticism is that it feels like it overstays its welcome with the long instrumental bit in the middle.
Haha, I cracked up when I first heard this and I still do.
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Can't Touch Me
Peter performs this song as a parody of MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" in the episode "E. Peterbus Unum." He sings it while abusing the diplomatic immunity granted by his independent nation, Petoria. The routine mocks the inability of the U.S. government to prosecute him.
If they can make a list of the best You Can't Touch This parodies, I hope this is number 1.
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All I Really Want for Christmas
This holiday-themed song features several characters expressing their Christmas wishes. It appears in the episode "Road to the North Pole." The number includes both humorous and sentimental moments.
This has to be my favorite Christmas song. I don't care if it's not considered a "classic" in society. It's a classic with me.
Too many to choose from, but this is the best!
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Road to Rhode Island
This duet between Brian and Stewie appears in the episode of the same name. It is performed during a travel montage as they make their way home. The song is styled as a classic show tune.
When you think about the fact that Seth MacFarlane voiced this entire song without sounding crappy, you gotta admit how amazing it is. Same for the FCC.
I love this song so much! It's so catchy, and Brian and Stewie's voices are so amazing!
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Down Syndrome Girl
This song is from the episode "Extra Large Medium." Stewie and Brian sing it to prepare Chris for a date with a girl who has Down syndrome. The song features a theatrical performance with a chorus line.
Stewie's singing voice is just amazing! I love how he just bashes on Chris the whole song. It was classic and completely Stewie. The hilarious tap dancing was also cool as well.
I think it should be higher up because it is just an amazing song, but I'm glad that it at least made it into the top ten.
Oh my gosh, this song is so catchy and Stewie's voice is so amazing! It was so classy and just all-around Stewie!
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Mr. Booze
"Mr. Booze" is originally from the film "Robin and the 7 Hoods." It is performed in the episode "Friends of Peter G" as part of an intervention for Peter's alcoholism. The scene mimics the original Rat Pack style.
This is a true song! I wish everybody lived by this song, and next they have to make a song called Mr. Cigar!
This song is flippin' sweet! The vocals are fantastic, and it is so catchy I could die! For me, this one is possibly only second to "The Rose" or "Shipoopi!"
I love this one. It is so true. I don't drink alcohol much. They should have put it 4th or 5th.
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Theme Song
The Family Guy theme song opens each episode of the series. It features the Griffin family performing in a Broadway-style musical number. The lyrics introduce the show's satirical content.
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Africa
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When We Swing
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It's a Wonderful Day for Pie
This song is performed by a group of cheerful townspeople in the episode "Road to the Multiverse." The musical number is part of a universe where everything is animated like a classic Disney film. The tone and visuals parody vintage animated musicals.
This one was so good and deserves to be much higher.
I love this song. It gives Family Guy a Disney twist.
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Give Up the Toad Now
Performed by Brian and Stewie, this song is featured in the episode "Let's Go to the Hop." It is an anti-drug musical number warning high school students about the dangers of licking hallucinogenic toads. The upbeat style mimics 1950s rock and roll dance numbers.
I like this one because it has the same tune from the song in Grease. How do Seth MacFarlane and the others that made Family Guy come up with these amazing songs?
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You Have AIDS
A barbershop quartet sings this number to a hospital patient in the episode "The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire." The song delivers a diagnosis in an upbeat musical style. It is a dark humor sketch presented as a short cutaway.
I love this song because it really expresses the true nature of Family Guy, which is to make you laugh as many times as possible each show. What would normally seem like a crude, insensitive song in the actual world is just perfect for the hilarious animated world of Family Guy.
The song got stuck in my head, and anytime I hear the song on the show, I break out in laughter.
Possibly the funniest song to sing to your friends before they go to the doctors.
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Who Else but Quagmire
This is Quagmire's theme song introduced during several cutaways. It highlights his sexual escapades and inappropriate behavior. The jingle features upbeat, 1950s-style music.
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Christmastime Is Killing Us
The song is featured in the episode "Road to the North Pole." It is performed by Santa Claus and his exhausted elves. The number reveals the grim reality of holiday overproduction.
This is honestly a shockingly haunting song. For a guy all about Christmas, Santa really pulled out something completely different to what I expected.
This is one of my favorite songs, not just from the show but from every song. It has a catchy tune with meaningful lyrics. I feel like this should place first in this tier list.
This song is catchy and unique with its dark setting. It deserves to be higher.
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Butter on a Pop-Tart
Performed by Peter and Quagmire, this song appears in the episode "Into Harmony's Way." It celebrates the deliciousness of spreading butter on a toaster pastry. The acoustic melody mimics the folk style of Simon and Garfunkel.
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Stewie, Everything I Do, I Do It
Stewie performs this song in the episode "Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure." It is a parody of Bryan Adams' ballad "Everything I Do." The performance reflects Stewie's romantic longing.
This should be in the top 10. I love this one. Stewie's voice is classic, and the pictures in the music video are random but funny.
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This House Is Freakin' Sweet
The song is sung by various characters in the episode "Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater." It celebrates the Griffin family's temporary move into a mansion. The number parodies classic musical finales.
Used to pass lots of gas, Lois ran away. Now we've got 30 rooms. Hello beans, goodbye spray!
Priceless.
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My Drunken Irish Dad
This musical number is performed in the episode "Peter's Two Dads." Peter sings about Irish stereotypes during a scene set in Ireland. The song uses lively Celtic-style music.
This song is really a great, classic Family Guy moment.
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Ding Fries Are Done
This song is a parody of "Carol of the Bells." It is sung by a character with developmental disabilities imitating a fast food worker. The parody was originally a viral video before appearing in Family Guy.
This and Iraq Lobster. I could listen to them nonstop for a whole month and still be content.
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Don't Stop Believin'
This song is performed by several characters in the episode "Don't Make Me Over." It is a cover of Journey's original hit. The performance is part of a concert scene.
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You've Got a Lot to See
This song is from the episode "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows." Brian sings it to an elderly woman to show her what she's missed while isolated from the world. The sequence features a visually rich montage.
Come on! How was this not on the list already? It won awards, for God's sake! And Brian sounds amazing singing it.
Should be number one, closely followed by All I Really Want for Christmas. Amazing songs, both.
Best ever. It won awards. It's a very sad episode called Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows.
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Iraq Lobster
The song appears as a cutaway gag in the episode "The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire." It is a parody of the B-52s' "Rock Lobster," replacing lyrics with references to Iraq. The animation mimics the original song's beach party style.
Death to America and butter sauce.
Don't boil me, I'm still alive.
Iraq Lobster.
Iraq Lobster.
Classic!
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Never Gonna Give You Up
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My Black Son
This one is by far the funniest and the best.
This is so funny. My dad and I love it.