Family Guy Season 1 The debut season introduces the Griffin family—Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Stewie, and their talking dog Brian. Set in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island, the show establishes its blend of absurd humor, cutaway gags, and satire. Peter’s incompetence and Stewie’s world-domination plans drive many early plots. The animation style is basic but effective, and the storytelling is fast-paced. While it only contains seven episodes, the season sets the tone for the entire series. The controversial humor catches both praise and criticism. Despite a rocky start in ratings, the show gains a strong cult following. It ends with enough momentum to justify a second season.