Lois Can Finally Understand Stewie in Family Guy Season 24 — See the Comic-Con Trailer

If you’re a devoted Family Guy fan, you know one thing has always been true: Lois Griffin just cannot understand what her baby genius Stewie is saying. For over twenty years, Stewie’s sarcastic quips and biting insults have flown over Lois’s head, much to our amusement. But Season 24 is ready to flip that script — and the reason behind it is as hilarious as it is unexpected. Thanks to an exclusive first look from TVLine, we now know Lois finally understands Stewie, but only when both of them are completely stoned. Curious about the details? Here’s your go-to breakdown of this wild new twist, the exclusive

trailer debut at Comic-Con, and what else to expect in the upcoming season.

Lois Finally Understands Stewie — But There’s a Catch

According to TVLine’s exclusive coverage of the Family Guy Season 24 sizzle reel, which premiered during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Lois and Stewie share an unprecedented moment of clear communication — while high as a kite.

Picture this: The two are chilling on the living room couch, mellow and stoned, when Lois suddenly realizes she can actually understand every word Stewie says. Finally! Stewie wastes no time using his newfound voice, complaining about Lois’s cheap baby wipes that “tear him up.” Lois, unbothered, fires back with some brutal opinions of her own, like hating the song “Baby Shark” and declaring Dora the Explorer terrible. This isn’t just a gag — it’s a full-on, hilarious role reversal that longtime fans never thought they’d see.

What This Means for the Griffin Family

This moment is a rare departure from the long-running Family Guy tradition that Lois just can’t comprehend Stewie’s articulate—and often cruel—remarks. While the newfound understanding promises fresh comedic gold, TVLine notes that this is likely a temporary break in the status quo. Once sober, Lois may dismiss the whole experience as a hallucination, and the usual dynamic will resume.

Still, the brief chance for Lois and Stewie to speak openly offers new layers to their relationship and sets the stage for some seriously funny and surprising scenes in Season 24.

More Season 24 Shenanigans

The exclusive TVLine trailer doesn’t stop at Lois and Stewie’s breakthrough. It also teases a lineup of outrageous antics including:

• A Lord of the Rings parody starring Herbert as Gandalf and Chris as Frodo.

• The Griffins watching in frustration as Bob’s Burgers wins yet another Emmy.

• Peter accidentally murdering an angel, because of course.

• Meg attending Beetlejuice the Musical seated next to Lauren Boebert. You can guess how awkward that gets.

• A skydiving mishap landing Peter on Bill Belichick’s much younger girlfriend.

• Meg and her friends attempting to contact Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost.

Fans can expect plenty of classic Family Guy irreverence alongside new character moments and pop culture satire.

When to Watch Season 24 and Specials

Fox will premiere Family Guy Season 24 in 2026, but fans won’t have to wait that long for new content. Hulu is set to release special Halloween and Christmas episodes in the meantime.

The Halloween special, titled A Little Fright Music, premieres October 6, 2025. It follows Brian and Stewie as they try to write a hit Halloween song while Peter learns the deadly consequences of lying about trick-or-treating. TVLine says the Christmas special’s details are still under wraps, but fans should expect more of the signature humor and chaos.

Why This Twist Is a Big Deal

This Season 24 twist challenges one of the most beloved and enduring running jokes on Family Guy: Lois’s total incomprehension of Stewie’s language. By breaking that rule — even if temporarily — the show reminds us it is still willing to shake things up and explore new comedic territory.

More importantly, it highlights the complicated, often hilarious relationship between mother and son. Stewie may be a diabolical toddler, but beneath that sarcasm is a kid who craves connection. This moment gives fans a peek behind the scenes of their bickering relationship and maybe even some unexpected heart.

Thanks to TVLine’s exclusive first look, Family Guy fans have every reason to be excited for Season 24. With Lois finally understanding Stewie — albeit under the influence — the show promises fresh laughs, new character dynamics, and plenty of classic absurdity. Alongside the season premiere, don’t miss the Halloween and Christmas specials streaming on Hulu, which promise their own wild adventures.

So get ready for a Family Guy season full of unexpected moments, biting wit, and the kind of chaos only the Griffins can deliver. And don’t forget to check out the exclusive trailer to see Lois and Stewie’s stoned conversation for yourself. Who knows — maybe this twist will change everything… or maybe nothing at all.