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Family Guy - S18E16 - Start Me Up
 

Family Guy season 18 episode 16

Start Me Up

 
Peter's non-stop sweating becomes a liability at his company, so his boss tells him to work from home. Meanwhile, after Stewie and Chris cause thousands of dollars in damage to an electronics store, the two create a fake Kickstarter campaign with Brian to pay back the money.
 
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Family Guy / S18E16 : Start Me Up
Season 18, Episode 16 | Aired on April 19, 2020 | TV-MA | 22 min. | FOX
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Family Guy season 18 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Peter's day starts with a broken car AC and a police encounter due to his erratic driving. At home, his excessive sweating from the heatwave causes chaos, leading him to fantasize about being a bomb defuser and a Southern lawyer. Meanwhile, Brian, Stewie, and Chris, needing money for damages caused by Chris, launch a Kickstarter for a fake movie. The project gets unexpectedly funded, forcing them to make a real film. Their amateur production ends in a disastrous premiere, highlighting the challenges of filmmaking without genuine talent.

Full Episode S18E16 Recap

### Opening Theme - The iconic "Family Guy" theme song plays, highlighting the contrast between modern entertainment and traditional values. ### Morning Drive with Devin and Lawrence - Peter listens to WQHG 97.1 with Devin and Lawrence, who have been rebranded following allegations of sexual misconduct. - A humorous jingle plays, mocking their situation. - Peter's car air conditioning breaks down. ### Police Encounter - Peter is stopped by a police officer due to his erratic driving and excessive sweating. - He explains his slurred speech by mentioning his breakfast choice, avoiding a ticket. ### Poker Game - Peter participates in a high-stakes poker game, distracted by a call from Lois. ### Electronic Store Return - Lois attempts to return a keyboard at an electronic store but faces difficulties due to lack of receipt and original packaging. ### Home Scene - Peter arrives home, sweating profusely due to his broken AC. - He envisions himself as a dominant beach figure due to his sweating. ### Bomb Defusal Scene - Peter imagines himself as a bomb defuser, making a critical error by cutting the wrong wire based on a made-up song. ### Imagined Courtroom Scene - Peter fantasizes about being an overly sweaty Southern lawyer in a civil rights case, delivering a dramatic monologue. ### Home Scene Continued - Lois complains about the mess due to Peter's sweating. - Peter interacts with his family, addressing their various concerns. ### Kickstarter Project Idea - Brian, Stewie, and Chris brainstorm ideas to raise money to pay back for damages caused by Chris. - They decide to set up a Kickstarter for a fake movie project. ### Office Scene - Peter works from home due to his sweating issue, turning his house into a chaotic office environment. - Various comedic interactions occur, highlighting the absurdity of working from home. ### Kickstarter Video Production - The family works on producing a pitch video for their Kickstarter project, with humorous and exaggerated storytelling. ### Office Scene - HR Meeting - Peter faces a mock HR meeting due to Lois's "unwanted touching" in their home office setup. ### Kickstarter Funding Success - The family discovers their Kickstarter project is overly funded, realizing they now have to actually produce a movie. ### Movie Production and Premiere - The family, with no filmmaking experience, struggles through the movie production process. - The premiere is a disaster, with the audience expressing disappointment. ### Conclusion - The episode ends with a lesson on the pitfalls of Kickstarter projects and the importance of genuine talent in filmmaking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What radio station does Peter listen to in his car?

WQHG 97.1.

Who are the hosts of the radio show Peter listens to?

Devin and Lawrence, formerly known as Weenie and The Butt.

Why were Devin and Lawrence rebranded?

Due to allegations of sexual misconduct against them.

What problem does Peter face with his car?

His air conditioning is broken.

How does Peter avoid a ticket during a police stop?

By explaining his slurred speech is due to eating Cap'n Crunch.

What issue does Lois encounter at the electronic store?

She struggles to return a keyboard without a receipt and original packaging.

What imaginative scenario does Peter envision while sweating?

Being an overly sweaty bomb defuser and a Southern lawyer.

What idea do Brian, Stewie, and Chris come up with to raise money?

Setting up a Kickstarter for a fake movie project.

Why does Peter start working from home?

Due to his excessive sweating issue.

What happens when the Kickstarter project gets overly funded?

The family realizes they have to actually produce a movie.

How does the family handle the movie production?

They struggle through the process with no filmmaking experience.

What is the audience's reaction at the movie premiere?

They are disappointed and express their dissatisfaction.

What lesson is learned at the end of the episode?

The pitfalls of Kickstarter projects and the importance of genuine talent in filmmaking.

 
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