Chitty Chitty Death Bang

"Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is the third episode of the first season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It was originally shown on Fox in the United States on April 18, 1999. The episode follows Peter after he tries to make amends for his son, Stewie's, first birthday party when he loses their reservation at a popular kids' restaurant known as Cheesie Charlie's. Meanwhile, Meg becomes friends with an excitable girl named Jennifer, who leads her to join a death cult (inspired by the 1997 Heaven's Gate mass suicide) in an attempt to fit in.

"Chitty Chitty Death Bang"
Family Guy episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 3
Directed byDominic Polcino
Written byDanny Smith
Production code1ACX04
Original air dateApril 18, 1999 (1999-04-18)
Guest appearances
  • Lori Alan as Diane Simmons
  • Patrick Bristow as Cheesie Charlie's Manager
  • Butch Hartman as various characters
  • Mike Henry as Bruce the Performance Artist
  • Gary Janetti as various characters
  • Waylon Jennings as himself
  • Rachael MacFarlane as Jennifer
  • John O'Hurley as Cult Leader

The episode was written by Danny Smith and directed by Dominic Polcino, both firsts in the Family Guy series. The episode featured guest performances by Butch Hartman, Waylon Jennings, Rachael MacFarlane and John O'Hurley, along with several recurring voice actors for the series. Much of the episode features a cutaway style of humor that is typically used in Family Guy, many of which feature cultural references including the Incredible Hulk, The Dukes of Hazzard, Three Little Pigs, and Couplehood.

The title "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is a variation on that of the 1968 musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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