Peter and family face down one challenge after another in their unapologetically no-holds-barred way in these episodes from Seasons 6 and 7 of the Emmy-nominated animated series, in which Peter must return to third grade to pick up skills for a promotion at work. Lois gets a job with FOX news, Peter becomes part of a study on homosexuality, and Brian and Stewie work to get marijuana legalized.

Series include the following:

1. Back to the Woods - James Woods returns after being locked in a crate to seek revenge against Peter. First, James steals Peter's identity and moves in as head of the Griffin household. Then, Peter goes out and ruins James career and image. 3.75 stars (Dale-4.5, David-3)

2. Play It Again Brian - Peter and Lois's marriage is on the rocks, but when Brian wins the New England Rising Writer’s award, the three of them head to Martha's Vineyard for a relaxing vacation. As Peter's drinking spirals out of control, so does Brian's self restraint as he professes his undying love for Lois. Peter and Brian test their friendship over the woman of their dreams. 3.88 stars (Dale-4.25, David-3.5)

3. Former Life of Brian - When Brian is afraid that he has lost his chance at love, he goes in search of a former flame Tracy only to discover he is the father of her unruly son, Dylan. After Brian’s surprise visit, Tracy drops Dylan off at the Griffin's so Brian can raise him. Subsequently, his new little angel begins terrorizing the Griffin household and Brian's self-important attitude toward parenting infuriates Peter and Lois. 3.5 stars (Dale-4, David-3)

4. Long John Peter - It's a pirate's life for Peter when he gets a pet parrot. But after raising hell in Quahog and terrorizing the neighbors, Peter accidentally kills his beloved pet. Meanwhile, Chris goes with Brian to the vet and falls for the lovely intern Anna. 4.13 stars (Dale-4.25, David-4)

5. Love Blactually - When Brian meets Carolyn, the girl of his dreams, he decides to follow Stewie's advice to take things slow. This drives Carolyn crazy, and she soon moves on to another man. When Brian discovers Cleveland is the new man, he does whatever it takes (even if it means involving Cleveland's ex-wife, Loretta) to win Carolyn back. 4 stars.

6. I Dream of Jesus - When Peter re-discovers his love for the painfully annoying yet seductively catchy tune "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen, Brian and Stewie decide to take matters into their own hands to ensure that the song will never be heard again! On the verge of tears, Peter goes to every record store in Quahog to track down his beloved song, when he runs into a familiar face. Realizing that it is the one and only Jesus Christ, Peter wants the world to know that he and J.C. are BFFs. 3.38 stars (Dale-3.75, David-3)

7. Road to Germany - When Mort accidentally steps into a time machine, Brian and Stewie follow him in order to bring him back. But when they discover they're in Poland on the day of the Nazi invasion, things go from bad to worse and the trio has to find a way back to Quahog safely. 2.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-2)

8. Baby Not On Board - After Peter gets sexually harassed by Chris, Peter wins a year of unlimited gas, and Brian suggests that the family use the funds to take a road trip to the Grand Canyon. So the Griffins pack up the car and hit the road, but leave some very precious cargo at home. When the family finally realizes that they have left Stewie home alone, it's a mad, explosive, hilarious dash back to Quahog. 3.75 stars.

9. The Man with Two Brians - After watching Johnny Knoxville on "Jackass," Peter and the guys film their own shenanigans. When Brian gets hurt, the family worries that he's getting too old, so Peter brings home a new dog. Everything is great until the "new Brian" crosses the line and humps Stewie's favorite toy. 4.25 stars (Dale-4, David-4.5)

10. Tales of a Third Grade Nothing - Peter's boss Angela sends him back to the third grade so that he can qualify for a work promotion. Meanwhile, Brian, Frank Sinatra Jr. and Stewie open the coolest club in Quahog. 4 stars (Dale-3.75, David-4.25)

11. Ocean's 3 1/2 - After being pregnant for seven years, Bonnie finally gives birth to a beautiful baby girl named Susie! Stewie quickly falls for the little tyke and vows to do anything to win her heart and get in her diaper. Meanwhile, Joe borrows $20,000 from a bookie to pay for Bonnie's medical bills, but then plans to steal the money from Mr. Pewterschmidt to pay his debt. 3.5 stars.

12. Family Gay - To help pay off his incredible debt, Peter participates in medical experiments to make some extra cash. First, he is injected with the "Seth Rogen" gene that "gives you the appearance of being funny even though you haven't actually done anything funny." Then he is injected with a gene that leads him to a new mate, leaving a broken-hearted Lois behind. Although the family is crushed, they quickly realize the most important thing is that Peter is happy. 3.25 stars

13. The Juice is Loose - Peter cashes in a raffle ticket from 1989 and wins a golf outing with O.J. Simpson. When Peter befriends the infamous former running back and brings him home to meet the family, the residents of Quahog aren't so welcoming to the new houseguest and tell him to take a hike. 3.13 stars (Dale-3, David-3.25)

2008 TV-14 13 episodes

3.64 stars. Some good, some bad! Another great season!