[s12e5]: Boopa-dee Bappa-dee

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 Some viewers on IMDb criticized the episode for its heavy reliance on outdated Italian stereotypes.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. [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 The episode received mixed to negative reviews

: Peter makes a joke referencing the Amanda Knox case while discussing American women in Italy. Some viewers on IMDb criticized the episode for

: 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.

: 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 ).

: After initially refusing to leave the hotel, Peter is convinced by Brian to show "Italian charm" to win back Lois's attention after she goes on a scooter ride with another man.