1.death Has A Shadow -

: The episode introduces the Griffin family: Peter , Lois , Meg , Chris , Stewie , and their talking dog Brian .

: It also marks the first appearances of neighbors Quagmire and Cleveland Brown . 1.Death Has a Shadow

: Peter is arrested for welfare fraud, but after a courtroom scene involving Stewie's mind-control device and a surprise appearance by the Kool-Aid Man, the family is reunited and the charges are dropped. Key First Appearances : The episode introduces the Griffin family: Peter

: After drinking excessively at a bachelor party, Peter falls asleep at his job at the Happy-Go-Lucky Toy Factory and is subsequently fired . 1.Death Has a Shadow

: Peter applies for welfare but receives an accidental check for $150,000 .