: Peter burns the family's passports to force them to stay in Italy permanently. After a month of living as Italians—where Meg dates a man named Mario—the family realizes they are struggling financially and tries to return home.
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 Some viewers on IMDb criticized the episode for its heavy reliance on outdated Italian stereotypes.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 [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 : Peter burns the family's passports to force
: 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. Eric Thurm of The A
: 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.
: 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
: The episode ends with a sequence inside a Super Mario video game where Meg encounters Luigi. Critical Reception