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Peter goes missing for two months. When the Griffin family finally locates him, he has completely regressed into a nonspeaking, feral beast who attacks others and eats trash. The family takes him home and desperately tries to re-civilize him using recorded videos he made for himself before the trip, but to no avail. The Recovery
The massive crossover opening sequence was originally storyboarded for the Season 8 episode "April in Quahog" but was cut due to running time constraints. [S11E17] Bigfat
Quagmire convinces Peter and Joe to fly to Montreal, Canada in a private jet to visit upscale strip clubs. During the flight, Peter causes the plane to crash by climbing onto the wing to do a parody of The Twilight Zone . Quagmire breaks both of his legs in the crash, leaving Peter as the only person capable of finding help. Ironically, moments after Peter wanders off into the dense forest, Quagmire and Joe realize they crashed right in someone's backyard and are immediately rescued. Wild Peter Peter goes missing for two months
Accepting that Peter might be happier as a wild animal, the Griffins reluctantly agree to let him live in the forest. As they say their emotional goodbyes, Meg steps up to bid him farewell. Hearing Meg speak triggers Peter's brain to snap back to normal just so he can utter his classic catchphrase: "Shut up, Meg". He immediately regains his full human consciousness and returns home to his daily life. 📺 Crossovers and Notable Gags The Recovery The massive crossover opening sequence was
. In this episode, Peter Griffin undergoes a devolution into a feral state after being stranded in the Canadian wilderness.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the episode, including its plot, memorable pop culture crossovers, and trivia. 📖 Episode Overview April 14, 2013 Written By: Brian Scully Directed By: Julius Wu Episode Number: Season 11, Episode 17 (Overall #205) ✈️ Plot Summary
The episode title is a direct pun on the folklore creature Bigfoot .