Quick Summary
Stewie builds a machine that allows him and Brian to exchange bodies, hoping to put Brian’s chaotic existence in order. Yet the invention quickly goes haywire, unleashing pandemonium throughout the town of Quahog as the swapped pair struggle to reverse the process.
About This Program ✦
Switch the Flip is a programme episode that falls within the episode genre. It centres on the characters Stewie and Brian, who are central to the story’s events. The episode is presented as part of the larger series, though the specific series name isn’t provided in the source material. To try and straighten Brian’s life, Stewie builds a contraption that allows the two of them to exchange bodies. Using his invention, Stewie and Brian literally swap places, hoping the change will give Brian the chance to sort out his personal affairs. The body‑swap is intended as a quick fix for Brian’s problems. However, the device does not function as planned. The machine goes haywire, and the unintended side‑effects quickly spread beyond the two protagonists. The malfunction triggers a series of disruptive events that affect the surrounding community. As the equipment spirals out of control, the situation escalates into widespread disorder. The resulting chaos ripples throughout Quahog, turning the town into a scene of confusion and disorder. Residents find themselves caught up in the fallout from the malfunctioning contraption, and the episode follows the ensuing turmoil. In short, the body‑swap experiment sets off an unintended chain reaction that throws Quahog into upheaval.
Family Guy broadcasts on ITV2 +1 at 12:35am, Thursday, 5 February 2026. (Subtitles)

