The third episode mixes darker humor with absurdity, as Peter scrambles to fix Stewie’s ruined birthday while Meg stumbles into a death cult. Stewie’s paranoia shines, and the cult subplot gives the episode an edgy twist. Animation and pacing are still shaky, but it’s a funny, weird early chapter.

"Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is a solid episode of Family Guy, with a fun premise and plenty of laughs. While it doesn’t quite reach the highs of previous episodes, it’s still a fun ride with enough humor and heart to keep it engaging. The show continues to find its footing, and this episode proves that Family Guy is beginning to hit its stride.