[s12e5] | Boopa-dee Bappa-dee

: While using a remote in Italy, Peter changes Stewie into various animated characters, including Bart Simpson ( The Simpsons ), Bobby Hill ( King of the Hill ), and Bender ( Futurama ).

: Tricked by Lois into going to Europe instead of a water park, Peter and the family travel to Italy due to an airline price war. [S12E5] Boopa-dee Bappa-dee

is the fifth episode of Family Guy 's twelfth season and the 215th episode overall. Written by Wellesley Wild and directed by Mike Kim, it originally aired on Fox on November 17, 2013 . Plot Summary : While using a remote in Italy, Peter

: Unable to easily get new passports at the consulate, they sneak back into America by stowing away on a cargo ship while posing as sex dolls. Guest Stars Written by Wellesley Wild and directed by Mike

: The episode ends with a sequence inside a Super Mario video game where Meg encounters Luigi. Critical Reception

The episode received mixed to negative reviews. Eric Thurm of The A.V. Club gave it a , describing it as "forgettable". Some viewers on IMDb criticized the episode for its heavy reliance on outdated Italian stereotypes. "Family Guy" Boopa-dee Bappa-dee (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb

: The name "Boopa-dee Bappa-dee" is a callback to a Season 6 episode, "McStroke," where Peter grows a mustache and believes it gives him the ability to speak Italian using that specific gibberish.